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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1974
Page
3
The piece cites I Corinthians 9 17 about willingly service and gospel stewardship. It urges readers to embrace the spirit of Christ by seeking God’s will and good, urging continual conformity to divine purpose.
Charlie and Edie Morris saved a tree with a tag but friends found a different tree when returning, raising questions of a prank or a sale of the Morris tree. Also, Dr and Mrs G J Nemmers and Mr and Mrs Dick Paul recall Iowa San Jose State game overtime loss caused by an early departure suggestion.
A family note thanks John and Catherine Mattes for festive red candles in the kitchen window. The writer recalls spending holidays with two sets of grandparents, describing three granddaughters ages ten nine and five, recent gifts under the tree, and playful memories from Christmas Eve and morning.
A mother chides her son for selfishness with toys. Johnny replies that they share by him taking the sled downhill while the younger brother uses it on the way up, illustrating a comical misunderstanding of sharing duties during the holiday season.
The almanac for today, Saturday December 28, 1974, highlights zodiac signs for births, Woodrow Wilson's birth date, and historical events such as Calhoun's resignation crisis in 1832, Iowa's statehood in 1846, the chewing gum patent in 1869, and Congress recognizing the Pledge of Allegiance in 1945. It also notes a thought from Aldous Huxley.
Jesus argues the miracles prove his authority from the Father and asserts his followers, his sheep, will receive eternal life and cannot be snatched away. He emphasizes intimate knowledge of his flock, their recognition of his voice, and their unwavering loyalty under the Father’s safeguarding power.
The Washington Evening Journal printed at 111 North Marin Ave Washington Iowa lists Shannon B Connine as editor and business manager with staff including William Shannon, Charles Morris, Robert Luther, and Leonard Llewellyn. Subscription rates show carriers in Washington 40 cents weekly and 18 dollars yearly by mail outside Iowa.
Dear Abby recounts the Heimlich maneuver taught by a Cincinnati surgeon and notes 40 lives saved since its publication. The column also addresses a reader facing marital strain after her husband’s affair, advising counseling and safety in choosing whether to remain in the marriage.
A bridge experts argues the backward finesse can beat a known queen of spades. With West likely holding the queen and East the ten, leading jack of spades and planning a later finesse yields a clear route to contract success, though odds favor the simple finesse over many deals.
A New York medical fellow examined skid road men and found they share a pattern: they mostly come from strong mothers and weak fathers, fear fights, prefer taking orders, and suffer low spirits. He notes their intelligence is comparable to the general population despite other traits.
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