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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
4
The column cites I Timothy 6:6 to contrast godliness with temporal success and notes that a contented life is true success. It reflects on newspaper bloopers and typographical errors becoming public property and enjoyed by readers and the industry alike.
A Brookfield Zoo elephant allegedly stepped on a red Volkswagen roof while an owner visited the zoo. Police questioned the driver, then verified the tale with zoo officials. She received apologies. no one was charged.
A local history glance covers navy discharge for Oren Jarvis and new job at Jarvis Appliance, travel plans for Mrs. McKune, and several residents returning home or visiting. Reports on storms south of West Chester, YWCA and Rotary events, hospital updates, cemetery road PWA work, and the ready ice rink. Multiple social, civic, and school items reflect community life.
Thanksgiving gatherings across several towns highlight visits in Crawfordsville Wellman Washington and Cedar Rapids. Families including Rath Coon Hartzell Godfrey and Canott circles shared meals with relatives, classmates, and students from Iowa City Lincoln and Wahoo. A few traveled to Des Moines Des Moines VA Hospital tour and Legion Auxiliary Gift Shop events accompanied by local hosts.
United Women’s Fellowship hosted a December 9 family supper at United Christian and Baptist church with about 100 attendees. The Yuletide Operetta The Magi's Gift was performed by church youth and junior choirs under Mrs. John D. Woodin, with cast and crew listed. Rebekah Lodge and various church groups reported meetings, officers, sick calls, and holiday plans.
South dealer in a contract bridge hand with North South vulnerable. North holds Q108753 J72 AK4 8. West holds K9 41642 AQ109863 4 3102 2997053 ee. South holds K5.
In a bridge column, South becomes declarer in six clubs and achieves a rare slam through a clever false card. West opens with ace of hearts, then shifts. South drops the king on the ace to mislead and reveals a seven card heart suit, allowing the slam to succeed despite the theoretical six ace trump. Syndicate, Inc. Evening Journal, Washington, Iowa Dec. 14, 1968.
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