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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1964
Page
4
In the March 26 1964 issue an editorial fragment presents a moral reflection on human conduct. It cites Proverbs 5 21 and asserts that individuals cannot act in secret and should refrain from actions they would not want read aloud publicly.
A columnist argues that Senate Rules Democrats shut down an investigation into Walter Jenkins and alleged pressure on Don Reynolds to fund TV air time. Jenkins and Reynolds face conflicting testimonies while Clark Mollenhoff labels the move a classic cover-up in governance.
A Newton Mass high school test shows students misidentify biblical figures and books while a Comparative Religion course broadens exposure to Christianity Buddhism Confucianism Hinduism and Rosicrucianism. The author supports Bible readings as literature within a Christian society arguing it aids educated understanding.
Variety notes a Minnesota exhibitors group argues weekend school events cut box office returns. Roy Vondehaar, president of the Movie Exhibitors Association, says schools draw patrons away on nights when films, plays and sports run, harming theaters. See You, Marge.
The writer recalls old Washington Academy programs from 1890 to 1903, noting names of early figures such as Ola Babcock Miller and George Hay, and describes a Washington Commercial Club banquet. He then attends the Washington County Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting, praising members and Dr. William Spear for educating the public about tuberculosis.
Keota awaits a sunrise Easter service under the Keota Council of Churches. The Federated Christian Church Senior High Youth Fellowship conducts the event. Participants meet at the Federated Church at 5 45 a.m. and proceed to the cemetery for an outdoor service.
Mrs. Ferry L. Platt of Newton Kansas visits relatives in Wayland Washington and Mt. Pleasant for the Roth Mullett wedding She tours Meadowlark Homestead a nonprofit home for emotional handicaps directed by Mrs Platt Her daughter Mrs Zona Gallo a psychiatric social worker aids development of the therapeutic farm community Also notes a funeral service and breakfast at the Federated Church upcoming weather permitting.
Louis Cassels argues that Joseph of Arimathea, a respected and wealthy Jewish leader, provided a private tomb for Jesus and asked Pilate for the body. He notes Joseph acted bravely before the Sabbath and that the prepared burial under guard counters legends about the resurrection.
Mrs Carl Amrine in Merrimac reports Glenn Schafer and wife have returned from a three month Florida stay with grandson Dean Schafer visiting them. They traveled via St. Louis and stayed with their daughter Delmar Rhoderbeck and family. Various neighbors and relatives visited the Amrine and Baldosier households over the weekend.
Twenty eight youths joined Washington Methodist Church on Palm Sunday March 22. The Rev Dr Theodore Schwartz led the recognition as each new member listed their parentage and home, among them Rebecca Jo Sheetz Donna Mae Proudfit Shirley Ann Luers Julie Ann Kiesey Connie Jo Turnipseed Kathleen Kay Waddell Karen Fay Baumert Kathleen Gayle Nordyke Marsha Ann Russell Cynthia Leann Reschly Jane Elizabeth Phieger Rebecca Sue Myers Mark Alan Myers John Scott Swartzendruber Kathryn Diane Vacha Faye Marie Harris Roger Earl Harris Kermit Bill Moothart Larry Criss Miller Bruce Allen Paul Mark Smith Shearer Thomas Fredrick Marsh Thomas Arthur Dawson Rick Alan Higgins William Bruce Wagner Larry Gene Mabb William Darrel Ross.
Keota council of churches sponsors a one hour Good Friday service at the Christian Church from 1 to 2 pm. The sermon titled The Seven Words from the Cross will be delivered by Rev. S Lotfi of the Brighton Methodist Church.
Keota churches observe Maundy Thursday with individual services. The Church hosts at 7:30 featuring youth confirmations and a sermon titled The Household of Faith. The Methodist church also at 7:30 and the Christian church at 8 p.m. Local coverage notes these observances across Keota.
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