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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1967
Page
4
An editorial note reflects on Proverbs 10 17 about welcoming reproof when on the wrong path. A family anecdote mentions a daughter and mother in law decorating with styrofoam greenery and pine cones and lights for the Christmas visit of the jolly red coat.
A humorous personal column recalls moving from the west to the north part of town during Christmas rush. The narrator describes weather, neighbors' reactions, and moving crew Pete Reese and Allen Kiene, plus misadventures like misplaced items and no curtains yet. It ends with Christmas wishes and a farmer-themed closing note about rural life.
The first of Highlands two foreign exchange students Guillermo Desiervi arrived from Argentina and is living with the Ed Miller family. He attends Algebra U S History Speech and Vocational subjects and enjoys a warm welcome despite early language bumps. A December 19 Christmas musical featured the new choral shell and various carols.
Local brief items from the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa dated December 23 1967 cover community happenings and quick notable notes. Readers find concise reports on area events, upcoming dates, and civic notices shaping weekend activities.
Iowa City photographer John M. Zielinski unveils The Amish: People of the Soil in a three year project. The exhibit opens December 28 at Davenport Municipal Art Gallery and runs through February 4. Zielinski, a University of Iowa English major, studied with art and journalism faculty and will be featured in a WOC TV color broadcast January 10.
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