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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1975
Page
4
A devotion urges believers to not fear but rejoice as political leaders place trust in the Lord rather than self seeking expedient solutions. The message promises that when faith governs decisions, great deeds will follow.
Virginia McCurdy tripped on an unseen curb near Washington square, injuring her knee, tearing hosiery, breaking a wristwatch glass, and cutting her arm. The incident occurred as the author and Doc Nemmers encountered booster caps and memories of the 1956 Rose Bowl with Iowa defeating Oregon State 35 to 19.
In our office a Go Cyclones sign from Rick Jurgens spurs talk of wall space for other Iowa schools. Sandy Greiner adds a Hogs Are Beautiful image retitled Two Cyclones Talking Things Over with Iowa State coach and Cyclone quarterback named. Dr Kauffman and Bill Cochran recount a Skunk River fishing trip as a black snake lands in their boat and they flee avant-garde fish catch follows.
An old ad offers rides for 25 cents each way to any city venue excluding beer gardens. The item appears in a 1898 Evening Journal reprint provided by John Hughes, noted for its front and back page ads and solid inside news.
A compendium of curious notes by L M Boyd includes turtle shoulder blade placement, TV viewership by gender, baby growth rates, Russian salad customs, silver polishing methods, and other assorted trivia. It cites historical radio programs, tobacco odds for brides, advertising schemes, and marriage laws. Address included for correspondence.
Harold Miller showed a large Crawfordsville tomato weighing one pound thirteen ounces at the Journal. Ted and Gert Bailey contributed Brussel Sprouts described as tasty miniature cabbages from their garden.
A man finds a twenty year old shoe repair claim check in an old suit. He brings it to a cobbler who locates the shoes and says they will be ready next Tuesday.
In a four hearts contract East leads spade queen and West follows with jack, ruffed. Declarer opts to cash A K and continues diamonds. upon 4 2 diamond layout he discards a club from dummy, then repeats diamonds to avoid dangerous ruffs. This approach yields two diamond losses but preserves clubs, improving chances under both 4-2 and 3-3 breaks.
Dear Abby column snippets show a caller trapped by a meddlesome friend who questions every social outing. A housekeeper asks why a rich employer communicates disapproval via notes, prompting Abby to advise not volunteering information and to set boundaries.
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