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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1965

Page

4

Thought for the Day: Desire Reforged by Faith

The piece urges readers to delight in the Lord and seek cleansing in Christ to renew desires. It states only by putting the Lord first can one obtain true desires. The message emphasizes spiritual renewal and faith as the path to fulfillment.

Christ Lord

Ridiculous Day Follies and Hat Theft in Washington

A Nebraska man is accused of stealing a black straw hat in a Washington cafe, leaving a gray one behind. The writer mocks Ridiculous Day, noting locals will dress as fools and split between fun and scorn. The piece cites Mark Twain on pretending and laments political gimmicks in Congress and school prayer debates.

Washington

Praise for a conservationist from Ainsworth

Ainsworth residents recall the deed of estate founder A E Spaulding who left timber near town. Roy Wood a 77 year old retiree and council member began clearing and preserving underbrush. Birds and wildlife flourish as oaks and hickory trees glow in fall splendor.

A. E. Spaulding Ainsworth Roy Wood

How to Teach Your Pre-School Child Phonics Readiness

Phonics readiness comes with maturation but can be developed by parents before school. A parent’s guidance makes phonics meaningful by building on familiar words and understood meanings, fostering responsibility to help the child.

Miss Muffet

Phonics training for preschoolers through playful listening

Parents should start ear training early with slow clear speech and rhymes. Eight practical tips guide home phonics, including listening games, rhyming reads, picture rhyme hunts, and matching sounds, all while avoiding baby talk and staying patient.

Pictures Do Lie in Photo Journalism Across History

An editor notes how photo journalism distorts truth from Dust Bowl era skulls to modern coverage of riots and trials. He cites Life magazine coverage of Matt Murphy and Birmingham riots, arguing editing shapes public perception and can turn images into weaponized symbols.

North Life Magazine Matt Murphy Murphy Paul

Unlucky Three Cards Face South in Masters Challenge

In a 1965 King Feat hand South faces three key cards badly placed ace of diamonds ace of hearts and queen of clubs Yet careful play shows South can still make ten tricks by starting with a low diamond from dummy and managing the diamond sequence East cannot defeat the contract by overtaking on trick one with the ace The deal highlights skillful play overcoming bad luck in bridge declamation by Jay Becker and the Masters' Individual Championship play.

Declarer East West South Ires Syndicate, Inc

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