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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1968
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Habakkuk 3 18 and asserts that those who know Jesus Christ as personal savior possess lasting joy sufficient for all emergencies in life.
A West Liberty lunch story recounts two black jacketed motorcyclists causing a scene in a Davenport cafe by splashing water and flipping a plate. The driver paid in full after a large truck allegedly ran over the bikes, then avoided trouble when questioned by police. Also notes a Kalona family’s Minnesota ice box misadventure as humor.
Chet Elson of Mutual of Omaha recalls a DePaul football anecdote from college days. Trailing Cincinnati 6-0, DePaul engineered a punt fake ending with a 107 yard touchdown run and a successful extra point to win 7-6, illustrating perseverance beyond the final whistle.
A long list of residents and friends traveling for visits, weddings, college starts, and events. Rex Lee and family flew to Newton for a flight breakfast and airport dedication. Bill Sherman heads to Ames for his senior year at Iowa State. Harold and Mrs. Boyd return from North Dakota after visiting relatives and attending a Bemidji wedding. European trips, Midwest visits, and college enrollments are noted, alongside local civic events and achievements.
The Iowa state commission on aging will form an advisory committee to draft a proposal licensing nursing home administrators for the next legislature. Gov. Hughes designates coordination among agencies. Dr. W. W. Morris of Iowa City named advisory chair. The report notes federal requirements and funds tied to licensure.
Wayland announces the birth of Jonathan David on September 5 to Mr and Mrs James Wenger of Hokkaido Japan. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Wenger and Mrs C G Widmer of Wayland. Also notes birthdays dinners and visits among local families including Richenberg, Davison, and Wyse relations.
In the World Bridge Olympiad in France, Sweden won the round robin. The United States finished third to Switzerland's sixth as U S and Swiss players faced off in a 40 board match. Dorothy Hayden led a five notrump for 460 points after a fine defense. West led diamonds and East played the nine from dummy.
A light column notes common myths about teacher affections for principals and contrasts beliefs about relationships in schools. It also includes quirky facts about names, measurements, and curiosities in a breezy reader interaction style.
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