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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
12
The piece reflects on persistent prayer and right causes, amid a chaotic office window scene. Claire Keating's contraption near the courthouse and George Norman's brickwork interrupt work, illustrating distractions as the department hopes for an end to the "dizzy project."
Rudolph, a YMCA secretary, spoke in Washington on a group of 20 American and Canadian college boys who worked with 40 Peruvian students in Lima. They built playgrounds, improved schools, and installed sanitation, spreading the ideas of the dignity of work and the joy of giving as powerful cultural lessons.
A fragmentary column voice notes relief in not asking the time and jokes on marriage, fashion and health. The piece points to social traps and a world now run by a play like routine, with wry observations about devotion and danger.
In a letter from Ainsworth Iowa May 1 William Simbro a Methodist minister argues against public school prayer and Bible readings while urging religious freedom. He praises church independence from the state but warns against schools becoming part time churches and calls for home and Sunday School instruction.
Gov. Harold Hughes defends blunt public stance as essential to political life. He says delaying a firm answer allows research but never shies from a question. The governor argues clear differences energize campaigns and earn respect, while weak candidates invite mudsling and voter discontent.
This piece argues for spiritual peace as the lasting form, contrasting it with social and ecclesiastical peace. It cites scriptural themes from Isaiah and Revelation, emphasizes God’s gift of inner peace through Christ, and urges disciplined living, neighborly care, and intercession for global harmony. It reflects a religious reflection on pacific ideals amid world affairs.
By Dennis A. Stutrud Immanuel Lutheran Church urges believers to be the salt of the earth through active faith. The article stresses Christian influence, redemptive concern, peaceful living, and prayer turned into action, citing biblical duty and societal impact.
In a rubber game South reaches six clubs after a strategic squeeze. West starts with a heart lead and South replies with the ace, executing a sequence that pins East and secures four rounds of trumps plus diamond winners to fulfill the contract. The hand showcases a remarkable squeeze through precise timing and discard choices.
Local writer Marge Luckey shares small town scenes from Cedar Rapids and around Iowa. A Texas daughter arrives in chilly spring, a plum blossom moment, Memorial Day rituals, sunflowers for gold finches, and Dale Southwick at Riverside Lumber incubating 58 quail eggs to sustain hunting.
William H. Brice and Jerry A. Tye transfer lot 1 block in Columbia and wife to Washington Cecil J. Lease and wife transfer lot 1 block 3 in Crawfordsville. Florence E. Fulton and Feryl D. Gipple transfer lot 5 in Crawfordsville.
Albert Coffin and wife transfer land in section 7 48 Brighton to Don ald K DeWolf under recorded contract terms. The notice outlines the grant of property rights and associated obligations.
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