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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1962
Page
5
The piece reflects on Christ as a peacemaker and the spirit of generosity. The narrator recalls applying to Harold Johnson for a relief carrier position and notes Harold's kindness adding that even a nickel's worth of candy would be shared.
A nostalgic column recalls Mary Young and Jon Hohl wedding in Hawaii and Mary's golf triumph. It honors Dwight Baker and pianist memories, notes Harold's journal route as a boy, and shares short anecdotes about Rev. Fred Miller and coach Carl Paetz.
Washington dispatch profiles Jane Goodall a 28 year old with an unusual job as an ape watcher. She sets up a lab at Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve Tanganyika East Africa to observe chimps in their natural state for six months sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Her work already alters scientific views on chimps including tool use and intelligence.
In a Northern Ireland versus England team match, a diamond contract reached four diamonds at one table and five diamonds at another. West led trump, declarer won with the jack, then played queen of diamonds and spade from dummy. West erred by not cashing the queen of spades, allowing varied defenses and potential downfalls for South. East’s optimal play on trick three is debated.
A school doctor examines 6th graders prompting parental concern yet mothers learn about normal female development and potential issues. Guidance covers discharge, foreign objects, menstrual irregularity, and aftercare plus general hygiene and diet for regularity. Also includes a baked rice recipe for dinner.
A reminiscence recalling acts of kindness by Washington, Des Moines area residents from fifty years ago. Don Ross shares memories of ice tea for heat, neighbors framing poems, cookies for Journal carriers, and friendly hosts who warmed a frozen paper boy during bitter weather.
A reflective reminiscence recalling neighbors mentors and customers who helped a paper boy grow. Names include Sam White Doc Moore Manton Hebner Chunks of Ice Lou Jugenheimer Alex Miller Faye Taylor Ned Long Lemonade Stand Jake Lohrer Bert Smith Ann Hodeck Bruce and Fanny Harwood and their acts of generosity that shaped his college years.
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