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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1971
Page
6
A series of rural auctions and sales across Iowa regions includes livestock, machinery, and real estate. Events cover Washington Grace Hill and Fairfield areas with livestock weekly sales in Kalona, Columbus Junction, Wapello, and Ollie. Shopping ads feature Black & Decker jig saws and general electric AM WM clocks at local stores.
The Los Angeles Lakers rally past the Phoenix Suns 126 117 to tie the league record with a 20th consecutive victory. Gail Goodrich led with 32 points including key overtime shots as LA improves to 26 3 in 29. West missed games earlier season injuries.
Barb Manning, a nine year old, writes a detailed Santa letter from the Journal ad. She lists gifts for family members including a Whirlpool dishwasher, a $125 gift certificate, candles, a shoe shine kit, a magazine subscription, and an electric dishwasher. She provides ages for siblings and herself.
A cheerful prompt invites children to earn pocket money through simple tasks and crafts during the holiday season. It frames the activity as enjoyable and suitable for youngsters seeking extra funds for gifts.
Readers may submit a letter to SantaCare of the Journal detailing desired gifts for each family member The letter must use items drawn exclusively from the Christmas Gift Guide and must name the advertiser as it appears daily The section offers a $1 merchandise certificate for each Santa letter printed good at any advertiser in the Gift Guide until Christmas.
Lionel Billingy poured in 31 points to lift Duquesne past Iowa 80 75 for the Dukes third straight win. Duquesne led 38 29 at halftime before Iowa surged ahead 53 52 with 12 16 left. Roddy secured the deciding points with two late free throws as Kunnert led Iowa with 25.
TV listings show Channel 2 airing News Jeannie Funny Face and a Mission Imp movie, plus Lassie and Will Penny on Sunday. Channel 3 features See The Man Run ABC Movie Persuaders and Hee Haw. Channel 6 runs First Man on Moon Big Country Wild Kingdom Bonanza and Twilight Zone with a late Night Movie. Channel 10 programs include Your Life Time for Hope FBI and Dick Cavett plus Sesame Street and Mister Rogers.
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