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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1965

Page

4

Thought For The Day Psalm Guiding Happiness

Blessed are they that put their trust in him Psalm 2 12. Everyone wants happiness. Here is God's formula and it has never failed. Begin now praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Purely Personal Follies at a local cafe spark light stories

A reader recalls a visit to a neighborhood cafe with family and friends where a granddaughter charms adults with brief kisses and a few strangers. The column then shares rapid anecdotes about embarrassing moments, golf and cribbage feats, oddball quirks, and small town humor sparked by the prior night’s hailstorm and daily life.

Western firms sell Egypt goods via Communist routes

Western firms avoid Egypt credit risk by routing merchandise through Communist countries, earning a 5 percent handling fee while Egypt bears higher costs. One Romanian deal valued at about $5 million illustrates the practice, which inflates Egypt’s import bill as direct purchases are hampered by late payments and hard currency shortages.

Cairo UPI Egypt West Chinery Romania

Cheerful Hitchhiker by Tom Ball

Tom Ball profiles Molly a 19 year old Washington State University student working with SCOPE in Americus Georgia to register Black voters. She recalls attacks by whites including rocks and a crowbar threat, yet praises protection during marches. Molly plans long hours in Negro districts and aims to create a freedom center while reflecting on parental concern and northern views.

South Molly Washington State University Pullman Washington SCOPE Southern Community Organization and Political Education Americus Dick Gregory

Surprise dinner at Miller home in Kalona

A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs. Leona Miller and Mrs. Amelia Miller at Freeman Miller’s home on Wednesday. Attendees included numerous Miller relatives and guests from nearby towns, with others visiting or hosting weekend social events and birthday observances in the area.

Eugene Way Kalona Freeman Miller Miller Leona Miller Amelia Miller Albert S. Miller Irvin Gingerich Morris Swartzendruber Paul D. Miller Ellis Swartzendruber Dennis J. Miller Joe F. Miller Fannie Miller Iddo Yoder Raymond Brenneman Alvin Weaver Amos T. Miller Chris B. Miller Noah J. Miller Levi W. Miller Albuquerque New Mexico Edwin Ray Miller Craig Spitzer Terry Spitzer Monroe Yoder Lyle Fry Roy Snodgrass Moline Illinois John Deere Battalion LeClaire Clifford Page Midland Michigan Gladys Miller Tucson Arizona Joye Reece Bill Reece Cecil Page Marion Sharon Fry Greeley Colorado Harry J. Fry John Bissey Wellman Jack Guengerich C. J. Mc.Kenzie Dickie Prairie House Ollie

Contract Bridge Strategy by B Jay Becker in 1965 play

South in a notrump attempt analyzes diamond layout after heart lead. He counts seven sure winners including two spades a heart two diamonds and two clubs and weighs 4-1 3-2 and 5-0 diamond splits. The plan hinges on the 4-1 split with East holding singleton queen to gain four diamond tricks.

South King East West

Stamp Corner Celebrates Salvation Army Centennial

The 100th anniversary of the Salvation Army prompted new stamps from Jamaica showing a cap and a flag with marchers. The Condominium of New Hebrides issued four definitive values with R. F. and E. R. initials. Burundi issued eight multicolored die embossed stamps in heavy gold foil. Korea released two plant themed stamps, New Zealand two health stamps featuring birds, Northern Rhodesia a Churchill portrait stamp, and Uruguay joined with two multicolored airport souvenir sheets for the Tokyo Olympics era stamps.

Salvation Army Jamaica Condominiium New Hebrides South Pacific R. F E. R Queen Elizabeth Tonga Burundi Korea New Zealand Northern Rhodesia Sir Winston Churchill Churchill Uruguay

Humphreys Attend Illinois FairWYMAN

John Humphreys was dismissed Saturday from Burlington Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred Humphreys and Mr and Mrs Howard Williams spent Monday and Tuesday at Springfield for the Illinois State Fair. Mrs Garce Hughes attended a picnic at Harvey Thomas home in honor of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hals ey of Westfield New Jersey. The piece lists numerous family visits and outings around Iowa and Missouri with several named households and places.

James Dunn Barbara Elizabeth Bobby Denver Fred Humphreys Howard Williams Springfield Robert Weeber Iowa City Ralph Beer Garce Hughes Harvey Thomas Herbert Halsey West Field New Jersey Carol Loeffler Brighton Bob Huff Joetta Jacqueline Raymond Katie Huff Kathryn Sutter Ricky Jeanie Allen Memphis T. Dewey Sarah Davis Ada Spencer Crawfordsville Kenneth Fuller Mercy Hospital Clair Muller Paul Wheeler Queen City Forrest Lake Thousand Hills State Park Korksville, Mo

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