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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
4
An editorial reflection on the value of a thoughtful letter, praising its charity and moral tone. The piece emphasizes how written correspondence can illuminate character, strengthen communities, and encourage civil discourse during the season and beyond.
A nostalgic column on the Christmas card season praising photo cards home made cards and artistic designs. The author notes enjoying distant friends updates and the joy of seeing pictures from Thornleigh Australia among the 1964 batch highly appreciating artistry and personal touches.
The piece warns that many small businesses may fall under federal inter state commerce rules. It cites a Southern restaurant buying meat out of state and a New England print shop printing envelopes mailed elsewhere as precedent. It notes wage hour and minimum wage laws may apply if the government chooses, even to small stores.
A devotional note citing 1 John 5 3 and urging love for God through obedience. It emphasizes that claiming love without keeping divine commands is a false claim and that true love is shown by following God’s Word. The brief piece invites reflection on faith and conduct.
A well known lawyer receives a call from a woman whose son’s accident was reported in papers. The piece warns against ambulance chasing, explains how chasers solicit injury cases, and urges using a trusted family lawyer or Lawyer Referral Service instead.
Two vehicles driven by Herbert Bodkins and Duane Wolfe collided at the West Madison South Iowa Ave intersection Saturday at 10 am. Bodkins was cited for failure to yield and fined ten dollars. no injuries reported.
Des Moines reports Iowa’s 1965 House average age is 47.6, down from 52.4 in 1963. Twenty-eight of 124 new members are 35 or younger, thirteen are 30 or younger, with James Jackson and William Wilson tied as 25, and Mary Gregerson at 26. Notable young leaders include Lieutenant Governor-elect Robert Fulton at 35 and Speaker-elect Vince Steffen at 36.
Maplewood Manor in Keota plans a December 27 open day with Keota Development Corporation officers and wives as hosts. Lea Procter will discuss reservations from the manor office. An open house for professionals is set for January 3.
Keota Iowa December 19 Chapter CM PEO met at the home of Mrs Margaret Stoutner on Tuesday in a holiday gathering. Mrs Boyd Sanders reported on chapter activities and plans for the season with members enjoying fellowship and a brief program.
In a six heart contract, South must anticipate opponents' distribution. West leads clubs, and a simple trump run risks defeat if a opponent holds a singleton club. By signaling with a spade to the ace, cashing diamonds, and ruffing, the defender allows a safe discard and the hand makes the slam. A wary mindset improves results.
On day December 15 the program Keys to Christmas Spirit was presented by Helen Mc Fadden and Kay Helscher. Mrs Sally Fink will be the next hostess on January 5. Mr and Mrs Jim Palmer and daughter Brenda plan to leave December 22 for Los Angeles to spend Christmas and New Year with their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Jerry Crossett. They also plan to attend the Rose Bowl game and parade.
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