Bless the Lord Psalm Reflection Delights in God’s Goodness
A brief devotional note from the July 23 1977 issue praising God’s goodness. It emphasizes God’s love and provision for physical and spiritual needs and ends with a call to praise Him.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1977
Page
5
Not A Pianist and the Saturday Piano Lesson Blues
The narrator recalls painful piano lessons, starting with basics like middle C and whole notes, enduring five years of lessons every Saturday. He laments missing cartoons and Yogi Bear while practicing, joking that his ten thumbs failed to master Do re mi and Fa so la te.
Misplaced Ring Sparks 15 Minute Wedding Rescue
A wedding day tale unfolds as the groom cannot find the ring before the ceremony. He and the best man sprint home to recover it, returning in time to finish the vows. Meanwhile heat waves and summer hardship color the day with comedic and reflective notes.
Purely Personal introduces Carol Radda guest writer
Editor notes a vacation week edition by Carol Radda to Journal staff. She is a Mid-Prairie High School graduate who helped with the yearbook and school newspaper. Next fall she enters the University of Iowa to study journalism, bringing a fresh approach.
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The Odd Column Wishing and following the bus route myth
A child asks a friend about unpractical desires then tells a story of a six year old who guided her father to the school in a lengthy detour. The girl explains the route mirrors the school bus path, suggesting children imitate parental habits even when inefficient.
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Abby
Right on the Button
A man camping by a large U S river asks a farmer about the river’s age. The farmer claims the river is one billion and three years old next month, citing a scientist’s remark from September three years ago as the basis for the calculation.
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Dear Abby Advice Column From The 1970s Chicago Tribune
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on parenting boundaries dating and social advice. A perplexed mother debates talking to a teen sitter about inappropriate nude play and protecting children while offering guidance. Other letters discuss party etiquette and relationship timelines with a humorous twist.
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Abigail van Buren
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Calif
Abby
L M Boyd 1977 column notes on laws and trivia
A collection of quips and brief opinions by L M Boyd touching on laws in various states, a curfew weight joke, notes on potatoes origins in New England, natural disaster risks by region, Lenin pseudonyms, Gemini and Aquarius characterizations, and a closing address. Includes a copyright line and Weatherford Texas mailing address.
Bridge Play Lesson From a South Hand
South declared four hearts but went down one after trumps split 4 0. The article analyzes the misplay of hearts and correct trumping strategy, emphasizing leading to the king to trap East's remaining trumps and avoid a 40 division.
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