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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1972
Page
4
A Washington Iowa editorial today reflects on Psalm 3 4 and James Thurber quotes about prayer and perception. It emphasizes that God hears prayers and urges readers to avoid anger and fear while staying aware.
A business executive known for lengthy talks began delivering concise remarks, surprising colleagues. When pressed, he explained he overheard a remark during a pause in a speech, asking “What follows this?” and receiving the reply “Wednesday.”
The piece ponders creative street name ideas inspired by presidents trees and grammar terms. It also cites a Phillips Petroleum article noting eye adaptation requires minutes to adjust after leaving bright light for darkness, urging drivers to pause 5 to 15 minutes for safer night vision.
A reader commends the Board of Supervisors for bidding decisions that aim to secure the best price and save Washington County money. The letter defends the bidding process and urges elected officials to maintain backbone and adhere to sound policy.
Mrs John Horras of Harper celebrated a birthday at the Golden Buckle Buffet with numerous guests from Keota Harper Des Moines and Washington. The gathering also observed the eighth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dean Harras. The Lafayette Feeders 4 H Club met eight members, elected officers and planned October activities. Several families visited, attended anniversaries, or shared meals across Keota and nearby towns, ending with a Virgil quote.
In a diverse bidding problem, three notrump is favored given the long suits and heart stopper potential. However spade contracts may yield better scores depending on partner’s rebid and distribution.
A miscellany by L. M. Boyd lists common poison plants while poking fun at military service trivia and odd urban legends. The piece includes humorous Q A style bits about topless dancers in L A and linguistic oddities, ending with an address and copyright note.
Dear Abby columns share light verses about corn and a tomato serenade, plus a long reader letter from Stumped in West Virginia about teens staying with relatives. Abby advises setting a visit cap and suggests sending for her booklet on letter writing.
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