Permanence of God’s Word Emphasized in Thought for Thy Day
The April 2 1963 Washington Evening Journal editorial reflects on the permanence of scripture, declaring that heaven and earth will pass away but God’s words endure. It emphasizes obedience to divine authority, urging readers to seek enduring relevance in biblical teaching.
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Heaven
God
Livestock Reporting Service
Washington County
Iowa
ISU
Francis Kutish
Wasting Waistlines From Ottumwa Courier
The piece cites 1900 to 3000 AD trends from a foundation study showing American men growing taller by three inches and adding 25 pounds plus four suit sizes, with women gaining three inches in height and 22 pounds. Waist measurements widen, predicting a square shape by 3000, yet the note hopes curvy women endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joe
Longer and Faster Trucks Threaten Iowa Motorists
The Iowa legislature moves to raise truck length from 50 to 60 feet on primary highways and to raise speed limits for trucks. Officials warn longer, faster trucks will slow traffic, increase passing distances, and heighten danger for the average motorist as east west truck routes funnel through Iowa.
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Iowa
Senate
House
Minnesota
Missouri
Iawa
Property tax relief debate targets Iowa residents
Gov. Harold Hughes argues that true property tax relief must shift the burden and may raise state income taxes. He notes larger property owners benefit most, while farm owners face higher levies. Calls for higher state aid to schools and higher education to offset costs and provide targeted relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hughes
Mononucleosis explained and treated for readers
The article outlines infectious mononucleosis or mono, its history since 1920, common early symptoms such as fever sore throat and swollen glands, and its self limiting course with recovery in six weeks. It notes diagnosis by heterophile agglutination tests and emphasizes rest, symptom management, and physician guidance while acknowledging lingering weakness and rare recurrences.
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Coleman
Iowa Farmers Advance Spring Field Work Ahead of Average
Iowa farmers report early spring field work with April seedings complete in many areas. Oats breeder L C Burnett notes finish by April 15 is crucial for high yields, while Dallas Western urges thorough seedbed prep and fertilizer use. Don Nelson seeded 150 acres near Danville and Paul Barger will judge the National Young Farmer contest in Tulsa.
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Iowa
L. C. Burnett
Dallas Western
Buchanan County Extension
Quaker Oats Company
Lowa
Western
Don Nelson
Danville
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Paul Barger
Waterloo
Black Hawk
National Association of County Agents
Barger
Dear Abby and Other Notes on Birth and Names
Dear Abby column covers a father wanting in delivery room access and then answers about name originality and etiquette. Also notes husband refusal to kiss on first date and a brief item about Billie Sol Estes, and a small North Reading profile of Reginald Atkins making flutes from silver.
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Abby
North Reading
Mass
UPI
Reginald Aitkins
Declarer Turns Potential Loss into Victory in Five Spades
In a five spades doubled contract, South uses a complex sequence starting with the opening diamond lead. He ruffs, discards, and ruffs again to overtake two diamond losers and a club, leveraging a favorable heart position to end with the contract.
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Ohio
Declarer
South
West
King
East
Birthday Parties and Visits At United Presbyterian Home
Grace Cottrell marked her 93rd birthday with family visits from Linn Grove Eagle Grove and Laurens. Mrs Klass hosted a birthday party with dinner guests including Harry Meinking Vern Kist and Elva Klass. Other guests included Rev Bruce Gillis with O N Johnston and J N Sprole parties. Cleveland spring party plans noted.
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Klass
Harry Meinking
Linn Grove
Vern Kist
Eagle Grove
Elva Klass
Laurens
Bruce Gillis
O.N. Johnston
Garner
Iowa
J.N. Sprole
Burton Sprole
Cottage 15
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The
Washington Evening Journal
Ottumwa
iFrom
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Charles City Press
Harold Hughes
Sioux County
J. C. Holbert
Bettendorf
Holbert
California
Arizona
Colorado
Town
Iowa Wheat Committee
James Judge
Ames
Washington, Iowa
Robert Marek
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Thatchroof
Drinkwater
Bev
Beverly Hills
Calif
Billie Sol Estes
Texas Wheeler and Dealer
Estes
By B. Jay Becker
Res Syndicate, Inc
United Presbyterian Home
James Cottrell
Kahs Oma. Neb
Grace Cottrell
Roberta Jones
Keneh
Cheese
Warren Carris
Leland Pringle
Jennie Harris
Mrs
Lee A. Rodgers
Monmouth, Ill
Grace Rodgers
Charlotte Berry
E.C. Ohlwein
Burlington
J.D. Hartman
Robert Martin
Diane
Maud Martin
M. E. Barnes
Iowa City
Wilda Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
Miss Jackson
Cottage 2
Comet
Mercury
Mercury Ceaters
Mace Motor Company
North Iowa
Washington, Town
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