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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition on Saturday September 9 1972 prints Thought for Today with the verse Philippians 1 27 urging readers to live a life worthy of the gospel and align actions with professions. The short piece frames virtue as admirable conduct compatible with faith.
Dr Melvin Gingerich shares memories of his father a longtime neighbor and community figure who helped neighbors taught Sunday school and served as sexton and church janitor He supported schools roads and church projects drew electric power to the area and stayed cheerful through illness while inspiring family and youths with Christian ideals.
L. M. Boyd notes that some muggers nationwide now employ attack dogs to brutalize victims before robberies. The column also surveys beliefs about funerals, religion and tears, attitudes of agnostics, runaway husbands ages 40s, and presidents ghost writing speeches. Copyright 1972 L.M. Boyd.
Harmony Club met at the Erwins for a September picnic with fourteen members, eight guests, and their families. Other notes mention visits, a Rex Widmer home gathering, Donard Hanze’s return to work in Washington, Labor Day meals, family visits from Burlington and Princeville, and Fred McClintic’s forestry promotion to Princeville Oregon with new responsibilities.
The Washington Evening Journal details publication location Washington Iowa and staff roles including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon VP advertising and Charles Morris managing editor. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Washington and surrounding areas with annual and six month options.
A reader asks if lying is an illness and if it can be cured. Abby replies lying reflects immaturity or character, then offers advice. Other letters cover marriage with in‑laws, affairs, and a boy worried about kissing in a school play, with Abby guiding on honesty and acting choices.
In the 14th round Canada routes Great Britain by 12 imps, after Rodrigue Priday defend with notrump. Kehela doubles and Murray sacrifices with penalties, crippling Canada’s opponents as Cansino Flint reach three clubs on the other table for 110 points.
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