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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1965
Page
4
The reflection cites Matthew 2 11 about the wise men worshiping the young child and presenting gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh It then asserts that true peace of mind comes only when life is rigorously dedicated to God as revealed in Christ.
Fifty years after 16 Detroit businessmen formed what became Kiwanis International, 83 year old Harry A. Young, the sole survivor of the founding group, recalls wartime simplicity and contrasts welfare shifts, fringe benefits, and rising expectations with today’s world. The column weaves in varied clippings noting French TV, Loch Ness sightings, civil rights law, and quips about modern work life.
A UPI column critiques New York water policy and consumer waste amid drought. It cites dropping reservoir levels from 1961 to 1965, explains flat rates curb conservation, and notes how meters in Philadelphia cut usage. Vermont farmers report drought with planners fearing long dry spells, underscoring national water stress. The piece ends with the warning that water shortages reveal human habits.
Tom Ball profiles the New York World's Fair described as a grand national achievement funded by billions and built through collaboration of city state nation and big corporations. He highlights the U S Pavilion Ford's Magic Skyway General Motors Futurama Vatican Pavilion and Bell Telephone exhibits, noting educational value and a plea to explore before the fair closes this fall.
A Minnesota Twins home game against the Washington Senators at Metropolitan Stadium is described from a fan’s perspective in a Fair Oaks Motel-hosted trip. The piece notes the new 5000-seat bleachers, total paid attendance of 15600, and a dramatic ninth-inning comeback with a pinch-hitter home run and two subsequent singles. The writer expresses a lifelong love for baseball, praising the game's sights, sounds, and strategic depth over television broadcasts.
Mrs Merle Enfield and Mrs Lee Walton hosted a miscellaneous shower for Helen Jean Birkey, attended by Birkey family neighbors. Guests presented many gifts while blue and white decor and crocheted white cloth with blue candles framed the table. Helen Jean Birkey plans to marry Larry Hyms on August 29 in Mexico Missouri.
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