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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1977
Page
4
A brief editorial echoes Mark 6 31 urging readers to retreat from the bustle for refreshment. It contrasts strenuous labor with the example of Jesus who rested, urging a discipline of taking a day of rest and a season of renewal amid demanding schedules.
A collage of humorous anecdotes from everyday domestic scenes and aging reflections. Stories range from a child misnaming TV dinners for a turtle to aging parents debating travel versus appliance breakdowns, with lines about tax court, elevator humor, and a wary police encounter. The piece ends with a quippy note on the efficient mother who shunts children next door.
In a three notrump deal West leads hearts and South finesses spades, but correct line for declarer is to play the king of hearts from dummy at trick one and then lead clubs, guaranteeing nine tricks. The analysis notes the drawing of the spade layout and the critical defense, with the lesson that patient play secures the contract despite unfavorable odds. A local father adds a car mileage quip at the end.
Abigail Van Buren’s 1977 Dear Abby column covers a golden anniversary snub by a boyfriend’s parents, a beachside child abuse concern, and sexual wellness myths. It notes the passive rights of hosts to invite whomever they wish, urges speaking up against abuse, and debunks foods claimed to boost sexuality. The column also reports The Captain and Tenille suing Spiegel Co. over a wig branding dispute.
A 1977 L M Boyd column debunks the Calcutta Black Hole myth and dissects popular lore. It notes repeated disprovals, mentions a Baptist Book Store thefts, and delivers quirky Q A on hobbies eyes and snakes with a Weatherford Texas address.
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