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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1968
Page
4
A Washington LA newspaper column from November 22 1968 presents an editorial thought for the day a light quip about Jogging Anonymous and Kids say the darnedest things and a humorous mock about long firm names. The piece also notes local train frustrations as freight traffic increases around town.
In Turkey archaeologists unearthed a sixth century BC Lydia mint where gold coins were cast. They also found evidence of deliberate debasement by mixing silver with gold, suggesting early inflation and challenging the idea of stable money from the start.
The column recounts W. H. Marriott’s reflection that divine grace weighs inner virtue over outward space, urging readers to seek moral refinement and spiritual integrity rather than theatrics or show. The piece emphasizes personal character as the measure of faith and daily conduct.
A quirky column notes that an engagement ring may be a conditional gift and outlines rulings from Vermont New York and Kentucky on who keeps the ring if a couple cancels an engagement. It cites varied topics from marriages to divorce odds and asks about who owns the ring in such cases.
Mrs John Bulger hosted the Riverside Y Social club on November 19 with eight members and two children present. Prizes went to Mrs Robert Colbert and Mrs Francis Walschmidt. December meeting set for Mrs Cecil Strabala. Various visitors and local travels are listed, including birthdays and hospital stays of Edward Bushek and spouse.
Pepper-ettes 4-H club met with 12 members two leaders and guest Cindy Bix. Officers elected: President Robin Greene Vice-President Patty Ort secretary Mary Jo Koehler treasurer Jenny Bartman reporter Sheryl Pfeifer historian Judy Murphy photographer Cindy Greene. Talks covered furniture and room accessories with demonstrations on fabrics and casual wear. Next meeting December 7 at United Methodist Church includes an 11:30 luncheon for members and mothers. Christmas caroling December 15 with candy and cookies for rest home patients.
The Vanguard Sunday School Class of Asbury United Methodist Church met November 12 for a cooperative noon dinner followed by business with president Kathryn Durian. The Mary and Martha class met November 13 for their usual covered dish dinner and meeting. The Washington County Association for Retarded Children mailed fund drive materials November 12 with awards for assistants. Several Wellman residents and visitors, including the Miller families from Florence and Diamondale, Michigan, were noted at events and visits. The co operative supper at the Legion Auxiliary marked Veterans Day’s 50th anniversary with attendees from World War I ranks. Leslie Bell remains hospitalized with a blood clot and is awaiting medical clearance.
Eighteen children attended Story Lady Mrs James Edgar Monday at Crawfordsville school library. They drank chocolate milk and nibbled animal cookies after stories while more than fifty books were checked out, fostering reading habits. The event, sponsored by the Wednesday Study Club, runs each Monday at 10 a.m. when school is in session and welcomes all preschoolers.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists editors and managers including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent and notes publication schedule and postal details with press association memberships and circulation audits.
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