Editorial on leadership and personal character
An inspired leader gives lion's strength to his people. But every person of character is an inspiration to his community. A good example has tangible value.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1967
Page
4
Unusual Fundraiser Rewards Cushioned Change Seeker
Local church circle members ran a place wide fund raiser where each woman pursued her own small project. The highest fundraiser collected loose change found under couch cushions and in a chair, turning it into a notable pledge for the cause.
Frightening Airport Moment and. Parachute Wind Test Tale
Edith Glassburner witnessed a plane wind test gadget fall to earth at Dayton Ohio causing fear until she learned the chute was not deployed. The column shares brief vignettes on ministers and a father advising his son about marriage cooperation including a humorous mop the floor query.
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Edith
John
Wanted A Change In Prayer For Vitamins In Pie And Cake
A child prays earnestly asking God to replace cod liver oil and spinach with vitamins in pie and cake. The request reflects a humorous plea for easier healthier nourishment.
Nellie the Beautiful Model Quip Mocked In Diplomatic Chat
An American diplomat answered a Russian question about trust with a three act joke about Nellie the Beautiful Model. The tale depicted a villain plotting harm in each act, culminating in the heroine facing danger yet asking why trust is lacking.
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Nellie
Model
Eight-Year-Old Debuts Wins Big Race at Churchill Downs
A race-horse owner entered an eight-year-old untried horse in a major event at Churchill Downs. Off at 139.50 to 1, the horse won by 10 lengths amid suspicions of foul play. When asked if the horse is sound, the owner said the horse is the soundest ever and revealed he only raced him since he could finally catch him at age seven.
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Churchill Downs
Letters oppose County Zoning Ordinance in Washington County
A letter dated July 22 1967 argues against the proposed County Zoning Ordinance urging residents to contact the supervisors by July 29 1967. The writer warns against extremists and questions the need for the hearing while citing environmental concerns from expanding technology and urban development.
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Court House
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Passing Years in Washington Recap Local News
A twenty year snapshot notes Roger Kleese visiting his parents with a friend from Philadelphia, families return from trips, and local residents at events in Chicago and Oak Park. Cpl Edward L. Kleese arrives on leave from Frankfurt. Several Washington residents plan travels, university work, or summer courses. Gov. Kraschel is slated to speak at Riverside homecoming. district news covers hog market, oats yield, local tennis group, and church leadership change.
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Roger Kleese
Ralph Kleese
Burt Heister
Philadelphia
Ames
Roger
Mr. Heister
Iowa State
Cpl
Edward L. Kleese
Frankfurt
Germany
Isaac Kleese
Washington
Mt. Pleasant Rall
YMCA
Cecile Wolley
Frank Wolf
Ottumwa
Wolf
Anna Wolf
F. W. Sutton
The
Christian Church
Sutton
Stamp catalogs release dates raise expectations for 1968
Stamp dealers note 1968 Scott Catalogues arrive earlier with foreign volumes released before Labor Day while U S materials lag until October. Editors urge buyers to treat values as guides, not exact prices, as market demand and availability shift quickly. Four colorful Upper Volta religious paintings and a French Art Series stamp, Portrait of Francois 1 by Jean Clouet, highlight the week's issue activity.
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U. S
Upper Volta
Bellini
Bouts
Jordaens
Sieele
Francois 1
Jean Clouet
Contract Bridge Signals Insight From a Masters Play
In a show of precise partnership signals South dealer North South vulnerable the opening ace of clubs sets the scene. West shifts to a spade after reading East nine in clubs while East hints with a high card, guiding the club return and warding off a heart save. East’s ace consumes the queen and West’s club return leads to a down one for South despite West’s counterplay.
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East
South
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