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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
4
A Washington Journal page mixes a Thought for the Day on moral doubt with a Reader’s stand on national pride. It cites an Iowa Southern Utilities questionnaire for consumer input and reflects on clock delays in town, then features a Honolulu column urging staunch patriotism and defense of the flag and nation against critics and “hippies,” praising diverse American figures and calling for unity.
A column discusses fashion designers pushing pants for women while noting older, well-off shoppers seek flattering options. It observes that mature women outnumber teens five to one and have buying power but still struggle to find suitable clothing. The piece adds quips on labor rates and other light topics.
Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. William Cushing Sr. of Atlanta calling on their Riverside son family, and John Burich departing for a month at Great Lakes naval training. Denver guests Mrs. McKinley Sleichter and Mr. Carl Craig hosts, Brownies hike at Iowa Township Park. Women’s Society meets at Trinity United Methodist Church with program by several members and plans for Smorgasbord on Oct 19.
The Iowa Maidens 4 H Club met Tuesday with 10 members and three leaders present. Diane Green named president, Melinda Reed vice president, Jean Soucek secretary, Bernice Reed treasurer, Beth Redlinger reporter, Betty Walker historian. Mickey Wheelan and Diane Green named County Council candidates. A tour of Marshalls Furniture and Sitters House of Light followed a lighting roll call and a service project collecting children's magazines. A poster meeting is set for Saturday November 2 with refreshments served.
Nobel Prize in literature awarded to Yasunari Kawabata of Japan, first Asian recipient, for narrative mastership and sensitivity in expressing the Japanese mind. Highlighted works include Snow Country, Thousand Cranes, Kyoto, and Dancer I Met in Izú.
Abigail Van Buren answers two letters. Liz laments her husband's bar habit and desire for companionship while she prefers home life. Abby urges moderation and notes the need for social contact. A Vietnam era reader admits pinning Abby's picture as a wall locker pin up girl and ignores peers.
A collage of reader questions and responses to Abby about secret admirers personal photos health woes and relationship advice. Abby counsels on truth eye contact and resisting poor medical tips while dismissing threats of violence urging readers to seek professional help and avoid risky deceptions.
Dr and Mrs James P Lytle preached at Heritage United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth Illinois and shared a congregational dinner with friends. Edna Sheriff returns home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City as Dorothy Currie brings her back and more local visitors are noted along with guests from Battle Creek Michigan and the Goodell family during Variety Night.
Washington Evening Journal details staff titles editors and managers, including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, and Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising. It notes publication schedule, postal status, and press affiliations with Inland Daily Press Ass'n and others.
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