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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
4
In a nostalgic column, the writer recalls the orange crate as a versatile, cherished toy and practical resource. He shares personal childhood scenes of crafting sails, toys, shelters, and furniture, noting how modern children may never experience such simple, creative use of crates and crates’ scents.
Mrs Otto Pfeifer reports Richland August 31 open house to honor Mr and Mrs Roger J Huff newlyweds of Ft. Morgan Colorado. Hosts are brides parents Irvin Sievers and brothers Larry and Garry Sievers. Attendees invited.
A collection of light quiz style items and tips on starting conversations with women, social advice, and odd facts. It includes humorous prompts, trivia, and short Q A exchanges, all in a chatty opinion piece style. The tone is breezy and period voice focused on dating tips and curiosities.
The Washington Evening Journal page lists staff editors and departments with David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer for Local Advertising, and Howard Hazen Production Superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and holidays, and payment rates for Bee subscription options and carrier delivery in Washington.
CrawfordsvilleAug 24 Dillon Hult and Becky Hult join Sam Canott Don Canott and Martha Lynn for a birthday dinner in Iowa City honoring Mrs Canott. Attendees include Arthur Davison family and local residents. Lake Darling baptismal services, state fair updates and multiple weekend visits noted amid hot weather.
In a Germany versus United States bridge contest, the Americans reached four hearts after a negative double and club cue sequence, securing nine international match points and a 17 to 3 victory. German North South players Waldeck and Pressburger missed a sound four heart contract, while Roth and Root went down with three clubs.
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