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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
4
The Washington Iowa edition quotes a Bible verse from Luke 13 34 about prophets and repentance and asserts God still desires a rebellious world to turn to Him in a devotional editorial. The piece frames a call to spiritual gathering and conversion as timeless.
Fred Downing enjoys Shingling the Fog and Other Plains Lies a collection of Plains tall tales. The book teases dry era anecdotes from midwestern life with jokes about wind storms, corn, and humorous rural misadventures across Kansas Nebraska and beyond.
A reader laments her father a widowed grandfather who dislikes small children and refuses to pretend to enjoy playing with his grandson. Abby advises accepting his stance, noting children sense affection and suggesting limits to urging interaction to avoid harming the relationship.
A bridge article explains defensive play against four spades. West must imagine East and South trump holdings to force two trump tricks. The recommended line after king and queen of diamonds is a low diamond at trick three, hoping East ruffs high with certain holdings to promote trumps.
A collection of social quips and comments attributed to LM Boyd from 1971 includes figures on migration averages about 1 000 miles and a range of light anecdotes on marriage, gender, parenting, and statistics. The item closes with a garbled footer and an address for LM Boyd.
On September 2, 1972 the almanac notes Virgo birthdays including Eugene Field born 1850. Historic events listed include 1935 Florida Keys hurricane kills 365 plus, 1945 Japan surrenders aboard Missouri ending World War II, 1964 death of Sgt Alvin York, 1968 Iran earthquake toll 12 000. Also quotes General MacArthur on war will to win.
Community newspaper page fragment lists staff including Elder Shannon and William Shannon and details subscription rates, publication days, and office in Washington Iowa. Provides audit and circulation mentions and advertising roles amidst a partial masthead from Inland Daily Press Association and United Press International notes.
A Reach to Recovery volunteer supports women after breast cancer surgery. The trained helper visits in hospital, offers exercises and recovery aids, and provides reassurance and answers to personal questions patients may not ask their doctors.
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