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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1963
Page
5
An April 27 1963 editorial urges readers to love God with heart soul and mind and asserts putting God first unleashes the greatest power in the universe for individuals. It frames faith as a guiding principle guiding personal conduct and priorities.
A family of stories and small ironies fill this column. John Mattes confirms no truth to a rumor he will vault in his son Ed's meet. Ted Bailey and son Teddy are cited for unusually gentle reactions to golf mishaps. A meet of memories includes Des Moines writer Harlan Miller and friend Drew McNamera. A local father recalls a home fight between two grown sons ending in a medical repair finale.
A former Washington woman visited her 82 year old mother and found three beautifully decorated cakes on the dining room table. The mother had recently completed an adult education course to master cake decorating, noting that only a few of the old “girls” remain.
A community man makes a bold cross New York City street to catch a bus using a whistle to signal traffic. In church a boy’s finger got stuck in railing and a father freed him with strong tugs, briefly halting the sermon. Some people change their minds often, preferring effort over luck.
Readers seek guidance on marriage fidelity age gaps and church scandal in a series of letters. A 47 year old wife confesses an affair and contemplates healing with time while a 16 year old dates a 21 year old and questions parental limits. A minister’s secrets spark a personal vow to keep quiet.
Insomnia and sleep health are explored as essential to well being. The piece discusses sleep's bodily effects, varying needs, and the insomnia cycle. It offers practical tips for better sleep, the role of stress, and when to seek professional guidance guidance.
A columnist muses on why tall church steeples appeal, recalling local churches in Washington and changes to steeples over time. He traces lost spires, new churches built for utility, and the evolving roles of church programs while noting missing names in a county fair board list.
The column describes multiple stamp releases worldwide including the United States joining a joint issue for the Second Anniversary of the Alliance for Progress on August 17 with El Salvador and others. It notes Japan's 1983 stamps, Bolivia postal art for the South American championship, Kuwait Mother's Day set, Luxembourg Thousand Years Festival, Poland sailing vessels, Brazil Pan American Games, and Netherlands centenary issue on May 7.
Kalona on April 23 Mr and Mrs Raymond Chalupa celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner in the Holy Trinity parish hall Richmond hosted by family members Wesley Butterbaugh Doyle Chalupa Carolyn and Duane Chalupa. Relatives and friends numbering 185 attended the five tiered cake was baked by Mrs Leo Ollinger of Keota. Attendees came from Kenosha Wisconsin Oskaloosa Iowa City Washington Richland Crighton Wellman Riverside Parnell Keota Richmond and Kalona. Capt Frances Walker of Travis Air Force Base California visited on furlough with her parents and relatives. Other guests included Mrs Velma Way Mrs H J Bigelow and Mr and Mrs Eugene Way at dinner in Washington.
North dealer. Both sides vulnerable. The hand lists West and East with holdings 4Q1093 and a7 respectively and South with 910832 and YAQST. Bid and play details follow, highlighting Becker as top record holder in Masters' Championship play.
In Phoenix last year Lew Mathe of Los Angeles and partner faced a near no escape endgame. After a sequence ending with three dead ends for West, Mathe forced a win through careful ruffs and back-to-back club and heart plays, securing the contract.
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