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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
4
Editorials reflect on Isaiah 53 6 and the concept of Christ bearing humanity s sins as people wander from God The piece presents a religious reflection noting the need for redemption and the Lord s sacrifice in a solemn tone.
A large crowd gathers Tuesday to watch the Powellson house travel from 303 South 2nd to a North Iowa location. The writer notes the event drew civic leaders, contrasts with city parades, and praises saving the historic home as a monument of an earlier era.
A New Yorker advertisement touts a premiere airport restaurant praised for its quality and ambiance. The layout highlights bustling jet activity outside, inviting patrons to dine while watching planes. The copy emphasizes a refined dining menu and strong service.
Speedy city workmen painted white parking lines around the square and added yellow zones in preparation for the Anniversary Celebration. The piece notes the value of such routine municipal chores funded by taxes and their impact on orderly parking and resident life.
The Federated Social Circle met at the Church Thursday afternoon with fourteen members present. Roll call named women of the Bible, Mrs. Ruby Sharp led devotion on Peace, and Mrs. Melvin Booth reviewed the Christian family book. Activities included plans for Daily Vacation Bible School, cookie committee, and a June missionary meeting.
Denay Becker discusses a three no trump scenario where West leads spades. The declarer must decide whether to win the queen with the ace, then establish clubs safely, and handle the spade finesse depending on whether West or East holds the king. The article walks through covering the ten with the jack and aiming to deliver nine tricks if the king and queen are arranged favorably.
Writings recall Memorial Day in Washington once crowded with Civil War veterans and local ceremonies. Decoration Day name used earlier, with band concerts at Stral Park, cemetery services, and a post-parade program at Graham theater. Women’s Relief Corps wreath work and child participation shaped communal remembrance, alongside tablet unveilings at the YMCA and tributes to veterans and local Revolutionary figure Timothy Brown.
Marge Luckey shares light notes from a bus trip and local memories. Readers are invited to consider uniforms for Memorial Day veterans, a frosted Book of Knowledge loaf for graduates, a historic Irish potato cake recipe, and cheerful greetings to graduating seniors.
More than two dozen top late model stock drivers have moved into Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids for the Twin 50s this Sunday May 31. Time trials start at 2 00 pm with preliminary races before the Twin 50s feature. Entry lists are led by Ernie Derr Dick Hutcherson and Ramo Stott in 1964 models. Derr leads in points after a May 17 win at Hawkeye Downs.
Florence Augustine reports Cherry Griggs participated in a Rainbow installation at Mt. Pleasant on Sunday with her cousin Mardel Smith named worthy adviser. Cherry served as flower bearer carrying yellow roses to present to Mr and Mrs Waldo Fickling and Rodney visited relatives in South English. The column also notes several social visits across Muscatine and Keota, including bridal showers and family gatherings, with mention of graduation trip and anniversaries.
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