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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
4
An editorial reflection on Romans 12 10 urges kindness and respect for others. It notes neighbors offering assistance to Christmas visitors, with spare homes for those in need and community members providing clothes. The piece highlights two sizable local men aiding Bergy and the wider community with support and charity.
A note from the Burgason family recounts discovering a Christmas card with folding money intended for Mrs Meena Marsh found in their cafe booth after a mix up with an envelope bearing a different first name. The card and money were returned, and the family reflects on their luck despite the mishap.
Local children tried to guess contents of holiday parcels by feel and shake tests. They finally found success with a package containing a doll that burped, adding a surprising and humorous moment to the family gathering.
A local father took his two children downtown for last minute shopping. While they browsed stores he waited in the car. The next morning the children proudly presented a monogrammed handkerchief with the initial F meaning Father. He wears it proudly.
Verle Burgason his wife and four children woke to a home fire at 12:55 a.m. He braved snow barefoot in pajamas to wake neighbors and rescue his sons Scott 13 Steve 10 Matt 8 and reach for two year old Karen through a window. The family lost their Ottumwa area home and belongings but found temporary shelter with neighbors.
A local enterprising youth saw a man in a Santa suit arrive at a neighbor’s house while he was returning his girlfriend’s gift. The pair invited Santa inside to present gifts, inspiring a dramatic moment as the couple planned their next visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Heaton proprietors of the State Cafe enjoyed a rare Christmas holiday. They closed the restaurant and relaxed while a son oversaw the kitchen and another son with a daughter and helpers handled serving and dish detail. It was a busman’s holiday with extra leisure.
First two month old Kathy Shirley of Silver City New Mexico stayed with her aunt Mrs Dick Holmes in Crawfordsville over the holidays after a Christmas eve snowstorm delayed pickup. Kathy slept in a dresser drawer due to limited milk supply and the story notes Eleanor Bailey is her grandmother.
A personal Christmas note recalls three quirky presents. A tie clasp holds a granddaughter’s photo, a walk-o-meter promises daily mileage fun, and a mustache cup may have belonged to the writer’s grandfather. The writer muses about Washington’s 125th anniversary and past beards.
Iowa Adjutant General Miller announces tightened armory inspections after the Keokuk explosion. Guardsmen must complete a standardized checklist and report to Des Moines headquarters. Miller defends the policy as community outreach, not fault finding, while noting no gas odor prior to the disaster. He explains a rock bed may have trapped gas, triggering the blast that killed 21. Public groups may use armories if not profit making, with funds directed to the state. The 1965 tort claims act allows suits above 5,000 dollars, with current constitutional challenges pending.
Keota residents recount a large extended visitation over Christmas. Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson host all 11 children with relatives from Coralville Des Moines Sigourney Washington and Cedar Rapids joining in. Guests include Hubert Patterson stationed at Fort Leonard Wood and Donald Patterson visiting from California plus Jim Goodman Newton relatives in St Louis.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Bruce Cowden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen and a production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act.
Keota residents hosted extended family for Christmas Day meals and attended student Recognition Sunday at the Methodist church. A large group of relatives from Keota Sigourney Washington and nearby towns joined Mrs Elsie Mayer and Mrs Vera Lillig for holiday dinners. Pauline Romine remained hospitalized in Iowa City awaiting surgery.
Poem by Ellen Rebecca Fenn depicts a fierce wind storm looming over winter and its imagined domination of sea sky and land. The speaker laments limits of personal shelter within the vast, relentless force.
South leads clubs and hearts as West defends with the king of hearts to derail declarer. The article analyzes lines where ducking, finessing, and timing affect trick totals, emphasizing adapting standard rules to the specific hand. It discusses East’s queen, diamond finesses, and how West’s king of hearts choice can block declarer’s four heart tricks.
The article outlines a busy 1966 for U S stamp collectors with five new regular issues and fifteen commemoratives. Highlights include a six cent Roosevelt issue debuting January 29 1966 in Hyde Park New York the Washington five cent issue on February 22 1966 in Washington D C the Einstein eight cent issue with first day at Princeton New Jersey the Lloyd Wright two cent stamp first day June 8 1966 at Spring Green Wisconsin and the John Bassett Moore 35 cent regular due December 3 1966 at Smyrna Delaware plus a four cent coil on May 28 1966 in Springfield Illinois Commemoratives include Bill of Rights Indiana Statehood Circus National Parks Bird Treaty Cruelty to Animals Johnny Appleseed and Mary Cassatt. The piece also notes two wine bottle designations Jeroboam and the double magnum named for biblical figures.
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