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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
4
An editorial dissects a junior high prank where staff celebrated Principal Richard Gipple with a paper and sponge cake, then offers guidelines for good practical jokes. It contrasts this with a Des Moines priest ordering four magazine pages removed, arguing censorship stems from smugness and the belief others cannot handle information.
In a Washington Iowa letter to the Journal the writer defends U S involvement in Vietnam and condemns antiwar protesters. He asserts Americans should back their country and its policies, offers to share slides on Vietnam, and signs as Robert D Stalder 815 E Madison St Washington Iowa.
L. M. Boyd argues despairing deaths occur not only to sheep and men but also to gorillas in cages. The piece riffs on varied trivia from philtrums to tax deadlines, celebrity names, and light wit about beauty, ages, and odd pet names, all in a breezy Tinsel Town tone.
A reader recalls a state mental hospital with a perfectly edged lawn fenced by wires, where workers pass daily. A driver tosses cigarettes over the fence to a grateful inmate, who retrieves them and waves as the line of cars advances. No one seems angered by the delay.
Carl Hawkins of Omaha spends weekend with Mrs. Fred Hawkins to attend Floyd Olds and wife celebration at the Methodist Church in Washington. Relatives from Lyons Kansas Olympia Washington visited Hawkins clan. A buffet supper at Mrs. Fred Hawkins home followed church attendance and social time with Laird Hawkins. Westminster Guild met with 15 members and one guest, Mrs Jess Quigley. John Dea is home from hospital and on crutches.
Henry Berger and wife transfer land to Wellman land in section 12 77 9. Business Ventures Inc to Al vin J Horak and wife land in section 9 76 6. Lad Inc to L A Duncan west half of lots 1 and 2 in block 2 Ashbys and Washington.
A compilation of Dear Abby letters covers issues of flirtation and self-perception, coping with condolences after a baby's death, hosting etiquette, and relationship expectations. The column advises on inviting dynamics, responding to well meaning but hurtful statements, and whether to rush a budding romance. It includes guidance on declining invitations, expressing grief, and handling birthday gift expectations.
Publication header listing staff roles, offices, and press associations for the Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa. Includes editor, ad director, news editor, production head, and mail subscription notes plus affiliations with Inland Daily Press Assn and others.
The National Bank of Washington held its annual meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 in the bank’s rooms with 1196 of 1200 shares represented. Directors were reelected including Geo J. Breitenbach, Frank C. Crone, P. L. Etter, Richard A. Stewart, Richard L. Weeks, C. P. Weldin, and Robert Wiley. Officers and staff were reelected at the subsequent board meeting for the year, headed by Frank C. Crone as Chairman, Robert Wiley as President, and Richard L. Weeks as Cashier, among others.
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