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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
4
Washington Iowa edition notes a Proverbs verse and reflects on the cross of Jesus and Socrates. It comments on schooling challenges and quotes a Boylston News report on rising liquor production.
A columnist recalls Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto and a single biting line. Virginia McCurdy offers her paperback, and the writer riffs on pairing odious with contemptible in everyday talk. The memory circles back to Horace and a casual farewell.
The letter cites a Family Economics Bureau study estimating over 600 million pets in the United States and urges stricter leash laws and pet confinement. It promotes spaying to reduce births and animal overpopulation, noting high euthanasia rates and health benefits. The piece mentions the upcoming Scott County Humane Society Shelter and calls for low-cost spay services.
Readers urge less litter at Hayes Timber after a field trip to Lincoln School, noting how debris harms trees and plants. An unpacked unsigned letter from an appreciive reader is not published due to policy requiring a signed author.
Almanac notes Friday is September 22 1972 the 266th day with 100 to follow. Births include Michael Faraday on this date under Virgo. Historical notes cite Nathan Hale 1776 posthand remarks 1789 postmaster general creation 1937 united front in China, 1959 White Sox pennant, Kipling quote on meddling folly.
A column by L. M. Boyd surveys trends in preferences and curiosities from 1972. It covers what women value in men, humorous observations about oysters and bead training, a hypnotism stunt, football player weights, cash buying habits, a riddle about a famous actor, a common shoplifting trick, and a mail address for responses.
The Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman sponsors a Roast Turkey Barbequed Pork Supper and Bazaar on Saturday September 30 from 4 30 to 7 00 p m. Tickets at the door. Open house for Rev Wayne Kamm and family Sunday September 24 2 30 to 4 30 in the Fellowship Hall. Plan Kalona Historical Tour for October 13 and other society notes.
Pvt W Turnipseed serves in ACo 5 Bn 1st Tng Bde 2nd Plt based at Fort Polk Louisiana 71459 for service records and unit assignment details.
In the 1972 World Bridge Olympiad the Italian Blue Team swept 35 of 38 matches, defeated France in the semifinals and the United States in the finals, and scored 18 blitzes in 38 rounds. A notable deal featured Garozzo and Forquet in a misbid that still favored Italy. Tomorrow: Ireland vs. Britain.
Readers discuss whether offices may open mail addressed to their business and when the Postal Service’s responsibility ends. Abby advises on mail privacy and suggests using post office boxes to keep personal mail private, while others defend business mail practices and tips for waitstaff etiquette.
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