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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
4
A Washington column muses on watching sports with sound off. The writer notes preferring quiet TV views of football and baseball, reflecting on close ups, play action, and curiosity about announcers commentary. He mentions Pittsburgh teams and the World Series moment.
The Keota area records numerous gatherings and travel as residents visit relatives in Sigourney Crawfordsville Davenport and Washington. Rick Helscher returns from Korea with plans for leave and Panama then Syracuse. A 4-H group elects officers and plans Hoover Library tour while local weddings and church events are noted along with hospital and travel updates.
Declarer with West at Four Spades wins the opening heart king with ace. Key line is to win dummy’s lead, cash A K J of diamonds, then spade jack to force a spade ace or establish diamonds, ensuring nine or more tricks. Proper play avoids going down by mismanaging the opening lead and trump and diamond sequences.
The Richland piece notes Bill Sables visiting Hedrick for their daughter’s birthday and includes birthday gatherings for Michelle Ritchie with grandparents. Pekin High School crowned senior Lois Bennett Homecoming queen after a football game and dance, with Deb Dickey and others in the court. Additional Sunday gatherings honor Cheryl Griggs’ birthday with relatives from Iowa City Decorah New London and Ottumwa.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on a 14 year old's summer visits to a 13 year old's home and parental concerns. She advises against forbidding the friendship and urges a frank talk. also addresses religious choice conflict and handling unsolicited advice from a sister in law.
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