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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1969
Page
4
The editorial presents a daily reflection quoting Matthew 22 32 about God being the God of the living. It emphasizes faithfulness across generations and God's sovereignty over life and death.
A large red plastic garbage can is missing from the north part of town possibly toward Ainsworth. Reward offered. call 653-2863. Also includes a family update about two granddaughters Laurie and Beth, with Beth’s accidental ingestion of 16 baby aspirins and Laurie’s preschool experiences, ending with a homemade drawing.
A veteran ad salesman recalls road life after college, vivid misfires in Wheeling West Virginia and Ohio. A publisher’s contest fire at a news office underscored the risks of offbeat sales, ending with a costly rejection and a fire rescue.
A Des Moines hospital nurse underwent appendectomy after falling ill on duty. During prep a doctor paused the cart, examined her, and wrote Think on her abdomen with a ball point pen, leading surgeons to misread the note as her own. The incident caused surprise among the surgical team.
A glance at local history covers the 75th anniversary banquet of Northrup King Company in Minneapolis. Several couples report returns from holidays and travels including Lexington Kentucky, Richmond Virginia, Minneola Kansas, and Des Moines. Students also head back to Iowa State Teachers College as Marilyn Wilson and others resume studies.
Halcyon notes report Sunday services led by Rev Warren McFate and communion for members. Percy Holder showed Greenfield Village pictures, detailing a Ford Museum "yesterdays" display. Circle V WSCS met at Halcyon House with Mrs. Edgar Stewart presiding and hostesses noted. Multiple local updates cover local students, performances, hospital stays, and community events including DeMolay, Farm Bureau, and YMCA activities.
Ainsworth Iowa January 7 1969 Mr and Mrs Bill Frame returned from a two week leave visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Frame Several visitors dropped by the Frame home including Mr and Mrs Howard Pearson Mr and Mrs Sam Murphy and Judy of Columbus Junction New Years Day guests included Mrs Floyd Martin Mrs Don Kline of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Jim Shaffer and Michael of Wichita Kansas Also Mr and Mrs Bernard Cam pion of Iowa City visited before they left for Ft Polk Louisiana where Bill will be stationed for a while and unclear future postings Michael of Wichita and Don Kline joined the belated Christmas with Floyd Murphys family The Merry Tea Club met at Erwin Wulf home with pinochle at three tables High scores went to Mrs Harold Kueneman and Bill Wulf with consolation prizes to Mrs Towyn Davies and Harold Kueneman Next meeting set for Feb 1 weather permitting Sacha Club to meet Jan 14 with plans for Name three beautiful words of your choice The Larry Trotter property north end flooded to be used as a public skating area Boice Kurtz returned to Moline Ill after two weeks with Kenneth Ornduff family due to Mae Spessards illness Mrs Spessard improved A strange sight at C A Thompson place a dog head protruded from under two cats and a bantam rooster while attempting to keep warm Mrs Ray Downs visited her mother May Carson last Sunday This item misquoted in last news item Mt Vernon home treated as neutral territory in Civil War Evening Journal Washington Iowa Saturday January 11 1969
Des Moines reports Republicans in Des Moines seek a tailor made budget based on available revenue. The piece notes a rare push to set budgets after revenue estimates, plus related items on motor vehicle inspection plans, Clarke family misfortune, Mezvinsky hiring a research assistant, Marilyn Maye as a gala performer, and voter turnout comparisons nationwide.
In a six notrump contract with West leading spades, Becker explains the optimal line. By leading a low heart to the ace at trick two and deliberately abandoning the two way club finesse, you guarantee twelve tricks regardless of heart division or opponents' cards. If clubs divide differently, the path remains twelve tricks.
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