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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1976
Page
4
A Washington Iowa column compiles light folklore from a minister’s tale about pantyhose fixing a car, potato giant harvests, wrens nesting, and a family letter from Grandma Smith recounting a cat’s passing and reflections on aging. The piece blends local color and gentle humor with personal anecdotes and community life.
A columnist shares vacation quips about weather money and writing home, then presents a Bridge deal where East West miscommunication leads to a doubled contract after a sequence from one heart to three notrump. The piece blends light satire with a chessboard-style analysis of partnership signaling.
East argues the contract could be defeated if West had led a heart as bid. West ignored the lead-directing double, choosing a diamond lead. South made the contract, beating the possible four heart tricks and a club. Partners should honor a lead directive to maintain partnership control.
Abigail Van Buren presents three letters from readers. A 19 year old serviceman in Korea seeks advice on marrying a deaf mute Korean woman Sun under mother’s consent rules. A 60 year old wife asks how to handle her husband’s infidelity, and a motel maid asks for tips for service staff. Abby counsels patience, acceptance, and practical kindness.
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