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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1968
Page
4
A devotional note reflecting on Paul’s life as a parent to his converts. It asserts that giving does not impoverish the giver and cites II Corinthians 12 15 to frame the moral of generous sacrifice. The piece emphasizes selfless devotion and the enduring fullness of a life lived in service.
Guest column from Don Ross of Phoenix sharing memories of Ralph Shannon and Washington Iowa ties. It notes former residents Harold and Lucile Ross visiting Phoenix, old friends listed from a Big Eight group, and encounters with local families, travel memories, and a reflection on trains and printing workers.
Churchill inspires reverence for libraries as Untermeyer recalls a millennium of verse. Adams, Montessori, and Sullivan offer varied nonfiction from fashion to education. Collecting guides and old railroading nostalgia appeal to readers, with mysteries and novels by Knebel Giles Farris and Cadell. A Lent reading cart awaits patrons.
Burlington police report two gunmen robbed a Burlington tavern Thursday night escaping with about 1400 dollars. Owner Doris Walters said the men entered, ordered beers, then ordered patrons and staff into a walk in cooler. A shot fired into the floor was reportedly a blank.
The West Chester Cub Scout Pack held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on February 26 with Cub Master Glenn Ladehoff presenting service pins and the Pack's Charter to Mr. David Horsey. Mrs. Bob Stout and Mrs. Vic Flynn led games and singing to close. World Day of Prayer observed March 1 at local churches with 22 adults present. Officers elected for 1968 World Day of Prayer include Mrs. Max Waterhouse president and Mrs. Paul Hazelett co-chairman. Services planned for Gracehill Moravian Church in 1969. Decaying lake algae may deplete oxygen and harm aquatic life.
Postmaster General announces a $1 air lift stamp issued April 4 for parcels to overseas servicemen, with first day in Seattle. Also: a 6 cent HemisFair 68 stamp on March 30 in San Antonio for the expo April 6 to October 6. Several other first day issues planned, including Youth stamp in Chicago and ten early American Flags on July 4 in Pittsburgh. Disney stamp set for September 11 in Marceline Missouri.
Local history highlights include Margaret and John Baker visiting parents, plus travel of the Ba ker and Davis families to Florida Nassau and Houston. Community events feature church pulpit supply, resignations, new businesses, a fire department shift, a safety council meeting, and local youth contests and sports. Washington High boys reach district tourney after beating Keota. University High defeats them earlier.
The Washington Eve Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor David Elder and news editor Charles Morris. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays and holidays, and provides mail subscription rates for in state and out of state readers with carrier pricing in Washington.
In a Becker syndicated column on contract bridge, top player B Jay Becker discusses equal cards handling with a detailed Bufill hand from an international tournament. The analysis explains careful plays and risks when the 10 8 3 diamonds, spade tricks, and endgame executions lead to a grand slam against cautious defense.
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