Godliness and contentment in daily life
A Washington Evening Journal editorial reflects on the value of peace of mind and warns against blaming grocers or farmers for higher prices in prepared foods. It defends prep cuisine costs as reasonable, notes the NFO farmer discussions, critiques filibusters, and playfully surveys English usage and Tass Olympic wine reports.
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Moscowville
Ivan Sippa
Nickolai Tappakey
Dayton
Ohio
Daily News
Survey Looks Ahead Iowa Urban Growth and Income Gaps
Des Moines report details Iowa’s shifting population toward urban areas, with 53 percent in cities and projections to 61 percent by 1976. It notes 25 percent of Iowa families earn under $3,000 annually, compares per capita income to other states, and highlights highway spending and road miles per capita in the context of regional trends and policy debates.
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DES Moines
IDPA
North Star
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Kansas
Wisconsin
Midwest
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Illinois
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Michigan
United States
Ohio
Indiana
Need for a New County Jail in Washington County
A reader discusses ongoing calls for a new county jail in Washington County, Iowa, prompted by a recent Presidio article. He recalls multiple failed bond attempts, notes grim jail conditions described by a grand jury visit, and asks about the age and history of the current jail and courthouse, inviting local knowledge as sentiment grows for new facilities.
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Presidio
Iowa State
Fort Madison
Washington
Grand ‘Jury
Bond Bokes
Court House
Men in service GOODWIN Pvt Donald L Goodwin 2114911
Private Donald L. Goodwin serving in the Marine Corps is listed with platoon 273 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California 92140. The entry notes his active status and assignment details for local records.
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Bruce Cowden as Contributing Editor and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th It is entered as second class matter under the 1878 act and is associated with Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn and Audit Bureau of Circulations with circulation by carrier in Washington and beyond.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Ass'n
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Advice From 1838 Letter To A Daughter
A dated letter from November 18 1838 offers paternal counsel to a daughter urging virtue prudence and duty. The piece mixes moral maxims with personal travel recollections including a Muscatine river trip aboard the Kent Cruiser and a fall day recipe to savor life and memories.
Highland Junior High officers elected
Jorjean Colthurst has been elected president of the Highland Junior High School student council. Kim Hall was named vice president, Charlotte Sojka secretary, and Jim Wenger treasurer. Washington, Iowa papers note the election at Highland Junior High.
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Riverside
Jorjean Colthurst
Highland Junior High School
Kim Hall
Charlotte Sojka
Jim Wenger
Opening lead and misdefense in six spades contract
South reached six spades having shown AK and a heart lead. West began with king of hearts and declarer, after cashing A, planned to establish clubs. a 3-3 break would help. West's ruff of clubs and a heart cue defeated the slam. South erred by drawing only one trump before clubs. A different line could have yielded success if trump were drawn first.
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South
Declarer
West
East
Res Syndicate, Inc
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