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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1964

Page

4

Evening Journal Editorials Reflect on Universal Sin

Thought for the day cites Romans 3 10 none righteous and asserts all people are sinners in need of a Savior as printed in the Evening Journal editorials.

Carriers Party Brings Journal Staff and Boys Together

The Journal hosts its annual Carriers Party at the Sunset Park Y with carrier boys and parents enjoying a festive evening of bingo and lighthearted revelry. Since 1909 the event has celebrated the delivery staff, who arrive dressed in their best as photographs for Christmas calendars are taken.

Journal Journal Carrier Carriers the Y Sunset Park

Uses of a Town Forest in Wilton Connecticut

The Wilton town forest, bought as a wildlife Sanctuary three years ago, has become a community venture engaging about 100 youths aged 10 to 14 and supervising adults. They feed wildlife, label plant life, maintain a nature trail, build benches and rails, and plan a new trail to place weather proof educational pamphlets, turning the area into a public classroom for conservation.

Wilton Connecticut

Letter to Santa Claus Reflects Christmas List Request

A December 4 1964 letter to Santa asks for timely delivery of a complete Christmas list. The writer hopes Santa can fill the 1964 list and retain it for 1965, expressing disappointment in past years.

Santa Claus Santa Lord Jesus

Four Sleepy Boys Who Are They On the Square Night

A mid 1930s Journal photo asks readers to identify four Sleepy Boys living near Crawfordsville. The plea notes the scene shows them on the north side of the Square at about 9:00 p.m. on a summer Saturday. It asks old-time readers to recognize the grown men today and recalls a church Bible creed about loving and serving fellow men and Christ.

The Journal Crawfordsville

Reapportionment Seen As Key Issue For Legislature

Senator Andrew G. Frommelt predicts reapportionment will dominate the upcoming General Assembly and notes sub districting as a central point. He plans a bipartisan approach, balancing tax concerns with must legislation while tracking progress and stressing cautious tax policy.

DES Moines IDPA General Assembly Andrew G. Frommelt Dubuque Frommelt

Slip and fall cases in markets and store safety

The article explains how shoppers injured by floor hazards like banana peels can pursue damages if the store failed to keep the premises reasonably safe. It notes judges seek clues on how long the object lay there and warns that claimant negligence can jeopardize a claim. Commentary references cases on candy, ice cream, lettuce, and the shared responsibility for safety.

Bridge world championship misplay shocks faithful

In a 1964 King Feat style account, a 1955 Britain United States match is cited where South’s heart jump shift led to a six notrump declarer play. West’s opening king of hearts produced a 50 point swing for Uncle Sam, while the US North South six notrump bid yielded 1,020 points. The piece reflects on rare bridge misplays among top players and the quirks of prearranged systems.

King of Hearts Great Britain United States South West Mathe Uncle Sam U.S North East Res Syndicate, Inc

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