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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1956
Page
5
A reflective editorial urges readers to listen to the Infinite rather than speak alone. It contrasts ancient wisdom with modern claims and calls for humility, contemplation, and shared dialogue with the divine.
The article reflects on everyday dramatic moments from family health crises to a pet’s death and a long marriage anniversary. It contrasts media drama with real life, noting small acts and shared memories as genuine human theater and urging readers to notice drama in ordinary events. It closes with a military service signature.
In South Bend Indiana uncooperative weather forced 500 guests to settle for box lunches and an indoor dance at St Marys Winter Carnival after an unseasonal thaw melted ice on the lake. In Indianapolis two 1955 Chevrolets were stolen from the Marion County courthouse parking lot, belonging to former assistant city attorneys who served in the previous administration.
Sen Estes Kefauver says he would not make President Eisenhowers health a campaign issue if he is the Democratic nominee. He contrasts with party leaders Butler Stevenson Harriman who argue health is a relevant factor in evaluating the presidency. The debate centers on whether health concerns should influence the 1952 race and public perception. California has the largest deer population in the nation with well over a million of the animals.
California visitors Mr and Mrs John J Hershberger of Up land conclude a two week stay with CLE Hershberger and other relatives in Kalona. They plan to visit son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stanley Weaver in Gallup NM who study Navajo language and serve as missionaries at Black Mountain Mission Ganado AZ. Local residents Ruth Thing lona City and George E Fry Cedar Falls are noted as weekend or recent guests with family.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller and Mr and Mrs Delmar Schlabauch attended the Oil Jobbers Convention in Des Moines. Several families hosted and visited in Iowa with relatives in Des Moines Iowa City and West Branch. Merson Southwick Jr returned from vacation in California and Rose Trusler and others visited kin in South English Buckeye Arizona Katona for Mrs KS Fry death.
Elkanah H. Brill filed in circuit court a $25,000 suit against Dr. Sander P. Klein after a routine physical caused a back injury and partial disability to his right arm when he slipped on a highly polished floor while stepping down from an examination table.
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