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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1962

Page

5

Behold the Tent and Pranks of a Potatoes and Golf Rival

An editor reflects on faith and culture then recalls a longtime rival Bill Wilson who cheats at potato contests, wins golf, and defeats him at table tennis. The piece also notes editor W J S seeking membership in Washington clubs and ends with a grandmother’s humorous vacation grandchild tale.

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Roberta Paxson Honored at Bridal Shower in Richland

Miss Roberta Paxson daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Paxson will wed Norman Jones of Cambria Wisconsin on July 12 in Oak Park Ill She was honored at a church bridal shower with about 75 attendees Decorations featured blue white and red roses Gifts were arranged by hostess chairmen and several guests assisted The 12th Morgan family reunion drew attendees from multiple states including Michigan Colorado Springs and Texas plus many local towns.

Richland Roberta Paxson Leo Paxson Norman Jones Cambria Wisc First Presbyterian Church Oak Park Ill Leo Forinash Dale Lassen Oma

Safety Play Fails Yet Yields Unexpected Reward in Bridge

The article recounts a contract bridge hand by B. Jay Becker where South opens 3NT and North bids 6NT. After a heart lead and a sequence of plays, a dangerous squeeze against West arises. West cannot discard without conceding tricks, and despite a misfired safety play, the layout forces West into surrendering all remaining tricks.

Queen of Hearts South North West Declarer East King Sout Res Syndicate, Inc

Psychotherapy options guide you through decision stress

This public pamphlet outlines over 30 psychotherapy forms from psychoanalysis to group therapy and drug aided sessions. It explains methods, aims, and how therapy helps you gain maturity to make decisions, inviting readers to request pamphlet No. 329 by mailing 25 cents to Public Affairs Pamphlets in New York.

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June Breakfast Marks 16 Center Club Meeting at Keota

Twenty four members and six guests of the 76 Center Community Club met for a June breakfast at the Community building. Officers led the morning, discussed next summer breakfasts, and handed out year books. Several members and guests were noted visiting and traveling to nearby towns and events.

Mary Leather Molly Charles Jeffries Charles Jay Flading Twila Palmer Lyle Palmer Perry Luann Indianola Donald Parker Henderson Tommy Palmer Parkers Jimmy Parker Palmers Doyle Palmer Minard Stout Rex Flossie Sherbeck Coral Gables Florida Glen Malmberg Burlington Francis Wright Stouts Bemeigie Minn Sherbeck

Keota social notes and local visits feature many families

Keota residents host and visit neighbors including the Vincents and Antes. local weddings and church events noted. Separate New York Life Insurance: 571 annuity owners aged 91 plus, 84 percent women. one man 100, eleven women 100 to 104.

NEW York UPI New York Life Insurance

Washington Evening Journal masthead and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th. It lists editor and staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director. It is entered as second class matter under March 3, 1879 and uses United Press Leased Wire and several press associations. Subscription rates are shown for rural and carrier delivery in Washington with annual, monthly, and weekly figures.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Post Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of

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