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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1971
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition presents a religious piece reflecting on gratitude to God. It cites Isaiah 12 5 and urges praising songs to acknowledge divine provision, shaping a communal devotional moment in the Saturday issue.
A reminiscence of a long running playful rivalry between a local father and druggist George L. McDaniel with pranks, gifts, and neighborly mischief. The piece shifts to reflections on news gathering, satire of media practices, and a hoax involving a fictitious motel project by a Chicago tycoon.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls Mrs Mae Jones and Miss Helen Wylie from Wallace grade school and the lasting impact of teachers. The writer remembers a stray dog named Gyp, a multi home life, a remarkable husky buddy Buck, and a backyard shack built with gifted tools, all painting a warm slice of youth.
Marty Chebuhar writes about his size 13 feet causing clumsiness and social antics. He recalls shoe-store encounters, clerks dodging service, and finally ordering a pair from the factory to avoid freight costs. The piece uses humor to reflect on footwear challenges and personal quirks.
In a six spade contract with West lead heart, the dummy signals a slam possibility. Win heart, lead diamonds and ruff, navigate a club discard, then, after West gains, ruff and trump to gain 1630 points. The key is avoiding a forced trump finish that collapses the hand.
A reader shares failing marital intimacy with a “touch me not” husband, choosing resignation over divorce and seeking Abby’s guidance. Separate letters discuss Godparent gifts and manners, a minister’s infidelity, college football nicknames, and relationship insights from Love and War marginal notes.
On this day in history across centuries Major John Andre was hanged for treason in 1760. In 1889 Latin American nations gathered at the first Pan American Conference in Washington. In 1919 President Wilson suffered a stroke. In 1968 Abe Fortas faced withdrawal as chief justice and resigned in 1969 after admitting a lifetime deal with Wolfson Foundation.
Fragmented OCR lists address and staff roles for The Washington Evening Journal Iowa. It references publication offices at 111 North ararion Ave Washington IA 52854, postal rates, and staff positions including editor, advertising director, and production superintendent.
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