Remembering Curt Wells in Washington Iowa A lifelong friend
An editorial reminiscence honors Curt Wells a longtime Washington resident, athlete and outdoorsman. It recalls childhood adventures fishing trapping and golf with Curt and his impact on family friends including his grandchildren and community. The piece closes with memories of his humor and the affection of those who knew him.
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Curt
Butch
Guy Carlton
Roland Crandall
Bonehead
Almanac notes and historical events for February 1 1975
Almanac style summary lists birthdays including Victor Herbert and Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes. Notes U S Supreme Court first session in 1790, early auto insurance policy in 1899, train crashes in 1970 and 1974. Converts to a dated almanac snapshot from Washington Iowa with syndicated UPI content.
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United Press International
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Jupiter
Victor Herbert
United States Supreme Court
New York City
Truman Martin
Buffalo
N.Y
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Burying a Bridge Bid Memo in Spring Foursomes
A fragmentary theatre of bidding notes from a 1978 feature hints at scientific bidding ideas in bridge. North-South vulnerable hands appear with coded counts and responses, while a Polish reference and a tale of a diamond loser suggest a playful, yet cryptic, auction context from a dourne England event.
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Dourne
England
Ag Page
King Featare
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Dear Abby letter page offers kitchen, weddings and medical tips
A reader’s noisy kitchen boundary letter leads Abby to suggest polite signage. A Rhode Islander asks about a granddaughter’s bridal bouquet praise. A memorial note recalls losing a child and the strain on a marriage. Nurses seek Abby’s guidance on letters and emergency care details.
Woman Alcohol Effect and Daily Life Snippets
A column compares alcohol effects by sex noting women are said to get drunker due to lower body water. It adds stats on pajama versus nightgown preferences, working women, canned vegetables cost drops, Salvation Army cornet influence, and three dimensional movies with laser beams.
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Salvation Army
William Booth
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