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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1964
Page
4
A short editorial note cites I John 3 18, urging that love must be proven by action not words. It argues much talk about love is hypocrisy and calls for sincerity in spirit and deeds as the test of genuine affection.
A family writes of their near perfect Christmas tree and testy decorating standards, noting a heavy 200 pound base made by their son-in-law from an old caterpillar wheel. They recall a pre Christmas clearance by 100 Bill Sitler and discuss lighting consultants, plus a wartime themed start for Walter Rukgaber’s hardware store and zip code push by postal authorities. In 1940 cases, neighbors recall gatherings with the Berkhoffs Kerrs and Woodys Wade, baby cries, and a sudden eviction notice after their babies cried out.
A Detroit market overview notes 343 models available now with 13 new entries added last year. Consumers are urged to act quickly before selections grow more complex and options increase further.
A Washington couple say their child prefers cardboard boxes over costly toys. In a summer tale a canoe trip led to a camp break and the camper returned to find his camp looted by coons who stole a dental plate he left behind. The humor lingers as locals share the odd mishap.
Mrs Jim Lloyd and her young daughter Lisa waited in a long grocery line. Lisa, bored with the wait, sang a Christmas song. She belted out Jingle Bells in a lusty voice, lifting spirits of all shoppers.
A man explains he handles meals at home while his wife is absent. He jokes that when stuck for ideas he relies on eggs, noting they are best scrambled. The lighthearted quip highlights simple domestic improvisation.
Atlantic News Telegraph argues that self rule in colonies like the Congo requires ongoing intervention by civilized powers. It criticizes reliance on spear-wielding leaders and witch doctors, noting Britain trained colonies for self rule better than others. The piece decries global neglect of foresight in December 1964.
The playful remark notes gift wrapping as an art enhancing joy and mystery. It suggests the toughest task could be wrapping two watermelons, with a snow shovel not far behind in difficulty.
A nostalgic recounting of a one-room country school Christmas program. The detailed memoir recalls student speeches, Ethel Brown’s welcome, a whole-school song, tableaux, patriotic drills, end-of-term dialogues, and the auction that followed before Christmas vacation.
A Des Moines report notes that Iowa will deliver its nine electoral votes on Monday at 10 30 am from the state capitol. Governor Harold Hughes and Lex Hawkins stand among the electors, with others from Pella Avoca Cedar Falls Burlington Postville Remsen and Boone. The process includes sealing certificates and transmitting copies to officials in Washington. The final tally is opened January 6 in Congress to officially elect the president and vice president.
CBS presents Slattery's People with Martin Milner as a reform minded freshman legislator trying to repeal the death penalty. Slattery voice reservations. NBC airs a Oxford University tour. Lucy Show on CBS features Lucey and Viv coin-collecting for a loan. Jonathan Winters Special with Eileen Farrell Peter Nero Louis Nye on NBC. Alfred Hitchcock on NBC features Begley Nolan. Ben Casey on ABC stars Hacket as polio patient.
In a four hearts contract West leads spades, East discards, and you ruff with the ten. After West shows five spades and four hearts, you solve by cashing KQJ of hearts discarding the ace of diamonds, then A-K-Q of clubs, and promote diamonds toward the queen. East’s plays do not alter ten sure tricks.
A short tale of Don Reid facing legal questions in court and at home. The narrator, testifying under pressure, encounters objections about relevance and hearsay, then signs a check amid family legal banter.
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