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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1964
Page
4
Editorial reflects on divine deliverance and preservation, citing a biblical verse. A lighthearted aside about tackle boxes and sporting goods accessories contrasts with a humorous line about elephants offered for $1 down and $1 a week, attributed to Gowrie News.
A guest editorial urges parents to supervise children during Halloween to curb vandalism and keep youngsters safe and courteous. It emphasizes knowing where, with whom, and what activities children engage in, and highlights organized, supervised events run by local groups with free activities for all ages. The piece also notes a separate note on thermocline layers in lakes and guidance for finding them via temperature readings.
Crawfordsville Iowa readers are urged to vote for Fred Schwengel, praising his 10 terms in public office, 11 bills signed by the president, and support for a tax refund of the federal gas tax to farmers. The writer contrasts Schwengel with a challenger, cites Lincoln as a historical reference, and notes the freedom to abstain from voting.
A Riverside Iowa columnist shares reflections on local ballots and the need for voter information ahead of the November 1964 election. The piece laments missing sample ballots and urges efforts to inform elderly readers while recalling memories of the community, schools, and a jail building debate.
KEOTA Oct 27 Mrs Jim Watts and Mrs Lena Mound attended funeral services for Mrs Max Miller at Washington on Monday afternoon. The notice lists several local residents visiting and traveling, including families from Sigourney, Rockford, Wayland, Wanella, South English and Walford, with social visits and light travel mentioned.
Wanda Bachman was shower honoree at a pantry event hosted by Mrs Johenny Mast in Wayland on Oct 24. Relatives and friends from local families attended, with games and gifts of groceries and pantry staples. Guests included Mrs George Brooks and Mrs Gary Mast among others, and refreshments were served by the host and co-hostesses. Nearby visitors from Oak Park Illinois, and families from Iowa City and Archbold Ohio were noted in subsequent dinners and gatherings around the Mast home.
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