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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1973
Page
4
Washington Iowa May 26 1973 editorial notes cynicism and a widower who ordered a grave marker with poignant words. He remarried before engraving finished and had the dealer add a follow up line about finding another match.
In a humorous Purely Personal piece from November 1961, R. E. Shannon muses on dental tales, bridges, and dentures, recalling John Timmerman’s quip about popcorn after dental work, the value of modern dentistry, and memories of apples and old fruit varieties. It also touches on a recent crime story about Everett, a private investigator, who pleaded guilty to wiring taps on H. L. Hunt aides and received a three year probated sentence.
A swinghand from a four team match features North-South reaching six spades. East’s unusual two notrump signals long minors. West’s five diamonds then six spades show a strong slam potential. Declarer takes a heart finesse and scores 1,430 points. East-West side rebounds with a doubled six diamonds for 1,090 points, total 2,520 on one deal.
A reader suggests nursing home lists of mail- starved patients be sent cards and greetings. The idea grows as clubs and churches could adopt it to brighten many lives. Abby approves. Camille praises the plan and hopes it spreads happiness to thousands.
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