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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1962
Page
9
Editorial notes remind readers that God has called people to holiness not uncleanness citing I Thessalonians 4 7 and a parent child analogy about following a father’s call.
The seventh annual survey shows private philanthropy reached 8.7 billion dollars in 1961 with individuals contributing over 7 billion. Foundations and corporations totaled under 1 billion and bequests filled the rest. Federated giving via United Funds rose nearly 5 percent, with religion accounting for just over half of all donations.
Perry Daily Chief notes the rise in freshwater fishing in 1960 with 25 million anglers and 2.6 billion dollars spent. It discusses replenishing fish stocks through new man made lakes and improved waters, using herbicides and pesticides to aid fish, and credits biologists and conservationists for the effort. A humorous letter about not raising hogs is also referenced.
Farmers can earn 10 to 20 dollars per hour keeping precise farm business records and using them to forecast income, obtain credit, measure efficiency, and file taxes. Publicized by Successful Farming, guides note cash sales, cash expenditures, and inventory records, plus production data to reveal profit leaks.
In this reader Q and A by Dr Burton Fern several health topics are addressed. Syphilis can remain undetected for years even after a primary sore. blood tests reveal infection and spinal taps help stage nervous system involvement.
A column of short letters on intrusive phone advertising parenting party timings and social etiquette. Irene deems telemarketing intrusive, Tall One wonders about a bride’s heel height, a mother asks how to curb party guests, and a reader hints at addressing issue with neighbor mothers.
The article analyzes a defense by West in a five clubs contract with East as dealer and both sides vulnerable. West’s early ace of hearts and a strategic diamond shift lead to elimination of red cards, enabling a critical spade sequence. West’s choice of the seven spade as the opening return is highlighted as the decisive factor in defeating the contract.
Local clubs in Richland held meetings and hosting duties at churches and homes. Notable items include the Bar bara Ellen Class luncheon at the Methodist Church hosted by Mesdames Figgins Oswalt Dickinson and Snider, the Star Country Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Willard Brown, and the Golden Rule Class dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mayer with program lead by J. E. McCracken. A Lions Club dinner featured Chris O Roth of Ghana as speaker, served by the Mothers Club. Minor moves included hospital discharge for Mrs. Calla Harbison and meetings of the A. V. Club and Poinsetta Club. A firemen supper and a Priscilla Club event were also noted. TOKYO longest railway tunnel on Hokuriku Line completed reducing travel between Maebara and Naoetsu.
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