Spirit of the Lord and a Cedar Rapids golf star feature
An editorial mix cites biblical imagery on rule bending and humor about a baby delivery in a hospital lobby. It praises Mike Brake's dramatic Cedar Rapids City Amateur golf win, describing a five-under 67 final round and an eagle on the 470 yard third, sealing a 175 total and one-stroke victory.
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Grannies Have More Fun by Vera Stutsman Smith
Vera Stutsman Smith writes a lighthearted column on grandmothers embracing activities, family roles, and enduring humor. The piece celebrates intergenerational bonds and the joy of aging with wit and warmth.
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Valiant Die but Once Bridge Result and Bidding Notes
South opens 1NT and the hand layout shows North South vulnerable with a hearts lead. Becker notes a five heart opening lead and describes the contract and auction sequence in the deal as South 1NT, West pass, North 3NT, East pass, South pass. The author lists many personal hobbies in a humorous aside, concluding with a remark about compulsive housecleaning.
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Small-Town Editor Notes Typo Revenue From Errors
A Waterbury weekly editor credits subscriptions advertising and printing for income then jokes about selling typographical errors to big-city humor desks. The letter shares club-like bridge hands and a Bridges tale, plus a note from Bob Crandall about Iowa travel and possible Sept appearances.
Dear Abby column sparks debate on modern marriage roles
Readers attack Abby Van Buren for suggesting wives take up husbands hobbies. A golf widow shares loss and advocacy for golf tolerance. A non driver asks how to cope with taunts about not driving. Abby adds guidance while offering her booklet for letter writing.
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This Date in History for August 13 1977
On this date Lucy Stone born 1818 and Alfred Hitchcock born 1899. Historic events include 1923 US No 1 song Yes We Have No Bananas, 1930 Hawkes flight LA to NY in 12h25m, 1961 Berlin Wall construction, and 1972 death of baseball figure George Weiss at 78.
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