Old Creamery Players bring Iowa shows to Washington evenings
The Old Creamery Players from Garrison Iowa visit Washington next Tuesday and Wednesday for two public performances to fund four free school shows. Eight actors perform melodrama and a pantomime with $2 admission, sponsored by Kiwanis Rotary and Y's Men. Proceeds aim to cover a $700 fee though schools and children pay nothing. The acts are “She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage” and “The Pantomime Show” with plans for two more free school performances.
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Garrison
Iowa
Washington
Kiwanis
Rotary
Y's
Brighton
Washington Junior High
Almanac facts and notable events on January 16 1975
The almanac lists birthdays for Samuel McIntire and Ethel Merman and notes historical events on January 16. It cites the Pendleton Act taking effect in 1833 the dry era beginning in 1920 Carole Lombard’s death in 1942 and a 1974 White House denial regarding Nixon and Watergate erasures.
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United Press International
Mars
Saturn
Samuel McIntire
Ethel Merman
US. Civil Service Commission
United States
Carole Lombard
Las Vegas
Nevada
Miss Lombard
Clark Gable
White House
Nixon
The Great Room Cleanup Adventure
This lighthearted essay reflects on tidying a cluttered study or “room.” It notes paperback size changes since the 1950s, jokes about borrowing books, loyalty to return address stickers, and playful observations on calendars and old high school annuals. It concludes that organizing inevitably leaves the space still feeling crowded and explains why people hold garage sales.
Dear Abby Fish Pain and Humane Catching Debate
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on whether fish feel pain and humane killing. Letters recount fishing practices in Japan and Alaska, with various viewpoints from readers including a fisherman and a Trout Unlimited president. The column notes methods to kill promptly after catching and cautions on proper handling and cooling of fish.
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Abby
Japan
Rainbow Chapter
Trout Unlimited
Anchorage
Alaska
House of Representatives
Mike Hershberger
Mike
House
Noon wrecks blamed on cheongsam fashion in Hong Kong
A column cites police blaming noon traffic incidents in Hong Kong on women wearing cheongsams emerging at lunch. It notes the cheongsam is tailored, not bought ready to wear, and stresses its fitted look. The piece also lists quirky notes on mice eating plants, tempers, croquet origins, fragrance paints, and dating tips.
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Hong Kong
India
Thoughts From The Living Bible
Telling the truth brings great blessings to a man. A wise person listens to advice and stays calm under insult. A good person is known by truthfulness, while a deceitful person is exposed by lies. Wise words heal, and truth endures while lies falter.
Bridge hands reveal North South vulnerability clash
In a bridge note, dealer South with Ray Becker as partner contends with North South vulnerable. The hand shows North holding S953 3382 and Qs AK876 with South to play.
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South
Finesse and slam odds in a six hearts bridge scenario
In a six heart contract with West leading a diamond, three main lines await. One simple path to the slam emphasizes drawing trumps then testing club divisions, while a riskier plan cashes A K clubs and ruffs to set clubs. The best line yields about an 8 percent slam chance depending on club split and play order.
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West
East
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