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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
6
A May 1 letter from a young serviceman abroad shares quotes and his added reflections on faith, loneliness, discipline, and spirituality. He contrasts internal struggle with a call to persistence, citing Christ, conscience, and the dangers of neglecting belief while facing military life.
The text argues for choosing the hard path over the easy one to avoid spiritual ruin. It frames temptation as daily, urges Christian perseverance, and claims purpose comes from discipline and faith fueling progress toward an unknown destination.
The Catholic student center at the University of Iowa will be expanded at an estimated cost of 250000 dollars. A 100000 dollar stone chapel will be built to accommodate 500 to 700 persons. Funds come entirely from donations. An advisory committee of laymen and Catholic alumni supports the project including L M B Morrissey Davenport William F Riley Des Moines Richard F Mitchell Fort Dodge and Herbert J Hoffman Dubuque.
Ancient Egyptian records mention night blindness severe enough to be recognized and cite liver as a remedy. Manuscripts from before the Christian era reference this condition and its treatment. Night blindness in varying degrees is not uncommon.
Readers note a lively film review praising The Affairs of Susan for its clever humor and uplifting mood. Describes a joyful fifty plus woman, meeting of the Cox family, Buckley Field memories, and a memorial service for Archie Euwer, plus Alaska move by George and Frances Schlosser as they pursue newspaper work, with well wishes from friends.
Sunday listeners cheered as T. J. Berde and Rob Nicola arrived in the states and will head to Pacific duty. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCleery and Addie Harmon welcome a guest for a few weeks. Mrs. H. C Harmon, moving to Des Moines, stays while Joy completes a Cedar Falls course and finds Washington feels like home.
The cost of a leading county single engine fighter fell from 68 750 to 45 600 dollars in 1942. Initial government aid three years ago required 224 man hours per plane, now reduced to about 6 290. The overall downward trend has saved the government around 100 million dollars.
A Washington reader touts Sys-Tone as a remedy for upset stomach gas and bloating. The testimonial says the product, made from twelve herbs, cleanses bowels and improves meals, sold at local drug stores.
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