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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
4
In a Washington editorial reminiscence two brothers plot a wager over corn cakes to dodge dishwashing duties, only for their plan to be foiled by a larger batch. The narrator, Jack, and their father mix humor with memory as a Sunday breakfast turns into a comical lesson. A Florida reader, Robert Stalder, from Sarasota, reflects on Washington Iowa, his home town, and wishes friends a happy holiday season though he cannot return for Christmas.
West could have defeated declarer in four hearts by ducking the king of spades and shifting defense. East shifts to queen of clubs, declarer wins, draws trumps, and endplays West into a doomed defense. Endplay position proves optimal defense would have caused a down one contract.
United Press International notes include New Jersey ratification of the Constitution in 1787 and the 13th Amendment's abolition of slavery in 1865. It cites Wilson's 1915 marriage to Edith Bolling Galt and a 195 submarine mission. Raggedy Ann doll by Mrs. Walter Linge stands 6 feet 4 inches, crafted from yards of material and yarn for display at Workshop during Christmas.
A collage of quotes on marriage accidental beginnings, costs of starting a car wash, home buying, and medical house calls. It notes English grammar pioneer John Palsgrave, the Nile being surpassed by the Amazon, origins of Dan Cupid, and shifting national statistics on taxes, air force pay, and chicken chop suey. The piece closes with a mailing address and copyright.
Abby columns cover show offs political talkers young lovers and marital lies with blunt advice and witty snappy comebacks. Readers share stories of a sister in law a virgin groom and a rat of a brother in law while Abby nudges readers toward informed thought and honest conduct.
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