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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1964
Page
4
A brief editorial reflects on Jesus Christ, described as the seed of David raised from the dead, linking Bethlehem to Calvary and Easter. The piece invokes II Timothy 2:8 and urges recognition of Christ in the gospel message presented by the author.
The Italian blue team dominated the finals after a round robin, beating the United States decisively. Oddly, the US with more players cannot match six Italians, four of whom are amateurs. The piece questions how Italians achieve flawless play while criticizing U S payroll padding in politics nearby.
The Fairfield Ledger notes Brooklyn's U S House members display a calm normalcy as Rep Charles A Buckley defends his staff. Buckley praised the “good Democrats” while Rep James C Cleveland exposes nine aides paid for the Public Works Committee, listing salaries and official Brooklyn roles.
State Senator Jake Mincks defended former Representative Scott Swisher in a radio segment, arguing Swisher’s three month tax misdemeanor is minor. Critics, noting Swisher served time for failing to file income taxes, say Mincks voice conflicts with Iowa union members.
Prairie Flower Baptist church announces Daily Vacation Bible School from June 1 to June 12 with sessions 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. A program is set for Sunday night June 14 at 7:30. Rev. Charles Hawkins directs. A free bus will shuttle from Washington with stops at Swanson's South End Grocery, Lincoln School, East End Market, North Seventh and East, Sim's Grocery, West End Grocery, and Armory. Teachers include Jim Rossen, Mrs. William Ganon, and Mr. Woodlander plus several group leaders across age levels.
An editorials argues academic freedom isn’t absolute and critiques the AAUP stance against Illinois Professor Koch for advocating premarital sex. It warns against elevating a professor’s right to teach over public moral standards and stresses responsible university autonomy through sifting and winnowing of ideas.
Keota residents hosted Happy Hour Club and Chat-A-White Club gatherings at Mrs. Lyle and Mrs. Lillian Flander homes with bridge, gifts, and a White Elephant theme. The WRC approved a gift to the Annie Wittenmeyer home boy, set Memorial Day plans including a parade from the high school to the cemetery, and listed speakers and participants for the service.
Eldon W. Miller and his wife deed land in section 19 to David L. Meyer and his wife. The transaction records a real estate transfer between the two families, with the specific section indicated but without further details on boundaries or consideration.
Amy Wyse a junior at Wayland high school in Waco has been picked for the Music and Summer Theatre program at the State College of Iowa from June 15 to August 7 enrollment limited to 35 top music or drama students grades 9 11 statewide. The eight week course covers musical theory acting and technical theatre with three major productions including a three act play a choral concert and a musical comedy directed by Kenneth Butzier and Leslie Hale SC I faculty.
Forty senior high MYF members and sponsors from Asbury Methodist Wellman and Chester Methodist churches depart Wellman at 5 a.m. Saturday May 30 for the United Nations Washington trip with a World’s Fair visit. Glen Williams leads. adults include Charles Guldenropf Vera Forinash and others as listed.
Sean Sullivan, a 13 year old, submits a contract bridge hand. The article recalls a 1964 column featuring South making a careful endplay to secure a contract. West’s double and subsequent play lead to a successful result for South, despite ambiguous diamond honors.
A group of West Chester youths including Elizabeth Birkey Charlene Bush Pete E men Larry Huber June Kempf Donna Schlabaugh Laurel Schlabaugh Dennis Beckler Edward Hazleton Ron McCle ll an Dee Potsander Tom Stockett Terry Stockett Flaine Williams Deborah Eimen Kent Fordyce Alford Hazleton Ann Josten Pat Kempf Paul Millice Bonnie Phillips Marcia Swain Janice Ruegsegger will return Saturday June 6 after spending Wednesday evening and Thursday in Washington DC visiting the Senate civil rights debate and Iowa congressmen briefings. Also listed are John Orr Brad Kiesey Russell Parcell Beth Vodicka Julia Hobbs Judy Slemmons Deanna Statler and Abbie Timmons.
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