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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
4
A brief editorial notes that unless the Lord builds the house and guards the city, human effort is vain. It emphasizes that acts by believers are meaningful only when God is actively at work. The reflection anchors daily life in faith and divine guidance.
A new feature titled The Dropouts appears in the Journal on Monday. Alf and Andy, two characters stranded on a desert island, face the problems and frustrations of island life with humor. The strip is praised as genuinely funny and one of the year's best offerings.
A Bookshelf listing from the Government Printing Office promotes attractive publications ideal for gift giving. Featured clothbound titles include Poisonous Snakes of the World and Handbook of Mathematical Functions, along with titles like Cincinnati Locomotive Builders 1845 1968 and the 1965 Yearbook of Agriculture. The four books and 26 others are available from the Division of Public Documents in Washington, D C, with delivery by Christmas possible if ordered soon.
A Washington reader criticizes town support for athletics over music at the high school. The letter-writer, involved in football and music, argues that concert attendance deserves the same community backing as football games, stressing music as essential to the school’s well being.
The Circo Price, oldest in Europe, founded 1870s by Thomas Price, faces closure within two years as a bank seizes its Plaza del Rey site. The theater, built by William Parish, has hosted stars like Pinito del Oro and Josephine Baker, with longtime ushers such as Fernando Candela.
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions about a mother pressured to support her son with eight grandchildren, a wife demanding control of home calls, a lawyerly doubt about a Massachusetts kiss law, and a nineteen year old seeking independence. Abby urges responsibility, maturity, and staying at home until ready to stand alone.
Crawfordsville officials and national leaders gathered in Des Moines for the Mid Year Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary on December 15 and 16. National President Mrs. Arthur B. Hawell attended, addressing the banquet. Washington High School Hi-Fis entertained, receiving a standing ovation.
The Washington Evening Journal presents its city tabloid masthead with editor David Elder and business manager David Elder as editor, William Shannon as vice president advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer in local advertising, and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th, and that it is entered as second class matter under the March 3, 1879 act, with United Press leased wire and membership in Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn and Iowa Press Assn and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
West Chester December 17 1968 United Methodist Youth Fellowship honored at a potluck supper before the Morrell Chorus Concert. Gifts were given to Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and Mr. Marion Timmins for three and twelve years of service respectively. Birthday parties and dinners followed for Jeri Lee Nicholle and Nichelle Stewart with family and friends in attendance.
A 1968 ABA article explains that liability policies cover only legally liable cases and medical payments may help in accidents without fault. It stresses cooperation with the insurer, honesty, and not aiding the victim by altering stories, citing a court ruling that breaking cooperation voids coverage.
A quirky column surveys romance myths with quips about pipe smokers and age gaps. It cites Dr Samuel Johnson on marrying early, notes one in three women loving younger men, and jokes about lovers, fishermen, and classic film star Clark Gable. It ends with Gable’s on screen kiss being fueled by a T bone steak.
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