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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1975
Page
4
Washington Iowa July 21 1975 editorial page opens with biblical verse Jeremiah 33 and reflects on faith enduring time and man The piece notes trust in God and includes a Jose Torres quotation about unseen danger and a remark on women's clothing comfort versus formality
Reporters tour the fair grounds site as Frank Wood and his crew lay footings and raise pillars for the new Community Center. They recall past summer heat in the high school auditorium while dreaming of a cooled, upholstered main hall ready in about a year for all residents.
The Russo American space collaboration boosts prestige but also yields practical results. NASA work on portable life support systems has led to lighter oxygen masks for firefighters. Aramid fiber coats reduce burns and a shock resistant plastic improves hose nozzles and sleeve controls for faster water flow and clearer signaling.
The Kalona Town Players a non profit group formed by local and college town residents plan a murder mystery stage show. Performances of Agatha Christie Ten Little Indians run July 24 25 at the Kalona Recreation Center with admission 150 for adults and 75 cents for students.
A 1975 LM Boyd column compiles quirky anecdotes from a St Louis report about wives dressing privately, a decapitated foot in an accident tale, and a police dictionary giveaway. It blends humor with stray questions and observations on marriage gender roles and oddities.
A woman recounts escaping years of abuse with help from a minister and church, eventually forming a stable life with her new husband and child. She urges Abby to print the letter to inspire others, and shares a social security age anecdote about a pillowcase that reads Dont Expect Miracles.
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