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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
4
A Washington Iowa Evening Journal column contrasts a blizzard in Iowa with an Egyptian sandstorm shared by local and Egyptian friends. The writer notes the beauty and challenge of snow while recounting the fear of sand storms, ending with a reflection on understanding another culture's fear and resilience.
Kalona Rebekah Lodge members met at the Odd Fellows hall with twenty-nine in attendance. Mrs. Donald Dickel chaired as noble grand and a cash gift was voted for Lodge Homes in Mason City. An installation is planned for December 27 at the hall for Rebekahs and Odd Fellows, with Kalona staff to install officers of Wellman and Washington lodges in January. Social hour followed the Christmas party with secret sisters revealed and gifts exchanged.
An analysis in 1965 American Bar Association material recounts a public eye case where seven sisters selling hair tonic drew crowds, then faced a court stop over sidewalk access. Courts balance free advertising with public convenience and safety, warning against arbitrary bans on signage and loud displays.
Lawmakers confront the Iowa Supreme Court order to redraw districts. They lack block by block census data for many medium sized cities. only major cities have full detail. University computer center drafts plans using enumeration districts if available. Contests loom over Warren County House seat as close race sparks questions about election procedures.
A detailed bridge hand from a Sweden versus United States match in 1953 highlights the value of simple bidding. North opened with spades, South supported, leading to a six spade contract by Crawford and a 980 point win for the North-South pair, while the opposing table failed to reach slam.
Keota Sp Service and Grimes Decorating Shop employees attended a Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Grimes at the Captains Table in Washington. A four course turkey dinner preceded gifts and bonus checks based on years of service, with Earl Baker receiving the largest check.
A dead female crabeater seal pup was found 70 miles west of McMurdo Station in dry ice free valleys of Victoria Land. Scientists say the carcass proves seals occasionally wander inland, starve, then die after journeys up to 6 000 feet above sea level.
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