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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1964
Page
5
An editorial collage recalls humane acts from a grocery errand to neighborly kindness. It notes Dean Andersons mail mixups at Northrup King, welcomes a Tipton teacher and her long teaching career, and laughs at beard trimming during the 125th anniversary. It closes with a parade anecdote about a boy joking about freckles and measles.
Allen Green of Prescott Arizona sends a savory slice of local humor about two mushroom talkers in a downpour. One claims a giant mushroom shelters soldiers while the other plans a city block sized iron kettle to cook it. A neighbor jokes his maiden aunt is named U S Navy Warren and wonders why she never married due to military salutations.
Readers recall Washington birthday events with reports on parades pageants and store window displays. The writer thanks participants including police and officials and wonders about reviving 19th century style fun in local history displays and potential Billy Now revival in Keosauqua and nearby townships.
A devotional note quoting 1 Timothy 4 4 urging that all God made is good when used with gratitude. The message stresses divine purpose and proper use of created things.
UPI reports 1963 saw 59 American firms with billion dollar sales, unchanged from 1962. Total club sales reached 156.16 billion, led by General Motors with 16.49 billion, while Chrysler rose to 10th with 3.51 billion.
In 1835 Dubuque tale tells how Woodbury Massey was killed by the Smiths over a mine dispute. Louisa Massey, armed with a pistol, tricked and shot Smith to protect her brothers. The story led to a Wisconsin Territory county being named Louisa in 1836.
The feature previews Jamaica three stamp set and souvenir sheet, a nine value Poland Waterbirds issue, Romania four value horse races set, and Spanish colonies three stamps per area for 1964. Cyprus Evening Journal set honors To kio Olympic rings appear. Australia marks 50th air mail anniversary with two commemoratives. Turkey Tourist stamps promote travel. Morrocco honors New York World's Fair with one multicolor stamp. France issues Pope Sylvester I semi postal.
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