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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1969
Page
4
The editor notes we face a real quandary about voting for mayor. Four strong candidates enter the field: Maynard Bill Brown, Ralph Martin, Vernon Witting, and Claude Woody Woods. Each name listed alphabetically as candidates for the city’s top post.
Duane Hayes, a Washington Community High School senior, balances studies, extracurriculars, and a Demon football role while relishing press box treats at the Arizona Iowa game. He recalls ham and turkey sandwiches and estimates devouring at least six during a busy night after a defeat in Fairfield. The column continues with light family anecdotes and local humor.
Steve George, Tarkio College sophomore and Tarkio Band vice president, and Jerry Niffenegger are named members. Earl Redlinger recovers at home from a farm fall. Borough figures report library fire minimal damage and a city hall ladder purchase. A May continued mix of weddings, travel, and local sports rounds out a busy Washington week.
Hospital Saturday reports list patients admitted or dismissed in Washington and nearby towns including Brighton Keota Columbus Junction Kalona and Davenport. Entries include medical and surgical cases with names such as Harry Wentworth Mrs Barbara Chapp and Mrs Cora Williams along with births and long term care notes.
Obituary notices list Mrs. Glen Cherryholmes 74 lifelong Crawfordsville resident died Oct 15 at Mt Pleasant Memorial Hospital after a week ill. Simon E Kinsering 85 rural Parnell died at Marengo Memorial Hospital after two days as patient. Other notices include Jack B Lane 21 Burlington killed in auto crash near Mediapolis and Mrs Percy Mills 91 HobartInd a former Washington resident buried Elm Grove Cemetery. Funeral details and local arrangements noted for Keota Sigourney Conesville Columbus Junction and nearby towns.
The National Foundation March of Dimes reports one quarter of women needing the Rh vaccine do not receive it though the vaccine was licensed 18 months ago. Dr. Virginia Apgar announces an intensified campaign to promote use, noting cost and public awareness as barriers. The effort includes public education, professional training, and local health-code amendments for premarital blood typing where funds permit.
South in one notrump faces a riddle after East shifts diamonds. By reading signals from the heart and diamond plays, he infers West holds A Q J 9 5 and East has the ace of diamonds. He leads a club to force a nine and makes ten trump tricks in a precise, probabilistic record of deduction.
Crooked Creek Cyclones met at the Legion Hall with Stan Fletcher presiding. Scott Davis spoke on safety and officers for the coming year were elected: President Kirk Howsare, Vice-President Craig Dare, Secretary Sandy Lewis, Treasurer Dale Davis, Reporter Ed Anderson. Family night set for November 3 at 6 30 p.m. at the schoolhouse. Calves must be weighed December 6 at Wyman. Stan Fletcher and Kirk Howsare to be Junior leaders. Record books discussed.
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