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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1963
Page
5
An editorial cites Daniel 3 18 affirming that days of miracles endure and that the God of miracles still delivers those who trust Him The piece emphasizes unwavering faith and divine deliverance.
John Owen and Doc Eastland are noted at a football game last Saturday. The two traveled together with light jackets and a blanket as the temperature swung through the day from the mid eighties to much colder by halftime. Doc offered the blanket and John accepted, wrapping himself for warmth as the game progressed.
Tom Duncan and Mrs. Dale Fuhr, long acquaintances from W. H. S., spent time in an Iowa City Hospital. They shared coffee breaks in the cafeteria and swapped stories, with Duncan quipping that they were “old room mates” to the amusement of fellow patients.
A reader reports finding a lost engagement ring stone after a search that included a bread loaf clue from a past owner. The tone notes many such losses and recalls local fans choosing radio over travel for World Series coverage.
A Nebraska family, the Westermarks near Washington, raised a named flock from initial lambs. Over years they expanded to 45 sheep with unique names such as Dot and Mrs Lincoln, now down to twenty three as winter nears. The flock's grazing kept pastures weed free. The piece ends with a playful note they may run out of names soon.
A playful, era tone piece references football teams and players with vivid imagery. It comments on strategy and fate in the sport while weaving in colorful allusions to stadiums and fans. The spoof closes with a nod to stars and the game’s enduring appeal.
A citizen demanded the 11 45 express be forbidden to whistle on Sunday. The railroad official said it was impossible and the man cited his minister’s habit of preaching until the whistle. The late express last Sunday caused the request.
Upi presents a Monday night lineup with World Series contingency in Los Angeles if needed. Announcers Vin Scully and Mel Allen. The Wreck of the Mary Deare in color at 6:30. Wagon Train The Widow O Rourke Story at 7:30. Lucy Show at 7:30. Hollywood and the Stars in the first of a two part sequence. Andy Griffith at 8:30. East Side West Side You Cannot Beat the System at 9. New York report notes pen and head scarf autographs in a feature.
The article notes Eleanor Roosevelt becoming the first First Lady honored on a U S postage stamp since Martha Washington. A 5 cent stamp release in Washington on October 11 commemorates her birth anniversary with prominent global praise and large print runs. Also announced are a Red Cross stamp issue and Western Samoa stamps, plus local Kalona birthday news.
In Turin 1960 Switzerland vs Great Britain, West opens spades and South doubles. North shifts to three clubs then three diamonds. Declarer makes three diamonds while South’s overcall leads to a bad result. At the second table North-South misbids allow a four hearts contract, doubled, down four for minus 1100 points. Britain gains 1210.
The annual county American Legion and Auxiliary family picnic was held at the Youth Center on Sunday September 29 with fifty attendees from Ainsworth Crawfordsville Kalona Washington Wellman and Brighton. Attendees included County Commander Chester Miller Auxiliary County president Mrs Paul Snyder and district leaders. A basket dinner followed by a program featured a piano solo group singing and films of memorial services from 1938 and 1963 shown by Dr. Miller. The event also included visits and family gatherings with locals such as Mr and Mrs Rex Widmer and Larry honoring Mrs Tony Meath and birthday cake centerpiece made by Mrs Widmer. Fern Stephen of Iowa City and other locals attended. Nelle Long visited friends nearby.
Kalona report lists visitors from Arkansas Oklahoma and Kansas attending last week. Rev and Mrs C L Cody of Russellville Arkansas Mrs Loren Jefferson of Maryland Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Ralph Russell of Winfield Kansas join Tom Russell family for funeral services for Ann Russell of Washington.
The Williamsburg and Marengo Jaycees along with the Iowa County Medical Association sponsor an oral polio vaccine clinic. Three dates are set October 13, November 10 and December 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Williamsburg Grade School Marengo Grade School and North English High School. Residents in the towns on those dates may receive any or all shots.
Mrs Gil bert McDowell hosted a farewell coffee for Mrs Richard Cress at the McDowell home with choir members neighbors and friends on Tuesday morning as she prepared to move away. Attendees included Mrs Ola O Loughlin Mrs John Metz Mrs Ernie Lund and others. Louis Weber was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Iowa City for observation and care. Kevin Lukavsky four of Anchorage Alaska underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after visiting his grandparents in town.
In Columbus Junction on October 2 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morrison moved into their newly completed home on South Hill. Donald Clark buys Paul Klotz property on the town's northwest edge. the Clark family will occupy it after returning from Oregon. Dale Bowen opens a TV Radio shop in Harley's Electric. Junction Beauty Center to open soon by Dick Brock and Don Layton. Mrs. Jarrett Peters remains a patient at Muscatine General Hospital.
Kalona Mennonite and Methodist church ladies joined the United Women's Fellowship for a guest evening with about 100 attendees. Mrs. Laur ence Coen spoke on Mission Work in India after a program of worship, with events including a Library report and plans for an Iowa City veterans hospital work trip.
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