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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1970
Page
4
In the December 26 1970 issue the Washington Journal prints a Thought for the Day from Jeremiah 35 15 urging readers to amend their ways and clean up their lives. The brief devotional captioned Thought for the Day emphasizes personal reform and spiritual renewal.
A group of South Marion Avenue ladies wrap cookies for Mrs. Carl Guther at a pre Christmas coffee party. The cookies end up in Mrs. Guther’s mailbox after Dale Eyestone mistakenly eats them with his family. The tale ends with laughter and the post office crew nickname “cookie snatcher of Willow Way.” Further items include a tale of George Tripp’s sneeze propelling a tooth cap and a remark about a fall prompting a repairs request, plus notes on Harold Corky Stevens meeting Wayne Knupp and a field standing joke.
Mr and Mrs Dean Stanley attend a local bridge club holiday gathering. After dinner Dean tried to light his pipe with a lighter and several matches failed. He realizes someone watered the pipe as members smiled, while Dean had worked hard at the game that night to get even.
A New York writer chasing a Cary Grant biographical piece forgets a key stat. He sends a telegram asking the star's age and receives a witty reply that turns the joke back on the correspondent.
A survey of Washington history notes many residents and families traveling for holidays, with moves, weddings, and job changes. Notables include Dr Clyde L Boice becoming Santa Clara County Medical Society president, local students pledging, and staff changes at area stores. The piece also mentions a turkey dinner, new deputy appointments, census figures, and Christmas visits. Local scenes feature the Hill family from Las Vegas New Mexico, Sara Griffith of Sequim Washington, and Allen Francis birth at a hospital. The report closes with crime news from San Leandro about a would be robber with a broken arm.
A series of December wedding rites across Fairfield Columbus Junction Richland Crawfordsville Wayland and Port Charlotte feature couples from local families and military or religious settings. Notable unions include Donita Mae Beye and Ronald Rex Godwin at First Lutheran Church Fairfield and Melody Newell with Paul Faler at Pleasant Grove Community Church Columbus Junction.
In a top masters contest, West opens two clubs and South leads diamonds. Declarer uses a calculated finesse in spades and diamonds to ensure eight tricks, choosing the drop or the finesse. The article explains why the finesse was correct, noting it guarantees the contract even if it loses, with the safety logic outlined.
Mrs. Leon Vogel hosted the Hopewell Sewing Club with thirteen members and one guest as they drew new Secret Sisters, elected 1970 officers, and planned January gatherings. Fortnightly Club enjoyed a Christmas party with a gift exchange and program. Nearby Christmas coffee drew ten friends before Victor Vogel and family headed to California for the winter, with planned return in spring.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as VP and ad director, and Charles Morris as managing editor. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail, within Washington and beyond, with annual, six month, and weekly options, plus regional pricing.
A mash of trivia and miscellany from a 1970 McNaught Syndicate column. Topics include language curiosities, science queries, travel anecdotes, small jokes, and reader questions. Notable bits reference checking up on common knowledge about foot problems, fluoride water, and odd life facts.
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