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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
4
An editorial reflection quotes Ruth 2 4 and asks how many labor disputes would exist if employers and employees greeted each other with the Lord's blessing each morning, suggesting a moral call for civility in work relations.
Don Ross recalls Centennial school memories in Washington Iowa including teachers Gertrude Kendall and Kathryn Stichter, the underground railroad era, strawberry patches, Memorial Day parades, and hazing rites. He notes ink stained sidewalks, old school roofs burning, and later chats with peers like Dr. Arthur Oates, reflecting on past and present campus life.
A Iowa State University ecology editor argues recycling can curb waste amid overflowing dumps. Families cut trash, reuse items, and support local paper, glass, and packaging recycling programs while noting facility gaps and price incentives.
Albert Selement, resident of Pleasant View Home, admitted to Verey Hospital in Iowa City on Monday. Mrs. Eugene Way provides local social updates from Kalona including Mother's Day gatherings, family visits, church trips, and a knee surgery for Dr. D. G. Sattler at Mercy Hospital. The article mentions multiple local families and their activities in Iowa communities around Kalona May 10.
A fragmented Washington Iowa publication display lists address at 11 North Marign Aves and “Washington, Iowa 62368” with post details. It includes names like Shannon Coyine and Chela mas, mentions Inland Daily Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation, and shows subscription rates by carrier and mail with various local routes and prices.
A collage of humorous observations and trivia covers topics from shipping fish with liquor and barefoot executives to compulsory military training for women, rattlesnake behavior, spelling quirks, philanthropy, a biblical riddle about Samson, and a proposed superdog.
A series of historical cases shows ads, even circus posters and store campaigns, can be copyrighted if they express specific wording or drawings. Courts reject protection for deceitful ads and for general ideas, emphasizing that only tangible expressions receive protection and that high or low art alike may qualify.
A bridal shower for Michele Smith fiancée of Keith Thomas was held at Richland United Methodist Church. About 40 guests attended with green and white decor, two readings and an audience participation contest. Michele’s sisters assisted as tea table hosts with Mrs Thomas and Mrs William Smith.
In a contract bridge feature, East uses precise defense to thwart a declarer’s likely four spade end, switching to the ace and another diamond after winning the queen of spades. The article focuses on declarer East’s reasoning and how accurate card reading can invert expected outcomes.
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