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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
4
The column presents a biblical verse from Psalm 14 1 and a brief reflection on belief and behavior. It mentions an anecdote about a boy who received a soldier suit 15 years later and notes that holiday green comes from the bank.
The piece notes a low license plate number and a bottle of $1.95 pills kept for convenience. It observes Washington county first come first served, a casual tone about daily routines, then shifts to barbers embracing the back-to-the-bush beard trend, with price pressures hitting customers.
The Evening Journal notes Vassar College will admit men starting in 1970, transitioning from an all girls institution to a co-educational school with about half male enrollment. The change ends the era of exclusive female-only circles and ends the need for events like Sadie Hawkins Day.
Washington report notes more than 300 constitutional amendments proposed to end the Electoral College. Proponents urge direct election while small states fear losing clout. the winner take all rule concentrates campaigns in big states and cities, eroding the original federal balance.
Richland plans three $20 cash certificates drawn each Saturday before Christmas with a new color in CA television set as the climax. Santa arrives the Saturday before Christmas. Volunteers from light, telephone, town employees and merchants donated time for the decorations. Many local families and guests shared Thanksgiving visits and dinners across Richland and nearby towns.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Dr Vernon Elgin presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers named were Millard De Lashmutt Richard Wiley Dan Brindley Robert J Patterson Clarence Logan and Ralph Kleese.
L. M. Boyd collects witty vignettes on appearances and personalities. He notes varied looks from Mark Twain to a Berlin policeman, then shifts to trivia on middle age, child personalities, and a humorous exchange about long cigarettes. Readers are invited to send questions to Boyd.
Abigail Van Buren presents multiple reader questions on marriage infidelity, divorce timing, bachelor life, caregiver scams, and teen virtue. The letters cover an estranged wife, a 35 year old man seeking marriage, a hospital aide seeking a payout, and a young Black freshman asserting virgin standards. Readers are invited to write for personal replies and Abby’s booklet.
North South play a 3NT contract with West leading hearts. East wins with king of spades and ducks diamonds, crippling dummy. If East topples plan by a different spade lead, declarer could pull diamonds for ten tricks. East’s bold spade lead hinges on denying dummy’s diamond entry.
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