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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1974
Page
4
The column reflects on spiritual themes from Luke 15 6 about a lost sheep and the Saviors search. It comments that good judgment comes from experience born of bad judgment and recalls a past tradition of printing a Santa letter from a 7th grader. The humorous letter requests a massive blue teddy bear and various fanciful gifts.
On this day in history George Washington began Valley Forge encampment in 1777. William Perry born in 1790. De Gaulle reelected in 1965. Norman Thomas died in 1968 at 84. Apollo 17 splashdown ended moon program in 1972. Zodiac signs Sagittarius and celestial positions listed for the date.
A playful essay presents a roadmap Christmas tree made from Iowa towns and colors. It weaves festive wordplay with place names such as Garner Lone Tree Decoraizing context, and notes personal decorations including crosses, saints, and symbolic gifts.
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer stated that intellect is invisible to the man who has none. The remark offers a concise warning about recognizing intellect in others and the limits of perception without awareness.
Paul expresses struggle in prayer for the church at Laodicea and friends who do not know him personally. He asks God to encourage them and bind them with strong love, to know Christ with certainty and understanding, and to reveal that Christ is the hidden treasure of wisdom and knowledge in God’s secret plan.
Washington Evening Journ details subscription prices by carrier and mail, with regional rates. Staff roles include David Elder as president, editor and business manager, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as managing editor, Robert Luther as local advertising manager, Leonard Llewellyn as products superintendent. The notice lists publication details and postage classifications.
A reader asks about cosmetic tooth caps on healthy teeth. Abby notes some dentists refuse cosmetic work, others approve when skillful. includes advice on handling a daughter's problematic relationship and a reader recalling cautions against marrying an abuser. Various anecdotes, questions, and brief opinions follow.
In a 1974 bridge hand played by Karn, West leads clubs queen and dummy crafts a winning sequence. The analysis highlights essential choices including a five trick timing, the spade finesse, and deliberate diamond omissions to pin the queen and ten. No defense stops the contract in this legendary example.
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