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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues modern society risks harming children by prioritizing income and efficiency over family closeness. Dr. Wallace Ogg notes many Iowa children feel unloved as both parents work, meals are eaten separately, and family bonding diminishes, with lasting effects on intelligence and adjustment.
A clipped verse from the Rock Rapids Reporter presents a kitchen sink saying praising gratitude for daily meals. It notes others go hungry while we eat well, citing home health happiness and being blessed by the evidence of sustenance. The clipped item ends with a catalog number 600-
A Corcoran California Journal item summarizes a University of Michigan survey showing most people borrow only for essential needs. It notes low-income families avoid debt and borrowers seek low-cost loans, with only 4 percent approving fur coats or jewelry and 9 percent approving vacations. Education borrowing is acceptable to 77 percent.
The Washington Evening Journal notes President Johnson as a top dressed man for introducing the western Texas leisure-wear look. The dialogue centers on his sartorial influence at the LBJ Ranch, mocking playful exchanges with his wife about boots, chaps, and big silver buttons, and reflections on widespread adoption of Western attire.
A study of welfare in Iowa is planned with participants including Mrs. Erma Ropp of Kalona Clifford Elmore of Brighton and Howard Anderson of Washington. A local continuation is planned for anyone interested with details at the Extension office.
Funeral services for Max B. Glover were held Thursday at 1 30 p m in Jones Funeral Home with Rev Clarence Dehne in charge. Pallbearers were Harold Stephens William Brice Irvin Rich Maurice Meyer Gene Gorham and Robert Lytle. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery Chamberlin Mr and Mrs Dallas Chamberlin formerly of Washington have purchased and are now operating the Maid Rite at Oskaloosa
Dear Abby fielded letters about accepting a second hand engagement ring, teenagers experimenting with makeup, a mother’s worry over her son’s behavior, glasses as attractive, and persuading a wife to take her Social Security. Abby counseled honesty, medical evaluation if needed, open family talk, and using benefits for charity if desired.
A collection of quirky anecdotes and social observations. Notes on a famous actress who smashed her wristwatch at a memorable meeting, a criminology student’s half truths, shipboard caulking called the devil, and sayings tied to age, names, and letters. A historical medical view on ancient nose surgeries and punishment.
The discussion weighs four spades four clubs three notrump and six notrump options. It favors yielding to partner’s suit preference with four spades when spade length suggests, but explores four clubs to hint at slam potential, and considers three notrump or six notrump based on point counts and partnership signals.
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