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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1965
Page
4
A brief editorial note presents God as refuge and strength, citing Psalm and Luther’s hymn. It references the idea of a mighty fortress as a divine protection in trouble. The piece juxtaposes scripture with Martin Luther’s declared discovery in faith.
A reflection on Dante Alighieri and his Inferno as professor John Ciardi recalls a classroom game. Students offered sins like alcoholism and racism, but Ciardi argues Dante’s catalog spans all such vices through pride, gluttony, and other deadly sins.
In a nostalgic riff the article laments changes to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as modern life, cars, and youth culture replace the old symbols. It critiques uniforms, equates Mounties to ordinary officers, and wonders what happened to the idealized era and the magazine American Boy. It ends with proverbs about effort and abundance.
An ancient peyote practice, banned by tribal and government authorities, continues in the Southwest deserts. Cactus buttons are chewed for visions during nightly sessions led from a cedar circle, with 10 to 20 participants. White observers report varied effects from stimulation to depression, while followers seek respect for their ritual.
A personal letter style piece recalls home sickness among a young traveler and visits from granddaughters on their first vacation away from home. It notes tea rituals, a neighborly potato and squash mishap, a spray to preserve crafts, and a recipe for Swedish Dreams cookies with step by step measurements.
Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary met with 26 members present to elect officers for the coming year. Senior President Ruthe Fletcher officiated as initiation officer for a promotion within the junior to senior ranks, and Lou ise Wells received a corsage. Des Moines delegates and alternates were announced, and Nancy Rhea reported on her Girls State experience. The unit voted to send $5 to the Toledo Juvenile Home in July. Birthdays were noted, and many local families were mentioned in connection with dinners and visits.
June 21 note from Mrs G H Mayer in Wellston congratulates Mr and Mrs Dale Robertson on the birth of their first grandchild, a boy born to Mr and Mrs Steve Larson of Des Moines. Mrs Robertson plans a visit to Des Moines while relatives Carlson Daering and Jim Daering visit. The item also lists numerous neighbors visiting, travel, and local activities. John Mayer prepares for ROTC training at Fort Riley and future California forestry work.
In right hand opponent is dealer with one spade bid. Hands vary from strong to marginal. First hand passes to avoid danger. second recommends one no trump. third suggests double then bid hearts. fourth bids two diamonds. fifth uses cuebid two spades.
Kalona June 22 neighbors and relatives gathered at the Speas home for Sunday dinner. Guests from Eureka California Merced Ottumwa St Clair and Missouri joined local families. Rebekah Lodge meeting and social events noted along with Father’s Day gatherings and visits. A final note urges garage placement at the front to free back yard space.
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