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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1971
Page
4
An editorial voice weighs earnest praise and warns against unconfirmed fish stories. A Boone County tale recounts a bass pond encounter where two children used dandelion stems as worm substitutes, inviting local anglers to test the odd bait.
A newspaper note explains it cannot publish an unsigned letter about local police. It asks the author to contact the paper to provide their name, though the writer may withhold it if desired. The paper reiterates the policy and invites proper attribution.
An editorial notes Missouri lawmakers consider raising truck length to 72 feet, expanding to 814 foot buses and widening highway passing risks. It cites safety concerns from patrol and highway officials, tracks past 65 foot allowances since 1965, and notes only two states exceed 65 feet as of Jan 1.
The diary notes delays in launching the first edition of the new Journal due to incomplete equipment and adjustment time. A 1300 pound automatic film processor was moved into place, requiring hoisting through the shop and fitting into a limited hole, while hood and exhaust work was added to a plate developing sink.
Mrs. Myron Oswalt of Keota and Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Beck hosted dinner for Richard Beck family in Kalona on Father’s Day. Guests included several local families from Wellman Wayland and Kalona sharing a cooperative dinner in the Beck home.
In a rubber bridge match Harold Ogust and Alphonse Moyse Jr. reached seven hearts after misreading Gerber four clubs as three aces, showing two aces while South expected three. The pair, famed for international play and editing The Bridge World, caused a rare bidding error in a North dealer, North-South vulnerable hand.
A collection of jumbled Q and A bits and reflections from a period column. Topics range from patent deserts in West Germany to marriage advice and the fate of Russian roulette stories. Notable lines include Galbraith’s disputed remarks on divorce, language learning by memory, penicillin allergies, and a retired magician lamenting scarce venues.
A bill near session end gives the state safety commissioner options to substitute the driver education certificate for the patrol final exam. He may require a random sample of graduates to take the test and reimburse schools 30 dollars per enrolled student irrespective of pass. The bill also allows public school drivers education to be taught in private schools.
Delbert Routson and others transfer to Peter Rich Out Lot 16 North East Brighton. Julia Routson estate transfers to Peter Rich Out Lot 16 North East Brighton. Vina Gingerich transfers to Stanley Bush and wife Lot 10 Block 2 Circle Drive Wellman Iowa. Arvilla Yoder and others to Town of Kalona land Section 7-77-7. Paul McAndrew to Daniel Shetler land Section 8-77-7. Alan Bergstrom and others to Paul Boyd commencing at 66 ft north of southwest corner Out Lot 2 J H Wilson Addition to South Washington. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad to John Hazlett land Section 21-75-6.
A整理 list of names and vehicle brands including Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC and Peterbilt with individuals such as John Dawson Mary Dawson Susie Alin Rex Roth and Judy Gould. The content reads as a catalog of car makes, models and related parties from a historical document.
Washington Iowa newspaper lists publication details, addresses, and staff roles. It notes subscription prices by carrier and mail, with rates for Washington routes, intra state, and outside Iowa, plus exclusions for holidays.
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