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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
4
The paper presents a religious reflection urging readers to avoid evil and follow good among all. It warns that yielding to others' wrongdoing deceives oneself twice, emphasizing personal responsibility for moral choices.
Don Ross writes fond reflections on Washington Iowa recalling once thriving factories and trades. He notes Bruns Seed Company American Pearl Button Company Busby family buggy and tank heater works Ed Carris shop and an automatic match dispenser as well as a woolen mill brick and tile works and calendar factory beginnings. He muses on farms, stock powder plants, and hopes for Crane Co opening while noting many postwar changes.
Local history roundup lists Mr. and Mrs. Guy Carlton visiting W. J. Shannon and Mrs. Kleese Hartman. Sue Carlton plans to teach second grade at Lincoln. Many families return from trips, relocate, or plan moves. school enrollment reaches 4532 in Washington County. road No. 1 graveling advances. Rotary Club uses a speaker and magic act. high school equipment updated and students prep for term.
A court upheld a car theft claim despite a shop sign saying not responsible. The judge ruled public policy and sign visibility affect sign enforceability. Signs warn and guide behavior but must convey clear notice. even missing signs may not absolve liability.
Michael Hora of Riverside, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin M Hora, received a four year Cooperative Education Scholarship worth 1400 at Iowa State University for farm operation studies. Sponsored by seven local farm service companies and cooperatives, he will work summers for sponsors and earn wages. Hora graduated May 1968 from Washington High School, active in National Honor Society Student Council Science Club and Future Teachers Association, and held leadership roles in 4 H and local clubs.
A collection of late 19th and early 20th style quips covers love and marriage, humor about philanderers, headaches, beauty standards, and social curiosities. Included are reflections on Colorado women, New Zealand bar hours, and the origin of political right and left terms.
In a 20 board Olympiad match, Australia led by Cummings and Seres reached six clubs after swift bidding. Aled by strategic raises, Seres sacrificed with a leap to six clubs, and despite a diamond lead by Robinson, he made the last four tricks with spades after a sequence of ruffs and squeezes.
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