Bearded woes and ZIP codes in a mid-century forecast
An April 30 1964 Washington Journal editorial column muses on ordinary irritations like beard care and ice cream cones, urges viewing prize photographs at the library display, and discusses ZIP codes and post office automation. It cites General Sarnoff’s Fortune magazine predictions for 1999 including gene editing, color television linking individuals, jet travel, and vast energy advances.
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Public Library
Carl Guther
Washington
Carnival Days in Port of Spain Through Trinidad
A vivid recounting of Trinidad carnival life from Port of Spain to San Juan and Antigua, detailing steel bands, colorful costumes, and the festival’s start on New Year’s Day leading to the Ash Wednesday climax. The piece notes independence in 1961, the democratic government, and the diverse races celebrating together. It describes landscapes from sugar cane fields to emerald coasts and Calypso vibe throughout the Mas.
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Spain
Trinidad
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Antigua
Barbados
Thisland
Mother
Miami
Carayas
Venezuela
Curacao
Netherlands
U.S
Praters guests in Leroy Conrad home CRAWFORDSVILLE
Mr and Mrs George Prater of Mason City spent the weekend with the Leroy Conrads in Crawfordsville. They celebrated Jimmy and Stevens birthdays, attended the Centennial at Ainsworth Presbyterian Church, and joined relatives in visiting friends and relatives in Washington and Marshalltown. A broad social agenda followed with church and family gatherings noted along with travel plans and local events.
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Crawfordsville
George Prater
Mason City
Leroy Conrads
Jimmy
Steven
Mrs. Prater
Conrad
Ainsworth Presbyterian Church
Bonnie
Roll Davis
Irene
Wayne Whitham
Washington
Elizabeth Davis
Marshalltown
Dean Baker
Dian
Jerry
Irvin Whitham
Carol Ann
Rey
Humphrey
Owen
Carnival Dancers Spark Port of Spain Carnival Prelude
Carnival bands in Port of Spain Trinidad lead the lent season spectacle with elaborately costumed groups performing for hours to steel band music. These loosely organized bands craft yearly themes and compete before judges and the public, showcasing a Caribbean steel drum phenomenon created from cut-down oil drums.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
New Orleans
Caribbean Islands
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The
Ewalil Journal
Daniel
John Gronouski
Gronouski
Minnie
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Fortune
General Sarnoff
Spa
Peri
Sarnoff
Wayne Gamon
By Edonna Gamon
Route
Caribbean
British West Indies
Botanical Gardens
Hawaii
Caribbean Sea
Britain
Islands
Williams
Praters
Leroy Conrad
By Vivian Wells
Washington, Iowa
Ada Spencer
Louisa - Washington County Bankers’ Association
Riverside
Mexico
Kennedy
Caracas
the Calypso
Trinidad Mirror
Joe Palooka
Mar
Dixie Dugan
BY Ham Fisher
Blondie
Chic Young
Prayr AI
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Nancy
BY Ernie Bushmiller
Repus Tekram
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