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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1968
Page
4
A column dispatch from the Washington (La) Evening Journal includes a devotional excerpt from Luke, notes on Cord electric cars, a banker’s joke, and a Don Reid humorous piece about prize offers. The humor centers on a dream of winning money and the wife’s practical plans.
Former St. Louis Cardinal Vinegar Bend Mizell, elected as a Republican from North Carolina, could throw the first ball if Nixon can not. The item plays on Mizell’s pitching skill and his surprising political rise.
Scenes from Lockhart Texas describe a bitterly cold spell with frost and a 28 degree day. A surgical nurse recalls initials Ss O B mistaken for short of breath. A coffee club share provides a hot cheese bites recipe. Southwood Mall pots bloom early pansies. magnolia seed pods resemble mushrooms. Mary and Georgette spot dried gray mushrooms.
About 500 patients at The University of Iowa Hospitals will receive gifts from Iowa civic, fraternal, and church groups and individuals. Donations include handwork, toys, books, clothing, and cash for patient categories. checks payable to University Hospitals Christmas Committee. Do not send food or gift wrap. gifts opened by volunteers for sorting.
A Casper Wyoming reader asks which states have the most unattached men. Wyoming Alaska Arizona and North Dakota are named as bachelor havens. The column surveys humorous quips on love language and light observations, ending with a statistic caveat about baby birth odds.
In a 1967 Gold Cup team match in England, South reached six hearts at two tables. At the first table West led the king of diamonds. East misgrew a trump return, allowing declarer to reach 12-plus tricks and a 1 430 point score. At the second table West doubled and led a trump, ending down three for a 2 800 point loss. East’s diamond and trump choices showed risk of misreading the heart club two-suiter.
Pinochle club met with Mrs. Robert Thomann and Mrs. Walter Shebek as guest. Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Rummelhart and Mrs. Shebek. Dessert Bridge honored Mrs. Lucy Kirchner and Mrs. Harold Cress. American Legion Auxiliary planned a card party with several hostesses. Butter Nut coupons collected at local stores. United States Organization drive announced. Christmas party set for December 11 at B and W cafe with bingo and exchange gifts. Edward Bushek a Mercy Hospital patient. Girl Scouts held regular meeting at Riverside Community Building. health badges pursued. no meeting November 27.
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