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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
4
Editorial notes Zechariah prophecy about a fountain opened to cleanse sin. It states Christ’s death opened cleansing for all mankind, extending to the house of David and Jerusalem inhabitants. The verse is presented as Thought for Today.
Exclusive local survey asks residents at a beanery which World Series team they favor. Responses show mixed views with many backing St Louis Cardinals and several supporting the Detroit Tigers, while others reference past games and public figures.
A local Republican estimated George Wallace would poll 500 votes in Washington county while a local Democrat projected between 900 and 1,000 votes. The note, signed On the Main Line by W. H. Marriott, frames the county poll as a rough, confrontational preview of November results.
A rural family laments a fast bean truck that hit their dog near their gravel road drive in 1968. They urge slower speeds and accountability, noting the risk to children and asking the driver to acknowledge the incident. They question whether speed limits on back roads exist and appeal for responsibility from motorists.
A collage of quirky notes and trivia touches on birth trends, names, mountain views, musical habits, and a dog mumps report. It references a Houston restaurant ad seeking a hostess, a census of workers, and light anecdotes about celebrities and utilities.
Mrs Sondag hosted the Hi Lo Pinochle club September meeting with guest Clara Kent. Prizes went to Ruth Ginkens Beth Holmes and Frances Baker. Berneice Dill named October hostess. Emerald Rebekah lodge members attended Three Link Friendship in Wellman. W A C convention attendees from Keota listed. V F W auxiliary Pow Wow set for Clear Lake October 19 20. Phoebe Marble and family visited in Keota.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including editor David Elder and business manager, underlines its publication schedule, and notes affiliations with United Press Leased Wire and several press associations. It mentions entry as second class matter under the 1879 act and provides postal and contact details.
Wisconsin faces a tough year for Democrats as a three way split fuels Republican gains. Nixon, Knowles, and Wallace backers press, while Nelson emerges as a cautious Senate hope. Humphrey trails amid party rifts and antiwar activism on campus, with urban Milwaukee and blue collar voters pivotal.
Abigail Van Buren offers readers three anecdotes. A 70 year old man and 65 year old friend plan a winter Florida visit. a 25 year old woman seeks guidance on a 30 year old fiancé dominated by his mother. a reader jokes about long marriages and pie grievances, noting quirks in marital life.
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