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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1977
Page
4
In a Washington Iowa column from July 25 1977 an editorial quotes Mark 217 and reflects on forgiveness urging sinners to repentance. A humorous aside recalls a young woman stopped for speeding claiming she has barely left home. The piece ends with a remark on character shown by how a man plays and loses a game.
A column invites reader feedback on the newspaper's comic strips. The editor seeks opinions from all ages, especially youths and children, and asks readers to drop comments at the Journal office or mail them in.
A reader notes how shade shifts with the season affecting daytime parking near a house in Washington. They describe marking noons with chalk dots, a line now running WNW to ESE, and how rain erased the latest marks. The piece ends with a trip to an old time band concert in Washington Iowa and a reminder to enjoy the Wednesday night event.
Strasburg Globe warns that 90 million workers fund benefits for 33 million retirees. With longer lifespans and a shrinking workforce, by 2000 to 2010 the ratio worsens, forcing potential tax hikes or benefit cuts. Proposals include using general funds or raising eligibility. A full system restructuring is urged.
F A Martin reports the tallest corn in the county averaging 10 ft with some stalks reaching 12 ft and bearing two huge ears. Nearby fields show heavy hay crops and rye threshing underway as farmers prepare for winter with oats fine and fodder abundant.
In the 1950 Vanderbilt team of four, North North-South vulnerable, North led diamonds. Helen Sobel as declarer ruffed, drew trumps, and cashed, yielding an overtrick despite overbidding. The East West table bid and led AK of clubs and trump, but North failed against South, costing 150 points less. Our North wind declarer faced lucky turns and a decisive second-table swing, securing victory for the team.
A compendium of quips and trivia from L M Boyd covers topics from handshake etiquette in psychiatry, Newton myths, and employment terms to historic funeral brooches and diary-keeping. The column blends questions and light analysis with reader letters addressing ERA and daily life.
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