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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1965
Page
4
An editorial reflection from the Evening Journal notes that the lavish beauties of nature point to the original cheerful giver, God Himself, citing II Corinthians 9 7 as the guiding verse. The piece frames generosity as a divine trait reflected in creation.
A humorous column describes a man’s tomato garden as of June 1952, noting eight plants, some from seed, and attempts to train vines on a trellis. He jokes about neighbors mistaking tomatoes for other plants, and mentions letters from readers, a toad helper, and reflections on politics and agricultural trivia.
Public opinion in favor of the death penalty is declining while prison wardens oppose it. The piece notes shifts in U S attitudes from 1953 to 1965, cites countries that abolished capital punishment, and outlines three main arguments against execution. It cites wardens’ views on deterrence and potential substitutes such as life imprisonment with staged pardons and compensation.
A nostalgic portrait highlights San Francisco as a city of distinct personality. The piece extols its hills, trolley lines, cultural prowess from the Opera House to the Art Museum, nightlife in North Beach, and famed dining. It notes Fisherman’s Wharf, a strong Chinese heritage, and iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Mrs. Boyd Sanders Keota describes a busy Labor Day weekend with family and friends. The Eakins and Peiffer groups visited Urbana Illinois and LeRoy Peiffer attended a silver wedding anniversary in Newhall. Several households hosted meals and trips to Hoover Birthplace and Iowa City, with outings to Mt. Pleasant and Geneseo and visits to Anamosa.
The Washington Public Library will begin new Saturday hours starting this Saturday, September 3, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. Weekday hours from Monday to Friday remain 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A diverting surface hides a realistic tale of a young couple's marriage in the 1930s high society milieu. Set against New York and Washington society, the work follows evolving marital strains and growing pains with wit and insight.
Ex policeman narrator dives into a dangerous web while unraveling a gang land murder. An action packed mystery with peril, pursuit, and sharp twists as clues emerge and danger tightens around him.
A spirited New England woman relocates to the Colorado Territory in the 1860s to teach, asserting her methods amid danger. The tale blends humor, suspense, romance, and a bloody Indian raid, centering on her resolve and growth.
Peter De Vries novel features a Polish American furniture mover fighting his Baptist wife's zeal while peering through Slow Rapids with Stan Waltz's son Tom. Also mentions Arthur Hailey Hotel set in New Orleans with luxury scenes and best seller status.
In a Becker column, East opens four hearts after Souths three heart bid. West leads king diamonds, dummy exposed KQ105 and NORK holdings. Declarer draws trumps, returns a diamond, East wins then shifts spades. South discards a club on diamonds, ruffs, and East must lose his last four cards in diamonds, ending the hand.
A Western diplomat in Vietnam faces a moral clash as he must decide which rulers live or die, balancing personal risk with a nation’s fate amid the Far East crisis. The novel centers on his attempt to arbitrate a fragile destiny under intense international pressure.
A concise historical survey tracing the Civil War era from its onset through the Confederacy, culminating with Union victory and Lincoln's assassination, focusing on key events, figures, and transitions shaping the period.
A listing of new titles includes The Retirement Trap by Lee Morrison Cooley a survey of retirement pitfalls and costs. A Child's Garden of Misinformation by Art Linkletter features candid child exchanges. Understanding and Training Horses by James A. Ricci offers methods for horse training. Also announced are two art books and a fashion book for teens along with three new youth mystery titles in the Youth Room.
The Jackson Boys 4-H club held a family picnic Thursday evening at the Fairgrounds with 60 members and leaders present. Hosts were John Palmer, Dale Sojka, and Robert Jacobs. Denny Marek led the business meeting with 15 members and three leaders present. New members Danny Wheelan, David Green, and Tommy Berdon joined. topics included officer duties and the 4-H short course trip to Washington, D.C.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff and roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 enter ed as second class matter under a March 3 1879 act and lists press associations and audits.
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