Thoughts on zeal and Gene Turner's funeral
In Washington Iowa on May 4 1973 an editorial reflects on serving God with enthusiasm. It recalls Rev Penny speaking at the funeral of Gene Turner and critiques modern services as impersonal while praising Penny's tribute to his friend.
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Penny
Gene
Fred Penny
Gene Turner
Washington High School
Rev. Penny
Samuel Sandmel
Herbert Tarr
Solomon the King
William Goyen
America
Vance Bourjaily
Helen Hoover
Minnesota
North Woods
National Janitor's Week Sought by Readers in Washington
A newspaper critique notes no National Janitor's Week in Chase's Annual Calendar and calls for recognizing custodians. It recalls a funeral for Gene Turner led by Rev. Fred Penny, praising Gene's kindness and community impact and hinting at a Gene Turner Memorial Half Mile at the Washington Relays.
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Chase
Gene
Gene Turner
Builder of Conger House Recognized in Washington History
John Patterson Huskins, prominent builder who came to Washington in 1857, is credited with constructing the Conger House among other major structures such as the Old South School Building and Washington National Bank. His career included roles in the county courthouse project, state legislature service, and several partnerships with local firms before his death in 1887.
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Jonathan Clark Conger
Washington County Historical Society
Washington
John Patterson Huskins
Old South School
U.P
Washington National Bank
A.H. Wallace
Dora Jones
Conger
Washington County
Huskins
Des Moines
Newton
Iowa
Library Votes Washington Public Library Hours
Washington public library hours listed for the week show Friday from 12 30 to 9 p m Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday from 10 a m to 6 p m.
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Washington Public Library
Dimming Lights to Highlight Public Library Access
The American Library Association organizes a May 8 nationwide dimming of library lights to protest possible funding cuts. The notice urges readers to contact congressmen and council members while listing upcoming book releases and memorials added to various libraries.
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United States
American Library Association
May 4 1973 Almanac Note and World History Highlights
May 4 1973 marks day 124 with 241 to follow and the moon between new and first quarter. Notables born include Frederick Church born 1826. Historical milestones feature Capone’s 1932 prison entry, Coral Sea 1942 battle start, and Kent State 1970 shootings with four students killed. A Syrus quote closes.
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United Press International
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Frederick Church
New York City
Chicago
al Capone
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
United States
Kent State University
Ohio
Donating eyes and kidneys for others revealed in letters
Readers share impact of organ donation after death. A Missouri minister praises the gift as priceless and explains revocation, non disfigurement, and that organs are given freely, not sold. Other letters discuss a 75-year-old widow visiting a daughter’s home and fear of staying alone with a dog.
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Abby
Missouri
Europe
Death of a spouse tops a poll of life shocks
In a 1973 column L. M. Boyd compiles light anecdotes and questions. Polls show losing a spouse as the worst life event, with divorce and separation next. The piece weaves trivia about camels pigeons roaches shoreline be shrinking, and quips on presidents beards and nylon color.
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Jane Aiken Hodge
Jack Finney
Susan Hill
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Tyler’s Row
Robert C. Atkins
Eater’s Digest
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Richard Condon
Wendy Bennett
Adolf Hitler
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Earl Nightingale
Golda Meier
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Wilbur Cross
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Robert Bishop
Polly Rothenberg
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Time-Life
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Ward Heaton
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Bump
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Rollo
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
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