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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1965
Page
1
In a curious tale from a summer morning, Goldie explains sleeping on the porch with dirty feet, refusing to wash them. Extra copies of the issue are on sale for 10 cents each, with a limit of 10 per buyer, available June 21 at the office.
A reflective poem recalls childhood and school days, buses, pranks, and teachers seen as fools. It imagines future generations hearing of the past, with radios becoming antique and cultural icons like J. F. K. and The Beatles fading into memory.
Poetic reflection on the sunset and skybound aircraft. The speaker recalls a lifelong love of sunsets and marvels at how heavenly beauty now blends with man made trails streaking the skies, turning plumage into molten gold with each passing moment.
A brief verse by Shirley Britt celebrates nature at night and day. It expresses joy in frogs, birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, and flowing streams under a fair sky. The speaker finds everything fancy and free in the natural world.
A religious poem urging faith and salvation. It contrasts choosing heaven with hell, promises a divine home with streets of gold, and calls readers to prayer and faithful living in the face of the end times. The piece emphasizes Jesus as light and urges kneeling at an altar to seek cleansing and salvation.
A humorous reminiscence poem contrasts youthful freedoms with aging aches. The speaker recalls carefree childhood, church walks, fashion trends, and old pleasures, then admits aging pains yet gratitude for what remains and fond memories of the good old days.
A teacher recalls a boy born with one ear who faced learning challenges and taunting remarks. John, sixteen, struggled to grasp lessons while his brother David advanced. A note from Mammy Beck and the teacher's belief highlight the cruelty of low expectations and the hope of progress.
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