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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
4
Editorial reflects on greetings versus conversation and notes growing Christmas decorations in Washington streets. Praises Tom Randall's 40 foot evergreen lights and discusses concerns about commercialization with a quote from Rev Louis H Varbracht on commerce linked to Christmas and gifting.
University of Illinois scientists assemble inert matter to form the genetic material of a virus in a test tube. They warn this does not imply creating life from scratch, but to a layman it seems a step toward that.
The piece explains alibi as a defense limited to proving the defendant was elsewhere when the crime occurred. It notes risks of fake alibis and stresses that a fairly established alibi is valid and essential for an innocent defendant, though absence alone isn’t always a defense. It cites examples like bank holdups and arson and comments on courtroom views.
Des Moines Iowa discussions aim to build a pilot meat irradiation plant with 1 million pounds annual capacity at about 1 million dollars. The project would use government support under Atoms for Peace and Army purchases to cover initial years. Experts expect 75 to 100 attendees at the Savery Hotel meeting to explore private financing and facility design.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent. It announces afternoon publication except Sunday Christmas and July. It notes entry as second class matter under March 3 1879 act and mentions United Press Leased Wire and press association memberships. Per week carrier in Washington IA.
Mrs Henry Yoder of Noble announces a home knit shop offering stoles knit from orlon or wool. Required two 4 oz skeins and the knitter provides the yarn. No charge for making. He seeks a task as he cannot read or write and details a Mt Pleasant area address for orders. Local reminiscences and weather note end the piece.
The Messiah by Hand el will be performed by the Columbus Community High School A Capella Chorus and community vocalists on Tuesday December 21 at 7 30 p m in the school gymnasium Guest soloists include Mrs Sue Smothers Mrs Kenneth Carroll Ed Brumskill and Douglas Smylie Director is Mrs Martha Walker Mike Lowe conducts and Mr Layton of Waterloo serves as organist A joint meeting of United Presbyterian Women with a potluck supper is slated for Thursday December 16 at 6 30 p m at the church with program Christmas The Light of the World led by Mrs Kenneth R Carrell and hostesses Mrs Richard Houseal Mrs Robert Garrett and Mrs Jack Pugh.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Mrs Mae Roth at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Stan Woeste presiding. Pallbearers named were William Tweeten Richard Horak Floyd Blankenhorn Edgar Stewart George Dare and Claude Rhodebeck. Burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery.
In a four spade contract with East opening clubs and West overcalling, South pursues a trump endplay. After careful ruffs and enter plays, declarer builds a long trump holding K 1 10 8 and forces West into a losing position by underruff and strategic high trump leads.
The 76 Center Community club held a December 9 dinner with 18 members and three guests. Entertainment included quiz contests and carols, with a White Elephant gift exchange. St Mary’s Reading Circle met with 21 members and three guests. gifts were donated to the circle. Members visited a birthday celebration for Mrs Vera Singleton. Hi Lo Pinochle party featured a long table dinner, card games, and Santa gifts. Mrs LaRue Conklin was reelected president and a going away gift was given to Louise Van Fleet.
C A Thrapp remains in Mercy Hospital Iowa City following injuries from a truck accident earlier. So and Sew Club held its annual Christmas night out at Captain's Table, with two members absent. Secret sisters revealed and drew names for 1966, gift exchange included. Wreaths, candles, and evergreen decorations appeared in homes and businesses as Christmas peace and good will messages circulated. Ta Wa Ten Ya Campfire group decorated a tree in front of Lodge Hall with Lions Club help. Jerin Forinash served treats.
The earliest local union in the United States forms in Philadelphia in 1792, uniting a group of shoemakers to organize labor.
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