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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
4
A brief moral note cites Proverbs 21 28 warning that a false witness will perish and that cunning will fail as conscience acts as the executioner for the guilty. The remark frames truthfulness as enduring while deceit collapses.
The piece argues police support is needed amid rising mob violence and assaults on officers nationwide. It cites FBI data on casualties and injuries, notes specific incidents in Griffith Park and Alhambra, and criticizes public apathy and pro‑hoodlum sentiment. It urges citizens to back law enforcement to prevent terror.
A Carroll Iowa Times Herald column notes teens smoke for status as in the past but now face stronger evidence that heavy smoking harms health. It cites growing acceptance, warns linked cancer risk, and urges youths to avoid starting despite uncertainty about a direct cause.
President Kennedy faces a rough period as he pushes tariff liberalization. Public opinion will polarize along group lines, with many deeming his moves right or wrong from personal impact. Proposals likely create bitter enemies across factions.
Memorial services were held at Bethel Church for Rex Crandall who died last April. Mrs Crandall and children Bill and Mrs Dick Young donated an American flag and a pulpit light in his memory. A cold morning occurred on Tuesday December 13 with 17 below zero. Roads froze water tanks and a tractor needed town repair with a wrecker, cattle stock lacking water.
A 1958 King Features piece promotes water based remedies for sinus issues. It describes steam humidification drinking extra water moistening nasal passages and using warm packs sprays and aspirin for relief while noting antibiotics offer limited long term help. It cautions medical guidance for persistent symptoms.
West leads king of spades and East ignores partner requests. South ruffs, cashes diamonds, and executes an endplay to win five clubs. The note analyzes defensive errors and declarer’s bold line, citing West’s misread signal and East’s three spades raise as key factors.
Hi Lo Pinochle Club met in Keota with Mrs. Boyd Sanders and Mrs. LaRue Conklin hosting a potluck supper. Members drew mystery sisters and party months, elected Meryl Richardson president, and awarded traveling and pinochle prizes. Additional reports cover Christmas parties and Junior M Y F activities.
Dec 15 in Keota the Royal Neighbor group met at the home of Mrs Leonard Sondag. Officers elected: Oracle Irma Hahn vice Oracle Marjorie Sondag recorder Vina Mattison receiver Mary Henderson marshal Martha Sanders chancellor Loretta Streiwel.
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