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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1968
Page
4
Editorial notes God's promise of pardon and love as turning life to divine control. The piece reflects on forgiveness and renewal amid commentary on a speaker's blaring voice and missed audience. The tone echoes a religious exhortation with biblical quotation.
A Washington mailman teaches his Labrador Prince to fetch and return game while on a fishing outing. Prince chases lines and bobbers, ruining the trip but reflecting the dog’s exact training. In another tale, elevator misadventures at a retirement home end with a grateful rescue and a wary outlook on future use.
Mr and Mrs Merle Sherman opened M and M Distributors and Importers this weekend. A visiting young girl asked Where s the candy, revealing the playful mix up with the store name and the well known candy line M and M.
This column reviews local history with notes from 10, 20 and 40 years ago. It lists visitors at the Mallory home, bank officials from Washington Bank, and reminiscences of Future Farmers of America events, Holy Week services, marble tournaments, and civic activities in Washington, Iowa.
The essay discusses Anguilla’s push for own postage after independence from St Christopher, detailing councilmen’s efforts to create a stamp program despite Britain’s nonrecognition. It notes early 1968 definitive stamps, SP issues, and the debate over legality and recognition, with the author predicting future collectors’ interest if stamps gain acceptance.
L M Boyd surveys humorous tidbits noting long married beer drinkers over 40 are the loudest snorers per university research. The column delivers a mix of trivia, jokes, and light social commentary on everyday life and popular culture.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff editors and departments with contact numbers and publication details. It notes afternoon except Sundays and holidays and indicates associations and wire services as Inland Daily Press and others.
Cindy Gipple hosted Kim Boal Friday night for a birthday celebration. Sunday dinners were shared by several local families at Winga's Cafe and Iris Court in Mt. Pleasant. Community notes include care for Dan Cherryholmes children, wheelchair shortages, travel plans of the Harold Millers, and other family visits around Crawfordsville.
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