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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1962
Page
4
The piece reflects on Romans 5 1 proclaiming peace through Jesus Christ. A brief dialogue about a Christmas gift humorously features a cat and its love for shrimp, adding light relief to the editorial context.
A royal escort ferried the Mona Lisa from New York to the National Gallery in Washington with police and secret service guarding the stainless steel case. The painting will wait 19 days before display as Congress returns after Christmas.
The state of Iowa faces loss of its chief veterinarian to an out-of-state job offering higher pay. The salary is fixed by the legislature and not raised, risking the departure of a skilled specialist in animal diseases that can affect humans. Critics say economy must not sacrifice qualified staff.
Comedian Bob Hope will spend Christmas overseas with a show troupe for the eighth year in a row. Lana Turner Anita Bryant Janis Paige Jerry Colonna Amadee Chabot Peter Leeds and the Les Brown band join him to entertain troops. many will view via closed circuit TV.
Arch Napier explains how New Mexico luminarias originated from pinon fires and evolved into paper sacks with sand and candles. The article notes safety, regional use on Christmas Eve, and the rise of electric versions, highlighting community displays in Albuquerque and the traditional warm glow.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan Reif and Douglas hosted Reifs Inc. personnel at a Kalona holiday dinner Tuesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John J. Yoder, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Stransky, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Bontrager, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Boyd, and others. The program featured a gift exchange and Hawaii vacation photos.
HAM FISHER C E Ledman returns home to Clinton after several weeks resting from surgery at his brother and sister in law Walter Ledman. Don Beranek family in Davenport hosts Ed Beranek and Dick. Eugene Garber guests include Clyde Garber Manson and Leonard Garber Garden City Missouri. David L Yoder and Paul D Miller families visit Eli Swartzendruber. Ruby Yoder travels to Argentina as dinner guest of Eli Snyder family and reports 84 degree Christmas and outdoor camping, plans to stay until April. Delmar Ebersale travels to Chicago on business then back to Kalona.
The next Iowa legislature may tighten capital solvency and rate rules for industrial loan firms. Deputy state auditor Ray Venter urged clearer standards as 150 such firms operate, with $115 million lent recently. The governor’s plane issue noted as a separate topic.
Andrew Fetler born in Latvia and studying at the University of Iowa Writers Workshop wins the 1962 Atlantic Monthly First prize of 750 dollars for his short story Longface. Fetler has studied under Vance Bourjaily, holds an Iowa Industries Fellowship, and has written a novel with an Houghton Mifflin option. He served as an American infantryman in World War II and later worked in Army intelligence after the war.
Hal Figgins enters Washington County Hospital for observation. Santa Claus will arrive Saturday afternoon in Central Park with treats for all kids, followed by a free movie at the Strand Theater. Lions Club Christmas party Thursday evening at the schoolhouse. Missionary Aid Society dinner under Mrs. Rufus McCracken. Altar and Rosary Society officers for Mother Cabrini church led by Mrs. Keith Leppert. Dean Cooney to hold a farm machinery auction Friday. Mason Lodge officers elected. Oyster supper after the meeting. New Commercial Club officers named for 1963. Local farmers retire and rent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snider. School vacation runs December 21 to January 1. Mrs. George Morrow suffers a heart attack. Mrs. Roy Heilman as patient at Fairfield Hospital.
Washington readers find twenty new fiction titles now available. Notable works include mystery stories set in diverse locales, Civil War era tales, naval adventures, and political dramas from authors such as John Masters Jerome Weidman Alastair MacLean and Victoria Lincoln.
A new Automotive Council for Women booklet titled Is the Price Right guides women drivers through a glossary of car parts and typical prices. Author N Jeanne Wertz describes it as a quick checklist for service stops, noting about 2000 moving parts and regional price variations.
The item lists the Weskinston Iowa staff including Editor David Elder and Business Manager William Shannon with several department heads and editors. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday, holidays, and a claim of entering second class matter. It also shows circulation rates for in and out of state and carrier delivery details. The text references United Press Leased Wire and press associations.
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