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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
5
Editorial about faith and obedience contrasts Daniel’s choice to follow God with the king’s orders. A humorous parking meter tale from Council Bluffs ends with a misread note and a $10 fine, illustrating city life and local humor.
A brief note expressing thanks and resolve to be more helpful, following a period of temporary bachelorhood. Mentions dinner invitations from relatives and friends during a trying time.
A narrator reflects on how often a husband acknowledges his wife’s daily chores while she cares for his mother in Council Bluffs. He jokes about his own cooking limits, praises TV dinners, and notes their cat Henry caused an accident, leading to the cat becoming an outdoor pet.
A speaker recalls taking Elizabeth to an airport in Cedar Rapids for a United flight that was no longer available, then driving to Mt. Pleasant for a train. The ride was quiet with little conversation as both sides reflected on the moment.
An onlooker recalls a past moment when he secretly watched his wife play in a ladies city tournament final. He had urged her to keep her head down and, peeking from behind a tree, saw her hit three drives into a ditch during the final hole. She later earned additional titles.
Two bachelor friends known as the Rover Boys drop by our house at mealtimes several times weekly. They are cheerful company but their arrivals complicate mama’s meal planning routines.
The narrator recalls inviting a Lever Brothers salesman to dinner with plans to buy groceries. A grocer is asked to fetch supplies and Proctor and Gamble products join the run, highlighting competition between the two firms. The grocer laughs at the humorous setup while the salesman accompanies them.
A family recounts bringing their newborn daughter home from the hospital when Grandma and the narrator left the mother in the car and later realized they forgot Mama. The story reflects on the tense moment and the relief that followed when the mother rejoined them.
In letters to the Journal a Columbus Junction woman recounts three bat encounters since 1951. She details each dramatic chase with a broom, a clothes stick, and a loud speaking voice to defend her home. She notes no bravery, only instinct and household practicality.
In the final of Englands Cup, South reached six hearts after West led a spade. Declarer ruffed, a heart sequence followed, then a club, a diamond to the king, and a trump squeeze. East discarded and West failed a four diamond or 2-2 club split, costing the slam.
The column discusses drunk driving risks and the slowed elimination of alcohol from the body, noting four drinks markedly raise danger and urging sobriety. It then covers abdominal surgery recovery issues, highlighting Dr. Owen Wangensteen’s tube and a Minnesota team’s new electronic device aiding intestinal activity, with an emphasis on safety and quicker recovery.
Mrs. Glen Wenger and others hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday afternoon at the Wyse home for Mildred Wenger who will wed Keith Ingerich of Parnell on August 10. Guests included Mildred, her mother Mrs. Emery Wenger, many Wengers and spouses, and relatives from nearby towns.
A Presbyterian Life column muses on how letter closings like sincerely cordially or truly yours reveal tone and intent. The writer notes readers often use automatic endings, wonders about stenographer initials, and recalls English children naming simple joys from cold ice cream to street lights on the river.
The editor notes beauty in simple words while highlighting Vatican City stamp issues. A complete collection once about $300 now fetches around $1100, showing how well-chosen estates can grow in value as stamp collecting remains an educational, relaxing hobby that can also yield rewards.
Stamp Corner reports the Canal Zone will join the Alliance For Progress with a new 15 cent airmail stamp printed on white paper in green gray and blue on the Giori press. First day covers may be sent to Balboa Heights and covers postmarked at Byrd Station and South Pole during Deep Freeze operations.
TV highlights ation Playhouse on CBS features a murder mystery solved by a scatterbrained wife for her attorney husband starring Glynis Johns and Keith Andes. The pilot is set for fall and originates from Ft Mackine Michigan with 7 30 p m CDT listings. NBC adds Michigan Governor Romney as guest as My Cousin Rachel airs on Monday Night at the Movies. NBC repeats and CBS clocks include Ive Got a Secret with Ray Bolger, The Art Linkletter Show with Rose Marie Rod Serling and Jim Backus, and a Comedy Hour Special with Julie Andrews and Phil Silvers hosted by Jack Benny at 8 p m CDT.
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