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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1964
Page
4
A brief devotional note invites readers to study to show themselves approved unto God, stressing clear understanding and intelligent action in Christian faith. The message cites a Bible verse and urges practical faith in daily life.
A Georgia reporters joke lead turns into a discussion on newspaper craft. The Iowa legislature study to hire experts costs 50000 dollars to craft precise laws. Khrushchev touts a Soviet chicken program, noting American help and broad poultry growth by 1970. The piece mixes humor with policy and cold war notes.
In the debate over urban renewal Congress debates another billion for the program while examples show misused funds and questionable projects from San Francisco to Stanford. The piece contrasts political hype with real estate losses and dubious outcomes amid a broader critique of policy.
Des Moines Iowa committee proposes up to 50000 to hire competent bill drafters to boost legislative services including research fiscal and code editing The move follows debate over leadership of the research bureau and calls for a lawyer headed agency with Leonard Abels as a possible candidate The panel plans to hear department heads after the November elections to discuss consolidating services and staffing.
Washington public library expands its shelves with several new reference works and non fiction titles. Highlights include Keep Calm If You Can by Hillary a travel narrative of a Chicago to Alaska car trip with three young children and notes about Sir Edmund Hillary. Also A Sense of the Sea Sons by Hersey recounts a year on a Connecticut farm with monthly outdoor suggestions.
Keota Rebekah lodge presided by N G Florence Crawford invites members to Wellman Founders Night on Sept 24 Sigourney Lodge District 54 meet on Sept 20 at the Legion hall and Washington Founders Night on Oct 2 A bake sale is set for Sept 26 at Stephen Cleaners starting at 9 am Founders Night again planned for Oct 7 A program on Japanese flower arrangement by Webb is noted A memorial book for Miss Fannie Wilson and several dictionaries and reference works are listed with funds from Kathryn Latta’s library legacy
Keota reports show Mr and Mrs Walter Norman of Los Angeles visiting Mrs Elmer Aller and others in Keota on Monday. The Sunnyhaven rest home in Washington hosted Mrs Mary Shaf er and guests. Wellman Royal Neighbors joined nine ladies led by Mrs Meryl Waller touring Crawfordsville. Ed McMillian of Sigourney and Elmer Waller hosted dinner guests and stayed through Tuesday.
Noble residents recount a weekend visit as Carl and Albert Bohn Jr and families from Manson stayed Saturday night. The gathering included multiple relatives, with Edna Widmer and others traveling, a large family circle of 54, and mention of frost anticipated later in September. A separate group attended Old Threshers Reunion and Bethel services, returning home after 10 days away.
In a 1953 Sweden versus United States world championship match a remarkable slam occurred on Deal No 3. The United States team led by Schenken Stayman and Craw ford won 1,080 points for the slam, while Sweden collected 50 points, yielding a net 1,030 point gain for the U S crew. The deal showcased bold play with a strong two club bid and successful trumps and diamond handling.
May Marr entertained at an open house at her Keota home on Wednesday afternoon for neighbor Mrs. Leah Proctor and sister Thelma Haifley. Thirty seven guests signed the guest book from two to five, with dessert and coffee served at a floral dining table. Assisted by Mrs. Archer Augustine and others, the event showcased local hospitality.
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