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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
5
The Washington Evening Journal reflects on daily divine guidance from Psalm 121 8 and urges taking God as guide and friend. The piece admits liking television yet argues movies keep clearer stories, while many TV mystery programs blur plots by the next day.
A lighthearted column recalls a grocer misplacing groceries and returning items, muskrat damage reports from ASCS official Bill Day, and memories of eight teen trappers near Crooked Creek. It also highlights Charlie Ragan’s reminiscence of a 60 year old Muscatine trip, youthful train escapades, and a 90th birthday tribute to Dr. W R Yard with garden bounty and church service details.
A reader writes to the Evening Journal about a Purely Personal column and jokes about comma and punctuation errors. He also notes confusion from a prior item about John Hedberg’s use of wreckless and flare, and quips on being a Walking Encyclopedia while dodging editor notes on type lice.
A reader urges resolving personal disputes before pursuing world affairs. She cites a feuding family over an estate where one member dies, notes churchgoing neighbors, and questions civilization and communism. The letter urges brotherly love and daily acts of kindness as life’s reward.
The piece explains how taxpayers can reduce their tax by choosing itemized deductions or the standard deduction. It covers what counts as deductions, limits, and how to file, including details on Medical, Interest, Taxes, and Child Care deductions, with guidance for 1940 era forms and IRS resources.
A health note advises calling a doctor if illness is suspected regardless of fever, explains normal temperature ranges, and stresses accurate readings. It covers aspirin dosing, cooling sponge baths for high fevers, and cautions about alcohol sponging and inhalation risks. It also includes tax deduction guidance on donations, unreimbursed employee expenses, education costs, and miscellaneous deductions.
In a reflective column a family uncovers how a dry water pan, chewed grain, and a distant horse whinny helped them deduce a nighttime mystery. Neighbor Everett Speas recalls sounds, while Christmas cards and work schedule mix into a light domestic puzzle.
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