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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
11
An editorial cites Psalm 121:8 urging daily reliance on God for safety and guidance as readers go about life. It recommends accepting God as guide and counselor. The piece then weighs TV versus movies, noting movies often stick in memory while TV mystery shows blur plots after listing six or eight whodunits.
A humorous reminiscence features a Washington grocer's misdirected shopping tale and tales of long-ago muskrat troubles, along with memories of eight high school boys trapping Crooked Creek in the 1930s. Charlie Ragan recalls a Muscatine train misadventure, and Dr. W. R. Yard, a 90th birthday pillar, is celebrated for faith, garden harvests, and Sunday service.
A reader writes praising the editor but chiding him for comma and period errors seen in last Saturday's issue. The letter jokes about misspellings such as wreckless flare and walking encyclopedia, noting the editor's perils with punctuation and typos.
A community letter urges resolving family feuds before world issues. It cites a feud over an estate between McCoys and Martins, noting the death of one party before reconciliation and questioning civilization and small mindedness. The author promotes brotherly love and daily acts of kindness.
IRS explains how to lower tax bills by choosing between itemized deductions and the standard deduction. It details limits on standard deduction, eligibility for Form 1040A, and rules for itemizing medical expenses taxes and credits, with guidance on who may claim which deductions and how to document them.
Medical tips from 1958 on fever thresholds and treatment including when to call a doctor, safe aspirin dosages for different ages, and at home cooling methods. Also covers ventilation, alcohol sponging cautions, and a brief note on tax deductions and itemizing rules.
Mrs. Fisher narrates a curious home mystery linking a dry water pan, horse whinny sounds, and neighbor Everett Speas noting the night noise. The piece also references Christmas cards, YWCA Camp Fire Camp plans, and local church activities at 302 East Second with pastor Alfred A. Bertke.
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