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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1973
Page
4
A devotional reflection quotes Isaiah 9 6 noting the birth of Jesus Christ as a profound Gift. The piece emphasizes God the Father and the Prince of Peace and laments language inadequacy in capturing the Gift’s significance.
A local couple buys three beach towels for grandchildren at Penney store to avoid carrying gifts home. A grandchild later reports her towel stolen at the pool, but a replacement towel appears at the store. A new minister at Coffee Club is teased as a future groom when a waitress blurts she will marry him, then clarifies he will officiate.
John Hedberg, long time dairyman now living in Aurora Illinois, underwent his fourth major arterial surgery from chest to feet. The operation lasted five and a half hours this time with prior operations longer and a risk of leg amputation. He praised his Arab doctor and sent a painting titled Thanks for making footprints in the snow.
Lucille Moore visiting family in Joplin Missouri discovers her suitcase is not hers after landing. She and the other traveler realize two identical cases were swapped but both reject the contents. An airport call confirms the mix up and a solution is pursued.
Norman Schoonover, longtime Cubs follower, recalls a stingy season and a cryptic, typewritten note sent to him. The unsigned message hints at April and September beauty while taunting Cub fans with pictures of baseball and septic tank woes, possibly from four known Cardinal backers.
A man pushing a yelling baby calms the child by a soft chant while a bystander praises his effort. The man then reveals he is the baby’s caretaker, Tommy, inducing a humorous twist on the scene.
In a Centre Bridge contest, the South hand reached four hearts after 2NT Dble 3NT Pass. At first table, declarer made ten tricks in four hearts with West leading a diamond for 620 points. If East had doubled three notrump, a different result could reduce the score. at second table East–West reached five diamonds. The author notes potential swings and the overall team loss of 1 370 points, with analysis by W J S.
A 55 year old widow writes of finding love for the first time and a man still attached to his wife. Abby warns patience until after the 25th wedding anniversary, then cook his goose if he does not divorce. A second letter from a pregnant woman seeks adoption guidance, with Abby directing to welfare resources and a mail-in reply option.
Medical researchers at England's Sheffield University studied 260 infants and found bottle fed babies gained weight more rapidly than breast fed ones. They suggest overfeeding in early life may predispose to obesity later.
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