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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1963
Page
5
A reflection urging patience in life’s race, noting hardships may slow progress. It emphasizes trusting in God to prevail, even when effort feels light. The message blends biblical reference from Hebrews with everyday perseverance for readers.
Our Washington County page shares light anecdotes about Tom Duncan in hospital care for blood pressure, jokes about haircuts with John Winga Sr., and Mrs Duncans hoping their sons imitate the new style. Also praised are Walter Jarrard’s daring cupola painting, a tall Burr Bordwell Jr. ladder climb, Nicholson tenants’ happy rearing, and Nate and Ruth Young’s Mynah bird purchase plans for Hawaii to cheer the store.
Joe McDonald, Hy-Vee assistant manager, was summoned to the county jail to identify the gunman who held him at the store and left him tied face down. The robber claimed fear, but McDonald doubts the claim given the gun in use. Henry Berdo recounts an embarrassing moment as a group appraises a farm pond scene and a boy helps after a failed fishing cast.
A quiet evening turned chaotic when three out of town salesmen faced a bat mistaken for a bird and a bug. The husband killed the bat on the back porch as the other men fled without finishing their spiel. The boss may doubt their tall tales now.
A family in the Nicholson household reports pigeons nesting high in a tree in their front yard. Rebecca Nicholson notes the pair may be reclusive after crowded earlier sites, sparking curiosity about the birds behavior in their neighborhood.
Mrs Ruth Hedges Hebensberger of Denver Colorado writes to praise the Purely Personal column for its continuing charm and interest. She notes the subject matter changes with time but the freshness remains and invites more funny or unusual submissions for future columns.
A reader recalls a bat infestation in 1949 Keota Iowa and claims to have killed 95 bats on the back porch with fly swatters and hot water, aided by a kerosene lamp. He says he killed two four foot snakes this spring and notes witnesses saw the dead bats and snakes.
Dr Coleman discusses post infectious asthenia, emphasizing rest and diet for recovery after infections and the danger of premature return to activity. He notes rising concerns about child abuse, the lack of reporting protection, and forthcoming legislation mandating police reports for suspected injuries to children. Readers are invited to send questions.
A reflective piece on camp routine and camaraderie describes the hectic mornings at camp, the shared bathhouse scramble, table duties, and the nonstop schedule. It highlights girls favorite parts such as fitness periods, swimming, and the candy canteen clash, naming Maude Jackson as a notable counselor and noting anticipation for returning next year.
A brief visit to the 1963 Washington county fair at Townsley Park shows large crowds, heavy judging activity, and strong displays in the flower, art, vegetable, and animal shows. Organizers Milo Orris and Ira Wagner along with Harold Mangold note all 30 commercial booths are booked. The reporter recalls gate duties, tractor contest prep by John Gamon, and past fair history from 1951 as the event recovers from Monday rain, with major figures such as Herman Wagenknecht and Joe Knotk nearby.
North dealer in a contract bridge article outlines a rare trump coup demonstration by South declarer aiming to reduce trump length to match an opponent and execute an endplay. The sequence begins with the king of diamonds lead and shows careful ruffing and carding to reduce to AJ10 versus KQ8, enabling a jack endgame.
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