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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
4
Washington Evening Journal reflects on winter prep for the post office garden with notes on pruning, protecting yews, salvaging geraniums, and using feed sacks for insulation. The paper also defends Johnson & Johnson on BAND-AID trademark, praising the invention and stressing correct capitalization and origin.
A humorous note on advertisements for instant whiskers paste on beards or mustaches as a Christmas gift. The author jokes that he already has instant whiskers, suggesting the product is unnecessary for him.
In Des Moines Senator Roger W. Jepsen warned the 1969 legislature faces major financial problems despite a $100 million annual tax increase and a $112 million surplus depletion. He called for clear revenue projections, fiscal notes on bills, and possible two year budgeting to keep state government within its means.
Neighbor couple fights a new doghouse on a lot under a deed restriction. The judge rules a permanent structure violates a single-building limit, pushing Fido’s home away. Courts enforce restrictions to protect property values, with exact deed wording crucial.
In a B Becker contract bridge hand West demonstrates a key defense to defeat a spade contract. After a club lead and a sequence of ruffs and discards West ruffs the six of diamonds, forcing declarer into trouble. The ingenious ruff curtails South's trumps and seals the last tricks. The article outlines the defense and the strategic point of the ruff.
L M Boyd lampoons misbeliefs about fat women and love. A language note and quirky Q A items reveal social foibles, odd facts, and humorous observations from a 1960s-style panel. The piece names Ruth Lynes of San Clemente and a parakeet that speaks phrases.
Richland notices report hospital discharges and patient changes. Charles Carriker was an overnight patient at Washington County Hospital. Kermit Oswalt returned from Jefferson County Hospital after a kidney infection and resumed work at home this week. Visitors from Colorado include Harvey Edward and D L Seevers. Alfred Johnson home in Globe Arizona hosts Harold Greeson family. Mrs Ora Paxson returned home from Fairfield Hospital after surgery. Mrs Kermit Ward assists care. Mrs William Tucker, 84, improving at Fairfield Hospital. Margaret Baker, 87, critical in hospital. Walter Reed and Margaret Hammes family celebrate their 45th anniversary Friday. A religious observance precedes a family supper at Golden Buckle Cafe and social hour at Reed home. Reed is a Richland-area farmer and brother of Mrs Richard Harras. They have seven children and many grandchildren. Betty Bishop, Rubio postmaster, hospitalized for observation and treatment. Mary Rice substitutes. W R Kime and Nell Cerney visit Mason City at Cerney home of Rob Roy Cerney.
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