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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1971
Page
4
In this July 10 1971 editorial the author reflects on the Christmas angelic proclamation from Luke 2 14 and asserts that Jesus the Christ brings peace to believers who follow His teachings.
A September 12 1953 Purely Personal column recalls a Northwest Washington murder suicide case and the funeral sermon for the victim by Doctor W W Bowers. It recounts early Washington merchants Sol Rich and Isaac Klein rivalries and a humorous legal courtroom scene with Attorney P J Hanley turning the table on himself to provoke the truth.
Pasadena Texas reader condemns the Local History column from a June 26 1971 issue praising past Iowa notes. The editor invites replies with a July 19 deadline and a $5 prize for best letter.
The Evening Journal from Washington Iowa published on Saturday July 10 1971. This brief entry notes the paper edition date and city of publication for that issue.
Local history items list visits and vacations from families including Morralls from Farmington and Roths, Pat Sorrell and Rangerettes to Davenport, and Cathy Crone at Mercy School of Nursing. ROTC cadet Masson joins 1951 summer camp at Ft Lewis. notes on Rotary president Mead, Lansing and Des Moines trips, hospital bond approvals, and a fatal Civil War veteran’s son Captain Boyer.
Lois Ann Kaufman and Eugene A. Fields wed at Wayland Mennonite Church with Rev. Herb DeMello officiating. Kalona couple Marietta Miller and James Yoder exchanged vows at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church with Rev. Dean Swartzendruber presiding. Other ceremonies include Diane Lang and Thomas Romine marrying at Zion Congregational Church in Treynor on June 26 conducted by Rev. A. H. Hoersch.
A collage of quirky quotes on liquor, aging, marriages, and novelty opinions. Notes include a smoker at parties, a Princess Anne allowance, Niagara Falls in a barrel, a vegetarian longevity claim, and odd Q A on alligator tongues and horse mayonnaise. The piece mixes pop culture quips with playful jabs at manners and moralizing.
After the wedding and honeymoon, couples face small daily annoyances that test compatibility. Experts advise accepting each other’s idiosyncrasies, communicating honestly, and focusing on genuine care to build a resilient relationship.
In a Masters' Individual Championship clash, South as declarer in a six diamonds contract over East West, manages to secure the slam. West signals, shifts to clubs, but South's trump management and heart finesses yield success. South's decision to run trumps and conspire with hearts proves optimal, despite potential risks. Proven strategy yields a clean plate.
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