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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1963
Page
4
Purely Personal Tales of neighbors mischief and light humor
A column of lighthearted items and anecdotes from a community, featuring two four year old boys who rake leaves for two dollars, a playful payment with a dime and a penny, and lines about a Myna bird, a husband and wife, a General McArthur reference, and other small town observations.
Ticket misplacement and long wait at stadium gate
A reader recalls a past Big Ten game at the Iowa Stadium where Dr. and Mrs. G. J. Nemmers arrive without tickets. They are directed to the information desk then recheck tickets in their pocket, realizing they had them all along after being admitted with a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Nemmers
Iowa Stadium
Doc
Nemmers
The Main Lines by W. H. Marriott
The column notes a misimpression of a bullpen as a stockyards site and observes that a person who is “all things to all people” often ends up meaning nothing to anyone. The remarks reflect a wry, general-audience commentary style.
Thanksgiving Dilemmas And Tiny Tales From A Rural Window
A reflective column blends holiday planning with home cooking tips and local life. The piece notes Thanksgiving decisions about staying home or accepting invitations, shares a simple banana bread recipe, and observes a Dalmatian with mismatched eyes along with residents celebrating long marriages and birthdays. It closes with a vignette of a small dog reacting to visitors and a final greeting from Marge.
Spirit Lake City Slicker Outwits Wild West Hoax
Charles Swift of Philadelphia visited Spirit Lake in 1885 and endured mock desperados and staged gunplay orchestrated by locals. The elaborate prank peaked with a fake killing and a dramatic escape by hiding in the baggage car to avoid local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Charles Swift
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Swift
Mr. Swift
Faithful Washer Ends 42-Year Run in Manchester
Mrs Julius Dey of Manchester Connecticut buys a new washing machine after using the same unit for 42 years. The old machine needed only one repair during its long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester, Conn
UPI
Julius Dey
Susan Harland Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Susan Harland daughter of Ronald and Mrs Harland marked her seventh birthday on November 13 with a party at home attended by first grade classmates Evelyn Miller Sheri Yoder Sheral Wheeler Collette Swartz endruber LuAnn Morgan Carla Miller Katherine Ropp Pamela Halter Julie Yoder and Beverly Troyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Susan Harland
Ronald Harland
Susan
Evelyn Miller
Sheri Yoder
Sheral Wheeler
Collette Swartzendruber
LuAnn Morgan
Carla Miller
Katherine Ropp
Pamela Halter
Julie Yoder
Beverly Troyer
Jack Guengerich
Ladies Bridge Club
Alva Kepler
Hazel Coffey
J. R. Swartzendruber
Eugene Way
H. L. Grady
S and C club hosts holiday gathering at Gerot home
Riverside notes two members absent as the S and C club meets at Mrs. Ted Gerot’s. Prizes go to Mrs. Sandra Gerot Mrs. Hazel Yoder Mrs. Alice Gerot and Mrs. Lucille Kucera. Christmas potluck set for December 19 hosted by Mrs. Clair Gerot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Luckey
Riverside
S and C Club
Ted Gerot
Sandra Gerot
Hazel Yoder
Alice Gerot
Lucille Kucera
Clair Gerot
Fred Kron
Mercy Hospital
Joanne Walton
Clifford Walton
Rela
Reading the Cards: A Bridge Hand and Defensive Signaling
A bridge problem discusses a North South hand with spades clubs and diamonds and the supposed four trick loss. It analyzes how East West signaling can alter the defender’s play and affect declarer outcomes. The piece notes the importance of standard play versus unusual signals and the impact on contract success.
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East-West
West
East
South
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