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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1971
Page
4
Editorial notes praise the local college run Hamlet at the high school with cuts to fit time. Key roles listed include Polonius Ophelia Laertes Claudius Gertrude Rosencrantz Guildenstern and Hamlet with Randy Hillman in the title part. The piece promises a genuine Hamlet experience despite not being a polished professional version.
Jim Van Nostr and Creston News-Advertiser discuss the Iowa Old Capitol liquor bottle craze. Nine thousand bottles were issued selling for about 14 dollars, sparking a collector frenzy as enthusiasts pursue unique designs and limited supplies. The piece notes a shift toward purposely designed collector items and the economics of limited editions.
A letter from Iowa City readers recounts the Dar Diner's Washington tenure of 28 months. The note recalls pranks at home such as T P ing and egging, late night telephones, and items thrown at the house. The diner closed its Washington location after mischief disrupted operations during ball games.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers about nude magazines for women, a secretary’s conduct, a boss with a wife, and a mother dating a widower. The tone remains practical, urging caution and reflection before rushing into new relationships.
In Calcutta a defensive move by Shri D. V. Gore earns him Hall of Fame praise for a remarkable discard on a trump sequence. The incident unfolds in a Calcutta tournament as West misleads declarer and Gore pivots to secure a down contract. A closing quote notes Thomas de Quincey on memory and burden.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists its address at 111 North Marion Ave and shows ownership by Elder Shannon & Co. Inc. with editors and managers named. Pricing tables include carrier and mail rates for local and distant circulation. North East 2NT Pass.
Keota August wedding plans for Jackie Mayer from St Elizabeths Catholic Church in Harper are announced after a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Douglas Erwin. Eighteen relatives and friends attended with gifts and crafts displayed among flowers and candles.
A collage of quotations jokes and trivia from 1971 McNaught Syndicate material. Topics include bankruptcy among professionals in California, Poe quotations, film actors with most roles Wallace Ford Donald Crisp John Carradine, a dog thief tale, four Cs in diamond grading, shaving habits, Nietzsche and Osler quotes, left handed dentists rarity and a note on South Africans and jail terms.
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