Thoughts on Day and Faith from August 17 1963 Editorial
The piece reflects on God not respecting persons and judging by the soul a message from Acts 10 34. It notes differences in outward condition do not affect divine regard and mentions a corn field anecdote about coons and fields. It also references the Dick Pratt family returning from a Minnesota fishing trip and a question about the biggest fish Richard caught.
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Dick Pratt
Minnesota
Richard
Wordplay dispute and missing diamond tale in Prescott
A Prescott audience member chides a columnist for a word use while the writer notes a humorous Bach versus bachelor misinterpretation. The column recounts a long search for the word and a separate tale of a lost engagement ring containing three fake stones. The writer recalls paying two dollars weekly for the ring and quips about still being married but not engaged.
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Prescott
Arizona
Allen Green
King Size Row Awfully Small Harvest
Bob Wiley battles crop raiders while defending a king size row of corn East of Washington. The 80 rod long patch drew attention as raccoons threaten the harvest and the Wiley family works to protect their crop amid rough water rescues nearby where a boat collision ends with a grateful survivor.
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Bob Wiley
Wiley
Washington
Bob
Washington Square
Sunset Park
Wileys
Alvin Jones
Crawfordsville
Acquaintance Inspires, Family Supports Blind Student's Progress
Rex Nelson visits old friend W H S alumnus recounts how his son David, blinded by a brain tumor in childhood, attended Kenmore East High School Buffalo as the first blind student, excelled to graduate tenth in a 300 plus class, and now studies English and foreign languages at the University of Rochester while receiving school support and family aid.
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Rex
David
Kenmore East High School
Buffalo
Dave
University of Rochester
Nelsons
Why Injections Boost Drug Action and Identification Methods
A medical column explains why injections speed up treatment by delivering drugs directly into blood flow, contrasts oral absorption, and notes how blood concentration affects efficacy. It also describes ear-based infant identification as a near foolproof method. It covers strep throat treatment, the impact of antibiotics, and briefly reviews tic disorders and two guiding rules for handling tics.
Scenes from a Kitchen Window and Local Memories
A mix of reminiscences from Lexington and area. A church fire at Lex ington sparks childhood Sunday School memories with candy and gum. A family plans a one day at a time melon farm visit. Children request books from grandma including poetry and crafts for birdhouses.
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Washington Evening Journal
Lexingtor
Sam Gardner
Lexington
Stamp Corner and Fat Rise Reported in US Diet
New Zealand announces a October release for a Titian Holy Family stamp in full color with 2 percent denomination and options for first day covers. Cyprus Malaysia Liechtenstein Norway and Monaco issue newer stamps through August and November 1963. FAT USE RISES: U S Department of Agriculture reports Americans used a record 4.7 billion pounds of fats and oils in the first half of the marketing year with per capita intake rising slightly and oils and shortenings leading the gain.
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Walt Green
New Zealand
Holy
Titian
G.P.O
Wellington
Cyprus
Federation of Malaysia
Malaya
Singapore
North Borneo
Sarawak
Brunei
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Red Cross
Norway
Ivar Aasen
Norge
Noreg
Washington
UPI
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
ET CETERA Fair and Cooler and Iowa Weather Reflections
A rambling column muses on fluctuating Iowa weather and harvests while detailing local book shipments, requests for historical texts, and calls to preserve cemeteries and vanished landmarks. The writer muses about fairs, bat killers, and canning up to a shelf of applesauce, inviting readers to share forgotten rural memories.
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New York
D. C
California
Boulder
Colo
Iowa
Century Club
Burrell
Washington County
Littler
Contested Four Tables Reveal Wide Bridge Bidding Views
In a Middlesex Essex match, four tables reach three notrump with varied bidding. South’s unusual club lead against notrump pays off at one table, while another table yields 660 points after a heart opening. A fifth-diamond line and a three notrump with penalties show contrasting outcomes in this top level play.
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West North East South
Middlesex
Essex
England
South
West
Ralph Swimer
Britain
King
Swimer
East
North
Declarer
North-South
Res Syndicate, Inc
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Claire
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Ham Fisher
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Chic Young
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