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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1966
Page
4
In the January 15 1966 issue the Evening Journal presents a Thought for the Day quoting John 4 14. It asserts true satisfaction comes from the true and eternal God, offering a spiritual reflection for readers.
Reader notes recount Blanche McCleery 80, lively wit, and decades of family store work with Nicola & Harmon. Humorous anecdotes include wartime MacArthur jest, New Year’s Eve giggles, a banker encounter, Chicago Merchandise Mart trip, and a beaver incident on Walter Jarrard’s farm. Also shared is a humorous tailor tale and a neighbor’s smile.
Sioux Falls Idaho page notes Nick Pianteneda will ride a Raven balloon to 122000 feet about 23 miles high and descend free fall to 6500 feet, aiming to land within 40 to 50 miles of Estherville, with a planned launch in early February and speeds near 850 mph.
The article describes marble care from cleaning with lukewarm water and mild detergent to stain removal with hydrogen peroxide and solvents. It also details a high altitude balloon jump by Pianteneda with multiple parachutes, a pressure suit, and a long ascent to 122000 feet with planned safe recovery measures.
Keota Kyocera area notes report the death of Mrs Ella Stamper of Hazel Green Kentucky, burial plans at Grassy Lick Baptist Church, and multiple local visitors and gatherings. Other items include family visits, a hospital stay, birthdays, and club meetings with brief community details.
In a Becker column on bridge defense, the East hand leads diamonds forcing declarer to reveal distribution. West signals with a four and club shift, allowing East to deduce West's diamonds. Proper use of defensive conventions can overcome defender handicap and beat the contract.
The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising manager Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Haden production superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under act of March 8 1876 at the Washington post office.
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