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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1967
Page
4
An editorial mix notes that new traditions cannot be created by fiat and jokes about school customs. It contrasts a man’s shopping quip with college tradition debates and then discusses a British Tennis Association move to allow amateurs and professionals to compete together, praising realism and questioning rigid amateurism norms.
A Santa Claus letter from Evansville recounts a Christmas Eve helicopter crash that killed the pilot and passenger, as youngsters waited for St Nick and the city faced a heartbreakingly vivid tale of magic and belief. It frames Santa's fragile magic against a real disaster, urging children to keep believing.
Iowa's industrial growth eased modestly in 1967 yet kept overall strength. Projected 9,275 new jobs and 235 developments down from 312 last year, with investments rising to 270 million dollars. Tax package changes and legal actions highlighted by Attorney General Turner shaped outcomes. Luckens to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. Parks visitations exceed 10.5 million, up nearly 1 million from 1966.
The Columbus Junction Methodist church choir will present The Radiant Christ on Sunday at 10 45 am directed by Mrs William Dunn with Sue Ortberg as director of the caroler choir Accompanists are Mrs Jerry Gerot on the organ and Mrs Earl Josten at the piano Four caroling groups will visit shut ins and others requesting their coming The junior club caroled Thursday and the Junior High MYF will carol Saturday from 4 to 6 pm Seniors go caroling Sunday at 5 pm with groups from both churches 46 chorister members enjoyed a roller skating party in Washington recently.
Dear Abby advises firmer refusals and returning gifts to boundless mother in law who lavishes excessive presents. Reader confronts money strain as husband and wife seek independence and relief from constant gratitude. Abby also answers questions on worry and a bachelor torn between a mistress and her mother.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editors, managers, and staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Advertising Director and Vice President Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter. It is affiliated with United Press Leased Wire Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association and Iowa Press Association and audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations with pricing for outside Iowa at 40 cents for three months six months and one year.
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