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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1969
Page
4
The column reflects on God’s manifold works and provision. A reader recounts a hotel beach scene where a woman, sunbathing in a bathing suit, is interrupted by the hotel manager, illustrating a temptation or moral moment in a public setting.
On the first night of league bowling Dr. George Krogmeier mispacked his bag, used a house ball, and averaged 103 pins over three games after discovering the portable typewriter inside the bag. A nearby golf group at Washington Country Club offers a humorous trio of mishaps including a lost ball and a ground squirrel hole.
A local father boasted about his shooting after taking his son on a duck hunt. Ducks were scarce but a lone mallard appeared and he fired, revealing an old exaggeration about his skill.
A quirky field note recounts a duck story where a boy witnesses a bizarre scene. The narrator turns the moment into a strange miracle as a dead duck appears to fly, provoking a wry reaction and a question about what counts as an improbable event.
A World War II ally general tests a new flying boat during a Mediterranean base inspection. Thinking inland land would do, he nearly landed on a field before correcting to sea. He thanks the host for the correction then steps into the water. Also, a weekly paper carries a For Sale notice for a used lawnmower: push type, lightly used and pushed slowly.
South leads four hearts in contract bridge. East uses the ruffing convention after a spade return to signal a club lead, allowing West to ruff and force a club lead. West eventually cashes clubs and the defense defeats the contract by two tricks.
Local history roundup highlights graduates Miss Joan Shebeck and Mrs. Larry Robison from Burlington School of Nursing, community moves, plan for extended British Isles visit, Seabees reunion in Wisconsin, teaching assignments in Alexandria, Iowa Methodist Hospital banding, and various civic and club activities. The piece also notes church potluck for Rev. Corcoran, new school openings, election of junior college officials, and Washington High scrimmage hints a strong defense.
A light hearted attempt to revive Pony Express style mail delivery in Washington County failed to gain support and died quickly. Les Grim noticed a pony tied to a mailbox near West Chester and joked about the Timmins family receiving mail by pony. Rosemary Peiffer’s mount was tied there, prompting a playful exchange to deliver a letter, but none foresee a permanent return.
A long list of wedding announcements from Keota Denison Kalona Richland Harper and Riverside notes couples marrying September 5 6 and 11 in churches across Iowa with double ring ceremonies officiants and family introductions. Bridegrooms include Pringle Kleese Lohse Combs Grout Knopf Adrian Fugate Redlinger Scheetz Meeks and more.
A humorous remark from a Des Moines press convention recalls a young woman sunbathing on a roof in a skimpy suit. Nor tics remark on hearing experts say eight million in the United States have hearing problems, noting that less is worth hearing nowadays.
The Washington Evening Journal is published in Washington Iowa with the newsroom led by Charles Morris as News Editor and Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising. The paper lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director. Production is overseen by Howard Hazen. It is issued afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter.
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