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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa notes highlight that mercy of God is constant not seasonal. A comic paste of local quips includes a farmer society’s wary road etiquette and old clipping from Fort Scott Tribune about road rules, with jokes on car horns rockets and paints matching the seasons.
Milan K Thompson of the Washington County Department of Social Services defends the Food Stamp Program against a Virginia Farm Bureau News piece. He corrects figures, explains eligibility, and notes Congress oversight and reform proposals.
A mix of trivia and anecdotes covers drinks impairing appetite, a cirque rope act recounted with tropical echoes, marriage meeting sites, language dreams as proof of mastery, fatal car crash patterns by weekday, and questions about bread chemistry and elephants diet. A Veterans Administration study notes widespread tendences in aches reporting by gender.
Five hands explored for opening bids after East West Passes. Analysis covers responses 1NT 2C 2H and jumps to 2NT 3H 4H, noting pass implications, suit-length clues, and the effect of opener’s rebids on force and game chances.
Dear Abby tackles cruel TV skits mocking the elderly and urges action against sponsors. Readers share marital strain and social pressures, with Abby advising a firmer stance with a controlling spouse, then offering guidance on handling awkward guest behavior and seeking Abby’s personal reply service.
A fragmented listing shows weekly and annual subscription rates for a Washington Iowa publication, with names Elder Shannon Co Inc and staff roles, along with wire service affiliations and pricing for in-state and out-of-state delivery. Includes postal details and offices in Washington.
A July 1 item details Mr and Mrs Howard Baumert hosting relatives including Donald and Norma Baumert of Burlington Des Moines visitors Duane and Floyd Baumert and children plus Susan Keaton Pensacola Florida leaving after a week with Pearl Baumert family. Other notes mention Mrs Leita Bayliss of West Chester Ill visiting Alice Mills and Leita's sister Mrs Helen Huff. Dora Johnson Cedar Rapids visiting. Julie Nixon Eisenhower turning 21 with David at Atlantic Beach Florida.
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