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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1977
Page
4
In this editorial style piece from Washington Iowa on Friday August 19 1977 the author reflects on spiritual strength drawn from solitary prayer citing Mark 1 36 and the example of Jesus. Advice follows to ponder when in charge delegate when in trouble and mumble then refer the problem to a committee for review.
Open letter to the Mayor and City Councilman urging support for a city public transportation service. The writer argues taxes already fund recreation facilities and should also fund transit, noting cab service loss would harm independence and punctuality. Mentions Mr. Nelson providing prompt service and declares urgent need.
In a detailed open letter dated August 1 1977 a Highland Board member defends parochial education at St Marys Riverside Iowa. He cites newspaper articles cites statements about district reorganization and school funding arguing faith formation, parental concern, and tax implications shape the debate. The author notes support for both parochial and public systems and clarifies his personal views as a church council member.
A collection of humorous quips from a newspaper column. Highlights include a Kentucky pastor quizzing Sunday school children about Jericho, the deacons paying vandalism damages, jokes about growing grass, teen slang flick, driver’s license fear, debt, and a witty exchange with Abraham Lincoln. The tone mirrors a lighthearted community column with multiple quick jokes and anecdotes.
Letters discuss respect for wheelchair users and eye level conversations in public, humorous wedding anniversary song choices, and a cautionary note about choosing sober partners. Readers share experiences and Abby offers practical replies.
A quirky survey summary by L M Boyd notes wives show little interest in husbands talking much. It jests about mating habits, marriage risk by profession, grape cures, colonial-era tomahawk trade losses, and milk drinkers by country. The column ends with a Weatherford Texas mailing address.
B Becker explains bidding choices after partner replies one heart. With four hearts, raise to four to suggest a slam-friendly partnership and avoid a three-heart raise. For a one spade reply, bid one spade to keep options open for later heart support. Three notrump pursues game if partner has at least six points, aiming for about 20 points behind the heart fit. A jump to two spades is 100 percent forcing and seeks game even if the heart bid started on six points.
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