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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1968

Page

4

Law and order in Iowa a simple, direct demand

In the Washington Journal editorial, readers are urged to keep faith with the gospel and to recognize law and order as security for the average citizen. The piece criticizes George Wallace and professor Jerry O Sullivan for misusing the term and argues Iowans seek plain safety, not a police state.

Mid-West Jerry O'Sullivan Congress Iowa Law and Order George Wallace Jerry O’sullivan

Papa Pays Again in Ames Daily Tribune

The Ames Daily Tribune notes rising long distance calls on Father's Day outpacing Mother's Day and apologizes for delays in statistics due to extra billing. A reader letter from Paul Strennen in Washington Iowa criticizes police-style authority figures as players in a dangerous game, urging fair wages for police.

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Washington Evening Journal masthead and pricing snippet

The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa lists editors and staff including David Elder Charles Morris and Bob Shaffer with publication details and wire affiliations. It shows pricing by period and carrier rates for Washington and outside Iowa and notes association memberships and post office entry details.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Wild World Championship Bridge Hand Shocks Italians

In the 1960 Olympiad match Italy vs United States, a heart opening led to a shocking bidding spree. Belladonna and Avarelli reached six spades on one table for Italy, while Forquet played six hearts down for the US to gain 100 points. The deal is noted as one of the wildest in world championship history.

Italy United States Belladonna East South Jacoby West Avarelli King Feat North Rubin Chiaradia Forquet Rubinow

Local notes on visits and birthdays in region towns

Defiance and Harlan visitors visited Mrs Iva Simpson to see aunt Jennie Curl recovering from a broken hip. Centerville residents Henry Little and family visited his mother Della Little and aunt Hannah Pratt at Sunny Haven Rest Home. O J Rice to celebrate 91st birthday October 30. Pence and Miller hosted a pre holiday turkey dinner for Gary Pence and Connie before his November 4 trip to Ft Meade Md. Attendees included Nordyke Kathy Earls Amy Williams Gerald Donaldson Jo Jo Hotle Wendy Richardson Priscilla Thompson Jack Carson Murray Kueneman Will Harwood returned from visit to Kingston R I. New Iowa Wesleyan College students include local transfers Hotle Thompson and freshmen Carson Kueneman.

James Tyron Defiance Iowa Lester Myers Harlan Iva Simpson Jennie Curl Henry Little Centerville Della Little Mrs Hannah Pratt Sunny Haven Rest Home Wade Pence Mae Miller Pence Gary Pence Connie Ft. Meade Vietnam Bill Nordyke Kathy Dessie Earls Amy Williams Keota Gerald Donaldson Cedar Rapids Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Jo Jo Hotle Glen Peiffer Wendy Richardson Priscilla Thompson Washington Jack Carson Murray Kueneman Ainsworth Miss Hotle Miss Thompson

Halcyon Notes Highlights Local House Activities

Halcyon House events include a United Methodist service led by Rev. Warren McFate with Scott Wilcox and Mrs Wilcox at the piano. Four hand piano duets by Mrs Richard Paul and Miss Marshalron delighted residents. Alma Perry and Helen Breese visited Veda Latta. Nellie Smylie honored at a Monday birthday party. Halcyon House Guild met Thursday.

Warren McFate United Methodist Church Scott Wilcox Richard Paul Alma Perry Helen Breese Veda Latta

Service Member Robert Mayer in Med Bn Assigned

Robert Mayer B602731 of the 3rd Medical Battalion is listed in the Medical Corps as an active service member. He is stationed at FPO San Francisco California with family ties to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer of rural Route 1 Washington.

Robert Mayer San Francisco Calif

Jeri Birney Marries Richard Anderson in St James Church

Jeri K Birney daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Birney wed Richard D Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson in a six oclock double ring ceremony Saturday October 26 at St James Catholic Church The Rev Edward Collins officiated A bouquet of white mums adorned the altar Bridesmaids Miss Meri Jo Birney Peggi Ann wore dark green velvet dresses while attendants wore white flowers The couple plans to reside on South Iowa Avenue Washington after a short trip The bride is a 1968 Washington High School graduate and the groom a 1967 graduate employed at Brown's Shoe Fit Company The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Captain's Table

Jeri K. Birney Robert Birney Richard D. Anderson Robert Anderson St. James Catholic Church Edward Collins Marie Marie Meri Jo Birney Peggi Ann Mount Apartments Iowa Avenue Washington Washington High School Anderson Brown's Shoe Fit Company

Private Mayer Arrives in Germany With 91st Company

Pvt. Thomas C. Mayer RA 68052515 Box 124 91st Light Equipment Maintenance Company has arrived in Germany with the unit. He is a clerk in the engineers supply room and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer of Rural Route 1, Washington.

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