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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1973
Page
4
A devotional note from Washington Iowa urges living in the constant presence of God and striving for perfection. It reflects on Genesis 17 1 and contrasts a sobering faith with a modern jet age metaphor about global travel and hurried life.
A sophomore boy tried out for Davenport high school girls swimming on a synchronous team. He was welcomed by the female swimmers but did not make the team. The piece also notes Rosie Grier teaching men needlepoint as a calming activity.
Fairfield Ledger reports Secretary Earl L. Butz on a public relations tour stresses ample 1974 food supplies for both U S households and foreign exports. He says the department will pull out all stops to provide fuel and fertilizer for eight million new acres released from planting restrictions to raise production. He argues energy costs and inflation mean food prices stay high as exports support the economy, urging preparedness for a reliable supply.
The entry lists birthdates and historical events for October 19, notes on the moon and visible planets, and mentions Fannie Hurst born in 1889. It also reports a bizarre diet story from Margate New Jersey where a telephone operator claims four pounds lost after two weeks on a dogfood breakfast diet using Gravy Train with margarine and cheese sauce.
Science Digest reports a up to 20 percent drop in students taking physics over the past year. Some blame declining prestige for physicists, while an anonymous educator argues the falloff stems from physics teachers being the toughest graders. He notes chemistry A and B students can easily drop to C in physics, influencing college admissions and prompting students to skip physics courses.
Route 3 booster club publicly thanks Jarvis Appliance for allowing free use of their front window for bake sales. Members bake cakes cookies pies and breads to sell at fair prices and donate proceeds to local charities.
Mr Jarvis, praised for civic efforts, has hosted numerous organizations at his Washington business. The Washington Evening Journal lists subscriptions and staff while noting republication details and service hours.
Analysis discusses four hands in response to partner bidding one diamond. It argues longer suits first generally, notes the value of spades as potential trump, and cautions against overcalling with weak hands. Guidance emphasizes distribution over strength and avoiding misleading bids to keep partner in formed contracts.
A 52 year old man complains his wife wears tight pajamas and a hairnet at night, while readers debate wives appearance. Missouri mothers seek guidance on school discipline, lunch access, and religious exemptions. Abby suggests dialogue with teachers, principals, and, if needed, the superintendent, with a booklet offer.
A board chairman tests executives by asking their faults while one candidate boasts 45 years of experience as the best he can be at 55. Warm milk is linked to sleep via tryptophan. The column cites Marie Dressler and Seneca on aging and pollution with quirky historical notes before ending with author LM Boyd’s copyright notice.
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