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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1966
Page
4
An editorial excerpt cites Isaiah 5 20 warning against turning evil into good and light into darkness. It laments how swapping names of good and evil leads to tragedy and moral confusion. The piece urges clarity and steadfast values.
Local column lauds Crane Company's potential Iowa site in Washington after secrecy by the Iowa Development Commission. It urges voters to approve December 28 revenue bonds to attract the factory, noting Ft. Madison's 98 percent yes record and praising the community's effort.
Noting the First United Presbyterian Church in Washington observed its 125th anniversary in October 1966, this piece recalls the congregation's early roots, the original building that still stands on East Main, and historical glimpses from Burrells History of Washington County including 1841 sermons by Rev. George C. Vincent and the 1839 gathering of Seceders.
A farmer minutes into December errands trips, drops a jug, splinters on the sidewalk, sighs that Christmas is already past. October saw the Washington congregation organized with eleven members led by James Dawson and others, with Elms along Gospel Ridge noted as a community landmark.
The Associate Presbyterians held their first communion in a grove on August 6 1842 with thirty five new members, many by certificate from Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana. The 1841 courthouse could not hold the worshippers prompting 1844 church building and later Music Hall era before the present home at 1002 East Main.
Two elderly sisters plan for Christmas with a playful exchange about gifts. One muses that a single long stocking won’t suffice while the other jokes that a pair of short socks would fit more suitably, hinting at modest holiday wishes.
A local man entered a laundromat restroom at midnight when the night watchman switched off the lights and locked the door. He used a dime to call the owner who arranged his release promptly.
In a Lifesters pair championship deal East and West faced a 3NT bid. Declarer ducked the heart lead and later executed an endplay to secure four notrump against a normal heart lead. The article notes proper technique yields high match scores, with South achieving four notrump by methodical play and endplays.
Dear Abby tackles readers who rely on friends for taxi service despite affording luxuries, advising to refuse rides to end the habit. A LA JOLLA reader mocks cigarette smoke complaints, while a HOLDING: reader warns against the hold out dating tactic. Prom dinner questions, stories of fashion costs, and personal ads conclude with Abby’s contact details and fee information.
A retrospective from ten years past recalls Washington residents traveling to California for the Rose Bowl and Christmas visits with family, with names including E. E. Ward and Mrs Ethel Palmer. Local figures attend events, join clubs, and assume positions in Odd Fellows, Bee Line Transit, medical societies, and farming organizations.
The Washington Nustlers 4-H Club met Thursday with members naming the smallest electric motor for roll call. Barb Warner and Roberta Miller gave talks. Raymond Bonar resigned after about 13 years as leader. Refreshments were by Mr. and Mrs. Wertz and Mr. and Mrs. McConnell. The Dutchettes 4-H Club held a family potluck at Grace Hill Community Building Monday with a grab bag and installation after the brief business meeting.
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