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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1964
Page
4
A religious reflection from the Wer A Pe Evening Journal presents the theme of holiness as wholesomeness health and vitality. It emphasizes purity and genuineness as gifts from God guiding readers to do His will.
A humorous column decries newspaper editors stealing content and notes the practice of clipping editorials and ads. It then shifts to Iowa's 600-seat musical chairs in the legislature and reapportionment fears for representatives and senators, warning that many incumbents may be ousted. The piece ends with satire on the $2 bill campaign and a quip about a fool and his money.
A nostalgic memoir recalling one room schools on farms, home sewing as life, hand-knit mittens and sweaters, factory-made gloves, and sunday lace peeking from pantaloons. It contrasts past and present dress habits and the pride of handmade garments with a hint of nostalgia.
Readers share kitchen window scenes from school days and green traditions. A plant update covers three calla lilies and a lucky amaryllis. a cardinal at a window prompts a home remedy idea. readers request a Fortune Cookie recipe and bird deterrent tips.
Des Moines reports W Robert Parks as leading ISU presidential contender with James H Jensen also named. Board of regents to choose Hilton successor. Bowen previously chosen for Iowa U. GOP chair Robert Ray notes uncommitted delegation tradition and district based delegates. mentions Lodge interest after New Hampshire primary.
The Iowa Maidens 4-H Club met in March with Pam and Kathy McGuire presiding and 21 members present. Talks covered Elements of Design Color Theory and Definitions by listed speakers. Demonstrations included Principles of Art in Arranging and Color Wheel. Dorothy Hammen spoke on special projects.
Washington IOOF lodge met Tuesday evening with Francis McConnell presiding as noble grand. A social was announced to be held at the hall at 6 30 p.m.
United Press International reports Lal Bahadur Shastri, 59, as Nehru’s favored heir due to his compromise style and restraint. The self effacing Hindu nationalist, born 1904 near Benares, rose from village roots to lead party organization and manage policy when needed.
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