Strong cheese saga and annual Iowa Southern Trade event
Harold Stephens’ strong cheese craving ends in a home sniffing crisis with his cat Sam blamed for the odor. Later, the writer recalls the 17th annual Iowa Southern Trade Associates dinner at the Willows Supper Club with retiring District Manager Ted Johnson, Henry Little as MC, and magic act by Jack Pyle.
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L M Boyd Chatter: Odd Facts and Quips From a 1972 Column
A collage of humorous bits and trivia from L M Boyd includes jokes about women's expectations, infant growth guesses, a ponderous look at homicide odds, dental bone counts, mortgage stats, gemstone myths, views on blind marriage, car junkyard scale around the world, presidential dating age gaps, a Michigan apple study link to fewer headaches, Oregon chaperone law, a tailor’s slip adjective Prem tum, Columbus myth about Isabella’s pet, with contact details for L M Boyd in Fort Worth.
Restitution sent for 1938 Allders theft in Croydon England
A Croydon man repays 11.75 to Allders department store for a 1938 theft. Store chairman John Lawrence remarks the era was different and that the money will go to charity. separately in Derby England the dial a disc service is flooded by teens using it for dates and messages, prompting an official probe after a caller reported nonromantic overheard conversations.
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Dear Abby Advice Columns on Dating and Loneliness
A reader age 18 seeks dating guidance about an older construction worker her mother dislikes. Abby warns to reject the suitor and stay true to values, suggesting church as a place to meet suitable partners. A 24 year old woman sobs for friendship and love, and Abby advises focusing on how she presents herself to improve social perception.
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Inauguration Day Almanac Jan 20 1973 and Notable Dates
January 20 1973 marks Inauguration Day. Notable events include Carol Heiss born 1940, the 1892 first official basketball game at Springfield YMCA Training School, and Nixon’s 1969 inauguration. Hijacker captured in 1972 after ransom. King George V died in 1963. Telephones, offices, and subscription rates for Washington Iowa publication listed.
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Carol Heiss
Springfield
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International Ymca
International Ymca Training School
James Naismith
King George V of
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Richard Nixon
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Air Force
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