The Lord's paths of justice preached in Hosea echo
An editorial reflecting on Hosea 14 9 and the prophets urging justice and mercy. It notes the rightness of the Lord and warns that transgressors may fall, emphasizing moral guidance for readers.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
4
PURELY PERSONAL FROM DES MOINES HOSPITAL VISIT
In Des Moines we checked on Esther Picken at Lutheran Hospital where she recovers from a ruptured disc. Esther, assistant superintendent of nurses, enjoys steady company and a room full of plants. Her son Neal, visiting from Houston, trains hard for marathons, planning to run Boston and Drake Relays next spring. Leonard Lackey, former Washington restaurateur now Wimpy’s waiter, stopped by with another plant and wide local knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lutheran Hospital
Esther Picken
Esther
Grace
Neal
Houston
Texas
Leonard Lackey
Washington
Wimpy’s
Leonard
Travelers Help, Car Woes, and Family Poem Share
A Kansas Ellsworth stopover helps the Levy family when their car fails on the interstate and a local garageman provides quick service. George Rudiger’s repeated car failures suggest gasoline moisture and faulty stations. Bill and Hazel Sitler meet Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams from Mr. Pleasant who recite a family poem passed down from generations, shared with the Sitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Levy
Colorado
Kansas
Bill
Hazel Sitler
Mr. Pleasant
Mrs
Joe Williams
The Burglar Bold
A humorous verse recounts a bold burglar slipping into a house and hiding under a bed in an old maid's room. The old maid returns, disarms fear with humor, seduces the burglar with marriage or death, ending with a comic twist as she pulls a revolver and offers a lively outtake on fate. The piece appears in a Washington Iowa issue with typical local notices and newspapermasthead details.
Governor receives unusual Alabama student letter
A fifth grader from Alabama wrote Gov. Winfield Dunn asking for a big book of different kinds of girls in bekenies, a picture of the governor and his wife, a big book of state pictures, a portrait of Daniel Boone, a TV guide, a set of beans, a book listing all governors and presidents, and a large compendium of motorcycles and motorbikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Winfield Dunn
Alabama
Danial Boone
June 2 highlights from history and birth notes
On June 2 dates span 1817 birth of George Corliss, 1862 Lee’s command, 1924 citizenship for American Indians, 1953 Elizabeth II coronation, 1969 USS Frank Evans disaster with 74 sailors lost. Almanac notes also list planetary details and a thought of the day from Samuel Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Gemini
George Corliss
Histo
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Congress
London
Westminster Abbey
Archbishop of Canterbury
Frank Evans
China Sea
Dear Abby readers discuss women and compliments
A reader questions society's compliments to women and whether such remarks are genuine or merely flattering. The letter with a skeptical tone asks if compliments are empowering or superficial, inviting Abby to weigh in on perceived attitudes toward women.
Blondie readers debate X rated films and morals
Dear Abby letters discuss why women attend explicit movies along with men and how moral censorship affects publicity. A reader doubts women are as visually aroused, while others point to curiosity and crowd behavior. A second letter asks about supporting an abortion secret and attending a future wedding without exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morals Squad
Abby
LM Boyd Brings Light Quips On Relatable Male Foibles
A 1973 column by L M Boyd surveys quirks in male behavior and opinions. Topics include hair color preferences, razor blade longevity with beard soaking times, drowning rescue statistics favoring men, freckles, deaf sign plurals, infant rocking and coordination, amateur bullfighting ethics, and common male irritants like nagging and money concerns.
Abby’s booklet How to Have a Lovely Wedding Offer
California address lists Abby’s booklet How to Have a Lovely Wedding with a request for a dollar to Box 69700 Los Angeles for return stamped self addressed envelope. The note gives a 90069 postal area and an alternate 99069 code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
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Levy
Levys
George Rudiger
Western Iowa
George
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Iowa
North Marion Ave
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press Inter
Inland Daily Press Assn Lows Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Ste
the Almanac
Samuel Butler
Bowman's Department Store
Mae Kleese Fleming
Journal
Memory Lane
Ralph Kleese
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Chicase Tribune-N. Y. News Syn, Inc
Nancy
MR. Jones
Busine
Blondie
Alf
LM Boyd
Mellon Institute
Medicoes
Spain
L. M. Boyd
P. O
Fort Worth
Priscilla Pig
Andy
Beck
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