Thought for the Day and Miscellaneous Editorial Snippets
A June 14 1963 Washington Evening Journal fragment features a Hebrews 6 19 inspired anchor quote about faith in God. The page includes brief conversational vignettes among editors Gwendolyn and Ed noting beeswax and a study session at Ames, plus a remark on education and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Gwendolyn
Ames
Tawa
Wendolyn
Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
Discrimination in Reverse and a tale of desegregation
A columnist argues that racial discrimination can occur in reverse when individuals are chosen for opportunities due to race. The piece praises a white Nebraska teacher who attended Alabama A&M by chance, showing that choice should ignore race. It also includes a reader letter praising Redwood Falls and recounts a town-cleanup story from Iowa, illustrating communal pride and civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Ilinois
Redwood Falls
Letters to the Journal praising local figures
Editor notes publish a letter from Mrs. Gary Peterson formerly Charlene Romine praising Mrs Peters on and Mr Spicer. The writer reflects on Central Park cluttered streets and sidewalks, expressing sorrow and praise for local contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Peterson
Charlene Romine
Washington County Extension Office
Central Park
Iowa lawmakers face Civil Defense pay and session costs
Des Moines report notes the 824.5 million appropriation, a Civil Defense salary dispute for Ray Stiles, and a push to track costs of the 60th General Assembly. It highlights salaries for senators, representatives, COPE, and the new liquor enforcement agency with director Scalise at 9000 dollars and seven investigators planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Civil Defense
Ray Stiles
State Civil Defense Administration
Civil Defense Agency
Stiles
Npen. I
60Th General Assembly
Senate
House
COPE
Afl-Cio
Iowa
Glth Gener
al Assembly
Squar
Lawrence Scalise
Scalise
Neighbors Cultivate Corn For Frank Neff Family at Wayland
Wayland Iowa June 11 report that on Saturday June 8 a group of men cultivated 75 acres of corn for the Frank Neff family. Seventeen tractors worked before noon while women served dinner at Cottonwood Church. The Neff family expresses gratitude for the help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Neff
Wayland
Cottonwood
Neff
Warren Schlatter
Simon Gingerich
Joyce Miller
Raymond Schlatter
Wesley Richard
Goshen
Ind
Richard
Goshen College
Ist
Jake Richenberger
Glen Richenberger
Max Richenberger
Birmingham
Charles Frederick
Pigeon
Mich
Joe Graber
Neil Innes
417 Stadium Park
Iowa City
Innes
State University of Iowa
WACO
Olds
Donald Davison
Purina Feed Co
Billingsley
Paul Rainier
Adrian
Mageefrau
Chicago
Galen Burkey
Albany
Oregon
Sevral
Ira Wenger
Dan Nisley
Prairie Flower Bible School Demonstration Program
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church DVBS will present a Sunday evening program on June 16 at 1 30 p m showcasing memory verses songs and Bible lessons from the past two weeks. Parents relatives and friends are invited. Children should arrive by 7 15 and a display of handwork workbooks and teaching aids will be open for parents after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
D.v.bs
Washington men fined in court for traffic violations
P Court Stewart FE Edwards and Max A Schrader, both of Washington, were fined a total of 25 dollars and costs on separate charges by Justice of the Peace. Edwards paid 15 dollars and costs for violating a no passing zone and for lacking a valid driver’s license. Schrader paid 10 dollars and costs for exceeding the night time speed limit.
Richland Residents Visit in Des Moines
Richland residents share news from Des Moines and area visits. Mrs Jewel Campbell and the Corwin Fritchenes spent a weekend with relatives. Various church activities and family travels are noted, including Ruth Huff plans for Ames and a summer camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Des Moines
Jewel Campbell
Corwin Fritchen
OL Lie Baptist Church
Peggy Stempel
Debbie Brostram
Waverly
Guido Stempel
Eldon Stempel
Ottumn
Methodist Sunday School
Rubio Ladies Women’s Society
Times
Zeno Times
Goulds Funeral
Janie Zeman
Tampa Fla
Ruth Huff
Clair Hoekstra
Donald Hoekstra
Louisville
Kentucky
Porter Hull
Oskaloosa
Ella Broslin
Howard Marrow
Andrew George
Cedar Falls
George
W.D. Hollingsworth
Lansing
Mich
Mabel Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Wendall Baughman
Jackson
Winona Lake
Ind
Keith Houseal
Wash
Takeout and suit bids in contract bridge by Becker
In this Becker column, four bidding choices from South with three hands are analyzed. It explains why a takeout double is favored with a suited partner holding heart shortage, why two spades can be safer than overcalling, and why passing may yield a better score than risking a weak direct bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
East
New Arteries For Old Aneurysms And Hypertension
In this medical column Dr Coleman explains aneurysms and advances in treatment, including grafting and synthetic patches that renew life for patients with large vessel weaknesses. The piece covers high blood pressure management, personalized therapy, and the mind body unity in health, inviting readers to send questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Keith Daering Birthday Honoree in Keota
Keith Daering is honored at a birthday supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill VanSickle and family at the Ernest Van Sickle home on a Saturday evening. Other notes mention family reunions in Sunset Park Washington attendance by Trier and Kracaw families, plus hospital and college visits, Yellowstone summer plans, 4 H club activities at Clear Creek with demonstrations and a swimming program for Keota youths at Sigourney pool beginning June 18 with 115 signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Trier
Judith Ann
Washington Hospital
Judith
Raymond Trier
Leland Kracaw
Richard Lee
University Hospital
Iowa City
Francis Wright
Henry Trier
Sandra Barnum
University of Iowa
Yellowstone
Martha
Irene Greiner
Elmer Peiffer
Bonnie Baker
Keota
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The
Washington Evening Journal
Redwood Falls, Minn
California
Alabama
Wallace
Tuskaloosa
Robert Muckel
Nebraska
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College
Muckel
Alabama A. & M
Minnesota
Redwood Gazette
Scott Schoen
Mrs Gary
Charlene) Peterson
Prom
Redwood Gazi Redwood Falls
Minn
Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Dubuque
Moscow
Eptierblocts Dy
Ehaletond Poe
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
Stanley
David Stanley
Muscatine
Town House of Representatives
State Senate
Jack Miller
Sioux City
U.S. Senate
John Walker
Williams
Robert Naden
Webster City
David Shaff
Clinton
Leo Elthon
Fertile
William Mooty
Rep
Grundy Center
GOP
Gover
COPI
Harold Hughes
John S. Lanning
Dwight Jensen
Marion
Amana
Lannings
Beverly Huffman
Hughes
Drake University
Evening Journalington
Lam Shannon
Jes, Morris
Washington — “c
Burkeys
Oither
Ralph Resehly
Nisley
Kansas City
Town
General Hospital
Glen Junior McCoy
Katy
Deana
Jim Callahan
Andy ‘Tschantz
George Fort
Roger Richards
Richards
Gary ‘Tschantz
Chrystal White
Gary
Andy Tschantz
Thompson Construction
Towa City
Prairie Flower
Otto Peifer
Ington
Bevan Swit
Grover Johnson
Alfred
Gardner
Gilbert Starr
Lillie Duke
John Hinshaw
Parsons College
Ray McCracken
Clyde McCracken
Iowa State University
Maquoketa
Brooklyn
Janet Parker
New York State
B. Jay Becker
Heart
Ely
Dr. Coter
Keith Daering
S, Mes, Boyd Sanders
Yellowstone National Park
Clear Creek
Sme
Sigurney Pool
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