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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition presents a religious devotional noting Psalm 90 2 urging readers to praise and share the salvation of God with others. The brief reflects a call to joyful testimony and daily blessing.
John Lemmon recounts a March canoe journey marked by storms and two nights of hail. A fierce thunderstorm blistered his hands, stopping his paddling. He was later ferried across a river by a farmer and taken to a nearby hospital to treat injuries. Laurie Shalla, 11, raised 165.20 for the American Lung Association in a 20 mile Walk-a-thon, with many peers completing the full course and the community praising youth efforts.
Abigail Van Buren offers readers advice on travel seatmates who overshare and cultural etiquette at gatherings. A Mormon reader questions serving tea or coffee, answered with church guidance. Homekeeping concerns include practical steps for a neater house and family routines.
A brief quotation attributes to French actor Jean Baptiste Moliere about a woman always having revenge ready, framed as a thought for the day.
A 1975 LM Boyd column surveys storms that sink ships and insurance, trivia on July Fourth birthdays, junior mental health studies, language learning tips with cocktails, and Canadian Armed Forces consolidation. It blends light commentary on work, habits, and efficiency with playful asides, ending with a mailing address for reader input.
A brief item notes events for Saturday May 31 1975 on page four of the Washington Evening edition. The notice references local happenings and schedule details likely of community or cultural interest.
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