Editorial: Thought for Today on Wise Friendship
A brief moral note quotes Proverbs 2 15 about avoiding bad company and urges readers to choose friends carefully, emphasizing that character shows in who we associate with and how we walk through life.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1973
Page
4
Local brothers swap tall tales and a TV judge backs them
A Minnesota brother hosts a Washington visitor at a lakeside cottage where watersports outshine fishing. The visit ends with a witty letter about big northerns and walleyes. A reply from Minnesota mocks the yarn, noting the couple later appeared on Tell It To The Judge driving a wedding anniversary lie.
Percy Holder Joins Riders By Driving Cadillac
Percy Holder of Washington rode as nurse maid and chauffeur for Bill Smart and Paul Olson during a six day bicycle trek across Iowa. He kept watch as the cyclists stretched for about 30 miles, drove Bill’s Cadillac along the route, and joked about the tandem bicycle Paul Olson bought with his wife for evening rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Holder
Washington
Iowa
Williamsburg
Davenport
Percy
Bill Smart
Paul Olson
Mt. Pleasant
Bill
Paul
I Am My Own Grandfather Riddle on a Moral Edge
A long quarrel over spiritualism ends with a couple’s husband speaking from beyond. He humorously notes Montana ranch life and cows in heaven. An old advertising card then reveals the riddle about complex family ties where a man becomes his own grandfather through a tangled sequence of marriages and relations.
No Way Out West dealer challenges four hearts endgame
Bridge analysis shows South makes four hearts despite two spades and two diamonds. West led spades, South ducked, then used ace hearts and clubs to set up ruffs. Declarer orchestrates ruffs and discards, leaving East in trouble no matter response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declarer
South
West
East
Almanac notes and history include Taft birth and 1565 St Augustine
Today is Saturday September 8 1973 the 251st day with 114 to follow The moon is approaching full phase Virgo is in effect Those born on this date include Ohio Senator Robert A Taft born 1892 and died 1953 In history 1565 St Augustine founded 1900 Galveston hurricane kills 6000 1934 Morro Castle burns 137 1943 Eisenhower announces unconditional surrender of Italy A UP I report describes grocer Michael Wheeler recovering 375 in cash from trash after wait at a refuse tip The incident ends with the money recovered undamaged
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United Press
Mars
Saturn
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Continental
United States
St. Augustine
Galveston
Tex
U.S
Asbury Park
N.J
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Italy
Germany
Japan
Washington Evening Journal details and subscription rates
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff positions led by David Elder and William Shannon. It includes publication details, association memberships, and subscription rates for various regions and durations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co, Inc
Owa
United Press International
Inland Daly Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Carrer
Curious Facts and Quirky Notes From LM Boyd Column
A 1973 LM Boyd column surveys odd facts and questions about dating, left handedness, rat milking, Cleopatra pearls, nerve speed, hot foods, bail bond jumps, bounty hunters, goldfish consumption, and a closing note inviting mail to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Boyd
P.O. Box
Fort Worth
LM. Boyd
Ten Commandments for Husbands and Dear Abby Exchange
A humorous column features Robby reminding readers of his earlier Ten Commandments for wives and presents a Dispatch to Abby from a Pittsburgh widower seeking companionship and help with housework. The exchange includes Abby's advice on socializing and options for finding a housekeeper or companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Abby
Pappy
Pittsburgh
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