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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
4
In Washington Iowa the June 23 1972 issue presents editorials praising Ridiculous Day and urging continued community participation while criticizing how Social Security benefits raises appear tied to election politics. It argues for timely funding changes and warns against using benefits as vote buying.
A nursery shower at Rubio Community Building honored Shayne Leathers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Leathers of Rubio. Guests enjoyed a train set gift table, readings on boys, a nursery rhyme game, and a tea table with red and white decorations as family members and relatives attended. The event was hosted by the Ladies Club amid other local community notices and farewells.
A curio about a famed Indian scholar Maulana Khw Jag and a 570 year old tomb where students cram for 40 days to seek high grades. Also notes on fat blood vessels, stocking counts, fingerprints, age of runaway wives, hiccups cures, joint bank accounts, dog biscuit shapes, Gunsmoke’s popularity, and cash versus installment purchases.
In a highly instructive bridge problem West defends three clubs after a heart lead. By not cashing the ace of hearts and instead shifting to the ace and another spade, East ruffs and South is held to down one. The key clue is South bidding spades, implying five spades and East a singleton. The article notes the bidding reveals the defense and offers practical play guidance.
DEAR ABBY column recounts mothers and daughters clashing on Mother's Day. A 21 year old and a 20 year old mother share experiences with in law tension, parental guilt, and grandchild involvement. Abby advises prioritizing personal plans and maintaining courtesy.
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