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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1977
Page
4
An editorial recalls a Des Moines visitor with a reservation that could not be honored due to no vacancies, and a late phone call from his secretary proves his staff always acts on time. The piece also notes bitter cold and efforts to feed birds, describing sparrows, cardinals, blue jays, and snow birds foraging under fresh snow.
A trip to a warmer climate left a group of friends staying in a mobile home court rented from a country store proprietors. An intercom, claimed disconnected, suddenly carried a masculine voice calling the wife Mabel to the store as customers arrived. The overheard remarks were broadcast, prompting surprise and discomfort.
Vera Smith recalls Christmas travels from North Dakota to Ohio with Rick and their big red truck. The trip’s packing chaos, a blizzard encounter, and a stop in East Liverpool reveal family joys and a witty exchange with a granddaughter about age. The piece ends with a New Year’s visit to La Porte City, Iowa, where memories date to 1939.
A reporter recalls a playful call from Cliff Snyder, Washington’s sage. He claims to have seen a carrier pigeon flying south with a tiny suitcase, joking about an extended stay during a streak of subzero weather.
A collage of light comments and quotes from columnists and editors. The piece weaves humorous sen timents about doorbells vs television, public insults versus apologies, a weather quip, and a roster of witty maxims from writers like Channing Twain Mencken and Swope. It also notes a humorous caption about a woman motorist in Greece and ends with a quip about inheritance from a rich aunt’s cats.
Albert from Los Angeles shares his 1973 letter to Dear Abby about weight loss, therapy, and a Master’s in psychology after finding Overeaters Anonymous. He details 100 pound loss, debt clearance, restored marriage, and renewed faith, praising OA’s nonjudgmental support.
L M Boyd questions whether adoptees should learn birth parents, noting legal fights in 10 states to pry agency records. The column also shares assorted trivia on seasickness rates, shopper reading habits, bartender permissions, ocean water content, baby crying times, and green eyed women tastes. Copyright 1977 L M Boyd.
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