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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1967
Page
4
In a 1967 Evening Journal page the Thought for the Day cites II Peter 3 8 and reflects on divine eternity. An anecdote mentions a local lodge member's death prompting a request for arbor vitae sprigs snipped from a hedge, illustrating community lore.
A string of misfortunes strikes the Charles Lemley family from a lost Christmas tree to a missing ruby ring stone and a stolen ten-dollar bill from Kraig. Jerry Ridley injures his toe dropping a heavy iron tree stand, and Judy Ridley endures caring for him in bed as the family reels from these mishaps.
A family fight with a holiday tree ends in a memory of a father guiding sons through loss. A Minneapolis style reminiscence recalls a huge tree, a sister-in-law’s pruning, and two families learning to cope. A tale of Freddie, Jim, and a notch in a grove marks Christmas as a lesson in priorities.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa, published Saturdays in 1907, reports news with editors David Elder and Charles Morris, business management by William Shannon, and advertising by Bob Staffer. It notes afternoon publication except Sundays and holidays, with Inland Daily Press and Iowa press associations as members.
Mrs Al Ledger and Winifred Kelley lead the Y s Men s bridge marathon with 6 850 points after round three. Iowa graduate social work requests use of Washington County Welfare Office for field work. four Iowa City students to sing in Christmas concert Dec 18. Washington High basketball player Louie Jones to miss two games after a fore head gash. Mrs Earl Simpson and daughter in law head to Oakland Calif to visit for Christmas. Stewart School Christmas play The Little Shepherd set for Dec 16 17. George Baker elected high priest Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons. other officers named. Mr and Mrs James Brooks to Kansas City then Bartlesville Okla. Margaret Ragan on Denver Univ holiday. 54 for 36 faxes trapped by Robert Embree Wellman community. Messiah chorus of 75 at Methodist Church. Mrs Elizabeth Wright visiting from Kansas until Saturday. Marjorie and Katherine Logan of Davenport visit Al and Mrs Logan.
A teen asks Abby how to handle a persistent isolating boy in a church group and how to invite guests without overloading the wedding. Advice emphasizes seeking adult guidance, setting boundaries kindly, and balancing guest lists. The page also notes 30 years ago local community events, birthdays, and notices.
Programs in the WMT-TV holiday series Iowa Sings at Christmas feature 15 Eastern Iowa High School choirs including Mid-Prairie Community High School chorus and swing choir airing December 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. The Kennedy High School Choir of Cedar Rapids directed by Vernon Feuerhelm performs December 24 from 5 30 to 6 p.m. Both programs were taped in early December and highlight local school music.
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