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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1972
Page
4
In Washington Iowa on May 13 1972 an editorial reflects on Matthew 13 27 about servants asking why tares exist among good seed. It argues that good men must coexist with evil without abandoning virtue.
A personal farewell column detailing ten months with the Denny Coon family in a two apartment house at Third and Van Buren. Denny, a teacher and wrestling coach, moves to Eldora. Jo and Christian become friendly neighbors and notables in shared memories.
A local tale recounts water mishaps at a home, plus a dusty relic in Eldora. Bonnie Bloom’s scarf flaps above the tavern roof, sparking town chatter and long memories about family, in laws, and small town life.
May 13 marks Taurus births with Arthur Sullivan born 1842. Key events include 1607 James Town settlement near the James River, 1846 US declared war on Mexico, 1956 Indonesian boat tragedy in the Java Sea, and 1968 talks begin in Paris between the United States and North Vietnam.
A sequence of readers seek advice on family frictions and marriage. An aunt plans a harmless ruse for a longing child. a son-in-law’s unwritten debt looms over a family. a wife suspects gambling threatens marriage. a Protestant groom debates marrying a Catholic fiancée without conversion. Abby counsels honesty, legal paths, and religious considerations.
Emma Jean Hawes of Fort Worth Texas played four hearts in a Masters Pair Championship hand. West led a diamond and Hawes won in hand and executed a sequence of trump cashing, a spade lead, and a finesse on the nine to establish the trick and secure the contract. East showed notrumps with AKQ of clubs and the hand required a cool, exact plan.
Harmony Club meets at Mrs. Nettie Chuck with thirteen members and one guest. President Margaret Krewson leads with Lord’s Prayer and seed and bulb roll call. Birthdays celebrated, contests awarded, door prize to Lillian Schafer. Several relatives visit and pre birthday events held. Judge Edmondson ill in hospital.
A medley of quirky observations on language origins eye color aging and fashion. Notes on Spoonerisms Kennedy era romances left handed habits and gendered consumer choices in daily life. A light survey of social quirks with playful tone and anecdotes.
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