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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1977

Page

3

Editorial Thought For Today

An October 8 1977 editorial reflects on Galatians 6 2 urging readers to bear one another's burdens and to be involved for Christ's sake, stressing willingness to help others and live by the law of Christ.

Christ Ralph Harris Harris Patton Germany

Prize football ball lands in fan’s hands at Iowa Iowa State

Duane Redlinger and daughter Franny sat in endzone section eight row 12 during the Iowa Iowa State game. A field goal sail to the left became a memorable catch when Iowa’s attempt bounced into Duane’s arms. He received a used game ball inscribed with the score Iowa 12 Iowa State 10 and signatures from coaches Bob Cummings and Earle Bruce.

Duane Redlinger Franny Iowa Duane Washington Demons Redfingers Iowa State Bob Cummings Ames Earle Bruce Iowa Stadium

Bridge hand lessons in declarer play captivate readers

A detailed bridge column analyzes a 3NT contract with spade and diamond play. It explains the lead choice, ducking the king of spades, and the correct sequence to establish seven and aim for nine tricks. The piece showcases technique and practical reasoning for both casual and serious players.

Declarer West South East

Dear Abby Advice on Love and Protecting a Child

A teen describes pressure from an older boyfriend to have sex while he argues love justifies marriage. Abby warns against sacrificing principles and urges holding out. A separate letter describes a grandmother seeking help for a neglected granddaughter with a kidney condition. Abby identifies it as child abuse and urges contacting Parents Anonymous.

Abby Lisa Parents Anonymous

Do Not Think of an Elephant A Boyd Column Flashback

A 1977 L M Boyd column blends trivia and odd facts from weight myths to linguistic quirks. It includes notes on airline weights, Einstein inventions, and a memory prompt about elephants, ending with a Weatherford Texas mailing address and copyright line.

L. M. Boyd P. O Weatherford

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