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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1969
Page
4
A local woman recalls her six year old grandson in California who muses on a moon honeymoon. A string of humorous vignettes follows, including a hotel clerk stationery joke and a Greyhound mixup. Harvard and Princeton alumni story closes the collection with a dated twist.
A devotional item quotes Luke 12 15 that life does not lie in abundance of possessions and warns that if you cannot take it with you it is ashes, reflecting on material limits and spiritual focus.
A Kansan couple touring Los Angeles remarked on the visible mountains and smog, joking that Kansas lacks such scenery yet can still boast a view. The quip reflects a wry take on modern life and regional contrasts in a light humor piece.
A minister admits memory trouble during a church discussion asking whether the name Hill uses an E or I. A member responds that the name is Hill, highlighting a humorous mispronunciation and a simple spelling correction.
A father teaches his son about ethics when a man pays him two hundred for one account and leaves, prompting the question of whether to tell his partner. The Sibley Gazette reports an elderly man’s reaction to the poverty program by asking what channel it is on.
In Chao Duc near Cambodia, red floating rice dominates since it sows at river floods with minimal labor. The Hoa Hao hold 80 percent of the population, Cham 10 percent, and boats drive commerce as fields lie along flood plains. Corn dominates the dry season. U.S. imports feed livestock due to local corn costs. By late November 1968, GI home loans reached 3.3 million with face value of 25.8 billion.
The article notes five Republic of China stamps featuring Ancient China scenes from a long handscroll, plus June 1968 releases and new Caribbean and ILO tributes in Guyana, a 1969 South Pacific Games stamp set from Papua New Guinea, a U.S. six cent multicolor coil flag stamp, and upcoming commemoratives in California and Alabama with a rare 1.6 cent first day envelope postmark. It also mentions a line-pair guide in rolls and a silence strike by choir boys in Teignmouth, England.
A patient letter praises the new Washington County Hospital, detailing the beautiful building from parking lot to rooms and the compassionate care from doctors, nurses, aides, kitchen staff, laundry, and Red Cross workers. She acknowledges Dr. J. M. Lloyd and Dr. Anderson, mentions the hospital’s atmosphere, meals, and patient support, and thanks visitors and church members for their kindness.
Riverside social clubs held gatherings the week of May 26 with multiple hostesses. Desert Bridge awarded high to Mrs. Lucy Kirchner and second to Mrs. Fred Kron. Pinochle prize went to Mrs. Irma Heitzman with Mrs. Zitta Duwa as sow. Foresters, South Side Country Club, and others met at various homes, with meals and prizes, and June meetings planned with listed hostesses. Sunday dinner guests included local families and visitors.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the March 2 1879 act
In a rubber bridge game, South as declarer in six diamonds, after a complex sequence, ruffs hearts, draws trumps, and cashes diamonds to reach a grand slam. A precise squeeze ensues, exploiting the East West defense and a heart lead. West's six heart bid is debated, but the result hinges on blocked communications and a late club lead.
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