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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1975
Page
4
Washington Iowa editorial urges readers to apply diligence not only to personal desires but to serving others with all heart and soul, citing Joshua 22 5 as a guiding command. The piece questions whether readers are as diligent in helping others as in pursuing their own wants.
A Washington Evening Journal column recalling part time work at the Journal during school days, writing a daily column titled Browsing About Town. It shares stories of carrier Max Lee, Howard Freshwaters antics, a pieced set of humorous vignettes, a shopping trip for soup, and Garden notes from Dave Murphy, ending with a note about the author’s Purely Personal column and editor role.
In August 1975 a farmer recounts attempting to trap raccoons, nearly climbing to the hay mow when a hen lays an egg mid panic. A hog seizes the egg and eats it, delivering a fresh breakfast joke. The writer writes with amusement as son shouts and the scene unfolds in the barn.
East delays on a heart queen leads to a six notrump after Seres cashes diamonds and clubs. The narrative explores choices, later lead of the nine of hearts, and East's discard decisions in a tense endgame from the South dealer with 6NT secured. Also includes a daily paper byline and publication details.
A young man recalls moral code and virginity debates while readers urge honesty. A wife complains her husband hides a hairpiece, Abby advises backing off to encourage consistency, emphasizing love and respect over coercion.
A column discusses a woman's dilemma about keeping or burning love letters from past admirers after marriage. The adviser argues only letters from a husband should be kept. other letters should be burned, and if she remarries, the first husband’s letters should also be burned. The piece contrasts public interest in women versus men and includes a brief fire classification Q&A.
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