Trials and Faith Make Hard Times Work for Good
Editorial reflects on suffering as a test from God and argues trials, real or imagined, can prove divine love and lead to spiritual glory. Cites Paul’s message from Corinthians to encourage endurance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflects on suffering as a test from God and argues trials, real or imagined, can prove divine love and lead to spiritual glory. Cites Paul’s message from Corinthians to encourage endurance.
After hospital discharge Mrs Edith Harwood found a chalk arts welcome on her porch. Eight year old LeeAnn Hilfman crafted a heart themed scene with red berries and the words welcome back. Vivian Hodges helped spread the word about the homecoming.
A reader recalls a spray mix up with outdoor rose bush spray mistaken for indoor insect killer. A dentist office mix up leaves a patient waiting alone after hours. Investment clubs debate a Minnesota bet amid a stock rise. A youth wrestling pivot leads to a clothing career. European photos inspire a homecoming theme with witty verse and Dennis the Menace comic swap sparks curiosity.
Readers request a published list of Washington county names and addresses in the Phoenix Mesa Scottsdale area. The note cites several locals and invites further contributions, noting Florence Yount and Dr. Pat Brookhart are physicians in Prescott and asking readers to add more names and addresses.
A schedule of CBS NBC and ABC programs for Monday includes East Side West Side with George C. Scott at 8 p.m. CDT, Captain Kangaroo at 7 a.m., The Rains of Ranchipur with Burton Turner and others at 6 30 p.m., Wagon Train at 7 30 p.m., Lucy Shaw at 7 30 p.m., Danny Thomas at 8 p.m., and Hollywood and The Stars at 8 30 p.m. CDT, detailing episodes and cast notes.
The Iowa County Medical Association with Williamsburg and Marengo Jaycees will run three oral Sabin Polio clinics. The first on Sunday October 13 covers Marengo Grade School Williamsburg Grade School gym and North English High School gym from 1 to 5 p.m. A 25 cent donation is requested but not refused due to lack of funds. Clinics No 2 on November 10 and No 3 on December 38 follow.
The piece argues Nixon likely to challenge Goldwater at the Republican National Convention, edging Rockefeller, due to Nixon’s 1960 performance and potential for renomination. It notes Nixon’s history, public perception, and the political calculus of eastern Eisenhower Republicans seeking a strong alternative.
The article argues that Charles de Gaulle and France are turning away from U.S. protection, opposing NATO cooperation, and hindering American aims in Vietnam and global security. It cites his Belley speech, actions at the Washington IMF, and long history from Napoleonic wars to World War II as context for renewed isolationist sentiment.
October calendar notes promote eggs as a dietary focus with slogans like Think eggs Buy eggs Cook eggs and Remember EGTOBER. The piece also discusses October garden color gloriously with blue morning glories and violet blooms, Jack Frost soon to arrive, and a playful autumn recipe using children and dogs as a field mixture.
The United Nations Postal Administration will issue a two denomination commemorative stamp on November 4 showing the General Assembly Building in New York. It is the fourth 1963 release in a series of sites where UN General Assemblies have been held since 1945.
Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and William Shannon VP advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bruce Cowden and Howard Hazen production superintendent with publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July Fourth. It notes associations Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations and rural subscription rates.
In a pair game sample from a Masters Championship, South as declarer in six hearts doubled scored 1210 points after a sequence including a diamond lead, trump finesses, and ruffs. A contrasting table in 1963 six spades doubled also counted 1210 points for East-West, with alternate leads and defenses.
Thirty four Washington county women joined a two day northeast Iowa bus tour covering over 400 miles. The trip included Strawberry Point Backbone State Park Dubuque Guttenberg and New Melleray Abbey with varied stops and meals. The group noted scenery seasonal foliage and the jovial monks at the abbey while admiring historic sites and local lore.
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