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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1965

Page

4

Thought for the Day Psalm Verse Quote

A religious reflection notes Psalm 9 17 about the wicked facing hell and calls the verse one of the most powerful in the Bible.

Hell God

Hold On to that Farm and the City Job Temptation

Social scientists urge farmers to hold on to farms given rising world food demand. A farmer with a son might plan 40 years ahead rather than sell to seek city work. Meanwhile menswear trends push adult men toward the skinny suit, challenging the bulk of male shoppers.

United States

Suplus Wheat Loss and Farm Budget Critique

The La Verne Star Herald cites a $43 million loss from wheat sales to Russia and compares it to claimed $23 million savings on closing Veterans hospitals. It notes the Agriculture Department sought $1.6 billion more after cuts, criticizing Secretary Freeman as costly for the department. The Irish Digest quip about hats follows.

Russia Department of Agriculture Freeman

Two American girls join Peace Corps in Cunday Colombia

Karen Gardner and Susan Holtz two California volunteers in Cunday Colombia seek local trust through Father Xavier Vasquez and Mayor Leonel Rubio Lerma. They discuss sanitation education and youth recreation, meet Dr Juan Osorio, and plan house to house visits to learn villagers’ needs.

Karen Sue California Peace Corps Columbia Father Xavier Ignacio Vasquez Father Vasquez Vasquez Susan Holtz University of California In Santa Barbara Cunday Don Leonel Rubio Lerma Rubio Gaivis Senoritas Juan Osorio Incora Columbian Institute For Agricultural Reform Toluma University of Buenos Aires Sues Karen Gardner

Jury duty transforms from fear to public service and insight

A survey shows 34 percent of first timers want to serve again after the experience. Jurors gain insider knowledge of court workings, join a shared civic act, and endure some stress but find meaning in delivering justice. The piece also notes differing gasoline prices abroad as Pan American advises travelers.

American Bar Association New York UPI Pan American World Airways France Venezuela Europe Latin America

Enlarging and improvements planned for the YMCA in Washington

A local column recalls the 40 year history of Washingtons YMCA and the 170000 fund drive to enlarge the building. The piece highlights past benefactors James H. Young and Dr. B R Jenkins, longtime leaders Marsh Bailey Harry Kreider Leigh Soule and Artemas Brown, and the goal to better serve women and older adults with expanded space and community programs.

YMCA James H. Young Washington California Monmouth College Academy B. R. Jenkins Journal Marsh W. Bailey Washington Ymca

YMCA plan to operate with existing staff and costs

The speaker notes that plans call for no additional staff to maintain the building and that YMCA expenses would rise only marginally. Friends urged help, but organizers say current resources suffice and costs would be only slightly higher than present.

YMCA

Crisscross Butter Crust And Weather Talk In Local Notes

A kitchen scene blends recipes with weather chatter as Mrs. Bert Cray wins second prize in a recipe contest with fruit medley pie. The column also recalls spring floods, hillside farming, and local life, noting storms, soil erosion, and community resilience amid April’s damage.

Bert Cray

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