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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1963
Page
11
Editorial reflects on prioritizing God, citing Matthew 22 27, asserting that placing God first activates the greatest power in the universe for individuals. The piece urges devotion and moral focus as guiding principles for daily life.
A Iowa reader recounts casual, humorous moments from family life and sports. The piece notes John Mattes recovering from major surgery and jokes about not joining a track meet. It includes anecdotes about golfers who refrain from foul language, a Des Moines columnist meeting, and a two-brother fight ending with medical repairs.
A former Washington woman visited her 82 year old mother and was amazed by three decorated cakes on the dining table. The mother had taken an adult education course to learn cake decorating, remarking that “there's only a few of us girls left.”
A quirky community tale recalls a man who whistled to cross a busy street and catch a bus in New York City. In church a child’s finger was freed from altar holes after his father’s forceful tug, inspiring a pause in the sermon. A lighthearted quip notes changing minds and a working emergency brake.
A reader confesses 18 year marriage with a quiet husband and a recent affair with a workmate, asking if time heals the scars. Abby urges recognizing the superficiality of the replacement lover and that time will mend the hurt. A teen dater asks about parental limits and teen romance dynamics, with Abby affirming parental guidance and mature perspective.
Roden Noel’s sleep wisdom frames sleep as essential for health and energy. The piece explains how sleep slows body functions, defines insomnia as a symptom, and discusses varying sleep needs by age and gender, offering practical tips and urging medical guidance when needed.
The author reflects on church architecture, preferring tall steeples over modern flat towers. He recalls local churches, missing Gannon and Zaring names, notes changes to spires after wind and fire, and laments that modern designs prioritize utility over grandeur. The piece ends with a note that two county fair board names were omitted.
The article notes August 17 marks the US first participation in a joint issue with Mexico and Canada for the Second Anniversary of the Alliance for Progress. Other Latin nations plus Japan plan multiple stamp releases in 1953 with themes from Red Cross to Olympic publicity. Brazil and Luxembourg also announce sports and festival stamp issues.
Kalona residents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chalupa celebrated their silver wedding with a Sunday dinner at Holy Trinity parish hall in Richmond. Relatives from multiple towns attended, with a five tiered cake by Mrs. Leo Ollinger of Keota, and guests including Capt. Frances Walker on furlough from Travis Air Force Base.
North dealer with both sides vulnerable in a master championship feature. The excerpt notes B. Jay Becker as top record holder and references a hand with YAQdT4 A82 10953 and a South hand marked tAKI85.
In the 1963 national mixed pair championship at Phoenix, Lew Mathe of Los Angeles faced a complex endgame after West led hearts. An intricate sequence involving ruffs, trumps, and club maneuvers left West with no escape, ending in a near-impossible defensive position.
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