Voice of the Public on Court Prayer Ruling Sparks Confusion
The Des Moines Sunday Register reports that 79 percent favor opening schools with prayer while many Iowa readers misunderstand the Supreme Court’s New York Regents Prayer decision. The piece argues that any government establishment of religion, even nonsectarian rituals, breaches the First Amendment and widens the wall between church and state.
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Iowa
Des Moines Sunday Register
United States
Supreme Court
New York
God
Bishop Pike
Reader's Digest
Congress
Justice Black
Ton
Neces Pete
Ple
Kennedy
Prudent Driving and the First Amendment Debate Pulse
A reflective Washington Newsletter argues personal responsibility in health and safety, noting smoking risks and auto accidents. It critiques government overreach on the First Amendment and urges prayer, while stressing the difficulty of enforcing safe driving and the need for individual caution backed by public example.
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Prn
Des Moines
Confab Groups Studying Books at Central College
Small student discussion groups at Central College completed studies of two books The Company of the Bastians by Elton Trueblood and A Faith For This One World by Lesslie Newbigin. Two faculty members Miss Alice Lammers and Dr. David Crichton led the chemistry discussion groups under Rev. Arthur De Jong college chaplain. Chaplain De Jong recently conducted chapel services on the subject Come Holy Spirit.
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Central ‘College Re- Sey Oan
the Company
Elton Truebood
Lesslie Newbigin
Alice Lammers
Ibran
David. Cricht Oe
Arthur de Jong
de Jong
Burdock Discount Lumber Store ad west of Oskaloosa
A promotional ad for Burdock Discount Lumber Company near Oskaloosa on Highway 163 offering Christmas bargains on pine and mahogany doors panels roofing siding and lumber. Includes pricing for doors roll roofing aluminum windows and other building materials plus a claim of high quality and lifetime treated posts.
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Iowa
Burdock Discount Lbr. Co
Oskaloosa
Ica
Burdock Discount Lumber Company
Discount Lumber
Gause Children At Bedside of Their Father
Gause of Silvis Illinois and David Gause of Iowa City visit Harvey Gause in Silvis while he lies critically ill at home. Distant relatives and friends from Grinnell Montezuma and New Sharon attend or send regards. Community events include WCTU meeting and a church funeral in Sully.
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Gause
Harold F. Macy
Lynnville
Hampton Gause
Silvis
Ill
David Gause
Iowa City
Harvey Gause
Glen van Genderen
R.N
Lower Grove Christmas Party Brings Community Gifts
The Lower Grove church held its annual Christmas party on December 19 with a cooperative supper, gift exchange for Sunday School officers, and a program featuring a Christmas story in song and dialogue by children and adults. Virgil Boyd, John Jr., and other locals were noted for hospital and family gatherings during the holiday.
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Lower Grove
Bandt
John Jr
Allen van Zee
Elmer van Zee
Johnnie
Jeanne
Louis van Roekel
Verda Carter
Goldie Carter
Janet Smith
Virgil Boyd
Leroy
Lloyd Effins
Boyd
Virgil
Goldie Jackson
George
Lester Nikkel
Sully
Farmer's Tax Guide Available in 1963 edition
The 1963 Farmer's Tax Guide is now available at the County Extension Office as reported by Richard Freeman. Social notes mention Saturday evening supper with the Benny Swank family at the Walton De Kock home and various local visits, including the Carters’ move from Richmond to Des Moines and their work with Childers Mfg. Co. of Albuquerque. The occasion also notes the 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Harland Boyd of near Tracy.
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Richard Freeman
Benny Swank
Walton de Kock
Robert Carter
Homer Boyd
Carters
Des Moines
Richmond
Robert
Childers Mfg. Co
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Dick Ryken
Earl Boyd
Harland Boyd
Near Tracy
Tax Guide Explains 1962 Investment Credit For Farms
A farm tax guide details income and expense handling on forms with many examples. It highlights a 1962 investment credit for machinery and equipment purchases and notes farmers may use first year depreciation for eligible items, per Everett Stoneberg of Iowa State University.
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Rector
Everett Stoneberg
Iowa State University
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John Deere
IHC
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Koyker
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Abe Vander Beek
Vander Zy Bros
Clerks
CUI
Harold Ver Steeg
Ronnie
Patty
Mark
Montezuma
Gerrit Ver Steeg
Melvin
Steeg
Kelley
Karla
E. R. Mullins
Jane and
Ray
Grinnell
Julia Macy
Elmer Perry
Finisee
Gysbert Beyer
Jill Lisk
Vernon Jay
Melvin Gearts
Grinnell-Newton- Montezuma
Lyle Fleener
Clair Fleener
New Sharon
Franc Ravenhorst
First Reformed Church
Grove News
Mra
Carter
Johnnie van Zee
Sam Schmidt
Chris Wichhart
Robert Wichhart
Ray Murrow
Marshalltown
Glen Dunwoody
Marion Klein
Ottumwa
Dunwoody
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