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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1971
Page
17
A nostalgic editorial recalling Ira, a Washington Evening Journal alumnus who rose from local reporter to Deputy National Chairman, detailing his beginnings at the Journal, his Chicago and Milwaukee stints, and his enduring connection to Washington Iowa through the Kennedy era.
A heartfelt obituary recalling Ira Kapenstein a University of Iowa student and Daily Iowan editor who died yesterday. The writer reflects on Ira as a friend, his diverse background, and the impact of his life on family and readers, noting the broader view gained from knowing him.
A reader asks how to handle a roach at guests’ table, another critiques a grandmother’s knitting, and letters discuss mail privacy and civic activism. The column advises removing the roach discreetly, distinguishing personal mail from junk, and urges readers to contact Congress on big issues while addressing everyday troubles.
Unclear brief notes Fuhr Allen Fuhr of Roe Heating and Hardware in Wash. Source text fragment mentions a sow and a tie ar bicoat, but details are unreadable and not reliable for a clear report.
The Defense Department acknowledged it kept a file on Adlai Stevenson III and other well known public figures to track civil disturbances. The practice was ordered and halted, testified assistant secretary Robert F. Froehkle. The Chicago field office reportedly maintained a file largely composed of newspaper clippings.
Mrs. Roger Schloss, chairman, lists Riverside workers for the Heart Fund Drive. Include Mrs. Larry Wieland, Mrs. Don Dutler, Mrs. Ralph Schnoebelen, Mrs. Robert Kloppfer, Mrs. Mart ion Davis, Mrs. Dale Rath, Mrs. Cecil Strabala, Mrs. Elmer Waldschmidt, Mrs. Don Lewis, Mrs. Gale Dinner, Mrs. Clare, Mrs. Lester Wieland, Mrs. Ed Shebek, Mrs. Paul Rummelhart, Miss Monica Waldschmidt, Mrs. Tim Colbert, Mrs. Jack Muller and Mrs. Bill.
A crowded, humorous collage of fashion notes and social observed quirks. The piece riffs on women’s bodies and clothing, lederhosen lore, overalls, and lipstick scents, then shifts to light Q and A about editors, bed springs, famous names, and linguistic quirks. It ends with notes on housing vacancies and education trends.
In the 753 opening, South can force ten tricks by a straightforward plan. After winning clubs and drawing trumps, lead the king of diamonds at trick five to avoid risky finesses and guarantee ten tricks, regardless of opponents cards.
In Cushing this week ladies will call for Heart Fund contributions. Kathy Yeggy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Yeggy, won the Johnson County Farm Bureau Scholarship. She is a Highland High School senior and will attend Central College at Pella, competing for the District Scholarship in March at Des Moines. Linda Orris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Orris of Ainsworth, won the Washington County Farm Bureau Scholarship. She is also a Highland High School senior planning college this fall and will compete in March at Des Moines for the District Scholarship.
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