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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1971
Page
4
Washington IA editorial page recounts two light hearted anecdotes. John Kleese crawls into his own home through a kitchen window after a late night laboring with his father Elwood. A Phoenix car rental mix up leaves Doc Nemmers and wife Cathy puzzled but unfazed by a lost car and unattended keys.
John and Mary Hohl attended the Minnesota Iowa football game and planned to meet Mary's college roommate and her husband after the game. Several minutes after kickoff they reached their seats as a critical spectator complained loudly about late arrival, prompting a tense exchange. Mary later realized the critic was her former roommate, unexpectedly seated near them among about 50 000 attendees.
Rev George Kerr demonstrates an ignition key from Model T cars at a coffee club gathering last Thursday. He explains a single key could open many cars and that lost keys could be replaced cheaply, noting the security vulnerability of such systems. The anecdote reflects on idle curiosity and tech quirks from automotive history.
Rural Pennsylvania teachers enroll in remedial education courses via a 40 foot mobile van and an IBM 1500 computer. State University delivered instruction to over 800 teachers in poverty areas using taped lessons, visuals, and interactive television prompts. Students respond by typing or touching screen areas. courses cost a $10 fee with flexible day or evening access. The program aims to identify handicapped child needs, screen for deviations, and refer serious cases to rehabilitation services.
UPI notes October 30 1971 marks the 308th day of the year with Saturn as the morning star and Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter as evening stars. Notable events include Orson Welles 1938 radio invasion panic, the 1941 Reuben James sinking, 1948 DP Act refugees arriving, and a 1945 American bombing incident in South Vietnam.
Keota TTT met at Mrs Betty Stoutner's home with co hostesses and shared camp reports from Eden Valley Minnesota. Anetta Stoutner Lois Anderson spoke on the Chicago National Convention. bake sale planned for Nov 20 at Levnen's Market. Several local clubs held meetings with guests, prizes, and birthdays noted. Boy Scout Troop 54 traveled to Des Moines for tours of John Deere and Firestone plants, toured KANT North Western Bell American Republic and Scout Council, and met Des Moines Scouts at Salvation Army building. Lions Club sponsors Troop 54.
In a three no trump contest with South as declarer and West leading spades, the article analyzes routes to nine tricks. It recommends cashing the ace king of clubs first to gain information, then pursuing diamonds or hearts as needed, and finally exploiting a heart finesse to establish an eighth trick. West’s cards reveal clubs were four, guiding the club play sequence to maximize winners.
A compact newspaper card from the Washington Evening Journal dated Saturday October 30 1971 highlights a page four item. The brief notes a local event or notice with names and places tied to the community.
Mrs Eliza Jackson, resident of Border Nursing Home at Alta, observed her 100th birthday recently. Also noted were Mr and Mrs Chris Hansen of Brayton celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary. Mr Hansen is 92 and Mrs Hansen is 88.
Reader questions Abby about staying married for children, a husband’s infidelity, and belittling a mother’s cooking. Other letters tell of a distant husband in Korea, and a rude letter writer asking Abby how she is, with Abby guiding on communication and support.
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