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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1971
Page
4
An May 15 1971 Evening Journal editorial cites Exodus 22 29 and argues that withholding contributions to the Lord's work harms both the giver and the church. It condemns backing away due to dislike of a minister or denomination and urges consistent support.
Washington memories recount boy Ray Cox and Dr. Fred Blick herding cows from 1908 to 1914 in the Case Field area. They split clients, net about 1.50 to 1.75 weekly per herd, with daily rounds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ray recalls the simple life and long walks, now sidelined by hip surgery but fondly remembered.
A survey of local history highlights Washington seniors at Parsons College presented to president Dr. Roberts. News briefs report travels to Copenhagen Oslo and Britain, visits from relatives, gifts to schools, and community events. Obituaries note the deaths of J. George W. Stewart and Will A. Gibson.
A series of death notices from Washington County and surrounding areas lists ages and hometowns for recently deceased residents. Names include SuNDAY Fredonia Blaine Bliven 8 of Fredonia Austin D. Bebb 71 of Brighton George P Shorts 54 Pleasant Plain Henry J Berger 64 Wellman John Kenoux 36 Wellman Bina L Hamilton 43 Washington Kenoux 86 Wellman James D Helmick 1971 Columbus Junction and Town City figures noted as prominent residents and former farmers. Funeral details vary with each notice and dates span May 8 to May 14.
Hospital notices list admissions and discharges across multiple days. Names include Mrs. Alan Olson in Washington with a birth note, Mr and Mrs James Kauffman in Washington with a daughter, and Mr and Mrs Daniel Dann in Keota with a son. Dismissals include Mrs Robert Stumpf and daughter in Riverside and several others in Washington, Brighton, Kinross, Columbus Junction, and Keota, with multiple medical and surgical mentions.
B Jay Becker notes a record-setting Masters Individual match event with Team A achieving varied results across four tables. Highlights include a five club redouble for North-South, a remarkable three spades open by West yielding 240 points, a down two by declarer at another table, and a grand slam missed by North-South at the fourth table, totaling 1490 points for Team A.
May 11 Kalona shower honored Mrs Elmer G Miller and infant son Lowell Eugene with gifts and refreshments. Attendants included Lydia Hochstedler and Cora Hochstedler along with many local residents. Separate notes mention Lena R Yoder near Kalona turning 80 with family gatherings and a Rebekah Lodge meeting in Katona with 13 members present and hospital news.
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