Thought for the Day and a Barroom Bon Mot
The page presents an editorial thought for the day on worship and church where Psalm guidance is urged. A humorous barb about marriage and a quip on inflation contrast with reflections on faith and spending.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1971
Page
11
Rites for an Atheist Spark Church Debate in Burlington
The Rev. John Vickers faced a funeral for a Burlington notable who was an atheist. He chose a memorial service focused on life’s meaning rather than religion, including a reading from Swinburne. The piece also recalls the Old Eb burial tale from Coolidge, Kansas, highlighting stark humor at funerals. A quick science note then recalls a basic temperature guide from a seventh grade class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Burlington
State to pay transport costs for prisoners under bill
Iowa Crime Commission pushes a plan for 11 regional correctional facilities with state funded prisoner transport. The measure aims to shift inmates from county jails to regional facilities, using existing jails where possible and adding three new centers in Dubuque, Council Bluffs and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Iowa Crime Commission
Noland’ Ellandson
Bureau of Adult Corrections
State Social Services Department
Davenport
Burlington
Waterloo
Mason City
Sioux City
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Council Bluffs
Ellandson
Mercy Hospital
Department of Social Services
Clinton
Webster City
Nevada
Marshalltown
64Th General Assembly
Masters' lividue contract bridge play recounted
In a narrative on card play, Be Jay Becker tops the color as a master of timing. The article analyzes a West led king Featar sequence with endplays and ruffing to force a win. It discusses how precise planning and correct timing defeat defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Jay
Becker
West North East
Tules
West
Clare
Hearts
South
Gumaty
Bast
Abe
Syndicate
Tevasanta Clan
Arraigned in Iowa on murder charge
Scott Pulver Johnson 21 of Los Angeles was brought back to jail after arraignment in Avoca Iowa on murder charges linked to the Sunday night death of Harold Lee McCluskey 31 of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
UPI
Scott Pulver Johnson
Los Angeles
Calif
Avoca
Iowa
Justice of the Peace Court
Harold Lee McCluskey
Minneapolis
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Evening Journal
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John Vickers
The
Coolidge, Kansas
Undertaker
John McCornally
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
Rex
Bess
Klein
Klein Klothing Kompany
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