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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1963

Page

5

Spirit of the Lord moves David to serve God

Editorially notes that the Spirit of the Lord rested on David from that day, marking a turning point toward blessing and happiness as one commits to be God’s person and do His will. The Day of Decision emphasizes choosing divine guidance for a fruitful life.

Lord David Jay

Washington dairyman's fond reflections and town lore

John Hedberg records Bill Shannon’s weekend ice fishing plan and a long, affectionate reminiscence of Washington. He recalls Frank Kos selling Washington as a prosperous town, Y’s Club fellowship, clock tower adventures, milk routes, parades, a stolen Skinny Bones statue, a dog Woo Woo, and favorite local figures, closing with a playful bribe to Bill Shannon.

Bill Shannon Bill Washington John Griffith Bill Howell Court House Bruce Cowden Carris Merritt McDaniel Ole “Skinny Bones Y's Men’s Club Reverend Smiths

Traveing Liles in Mexico Describe Zimapan and Mines

In this letters fragment the author tours Mexico describing the Hotel Del Rey cellar wine press from 1687 and Gothic armour. He notes Zimapan as an Indian village since 1550 with a San Juan Bautista church and crooked windows. Nearby are a vast tree, a 300 year old silver mine with a 4900 foot entrance, and the Cloud Town on the Sierra Madre with an iron ore mountain and magnetic rock legend about Lindbergh.

Hotel del Rey Germany Spain Zimapan San Juan Bautista Sierra Madre Mountains Charles Lindberg Mexico City Switzerland

WACO Speech Contests Set for Monday at Olds High

The Waco High School elimination round for individual speech events will be held January 28 in the Olds High School building study hall. Original oratory contestants include Jeanne A. son and others. prose interpreters include Donna Bergstrom and Vicki Bergstrom. Humorous declamation entrants encompass Donna Bergstrom and several others.

Olds Waco High School Jeanne Abrahamson Vicki Bergstrom Sue Burgraff Suzanne Hult Donna Stout Donna Bergstrom Carmen Crawford Melba Widmer Alberta Rhea Washington High School Evelyn Traut Mt. Pleasant High School

Inside You and Yours: VD Dangers for Teens

Public health feature warns teens about venereal disease, its spread among youths, two main types including syphilis, signs like sores and flu like illness, long latent risk, and the importance of penicillin treatment and medical guidance. It urges parental guidance and to seek professional care rather than quack cures.

Winga Mexico City Mary

TV Highlights and Sitcom Lineup for Tonight

NBC presents Our Man in Andorra with Brinkley guiding a tour of five tiny nations including SMOM. A Kern tribute airs after the 78th birth anniversary. Winter Story ends its run. Lucy Show features an odd plumbing gag. Saints and Sinners presents New Lead Berlin with Barbara Rush. Ben Casey stars Gary Merrill in Use Neon for My Epitaph.

Our Man Andorra San Marino Monaco Liechtenstein SMOM NBC David Brinkley Military Order of Malta Jerome Kern Howie Lucy CBS Viv Saints and Sinners Berlin Germany Barbara Rush Ben Casey ABC Gary Merrill

Venezuela fights for democracy amid unrest five years after Perez Jimenez

Venezuelans mark the fifth anniversary of the Perez Jimenez fall as Betancourt battles uprisings and press restrictions while seeking a middle path to democracy. Caracas witnesses repeated clashes, yet the president has survived and achieved a balanced budget, industrial growth, and land reform.

Marcos Perez Jimenez Caracas Romulo Betancourt Betancourt Venezuela Ardas Betancourt Central University Cuba Maj Perez Jiminez

East Trumps Partner to Create Defensive Set in Bridge

In a North East West South deal East trumps partner's ace after South opens spades and West overcalls hearts. East then returns a club and West cashes A Q to defeat four spades, illustrating a rare strategic ruffing decision and the caution against blind adherence to rules in bridge play.

South West North East Dummy Res Syndicate, Inc

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