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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1967
Page
4
A column collecting lighthearted notes on local life. It laments the lack of Washington Iowa souvenirs and recalls a comical mattress fire caused by a cigarette. Don Reid shares a brief tale about quitting smoking and enduring the humorous misadventure in September 1967.
Iowa Commerce Commission takes under advisement a dispute over which utility should supply electricity to the Chemplex complex at Clinton. Interstate Power claims readiness with a 233000 kW unit, while Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative argues its closer 7200 V line should serve the plant, which aims for 30000 kW in 1968 rising to 98000 kW by 1970 and may become the state’s largest electric user.
A collection of quirky facts and Q A snippets on fashion, marriage, vaccines, and trivia. Notable items include waist size peaking at 52, lines on poets, assault charges, social trends, and a note on boiled potatoes from 1584 with Harriot.
In a three notrump contest, West leads king of spades. South should hold up the ace to sever spade communication, then win the second spade if needed and plan a club finesse. Proper timing of the holdup ensures the contract, regardless of East West splits, while avoiding down one.
A weekend spree includes Everette Green and Ruby Sharp visiting the Glen Henry home in Madrid and attending the Iowa State Fair. Helschers picnicked at Iowa City with Loretta Helscher. Lavernon Helscher party visits Ottumwa. Several relatives attend gatherings, share photos, and celebrate weddings and births across Keota, Des Moines, Williamsburg, and Iowa City with updates on health and schooling.
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