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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1972
Page
4
A Washington Iowa editorial page from September 18 1972 blends reflections on destiny humor and reform with local notes. It recalls old jokes about a dog named August, discusses reform politics and Senate seniority, and features a reader letter defending the Washington High School Drill Team's 1972 73 squad appearance.
Readers urge action on medical access as physicians plan retirements and new patients strain existing doctors. The letter cites 3 000 added patients, calls for retaining doctors or recruiting replacements, and notes local fund raising and industry attraction depend on better services.
The Alta Advertiser notes school has resumed with routines returning and readers reflecting on community life. A letter thanks a band mother and Mr Green for caring about local schools and students. A Clarinda street repair discussion follows alongside a humorous toilet paper fix.
Kalona social notes list weekend visitors and gatherings at the homes of Logan Reifs Eugene Way and related families. Attendees include Dusenberry Ladehoff Blake Sharp Knepp Metz Stoltzfus Kauffman Kennel and Swartzendruber families. The report notes quilting socials, a surprise supper for the Benders and Carl Klein birthday observance.
A reader asks for guaranteed twins via artificial insemination after fertility issues. Abby rejects guarantees, noting only about one in 11 000 women may have twins and recommends a book on twins. The column includes letters about restaurant portions and a family language anecdote.
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