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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflects on biblical rest in Hebrews 4 9 and the idea of rest in Christ. A final list of nominations for 10 Most Famous Citizens is printed from a reader who asked to remain anonymous. Gwendolyn and Ed exchange light banter about cold weather and defrosting.
An Egyptian visitor Fiia Habib from Assiut recalls a blizzard with twelve inches of snow and zero degree temperatures. He feared the storm, then compared desert sandstorms to our winter weather, reflecting on coping with extreme conditions. The piece also notes a poor calendar season, as McCleery-Cumming Co. faced shortages and empty wall calendars.
The February annual dinner of the County Historical Society will focus on lists of distinguished Washingtonians from this column. The topic should spark discussion as members explain why certain selections were made and what earned those individuals fame. The writer plans to attend hoping to learn more.
A Washington Iowa reader lists well known residents and figures associated with the town. Names include financiers, politicians, educators, artists, and historical links. The writer emphasizes local pride and notes anonymity.
A compact collection of wry maxims and quips on policy, fame, and idle talk. The speaker notes ironic contrasts between action and inaction and witfully observes how phrases and habits survive in modern life with sly humor.
A Republican funded survey conducted Oct 1–5 in 33 Iowa counties found 63 percent of 600 respondents favored liquor by the drink, 30 percent opposed, and seven percent undecided. Demographic results showed stronger support among Democrats and city residents, with rural and retired groups more mixed.
Central Surveys released the October 15 poll on whether Iowa should allow liquor by the drink. The survey presents a public opinion snapshot on a potential change to liquor control laws and the degree of support or opposition among respondents.
Letter From the Traveling Lilies describes a frigid Rio Grande Valley crossing from Arkansas, noting ice on ponds and unheated stations. The writer details sparse hogs, numerous cattle, cotton and alfalfa crops, and signs of oil refineries. They outline entry requirements for Mexico including vaccines, birth certificates, vehicle title, and Mexican insurance with pesos exchange.
Washington diaries reveal his overnight stays at inns were often uncomfortable with bare straw beds, vermin, and fires. The notes describe rude sanitation, high prices, and flimsy bedding, painting a less romantic image of the father of his country’s travels.
Des Moines based Rock Island Motor Transit reports 1962 Iowa payroll at 3,325,889 up from 3,207,211 in 1961. Auditor R V Fletcher notes Iowa city breakdown shows 53,277 paid to Washington employees. Mighty Mouse Playhouse marks seventh anniversary in December.
Washington Iowa report details local events and notices as of Thursday January 24 1963 with emphasis on city happenings and community notices. Local officials and residents are referenced in concise summaries of day to day affairs.
In a North South three notrump contract East's bold defense starts with the king of hearts. The king forces attacks on dummy's entries, proving that a bold heart lead can trap the declarer and seal defeat for South.
A winter window note describes feeding birds with ground suet and cracked corn while starlings and neighborhood squirrels visit. The piece muses on quirky club names such as West Liberty Hay Shakers and Know Us Better, ends with a winter garden baking tip and a moist orange glaze cake recipe. See You, Marge.
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