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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1977
Page
4
A 1977 edition presents a religious reflection citing Proverbs 17 4 about wicked doers and liars who delight in others misfortune. It warns of divine punishment for those who listen to deceitful tongues and take pleasure in others calamity.
The Journal marks National Newspaper Week by honoring the youths who deliver papers. It recalls Cedar Rapids Gazette’s blizzard day 1973 when carriers chose to deliver despite drifted streets and closed schools, underscoring free press and reader access.
A Milwaukee physician's secretary faced a daily challenge spelling and pronouncing a string of German surnames. The items included Greiveldinger Griepentrog Habersetzer Klotzbuecher Krautzkramer Kronschwabel Pflughoeft Seidenstricker Wesselschmidt Schachtschneider. The note muses on radio announcers handling such names.
A clipped card of thanks notes gratitude while kindness from friends is praised for ages and faltering steps. A readers line jokes about angles on earth versus heaven and a cooking problem jelly batch hints. An incomplete accident blurb mocks weekend condition and a flower shop ad promotes gloxinias as hospital gifts.
West dealer opens with king of hearts as B. Jay Becker discusses a contract bridge hand. The article blends card play analysis with philosophical verses about memory, love, and endurance, contrasting analytical strategy with reflective poetry.
Gladbrook, Iowa locals preview an upcoming art week with Inge and Harold Chase. Inge showcases Schlop and Schmear style works while offering a workshop and entertaining evening. Harold’s wood frames and humor punctuate a night of artistic delight with friendly commentary on world peace through art.
Abigail Van Buren advises against rejecting potential partners for height or appearance and urges giving plain girls a chance. She cites personal experience of a short man who became successful and warns readers to value character over looks while offering guidance on pubescent sexuality and supportive etiquette.
L M Boyd discusses Japan’s low crime rate citing dense Koban police stations within eight blocks of homes. Courtesy home visits twice yearly and 500000 volunteers act as contact points for reporting crime. He notes higher risks in the U S, including murder and rape disparities versus Japan.
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