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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
2
A column derides unclear ratings for films and mocks theater trends, noting GP as ambiguous. The writer jokes about lobby coffee, voting peace pins, and parent concerns while lamenting shrinking theaters and confusing audiences. John Wayne and Bambi are cited in satirical quips.
Washington columnist Arnold Sawislak notes that name calling has long been a feature of U S politics. He cites historic insults from Lincoln to Nixon and Truman and explains slander laws rarely curb rhetoric in campaigns. Bob Dole blasted McGovern for vile rhetoric in a clearly phrased letter defending the Nixon administration.
Directory entry lists attorneys Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates of the Abstract Dept at 112 South B with phone 653 2147. It presents a compact professional roster from Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates.
Riverside community notes cover a Girl Scout meeting at the Riverside Community Building led by Mrs. Ralph Schnoebelen where the group drew pictures and planned to bring yarn for the next session. The piece also records visits by several relatives and neighbors around town.
Mrs Marguerite Crail hosted the Nineteenth Century Club luncheon Tuesday at the Captain's Table. Dallas guest Mrs George Dimock and Mrs Gifford Morrison attended. Mrs Ralph Bauer presented a book review of The Running of the Deer by Ewan Clarkson.
The entry lists Halloween month facts, celestial sightings with Venus Saturn Mars visible morning and Mercury Jupiter at dusk, and birthdays including gospel singer Mahalia Jackson born 1912. It recalls Erie Canal opening in 1825, Cork lord mayor death in 1920, Hornet sunk in 1942, and LBJ Vietnam visit in 1966.
Boys interested in joining Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts are urged to clip and mail the coupon to 702 South 12th Avenue Washington. For more information call 653-5217. Include name address parent or guardian age school and grade.
A Riverside community dinner at the Riverside Community Building celebrated Mrs. Rose Sojka turning 84. The event featured visiting and the honoree opening many birthday gifts as family members attended.
Riverside notes detail American Legion Auxiliary activities with eleven members, prizes won by Irmina Yeggy and Leona Kucera, an October birthday report, November serving plans, and a card party at the Riverside Community Building. Also covered are UNICEF collection plans, Pinochle Club results, a funeral attendance list, VFW Auxiliary meeting details, and anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kron.
A record item lists multiple individuals and vehicles including Helen L. Dallmeyer and Paul E. Gebhardt associated with Chevrolet and Mercedes Benz. Other names appear with Chevrolet GMC Ford Mercury and more, including Hansen entities like Havel Sons Inc and Wilson Semi-Trailer.
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