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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1966

Page

4

Striving for Victory Through Self Control

Editorial reflects on self-control as the key asset in the struggle against temptation, citing I Corinthians 9 25. The piece emphasizes discipline and restraint as essential for personal victory.

Washington means more than city limits in Iowa urging unity

In a 1966 Washington Iowa editorial, the Journal argues that Washington denotes the broader community beyond town boundaries. It notes school districts, trade areas, and the paper's circulation extend far past the city limits, urging readers to use "Washington community" in context.

Herb Washington Washington Community Washington's Square the Journal

Iowa to Adopt Food Stamp Program in 43 Counties

Forty three of Iowa’s ninety nine counties will join the federal food stamp program early next year. Eligible families receive stamps worth less than face value to buy groceries, while grocers redeem them with banks. The plan aims to boost low income diets, replace some surplus commodities, and is supported by Welfare Secretary H Whitlatch.

Des Moines DPA Iowa H. Whitlatch State Board of Social Welfare County Welfare Department Federal Reserve Bank Whitlatch Lucas Wayne Appanoose Dubuque Woodbury O’brien van Buren Decatur U. S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department Sioux City Centerville Burlington Davenport Des’ Moines Mason City Adams Benton Butler Calhoun Cerro Gordo Clarke Dallas Davis Frankin Greene Grundy Guthrie Hamilton Hardin Harrison Henry Ida Jasper Johnson Madison Marshall Monona Montgomery Plymouth Pottawattamie Scott, Sioux Tama, Taylor Union Wapello Warren Washington

Unusual bridge hand from British championship tale

The article recounts a historic hand from England where South reached five spades doubled after a misread by East. West leads hearts, declarer wins with the ace, returns a trump, and a sequence unfolds revealing odd shifts and ruffs. S.J. Simon commentary adds perspective on the gamble and criticism.

M. Harrison-Gray England South West Declarer East S. J. Simon The Observer Simon Snown Jeaves Syndicate, Toc

Thanksgiving visits fill Stoutner home and neighbors

Thanksgiving in Washington and Keota areas centers on family gatherings. Glen Stoutner and relatives host, with guests from Cedar Rapids Davenport Columbus Junction and Keota. Other households welcome relatives from Wisconsin Iowa Falls and beyond for dinner and fellowship.

KBULA Airs Glen Stoutner Shirley Kenny William Miller Mary Lou Billy Gene Hamnen Doug Flanders Lowa Falls Ihley Marion Miller Washington H. J. Brennamon Raymond Lewis Donnie and Fileen Columbus Junction Rae Lee Lewis Darrell Black Davenport Cyril Osweiler Karla Lori J. Bretter Keota Bud Trier Kent Casstevens Paul Adam David Flading Bob Gretter Alex Greiner Elmer Aller Rose Jaeger Dan Reed Cedar Rapids

Funeral rites for meal Chabal held in Jones Funeral Home

Funeral rites for meal Chabal were held at 2 30 p m Sunday in the Jones Funeral Home with Rev M C Smith in charge Pallbearers were Linus Patterson Frank Patterson Lloyd Chabal Victor Chabal Joe Knotek and Herman Kron Burial was in Ka Jona Cemetery

Weekend social rounds in Wellston and surrounding towns

Lt Duane Crawford spent five week leave visiting relatives in Wellston Oskaloosa and Des Moines returning to Quantico Virginia. A wide circle of friends and family from Packwood Albert Lea Austin Hedrick Washington Grundy Center Town City and Ottumwa joined gatherings in homes and at events including Thanksgiving dinners and a Cedar Rapids basketball game amid travel to Germany and Viet Nam related departures.

Wellston Duane Crawford Oskaloosa Des Moines Edgar Farrier Packwood Marine Cpl Rex Utech Tammy Debbie Albert Lea Minn Janet Midlying Marine Lance Robert Glover Austin Minnesota Betty Crawford Town City Omer Crawford Quantico Virginia Viet Nam Charles Brinning Theresa Sherman Dave Brinning Cedar Rapids John Benson Joyce McClelland Nina McClelland Walter Wilson Roy Page Washington Jane Mayer Mayer Jack Knox Hedrick John Germany Jack Hotle Scotty S.K. Groves Rose Hill Donald Brinning Mark Devin Ottumwa Brinnings Keith McClelland Beverly Arnold Smothers Eldon Fred Day Thelma Haifley Smothers Brenda Smothers McClelland Kenneth Havel Grundy Center Lester Mayer Roger Mayer Terri David Marlene Homer Wellman Lavern Sherman Gene Booth Magna Ahmling Jannah Magnus Ahmling Carl Dearing Clarence Shull

Burma Christmas Saddened by Missionary Departures

Burmese Christians face a somber Christmas as about 250000 people prepare simple celebrations while the last foreign missionaries depart, the government removing outside influence. Families plan gifts, meals, and visits, but mourn the loss of the workers who spread the faith.

YMCA News Washington Burma

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