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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1972

Page

4

How Barbie Lost Her Morals spoof film noted by editor

Washington Iowa editorial notes a six minute color student film titled How Barbie Lost Her Morals or Who Flushed the Stool. It was created by high school girls Susan Gray Brenda Gray and Barbara Siegle under Carlton Bump with joint county school system support. The piece praises student film efforts and previews the April Fine Arts Festival with at least 18 student productions.

Susan Gray Brenda Gray Barbara Siegle Barbie Carlton Bump Joint County School System Carlton

Parakeet misadventure ends with a dawn of chaos

Dorothy Reid recounts a night of bird trouble at the West Des Moines Express home. The parakeets Clyde and Bonnie escape, chased by Don in an elevator chair, lights, and flashlight antics. Clyde is recaptured, leaving the couple exhausted and warning others not to repeat the escapade.

Don Dorothy Reid Reids West Des Clyde

Mistress offers blunt guide to life with a married man

Dear Abby advises women involved with married men to expect secrecy and little public companionship, warn of financial and emotional costs, and anticipate the wife’s social and financial protections. Several reader questions explore couples’ bridge outings, marriage timing, and admitting fault.

Abby

Almanac January 27 1972 highlights and birthdays

The Almanac notes today January 27 1972 as the 27th day with 339 remaining. It lists celestial positions Mercury Jupiter Venus Mars Saturn and the Aquarius sign. It recalls Samuel Gompers birth in 1850 Abraham Lincoln general order No 1 in 1862 Edison lamp patent in 1880 and the 1943 all American daylight air raid on Wilhelmshaven by the U S 8th Air Force.

United Press International Samuel Gompers Abraham Lincoln South Thomas Edison U.S. 8Th Air Force Germany Wilhelmshaven

Washington Iowa Newspaper Rates and Masthead

Published at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa by Elder Shannon Co Inc after noons Monday through Saturday except 4th of July. Second class postage paid at United Press International leased wire. Rate card lists carrier and mail options with prices for Washington area and outside Iowa.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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