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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1964
Page
4
Merl Sherman plans to quit smoking citing health concerns in the Washington Evening Journal. He notes the last week of January offers a light of the moon period for his pledge while finishing a stack of cigarettes.
A reminiscence notes door prizes at the Des Moines Iowa Daily Press Convention. The author recalls winning an ironing board years ago and the practical use and social missteps of carrying bulky gifts in crowded elevators. The piece also pivots to a daughter’s letter changing terms of address from Mother and Dad to Daddy, then back, reflecting affection and the father daughter dynamic.
Quoted lines contrast fear and bold virtue from Proverbs and Shakespeare. The proverbs speak of the wicked fleeing when no one pursues, while righteousness gives boldness like a lion. The Shakespearean idea adds that a clear conscience spur action and daring.
Whispers and humor swirl about beards growing for the 125th city anniversary. A professional man fears not recognizing shaved peers next summer, Roy Hodges trims time for whisker maintenance, and a local man notes a beard resembles an old grandpa. One man quit shaving due to severe itching.
A Washington mother reads Cinderella to her daughter while the father shaves nearby. The child dashes about and ignores the tale until a playful voice from the bathroom insists it is listening, prompting a local quip about driving and a lone stop sign in a prior town.
The late Howard Freshwaters with a sharp sense of humor visited a photo studio after his election to the City Council. He mistakenly entered a lady's apartment, hung his coat, greeted the women, and sat as coffee was served before realizing the mistake and making a quick exit.
A West Chester banker named Cal Wolf stopped on a highway during a severe snowstorm to fit chains. A passing snow plow buried him under snow, forcing him to dig out like a gopher. The tale notes his surprising lack of claustrophobia afterward.
Surprising news notes that car dealer Paul Gebhardt spent eight months in Korea with the armed forces. He grew a handlebar mustache for excitement and, though he expected news, had not sent any pictures or letters home. Upon return his wife’s reaction at the airport was uncertain.
The piece notes the oxygen tent dominates conversations not the circus. It wryly compares social warmth to a political candidate and observes that popularity isn’t the sole measure of virtue, with some infamous individuals widely known.
Mahaska known as White Cloud leads a peaceful retreat to Washington with 19 chiefs and 4 women including his wife Rantchewaime Female Flying Pigeon. She charms officials, and Mahaska later surrenders two killers who assassinate him at his Nodaway River camp. His legacy endures as a county name in the Des Moines Valley.
A verse essay questions nicotine use and self restraint contrasting the harms of smoking with the allure of a slimmer body. The speaker battles cravings, touts strength, and weighs the moral anxiety of giving in to the cigarette in a dramatic, provocative monologue.
In a sample three no trump contract, South risks misguessing the queen of diamonds. The article explains duplicating play can reveal better lines. A suggested line uses ace of clubs, king of diamonds, and a diamond finesse to secure nine tricks despite a queen onside.
The writer recalls letters from Dr. Fred M. Blick praising his Irwin ministry and past achievements, mentions Mrs. Russell M. Visquain's death in Ames, and shares memories of Everette Peck of Cotter and family links to Washington high school.
The Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Club met Wednesday evening with 19 members and one new member Kent Widmer present. Officers for the new year are John Hamil president Duane Lewis vice president Galene Howsar secretary treasurer and Roger Griffith reporter. Project inserts were distributed by Alvin Jones and John Hamil Sr.
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