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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
4
The page blends a biblical meditation from Exodus with light, humorous quips. It reflects a devotional mood urging reverence, then pivots to a quip about halos and a joke about grocery shopping carts. The tone is a compact editorial column typical of small town papers.
J Boyd Dill a lifelong Washington resident died last week and his will offered for probate. He leaves legacies to the YMCA YWCA United Presbyterian Home Marion Avenue Presbyterian church County Hospital City Park Commission Public Library Elm Grove cemetery county Red Cross and the Salvation Army plus a local college scholarship in his name. The town editorial called the will a fine monument and urged honoring his memory and benefactors who made the community thrive.
An Evening Journal report notes rising witchcraft activity across Britain and Europe. It describes covens gathering on Yorkshire moors at night with diverse participants including bankers clergymen and housewives, performing ritual dances using poisonous plants. The piece likens the movement to a step beyond hippies.
Route 1 Washington IA June 28 letters lament capital damage and urge local programs to channel youth energy into supervised work projects. The writer cites a Des Moines doctor’s family auto accident and a vandalized fountain, questions communal responses, and praises an American Field Service picnic for foreign students hosted by Jerry Smith, drawing 50 attendees.
Abigail Van Buren notes a relaxed event where youths and adults enjoyed games and simple fun. The writer asks how long since families planned shared activities and outings, urging readers to reconnect with relatives and ride together in one car.
Across letters and columns the page voices concern over ADC policy, urging harsher enforcement on fathers to meet court orders and protect families. Abby columns advise on social manners, nudism, and private boundaries with practical, nonjudgmental guidance.
A 1968 ABA article discusses when it is lawful to kill a domestic animal. It cites cases where property trespass or annoyance did not justify shooting a neighbor's dog. Exceptions include dogs that threaten safety or rabid animals, with emphasis on restraint and legality.
In a South dealer, West led clubs and declarer ruffed. East inferred declarer's shape from the bidding and earlier plays, then played the queen of hearts to prevent an endplay. South faced two heart losers and went down one after East's timely defense, with South originally holding six spades two clubs two diamonds three hearts. The analysis notes how East's queen save relied on tracking prior plays to block the declarer's endplay.
Keota and nearby residents share a week of visits with Elmer and Darlene Peiffer, stories of travel to Denver, and birthday celebrations for Rose Tinnes and Harold Holmes. The Sunnyside Pinchole Club meets in Webster, with prizes awarded and a three tier birthday cake inscribed for Rose and Harold. The August 1 gathering is planned with Mrs Wayne Zehr. Doyle Palmer joins Donald Parker's Tipton home for a Sunday birthday dinner.
A concise comparison shows that in 1968, one dollar bought more in appliances than in cars clothing or groceries. The ad urges shoppers to stop and shop at Iowa Southern Utilities Company to maximize value across categories.
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