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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

17 Sep 1966

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1966

Page

4

Thought for the Day from The Washington Evening Journal

An editorial note quotes I Corinthians 1 25 declaring the folly and weakness of man contrasted with divine wisdom. The piece urges readers to seek God s way and reflects on thoughtful conduct.

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Melon Capers Between Cliff Snyder and Bill Day

A humorous water melon prank between two locals ends with mutual laughs. Cliff returns the missing fruit after Bill borrows a melon, denies stealing, and considers payment. The tale includes Jeff Pohren building a robin nest and tending a small garden, showcasing small town life and fond humor.

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Young Student Honors Lincoln With The Log Cabin Theme

A diligent student crafts a theme praising Abraham Lincoln born February 12 1809 in a log cabin, a self built home. The piece aims to give full credit to the historical figure through a concise, respectful portrayal.

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Abraham Lincoln
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New Foreman Dodgin Identified During Quiet Break

Dodgin was unnamed to most workers when he became shop foreman. While inspecting a round, he found two men relaxing, asked their names, and declared himself the new foreman. The pair replied they were also the foremen and invited him to sit and smoke.

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Jeff Bill Cliff Dodgin
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Candidate proposes law on pushing carts over speed limit

A political hopeful is quoted advocating a statute that would ban pushing supermarket carts faster than 60 miles per hour, framing it as a safety measure and consumer protection issue. The remark highlights the candidate's emphasis on public welfare and regulatory detail.

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Bizarre two spades doubled contract at Dallas Masters trial

In the 1964 Dallas Masters event four East-West pairs reached game or part scores. The ninth table yielded a rare result as North South baited two spades doubled with aggressive bidding. The defense, led by king of clubs, produced a long last-trick triumph for East with South failing to counter. South went down four, a heavy penalty for contesting a part score.

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Dallas King North-South North West Declarer East South Lures Syndicate, Inc
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Five Dollar Stamp at Smyrna First Day Ceremony

Saturday Stamp Corner notes the five dollar stamp in the Prominent American series, featuring John Bassett Moore. First day ceremonies Dec 3 in Smyrna Delaware, with MOORE portrait details and mailing instructions for cancellations. Australia issues Christmas stamps, Japan expands fish and butterfly stamps, Poland flowers, Austria Snich portrait, Uruguay cattle airmail pair.

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U. S Smyrna Delaware John Bassett Moore Moore U.S Australia Japan Poland Peter Snich Uruguay
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Breakfast attended by 24 Crawfordsville WSCS meets

The Women's Society of Christian Service held a nine o'clock Tuesday breakfast at Mrs. James Wilson's home with 24 members and two children. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Myral Smith and Mrs. Russell Williams. The program featured a Worship and Lesson on Across the Atlantic by Mrs. Phil Speece and Mrs. George Canott, and a life sketch of John Wesley by Mrs. Raymond Howsare. Remarks noted October gifts for Riverside-Bidwell box and plans to make pot holders and bandages for Martha Hall and Korea mission.

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Vivian Wells Crawfordsville Women’s Society of Christian Service James Wilson Myral Smith Russell Williams Wilson Atlantic Phil Speece George Canott England John Wesley
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Local History Highlights And Community News In Washington

A roundup of the week’s notes from Washington includes travel plans of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Woods, a Boy Scout initiation into the Order of the Arrow at Camp Waubeck, and six Y’s Men from area towns visiting Fairfield to discuss forming a club. Ensign Dennis Simpson returns home for a brief visit before electronics training in California, while Mary Welch assists with the first day pet show. Updates cover bus routes, a new Pines eatery opening with student help, and Jim Hotle completing an auctioneering course. Roosevelt caravan speakers, Republican volunteers, and local meetings fill the political scene alongside river flood impacts. Regulars include Betty Cunningham, town officials, and plant consolidations as telephone interests merge.

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Ted Woods United States Ted Evening Journal Jim Cook Boy Scout Order of Arrows Camp Waubeck Central City Jim Milford Cook Washington West Chester Walter Leet Pines J.A. Picken Minn Roosevelt Central Park Court Room M. P. Pitt B. F. Schwarz Washington Methodist Church Indianola Oxnam Arthur Atack Perry Betty Cunningham Iowa City University of Iowa Virginia Perr Oral Mayo East Washington Street Iowa Southern Utilities Room Fred Anderson Mayos Y's Chicago Springfield Moline Ill Oskaloosa Ottumwa Des Moines Cedar Rapids
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Hospital notices and births in Washington area

List of hospital actions and births includes names like Louis Sanger West Chester C. E. Bidwell Washington and Nancy Crawford Washington with new daughters and surgical and medical admissions and discharges for Washington Wellman Columbus Junction Keota Ainsworth Brighton Conesville Richland Wayland and others plus a dismissal of Virgil Smith and multiple patient movements on various dates.

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Larry Sieren Keota C. E. Bidwell Washington Louis Sanger West Chester John Kurtz Nancy Crawford Beth Ann Stevenson James Rossen Henry D. Miller Wellman Ira Mel Connell Adaaittew Donald Fox Columbus Junction Cathryn Hiller Susan Vacha Miss Phyllis Crawford Terry Kruse Brighton Esther Palmer Medical Bruce Keeler Columbus ‘Junction Everette Sanger Benito Serna Edwin Novotny Don Fox Robert Cave and Son Allymands Milo DeLong Dale Janecek Ainsworth Gale Arnold Joe Nelson Anna Lewis Myrtle Scheeler Cordelia Whitacre Ira Me. Connell
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Deaths in Iowa communities reported in local notices

A series of obituary notices from Columbus Junction Kalona Riverside and Washington Iowa report the deaths of Albert Bergen of Grandview Richard J Peters of Columbus Junction mail rulsworth Wead Ora J Hershberger Ida Mae Hershberger Katherine Thomann and other local residents. Deaths range from natural causes to sudden illness with funeral details where available.

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Columbus Albert Bergen Grandview Kenneth Carrell Louisa County Meical Examiner Mail Rulsworth Wead Carmi, IL Washington Iowa Kalona Ida Mae Hershberger Ora J. Hershberger Frytown
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Washington Evening Journal staff and office listings

The text lists staff roles at The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa including editor David Elder, business manager William Shannon, news editor Charles Mortis, and other officials. It notes publication in the afternoons except Sunday and mentions department heads and departments such as advertising and production.

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Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Mortis Bob Sha Howard Hazen Chris Luis Mutter Towa United Pree Tnlat Prevacne Twa Bs Assine
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