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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1971
Page
4
Editorial note stresses that in a world filled with strife the true peace needed today comes from Jesus Christ as described in John 20:19. The piece urges readers to seek spiritual calm and reconciliation through faith amidst global conflict.
Larry Duncan faced two pies thrown by Dr. Bill Westphal and Leon Hillman after a humorous auction bid. They signed a legal style contract for pie distribution, and the stunt plus donations raised $28 for the Kiwanis scholarship fund. Potential Hollywood interest teased.
On March 1 in Beatrice Nebraska the West Side Baptist Church choir was delayed by personal errands and delays causing all members to arrive late. At 7:25 the church blew up from a suspected gas explosion. firefighters cited a possible gas leak from a broken pipe ignited by furnace flame.
A local history glance covers Mr and Mrs Claude Woods and son Larry in Tarkio Missouri for Tarkio College play Death of a Salesman with Larry in a part. Ronald Krotz from Des Moines visited. families joined for Sunday supper near Columbus Junction. Various local notices include baptisms and reunions, Presbyterians in Keokuk, and 20 years ago reports of travel, Rotary tributes, storms, and community events across Washington County.
Obituaries report Mrs. E. E. Sinsman 77 of 628 West Main Street died Saturday April 24 1971 with funeral Thursday at 2 p m in the Methodist church Rev Earl E Streyffeler to preside burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements. Clinton H. Brown 79 of Nichols died Saturday night in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Ira L. Carter who visited Crawfordsville and Washington areas and attended Crawfordsville schools died Friday April 23 in St. Petersburg Florida at age 5? sister Mrs Stanley Fishburn. Niece and nephews arriving for Carter’s funeral and visiting Mrs Fishburn include Dave Fishburn Belmont CA Mrs Burdette Wagenknecht and Beth of Liberty MO Mrs Louise Henderson Middleburg VA and Mrs Frank Barker Bethel Park PA. Everette Johnston 63 of North English funeral held in United Methodist Church burial in North English cemetery. Cloyce Charles Faris 66 died unexpectedly at home north of Keota noon Monday April 26 1971. Mrs Theressia Jording of Quincy Illinois mother of Mrs Arthur Dinkheller died April 24 1971 funeral Monday April 26 at St James Lutheran Church. Mrs Dinkheller has visited her mother in recent weeks. Mrs Jording visited Washington often. Kalona Mrs Lewis E Brenneman 72 died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Tuesday afternoon April 27 after eight weeks as patient.
Daily roster of hospital activity shows admissions births and discharges across counties. Names include Mrs Shelby Robinson Iowa City and Mr Stephen Bausch Columbus Junction with sons, plus transfers and long term care moves involving Washington Kalona Columbus Junction Wellman and other towns.
Bridge expert Becke explains finesse as a rare tool, urging players to consider all options first. The article reviews a deal where a heart lead and strategic ruffs secure the contract, showing how a well-timed finesse can win or secure a safe outcome despite adverse distributions.
The report lists numerous local households hosting weekend guests from Davenport, Des Moines, Farmington, Ollie, Fairfield, and other towns. Visitors joined family for dinners and events including a Wayne King orchestra outing and a birthday celebration for Leland Kracaw.
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