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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1964
Page
4
An editorial note presents a religious quotation from 1 Timothy 4:12 urging moral behavior and personal worth as a model for believers. The brief item emphasizes that one who seeks recognition must prove deserving through conduct and character.
A joint Iowa Nebraska panel urges transferring Carter Lake to Nebraska while letting the town keep its identity. It fears Omaha annexation without consent and asks Nebraska to guarantee civic independence. Iowa offers a concession. Nebraska should accept to settle the land dispute.
Montana ends juvenile court shielding to public gaze exposing delinquents and parents names. Arkansas harshens by rendering parents liable for 500 dollars in damages from juvenile pranks, challenging civil rights norms.
An AMA health magazine cautions that many sleep aids target the sleepless while some remedies may help mild insomnia. It highlights overprice antihistamine aspirin products sold as sedatives, noting chronically sleepless patients are more vulnerable to hype and exploitation.
The piece argues that both parties praise their own senators and criticize the other, while noting the Senate's ability and decorum. It revisits the Senate's power over appointments and treaties, the frequent executive‑legislative clashes, and the president's dual role as nation and party leader.
Five bidding scenarios in contract bridge with South opposite vulnerable position. Each hand analyzed for optimal response including doubles, two hearts, passes, two notrump, and cue-bid with three clubs to reveal heart support and club control, anticipating partner's next actions and possible game or slam outcomes.
Alvah Heck family gathers at the Riverside home to mark a birthday with relatives from Iowa City Eagle Grove and Burlington. Other items note a hospitalized toddler, a ladies club gathering, visitors from Washington, a minister’s open house, a bulb order surprise, and a lemon pie recipe experiment with neighbor tasters.
Keota Fortnightly club gathered twelve members at Miss May Marr’s home on Monday evening. Mrs. Ruth Zehr presided as president. Helen McFadden reviewed Anne Gertrude Sneller’s “A Vanished World” written at eighty. Next meeting is October 26 a potluck at Mrs. Tressie Schreckengast with optional costumes. Cub Scout Dens I and II met after school, Den I focusing on fire prevention posters.
Keota residents travel to Pleasant Plain for DCCW sessions and social visits. Dor othy Heisdorffer and Zeno Keifer host and attend meetings while others called on Annie Fritz and joined events. Homecoming weekend brings Marycrest freshman Susan Huber from Davenport home, with area families gathering for football and church activities amid hospital news and local scouting events.
Riverside, Oct. 13. Mr and Mrs Jim Farr have named their daughter Teresa Linn born at Mercy Hospital on Oct 6 and home Sunday. Vivian Farr, paternal grandmother, is visiting and aiding. Also reported: eight pound eight ounce son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Rummelhart in Des Moines on Oct 9. paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Rummelhart and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Omer Rath. Kathy Southwick, 10, fractured a wrist at school playground. Mike Scherrer and Randy Wieland received head stitches after a playground collision. Philip Luckey’s arm cast updated at Mercy Hospital. Albert Novy and Orville Meeks visit Rainbow Motel in Bedford.
Brighton Oct 12 120 members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters attended an open house and program Sunday Oct 11 at the Pythian Hall celebrating debt retirement. Highlights included a vocal solo by Mrs James Eckert and instrumental numbers by local students. The mortgage burning marked the event.
Amish prepared dishes highlight the menu with Char-Broiled Steak option and other meats. Patrons are promised tasty meals at a very reasonable price in a distinctive atmosphere. The venue claims to offer a unique dining experience not seen elsewhere.
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