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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1966
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal features a Thought for the Day on salvation and a wry note on bathing suits. It notes proposals for Oklahoma legislative sessions, argues for annual meetings, and cites University of Western Ontario research linking mosquito attraction to healthy, warm, perfumed women, with a Kansas City Times quip.
A single word from Chico Salmon, versatile Cleveland Indian, explains juvenile delinquency. The young star says loafing invites trouble and suggests he be assigned to speak to high school assemblies.
Oklahoma voters approve an amendment to the state constitution authorizing annual sessions, raising the number of states with yearly legislatures to 21. Iowa voters will soon decide on a similar amendment.
In a July 13 letter a Honda rider and mother of two argues against a city ordinance banning motorcycles in the park during public events. She notes adults ride too, says most bikes are quiet by 10 pm, and urges others to try riding.
In Ainsworth Sunday evening the Methodist Church held a cooperative supper to welcome Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Richards and family, the new pastor. Willard McCracken welcomed them, announced a surprise grocery shower, and gifts were presented. Rev. Richards thanked the group and the Women’s Society of Christian Service planned the event. A social hour followed.
Dr B McFarland of South Bend Indiana and Miss Lillian M Farland of Brookfield arrived at the home of Mrs Lillian Schafer Tuesday to visit relatives in the area. Miss Farland will stay with her father Lowry McFarland for the next month.
Dear Abby offers blunt guidance on ending a dating arrangement without harm, family tensions in Vietnam, post-divorce roles for a former spouse, and handling tedious travel slide shows. The column includes reader questions from Trapped, Lost in Viet Nam, Burned in Toronto, and Learned to Listen, with Abby’s practical responses.
The Washington Evening Journal appears with editor David Elder and business manager William Shannon. Advertising director Charles Morris and news staff Bob Shaffer are listed along with Howard Hazen in local advertising, a production superintendent. The paper is published afternoons except Sundays, Christmas, and July 4th, and entered as second class under the Act of March at Post Office Washington Iowa.
Mrs Nick Bermel hosts in Keota with visitors from Fresno and Sigourney. Dean Harras and wife welcome a son John Arthur born July 1 at Sigourney hospital. grandparents Merz and Harras. Local birthday party honors Frank Osweiler and Molly Jo Trier marks tenth birthday with friends at home.
In Brighton on July 11 Mrs Clara Brown presided over a Harmony Club meeting with Mrs Lillian Schafer and Mrs Bertha Saunders providing entertainment. A visitor, Kirk Fillmore of Burlington, attended. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs J C Atkinson’s with 12 members and 2 juniors. Officers installed included President Mrs Leo Dunbar and others. Past Chief meetings at K P Hall drew 13 members. entertaining by Mrs Margaret Miller and Mrs Stella Lauderdale. Family visits include Kirk Fillmore and relatives from Burlington and Cedar Rapids.
Bidding strategy analysis for four hands in Masters' Championship play. The article critiques choices, arguing long suits and point count guide bids, with emphasis on not doubling misreads. It discusses two clubs as a long suit, three notrump as a prime final contract, and cautions against premature jumps.
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