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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1965

Page

4

Thought for the Day and a Family Note

The editorial echoes Daniel 9 9 about mercies and forgiveness. A personal aside counsels limiting visits to one grandchild at a time. Ray Minick jokes about desiring a grandson rather than granddaughters, with a gentle clarification that no complaint is intended.

Purely Personal Hampster For Sale

A quirky village note narrates a family selling a hamster after it gnawed a sleeve, plus a long diary of newborn Beth Olive and other grandparents tales. It also mentions a cinema on Pearl Harbor Day and a GM safety film with humorous anecdotes.

Boy learns new word worth a dollar

A young boy recalls his mother's warning about saying darn and shares that he has learned a new word today that he believes should be worth at least a dollar. The moment captures a playful exchange and a child's growing vocabulary.

Blind Date Reversal Reveals Deaf Friend Twist

A man plans a blind date with his best friend and visits together. At the door he insults the date’s looks, but his friend reveals she is deaf. The encounter ends with awkward silence and a lesson in misjudgment.

Profound changes in Catholics at Ecumenical Council

The Vatican II council, which opened Oct 11, 1962, closed Dec 8, 1965, marking broad reforms in worship, church governance, and interfaith relations. It backed liturgical vernaculars, collegial authority with the pope, a synod of bishops, expanded episcopal conferences, and renewed relations with other religions and Bible emphasis, promising lasting global impact.

UPI Louis Cassels St. Peter's Basilica John XXIII John Aggiornamento Synod of Bishops Episcopal Senate Rome Roman Curia Paul Episcopal Conferences National Catholic Welfare Conference United States Council Luther

West Oakland VISTA Volunteer Helps Dignity Hope

Richard Meyer of Washington volunteers 1042 months with VISTA in West Oakland to combat unemployment and substandard living. He trained in Chicago with a focus on practical case work and Head Start impact while aiming to stimulate reciprocal job opportunities and community motivation.

West Oakland San Francisco Washington Area Washington Richard Meyer Maurice Meyer West Madison Richard Washington High School University of Iowa VISTA

Bridge questions by Becker on bidding and contracts

Card study presents four bidding scenarios by B Jay Becker with expert suggestion. Q1 shows a four notrump grand slam aim using Blackwood. Q2 advises pass to avoid overreach after a notrump jump. Q3 recommends four spades to leverage overcalls and avoid overcomplication. Q4 suggests pass as two opens are needed for game. partner’s preempt limits downside.

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