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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1965
Page
5
United Press International surveys show 67 percent agree you can be a good Christian without church. The piece argues worship, renewal, learning, and community in church remain vital despite modern skepticism and church flaws. It notes church as the body of Christ persists across generations.
Wayland community notes supper visits and gatherings unfold across Archbold and surrounding towns. lists of guests include Dale Nofzinger and family, Charlotte Widmer and John Lillidahl upcoming wedding, plus many relatives visiting from Oregon Chicago Ames and Iowa City. events at Prairie Home Cafe and local birthday celebrations mark a busy week.
In Kalona on July 7, a surprise party honored birthday honoree Mrs Simon Hershberger at the John E Hershberger home with family and friends including Simon Hershberger and the James, Glen, Cecil, and Dan Miller families. The article also notes the 226 relative David S. Yoder family reunion near Kalona and the United Women’s Fellowship July meeting at the United Christian and Baptist church with plans for Simpson College retreat. Mexico City noted as North America's third largest city after New York and Chicago.
Mrs Otto Pfeifer reports on vacation plans and household changes in Richland and surrounding towns. Dr Paul Lynch’s absence has Tom Greiner covering veterinary calls. Mary Elmore stays with the Lynch home as Willis Mullikin and others vacation. Local families visit, births noted, and gatherings described with several relatives listed.
Birmingham families visit Mrs. Vera Bond in Keota as 1925 Sigourney graduates reminisce at a 40th anniversary event. Notes include Scout camping plans, church society meetings, and a Veterans of World War I convention in Albany with National Commander presence.
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