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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1969
Page
4
An editorial reflects on spiritual lows and the power of prayer from Psalm 130 1 citing the defense of shock value in college words and the role of printers in shaping printed language. It contrasts youths pushing obscene terms with printers traditional pride and responsibility. It ends with a humorous family scene about learning arithmetic anew.
On the Main Line the writer muses that removing wrecks from the highway could reduce future crashes. He also cautions readers to question any extremely cheap offers and asks buyers to inquire about the pitch behind goods sold at a song.
In a 1969 Evening Journal bridge column the South dealer faces a famed deception. West leads a heart, East drops king of spades on the ace, reshaping South’s plan. South's attempt to five spades or five diamonds falters as East's clever defense yields a down two. The notes discuss bidding and play details.
Governor-elect Robert D. Ray will emphasize industrial development education and law enforcement over the next two years. He plans to revitalize the Iowa Development Commission seek an advisory education committee and push state local agency cooperation while preparing his inaugural address and budget.
Chester WSCS met Jan 8 with thirteen members. President Mrs Keith Stewart opened with The Store of Andrew. Officers to be elected by June 1 for Sept 1 terms. World Day of Prayer Feb 21 and other district events listed. Family missionary letter read. Soup bowls purchased. Time for Coffee Club met Jan 8 with ten members and one guest. Tree monkey is a tree pruning machine that climbs and prunes standing trees automatically.
A long Dear Abby column presents letters from readers about desire after widowhood, family car accidents causing curfews, communication with spouses, and parental guidance. The mix includes a widow seeking guidance on romantic feelings and teens facing privacy and trust issues, all framed as reader questions and Abby’s responses.
A column by L. M. Boyd examines a contentious domestic scene with a sharp humorous edge. The piece references a quarrel and the outspoken wife’s decisive stance as a social snapshot from mid-century life.
Dr Joseph Peck comments on handling a wayward husband with caution and warns against weapon use. The page also covers pithy remarks on Christmas symbolism, a returned eyeglasses anecdote, murder rate trivia, Liberty statue costs, a name trivia piece, airline familiarity, Henry Ford quotes, Shakespeare’s butcher roots, butchers' offspring in literature, a Pearl White query, robin nesting time, and reader questions guided by L M Boyd.
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