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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1973
Page
4
A Washington Iowa reader recalls a friend who converted a room into an office and faced endless wrong numbers. To avoid saying wrong names, he tests callers by asking for Phil and then pretends to arrange a golf game with Harry, Joe, and Tom, noting the futility of matching wrong numbers.
A 1935 Washington High School basketball program preserved by Mrs. Claude Tucker recalls the Demons’ lone state tournament year. Gene Tucker starred under coach Guy Carlton, with players Mangold, Norton, Booth and Woodford aiding a season that ended in a two overtime district final win and a first round state loss to Bronson.
In a four board match West reached five clubs doubled at one table and went down two, while at another table South reached five spades redoubled. West’s diamond lead and ensuing ruffing sequence doomed South to a 1600 point loss as East pressed with several hearts and clubs. The tale ends with humorous human vs robot quip and a dad daughter TV note.
A satirical column dismisses claims of romantic ties between Queen Isabella and Columbus. It cites historical snubs by Ferdinand, Isabella’s errands sewing for her children, and sharp witticisms about social norms. The piece ends with brief notices about readership mail to J. M. Boyd and copyright details.
The UPI almanac for August 25, 1973 notes zodiac signs, notable birthdays including Leonard Bernstein, and historical events such as New Orleans founding in 1718 and Paris liberation in 1944. A separate Kearny New Jersey item reports a $5,625 Treasury check made out to Kearny J stolen before cashing, with Nathan J. Kearny endorsing it in New York City.
A worried couple seeks guidance on a minor daughter wanting a nose piercing after ear infections. Also, a family fights over a late mother’s possessions, with a new wife pressuring to auction heirlooms. the father is urged to honor the will and divide the items.
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