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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1964
Page
5
A 1964 editorial notes the duty of God's people to do good and build a better world by sharing and living the will of God in daily life and interactions. It cites Galatians 6 10 as the guiding verse and emphasizes opportunity to act kindly toward all.
The piece blends light anecdotes about coffee drinking and daily habits with morning office humor. It recalls neighbors Gene Turner and Bob Lytle, taxes, moving plans to another planet, and a high school basketball recruit whose hype outpaced local housing options.
Daryl Dodder reports his children hide his razor to spur beard growth. Marion McAvoy Bud DeLa and Al Moretti earn new nicknames Fidel castro Wishbone and Harry from their facial hair. Jim Frier plans a Reinbeck trip as his whiskers lengthen. Dale Doggett’s beard startles a child at a bowling alley. Mrs Jeanne Norton leads a heart drive team of nineteen in thirty minutes.
Iowa composer Frederick Knight Logan born 1871 in Oskaloosa rose to national fame as America's Waltz King. He wrote The Missouri Waltz and Pale Moon while later teaching in his hometown with his mother Virginia Knight Logan. Logan died June 11 1928 at 57 after a lifelong career in music.
Keota reports a busy slate with Den 3 winning Cubby, plans for a Blue and Gold Banquet in February, and skits on emergencies. New Boy Scout neckerchiefs awarded to Bob Sonday and John Tadlock, plus silver arrows, denner bars, and service bars for several scouts.
Mrs. Harley Yates of Kinross who was injured January 19 in a two car collision near Richland has been dismissed from Sigourney Hospital and, though suffering many cuts and abrasions, is reported recovering satisfactorily at home. Several local events and notices follow including an adult farmers meeting at Pekin High School January 30, 7:30 p.m., Cub Scout and Priscilla Club activities, birthday and health updates on local residents, and hospital transfers involving Richland residents.
Keota Fortnightly and Rolling Green Club held meetings with eleven members each. Mrs. Statler led a Mt. Vernon restoration program started by Miss Cunningham’s group. The sessions covered current events, quizzes, traveling bingo, and upcoming salad luncheon plans. Local families and scouts also participated in community events and visits across Keota and nearby towns.
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