Hallowe'en window painting legacy fades in Tingley and Washington
An Iowa column recalls Tingley Ringold county’s twenty five year Hallowe'en window painting contest a community event that inspired painted store windows and a festive program. It notes Washington once held similar contests and laments their disappearance while confirming this year’s party parade and dances at the Y.
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Tingley
Iowa
Ringold County
Hallowe'en Celebrants
Washington
Hallowe'en
Land use reform urged to curb sprawling cities
A state of urban overgrowth is blamed on decades of land development that hollowed wetlands and hills. A regional planning approach is urged, with federal backing via Senator Jackson’s land use bill to fund and enforce comprehensive plans.
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U.S
Congress
Henry M. Jackson
Senate
The Little Old Ladies Rule The Queen In Diamonds
A bridge anecdote from tournament circles recounts two Little Old Ladies facing two life masters. An out of turn queen of diamonds led by East creates a ruckus and a series of misplays, but South ends down one as the table learns a lesson about avoidable errors when facing crafty opponents. Tomorrow: Defensive play.
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L.O.L. No. 2
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South
West
L.O.L. No
Declarer
Disapproval of County Ambulance Service Change
A reader from Washington Iowa protests the County Board of Supervisors decision to switch ambulance service for the coming year citing the motive of low bid. The letter urges citizens to demand proven, in county service and safety over cost savings, especially during emergencies.
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Board of Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
Fire safety tips from a 1970s column by Abigail Ven Buren
A long reader letter outlines cause statistics for U S fires in 1971 and offers practical safety tips. Emphasizes cigarette and match safety, electrical outlet use, keeping children safe, professional wiring, proper storage of oily rags, avoiding flammable cleaners, not smoking in bed, and having a home fire drill and extinguishers. The piece stresses sleeping with doors closed between midnight and 6 a m and urges preparedness for fires.
Fire safety tips from Abby column
Practical home fire guidance includes checking door tops for heat before opening, escaping via window if needed, alerting others, breaking a window with a chair if necessary, and taping the fire department number to phones. In apartments use stairs, avoid elevators, and once outside stay put.
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Abby
Almanac Notes On This Day In History And Births
Almanac for Monday October 9 1972 notes Libra birthdays including evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson born 1890. Mentions Yale founded 1701 and Minnesota forest fires of 1910 destroying six towns and 400 lives. Submarine City of Flint seized in 1939 and released after 12 days. Pope Pius XII died in 1958. Quote by Willa Cather on love and solitude.
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Venus
Mars
Saturn
Mercury
Jupiter
Aimee McPherson
Yale College
Yale University
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U.S
City of
Flint
Murmansk
Pius XII
Editorial Policy On Ambulance Letters In Washington County
The editor states a new policy requiring signed letters on ambulance service to Washington County. The policy mandates that writers print their names with their letters to ensure accountability and transparency in future discussions and personal notices.
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