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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1971
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition reflects on moral guidance from Isaiah and critiques on precise reporting. It includes a note about a junior high Echo reporting lesson and a dated October 20 pizza party for Sorry, Wrong Number with 13 pizzas and 26 bottles of pop consumed.
A man shares a humorous Halloween visit with a youngster who asks to use the bathroom after a costly candy run. He recalls spending 87.42 including tax on candy and a portable radio, while the boy’s parent refuses the add on. The tale ends with grocery-like anecdotes and a Humorous Chronicle flavor from What Cheer Patriot Chronicle.
Don Reid recounts a pricey Halloween candy incident costing 87 dollars and 42 cents. Lions club zone chairman Raymond Horn faces broad duties. Harold Calvert remains night custodian at the high school despite leg issues, while Wayne Sanders at Grinnell College has a surprising, lively night memory.
A Becker style note on a 1968 World Bridge Olympiad clash Iceland vs United States. North overbid to seven diamonds with a grand slam missed as West led hearts and East discarded spades. At the other table North South reached five spades for a 1,100 point gain, underscoring bridge and life’s common disappointments.
Abigail Van Buren channels readers objections to having doubts about men who favor their mothers. A wife recounts Ralphs case, detailing daily Mom visits, defended by a mother loyal to her son, and the impact on their marriage. A.O.W.K. adds perspective and a reader salute to his late mother.
Fragmentary OCR lists address, publisher Bilder Shannon & Co Inc, hours noon Monday through Saturday, except July and Christmas. Mentions Washington Town, 52383, multiple staff roles and departments, and postal details.
A collage of trivia and questions surveys show educated women averaging 2.5 marriage proposals, with one woman reporting 18. The piece riffs on language, sports, and social quirks, citing studies from Cornell on rats, adoption trends, and football coaching, culminating in a mail column inviting reader input to Pass It On.
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