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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1967
Page
4
Editorial notes that Christ's words in John 16 12 invite spiritual growth. The piece reflects on increasing capacity to receive divine revelation and expand understanding.
The piece describes a town like Washington reacting to a county treasurer’s shortage. Residents show quiet regret, sympathy, and wish they could have helped earlier. It notes diverse emotions but avoids anger or self-righteousness, invoking understanding and the admonition not to cast stones.
The President's Science Advisory Committee report highlights oyster culture advances. French and Japanese traditions are cited, with Japan adopting rope-raised oysters about 40 years ago. Raft methods yield far higher per acre than bottom beds, enabling growth throughout the water column and reducing predator impact.
Around the rotunda, Iowa legislators discuss reducing reliance on property taxes for schools. Since the 1930s reforms, farmers have shouldered more. A 1947- era mix of aid and tax credits aimed to equalize, but the gap persists. The House approves a foundation plan to fund 40 percent of costs via a new equalization fund, needing about 125 million dollars annually.
Mrs Anna Robertson and Mrs Mary Greene began their vacation trip to Europe departing Columbus Junction on Thursday May 11 from New York aboard the S S Bremen and plan to return around June 23. Mr and Mrs Donald Howell left May 9 for Portland Oregon. Howell serves as a commissioner to represent the Southeast Iowa Presbytery at the General Assembly in Portland May 16 24.
The Sacha Club held its third Smarty Party at Captain's Table on May 13 with 13 members and 11 honorees attending. Guest speaker Miss Sue Robson from Melbourne spoke about Australia, and a charm bracelet featuring an Iowa charm was presented. The edition lists attendees, honors, and a future trip plan to Hoover's birthplace, plus multiple Mother's Day gatherings and a Cancer Crusade total of $122.65 in South Oregon Township.
Dear Abby column addresses a wall noise in an apartment and a manager’s wife barging in. A reader asks about retrieving a found American Express card and whether a reward is owed. Also a wife refuses striptease visits. Abby reassures and gives personal contact details.
Woman's Society of Christian Service met May 10 with 19 members. Budget read and approved. Announced School of Mission by June 15 and Student Sunday on June 11. Cookies sought for Vacations Church School May 29 to June 2. Officer installation June 4. Flower Committee June Evening Circle. So and Sew Club and Time for Coffee Club held meetings, with next gatherings planned in June. The Wa Di Ta Ha and Ta Wa Ten Ya Camp Fire groups toured Dickey's Prairie Home for supper. 15 girls attended with leaders.
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