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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1973
Page
4
A 1973 column reflects on Jesus command to full commitment from Matthew 8 21. The writer condemns procrastination and recalls a Halloween prank pushing over outhouses, noting nostalgia for older practices and the discomfort caused by lack of modern plumbing.
In a humorous column George Tripp recounts a balmy night in his backyard when a bright light moved closer then a low flying craft passed over. He swears the brightest lights bore the letters U F O and jokes the letters stand for Unidentified Flying Object. He regrets not filming or summoning witnesses.
Three granddaughters changed outfits in our spare room, appearing as a witch a farmer and Raggedy Ann. We handed out many treats and avoided mischief, though pranksters toppled a nearby outhouse wounding nobody. The shotgun owner confronted intruders later.
A collection of humorous mishearings and corrected terms from a newspaper office. It includes a retired colonel mistaken as battle-scarred and other witty lines about signs on trucks gift shop calendars and golf balls in refrigerators.
On Saturday November 3 1973 readers learn the date as day 307 with 58 to follow. The Almanac recalls William Cullen Bryant born November 3 1794 and historical moments from 1783 demobilization of the Continental Army to 1948 Lyndon Johnson’s victory. A Dorothy Canfield Fisher quote closes the brief.
A reader using the pen name Father of Six Daughters questions a foolproof way to sire a son, Abby suggests adoption, and the letter accuses a couple of reckless growth. A second message from Alone and Crying asks how to win back a spouse, Abby counsels self reliance after confirming no chance of reconciliation.
In a team match a hand with North 0Q98 Q105 eKQI973 43 West East 52 aa7s vKe643 v62 2 A105 ase764 4K10952 South 4K11063 WAST 0864 AQ leads to a four trick declarer win at table one after a diamond singleton read and ruffing sequence. At table two East signaling the king of hearts changes play, but East West still concede five tricks as defense.
English artist Francis Beauraud painted a fox terrier with listening ears a Gramophone Co Ltd London bought right to reproduce the work. The Victor Company of America also used it to advertise historic record players. A curio from a bygone era.
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