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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1964
Page
4
A devotional note from The Washington Evening Journal quotes Proverbs 10 22 on the blessing of the Lord and its enduring power, stating the blessings are a constant source of power without sorrow and will never fade.
Great excitement at the Journal office last Saturday as a man climbed into the plant through a side window watched by Bob Shaffer the local advertising manager and barbers Berk and Jack. Wayne Testroet from Phoenix helped observe until police arrived. all floors were searched but the intruder vanished. The group noted little to steal besides bulky paper.
A man recalls meeting a longtime neighbor in Washington Square and recounts a childhood incident in which youths ignored a polite request to stop playing in a yard. The neighbor then ran out with a butcher knife, prompting the boys to flee and never return to the yard.
A Washington County Democrat told us he plans to vote for Johnson and Humphrey in the presidential race then switch to voting straight Republican for the rest of the ballot. He believes a landslide for either party would harm the country and advocates for two strong, active parties in the United States.
A reader recalls near-accidental fire when a pillow scorched beneath a bed lamp while reading at night. The incident prompts a reflection on reacting to an intruder, recalling a war-era home visit by a returning army buddy. The piece also comments on football game statistics as a reporter in the pressbox.
A collection of light humor and local observations recounts clerical clock mistakes during daylight saving time, school staff remarks by a junior high pupil, a golf miscue by Dick McCleery, a popcorn mishap, a promise kept yet unkept joke, a trio of children needing tonsil surgery, reflections on hometown strengths, aging humor about calendars, a one twin photographed due to likeness, a church notice about Dr Smith’s sermon and repairs, and a wish for Cardinals World Series success.
A lyrical meditation on autumn as a luminous interlude between flame and ash. The piece invites outdoor savoring, playful tasks, and observations from leaves and fruit to birds and children, ending with the promise that an Indian summer sunset can be owned, though it will fade to memories.
An Iowa legislative interim committee probes highway commission decisions on asphalt versus Portland cement paving on a 14 mile I 80 stretch. They explore maintenance cost data, alternate bids, contractor qualifications, and potential conflict of interest rules while noting no current AG conflict found.
The Evening Journal reports that the commission revamped quotations handling to separate designer access from material producers submissions. Director of engineering now provides figures to the design department, shielding designers from producer influence. Discussion continues on a single highway commissioner and a possible business manager role.
The COC class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Ruth Stout’s Washington home with Mrs Irvan Coffee as co host. Mrs Milo DeLong president chaired the meeting and announced officers would remain the same for another year. The group discussed Genesis 19 with explanations and prayed. Mrs Niffenegger led a lesson on This is My Father’s World with Mollie Tierney assisting. The group mourned the passing of former member Mrs Eckels. Mrs Porter assisted. Florance Woodford visited cousin Mrs Keith Daering in Fairfield.
In Becker’s account North opens the slam in six hearts after a spade lead. South collapses the suit structure by ruffing and discarding to reach a three card ending where West cannot prevent South from transmitting two losers into one. East follows, West must choose between ruffing or discarding and all paths fail.
Social Hour Club entertained their husbands Wednesday evening at the home of the Clair Holmeses. The potluck supper was served buffet style. Tables were decorated in fall colors with gourds. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Vernon Fletcher and Mrs. Max Mitchell. Games included Crazy 8s with John White winning high score and Dr. Duane Gipple taking the low score prize. Attendees included the Lee Leases, Larry Fletchers, Dr. James Jewells, Richard Holmeses, Vernon Whites, John Whites, Orrin Johnsons, Dr. Duane Gipples, Max Mitchells, Vernon Fletchers, Clair Holmeses, and Don Blankenhorns.
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