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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
4
A West German border patrol took in a defector dog from East Germany after it crossed the border. The Evening Journal notes Washington's diagonal parking, praising its higher car capacity but warning of drivers backing out into traffic and possible fender benders, urging care and courtesy downtown.
The Dear Abby column presents readers with lighthearted guidance on a variety of personal matters. Topics include a divorce party idea, whether to address a new PhD as Doctor, a newlywed couple dealing with overbearing in laws, a teenage son returning a ring, and the duties of a wife toward her husband as discussed in the Washington Journal. The tone remains practical and empathetic while offering straightforward advice.
Miss Darlene Peiffer a U N L student spent the weekend with her family in Keota. The report lists a series of local visits and gatherings including Greiner Brinning wedding attendees, relatives from Kinross Toledo and Washington, and various Sieren and Hahn family visits. Several patients and travelers are noted, with a Mothers Day dinner mentioned for Attorney and Mrs B J Byrnes.
Charles Franzen and wife transfer six feet of Lot 1 and East 53 feet of Lot 2 in Block 1 Western Additions to Washington to Larry J. Fritz-West. The deed specifies property location and details of a parcel split within the Western Addition subdivision.
A collage of quirky observations spans nudist youths reportedly never arrested except for nudity, fashion trends driving men to fewer suits, a mystery entertainer who draws a comic strip audience, debates on the world’s most beautiful women, a warning about eating lilies, worries ranked from infidelity to demotion, and a London journalist’s funeral tribute compared to Antony.
Local newspaper page from May 18 197 records brief items and notices. Readable items include community notices and small news briefs involving residents and town affairs. The fragment preserves the paper's period voice and urgency in concise cards.
In a Masters' Individual Championship hand West leads diamonds and East shows out. South, facing a 3-2 diamond division, uses a low club finesse back to the Ace and a calculated seesaw to secure twelve tricks. The article previews Becker on Bridge and invites readers to obtain the book via a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Eggy Riordan and Greg and Sheila joined family greetings while Bertha Keifer and Walburga Heisdorffer visited in Richland. Zeno Keifer hosted guests. David Horsey from Washington visited Warren Bennett’s home. Mrs Dan Bennett and Mrs Walter Bennett called on Mrs Warren Bennett. Walter and Mrs. Smith visited Keith Kent’s home. Shafer family from Washington dined with Fiona Lilli and Michael Lillig. Joe Harding and family spent the weekend with J S Harding Sr. in Leon. Fred Sheetz left for Des Moines to visit Pat Hurley and John Murphy homes. Sigourney Bethel family night on Friday May 7 featured a potluck hosted by Rev Richard Scott with Albert and Carl Luers, Rev Harold Grove, Rufus and Amanda Apress, Richard Jr. and Steven.
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