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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
4
Washington IA Evening Journal shares a religious reflection on mercy, explains the March 7 total solar eclipse path across the US with 85 mile width, notes a Chicago area Little Leaguer no-hitter yet 23–3 loss with 34 errors, and ponders public hand washing habits tied to everyday rituals plus a personal habit with pets.
The eastern bluebird, once common east of the Rockies, now faces extinction threats due to habitat loss and competition from sparrows and starlings. The piece laments eroding woodlands, pollution, and missed chances to act, urging care before the species fades from memory.
The Washington County Historical Society joins the Iowa Mennonite Historical Society for a Saturday afternoon tour on June 7. A map-led visit covers northern Washington and southern Johnson counties with Dutch museum pieces shown at the last stop. Starting at Kalona, retired auctioneer Dave Yoder previews the sites, including a German school, outdoor oven, Wertz homestead, Amish Joe town, and the Iowa Mennite school. The free caravan departs at 2 PM from the Kalona turkey plant on Highway 1.
Ruth Gideon reports eight hundred guests attended Elsie Glassburner’s reception at Stewart School on Sunday afternoon. Bethel neighbors note Elsie’s ties to Bethel before moving to Washington and a congregational meeting plans Sunday services to decide on a nine o’clock Sunday School and a ten o’clock morning worship.
Ted Johnson district manager for Iowa Southern Utilities Co denies serving Oskaloosa and says the Des Moines papers misreported. He notes no city records show service and claims editors were told the facts on Saturday.
The Princeton Seminary Choir on its 24th annual summer tour will present sacred music at First Presbyterian Church in Washington on Wednesday June 11 at 8 p.m. The group, made up of graduate students, is directed by Dr David Hugh Jones and invites the public to attend.
Pte. Michael L. Crawford arrived in Vietnam on May 20 and serves in the Da Nang area with the 3rd Cag. H. Q. FPO San Francisco. He is joined by his brother Lt. Duane Crawford, serving in the same region.
The Washington Evening Zeen in Washington Iowa lists staff including Editor David Elder Business Manager, William Shannon Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Howard Hazen, Production Superintendent. Publication is afternoons except Sundays and holidays, with press associations and audits noted.
East faces a spade lead against 8NT and must decide whether to win the heart trick. By winning the king of hearts and returning a spade, you maximize partner's defense chances and threaten declarer’s contract. Ducking the heart risks eliminations and gives declarer control to switch suits.
A jokey quiz piece discusses military commands and safety, suggesting the only proper order to halt a cliff-edge march might be freeze in place with the word Gas. It blends quirky questions on language, marriage law, and curiosities with light humor and reader interactions.
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