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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1978
Page
11
Puzzle item notes a summer crossword by Eugene Sheffer in a French edition. Clues reference European locations and seasonal themes, with unfamiliar grid entries. The item signals a syndicated puzzle feature adapting to France’s readers.
A reader shares the poem What Became of a Lie by M A Kidder and praises a correction from Pat Timberlake about the poem’s proper title and source. The column ends with brief confessions about memory, a library index, and a note about leaving the rat race.
Readers share clever uses for instant potato flakes from mixing with fresh mashed potatoes to stretch servings and avoid waste. Others suggest practical tips like using tray compartments for toddler snacks and repurposing old pillow fill for nail polish cleanup, plus thrift shop finds for pantry organization.
A bridge column outlines two way finesses in a south declarer play after West leads diamonds. South postpones trump guess, gathers information by club and heart plays, then finesses spades to set the contract. The piece also includes reader notes from Heloise and 20 minute housekeeping tips.
A mother’s stories split into tall tales across three children, each recalling different versions of poverty and sacrifice. The oldest recalls a disciplined upbringing, while the baby highlights frugality and strict rules. The siblings wonder if they shared the same mom as they piece together strained, evolving memories.
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