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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal editorial urges strict training over soft living to forge a strong soldier and devout Christian, citing Second Timothy 2:3 as guidance. The piece emphasizes endurance, discipline, and moral resolve as essential traits for believers and citizens alike.
A local auto dealer Gilbert Mills comforts a waitress after spilling water on him by remarking it could have been worse it might have been hot coffee. The incident showcases Mills favorable philosophy and easygoing humor.
Four year old visitors from Argentina toured our daughter and son in law’s farm home. They met paternal grandparents and asked about the maternal side. The granddaughter quipped that relatives can only stand them once a week and that her necklace held real diamonds, though they are Grandmother’s old ones.
Carolyn Jones and Jeanne Stalder vacationed in California. On the last leg home a weather change forced the diverted plane to land in Cedar Rapids instead of Chicago. Airline policy nearly forced a return to Chicago, but after fast talking they gained permission to stay. Luggage arrived days later by mail.
The Ralph Kleese and Dick Stephens families share a long running Minnesota fishing derby. Ralph’s 15 pound 9 ounce northern placed second while Dick’s 21 14 pound catch won the event. Both trophies stay on display as prizes. Peggy McGaffey, University of Iowa journalism senior, filled in at the Journal and plans to vote in the presidential election via Primary Absentee ballot after her 21st birthday. Bill Wilson and wife spent weeks fishing in Minnesota with modest results, sending a postcard bragging about the single fish.
A Washington Iowa Evening Journal excerpt from August 24 1968 depicts a Vietnam bar scene. The letter mocks chat between GIs and Saigon bar girls using simples phrases and translations. It notes tea drinking, drinks and bar hopping as a social routine, with humor about language and mood.
Ten years ago Ted Stewart finished an MA in music education at Columbia University. Local families traveled to Yellowstone, Greeley, Hayward, and Lake Okoboji for vacations. Bids were opened for Washington post office work in Kansas City. Orientation for Washington High School began August 25. A strange animal exhibition drew crowds near the public square. Fire damaged several buildings including the Milo Patterson farm residence. Underpass work and North Second Avenue stake setting progressed. Dwight Booth won the market pig club again. Y's Men’s delegates headed to Grand Rapids. H I Ward Co store modernization neared completion. Washington High School football lined up tough opponents. Miss Leona Allen urged disease prevention. Mr. Penney planned a Washington store visit. Westphal’s redecorated windows and interior. Harvey Meek moved the Mutual Fire truck to fight Morgan Williams fire.
In a six notrump contract South must judge unseen card distribution to gain a twelfth trick. Leading hearts first tests both heart and diamond breaks, offering two paths to victory. a diamond lead first loses the chance for a 3-3 heart split.
Summary of recent stamp issues and plans including Gambia, Western Samoa Human Rights Year stamps, Trinidad and Tobago unity designs, and United Nations stamps with multi language frames. United Nations souvenir folder for 1968 goes on sale November 22 with stamps. Jersey plans an independent Post Office Department and a 15 value definitive set plus four yearly commemoratives.
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