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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1976
Page
4
Editorial humor from Keokuk and Omaha World Telegram mocks OSHA safety guidance. It contrasts a childlike retelling of the farm book with a cartoonish farmer reacting in frustration, ending with cows, manure pits, and a parodic financial sting.
A humorous verse suggests Patty Hearst keep a guard dog, debating German Shepherd, Doberman, or Rottweiler. It recounts cautious deeds at Glenwood, noting Rottweilers’ fierceness and a trash man escaping atop a truck. Ends wryly on fear as deterrent, not friendship.
Dan Dickel, former Mid-Prairie and Iowa standout now a Baltimore Colt linebacker, watched a crucial playoff game from a Grinnell motel after local Des Moines TV access failed. His parents in Kalona faced razzing for missing the televised hometown broadcast.
A December 16 1976 letter from Washington Iowa praises the new Washington County Hospital clinic and staff. The writer recounts a heart attack he suffered last June, credits Dr Tam Charlene Johnson and the hospital team for swift care, and thanks the hospital board and staff for modern life saving equipment. The note also honors Father Shepherd and his Sisters and expresses gratitude for the community support and workplace resilience during the absence.
San Francisco sells private patrol beats under Police Commission rules dating to the 1899 charter. Buyers pay from 25 to 400 dollars monthly for exclusive territorial patrols, must sign in nightly at Northern station, log entries, and call boxes. The Grebmeiers paid 15000 for a beat and train as sworn officers.
A county clergyman proposed placing a table in the church on Thanksgiving loaded with wheat oats barley and other crops as tangible proof of Earth's bounty. The Press supports the notion and even suggests adding livestock in the vestibule for a striking display. The idea aims to stir appreciation of mercies and plenty among congregants next year.
United Press International notes December 18 marks events and birthdays. Edward MacDowell born 1861 and Dick Van Dyke turning 51. Historical milestones include the 13th Amendment in 1865, Wilson remarriage in 1915, and a US spaceship return in 1965.
Abigail Van Buren offers readers humorous weight loss ideas including cleaning the house naked as a form of exercise and self observation. Other letters discuss marital hurt from a husband misusing the word I and a young woman being pursued by an older man with asking for guidance on how to handle the situation without causing rejection.
In a contract bridge column, South as declarer under West lead four of clubs risks a doomed slam. Correct play for clubs and a refined trump and spade sequence could force 12 or 13 tricks, but two clear errors by South cost the hand. If played perfectly, all 13 tricks were possible.
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