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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1975
Page
4
A family recounts a slow mushroom season in the woods with two mushrooms per mile and a boast of neighbors Bob Stevenson and Leo Stahle finding about a bushel. The column recalls encounters with wildlife, the mayor, a lost billfold, garden work, house painting, and a blistered butt from roof work during a brief vacation.
Almanac entry for Saturday May 24 1975 notes Gemini birthdays including Queen Victoria born May 24 1819. Historic highlights cover 1626 Manhattan sale 24 dollars worth, 1883 Brooklyn Bridge opening, 1941 Hood sunk, 1972 Nixon Kosygin space accord. Thought for the day references Elmer Davis.
Dear Abby letters reveal a husband who drives his wife everywhere and a parenting debate over grounding children. A Houston responder defends cocktail waitresses facing judgment, emphasizing dignity and decent work. Abby answers with practical nuances and invites readers to send personal queries.
Kathy Achen daughter of Nick and Mrs. Achen received an honors degree in recreation education at the SUI Commencement in Iowa City. She will relocate to San Jose to pursue employment after attending a church coffee honoring graduates. Several locals were noted among graduates and celebrants.
In a regional tournament deal West led the eight of clubs, dummy’s king won, and East played the jack. Declarer then ran into a sequence where South’s result hinged on precise heart plays and East’s misdefense. misplays by West or East would have allowed nine easy tricks for declarer.
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