24 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
1
The piece recalls the first Christmas announcement to shepherds and asserts the angel’s concise good news for all humanity. It argues writers and preachers over two millennia have failed to improve upon the herald’s directness and universal significance of the birth of Christ.
The piece frames Christmas as more than a date, a discovery that God loves you. It cites Phillips Brooks and the carol not as mere words but as proof Christ can free people from fear and self pity. The shepherds’ urgent search illustrates belief becoming fact through personal experience.
In Saigon five day dispute over arrested High National Council members pits Lt General Nguyen Khanh against U S Ambassador Maxwell D Taylor. Taylor hints at delaying new aid while Khanh cites transportation problems. US aid flow valued at 1.5 million dollars daily. tensions grow as both sides issue leaks and debate restoring the council.
Joseph S Maxwell 89 of 107 North Ave Washington died December 23 1964 after a 10 day illness at Washington County Hospital. Funeral at 1 pm December 26 1964 Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Louis Waters. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Born January 19 1875 in Ainsworth son of Pulaski and Melissa Maxwell. married Mary Jane Vinton July 3 1894. Survived by one son Lloyd four grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren. He was a former farmer and long time janitor at Washington High School and a member of the Methodist Church.
United Press International reports a National Safety Council forecast that 550 to 650 people may die in traffic crashes during the three to four day Christmas period. Weather across the nation worsened driving with floods mudslides snow rain and icy roads. Patrols and safety measures were boosted to curb fatalities. President Johnson and the Kennedy family planned Christmas at their Texas and East Coast locations while Eisenhower stayed in Palm Desert. Churches and charities organized services and gift distributions. In Chicago the Anti Cruelty Society held a Christmas dinner and blanket party for poor draft horses. About 250 people facing drunk and disorderly charges would attend Chicago’s Monroe Street Court on Christmas Day with a Salvation Army turkey dinner to follow.
Rev. Claire E. Strong former pastor of Prairie Flower Baptist Church northwest of Washington died Sunday at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines. He, 76, lived at 1311 Woodland Ave. He guided Prairie Flower about 25 years ago and served 25 years as a Baptist minister before retiring 17 years ago. Survivors include his widow two daughters Mrs. Marjorie Hebron of Seattle and Mrs. Carolyn Cordes of Guernsey a sister three brothers and 10 grandchildren. Funeral held today in Des Moines.
Northern California Oregon and Idaho floods leave more than 7,000 homeless and at least 13 dead across three states. Declo Idaho faces dam breach threats while California towns remain flooded. Authorities warn conditions could worsen if more storms strike amid a bleak Christmas.
Public notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Walter L Kiesey. A probate hearing for the will of Wilbert Rose is scheduled, with details published in the public notices today.
Joseph Thomas Leonhard 77 longtime Columbus Junction resident and bank director died of a heart attack at his J T Leonhard Construction Co Mediapolis. He founded local construction and was active in Columbus Development Co and Methodist church. Funeral Saturday 1 30 p m Stacy Funeral Home burial Columbus City Cemetery. He was born January 4 1887 and married Helen B Reynolds November 28 1928. He is survived by his wife and sister Louise Leonhard of Davenport.
Washington Jaycees will once again conduct their annual Christmas tree pickup on January 4. Details will be announced later for designated drop spots. The program aims to help residents dispose of trees after the holidays.
Pilgrims from around the world flocked to Jerusalem shrines for the pre Christmas observance as an Arab Israeli clash wounded three Israeli policemen near Mount Scopus. UN observers arranged a truce and an investigation began.
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