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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1972
Page
4
A Washington Iowa column for Saturday September 23 1972 mixes humorous anecdotes about a counterfeit bill gag a harried mother and her doctor a gas station attendant dubbed the Liberace of pumps and college quips to reflect on everyday folly and values. It weaves brief vignettes on child behavior humor in public life and remarks on the rising cost of living with a light reflective tone.
A newcomer farmer kept his horse team advertised in the local paper, then visited the office to pay his bill. When asked if he sold the team, he replied no and urged continuing the ads to attract horsemen, saying he enjoys horses and talking with them. The ongoing ad has helped him meet many local horsemen.
A joke set about a man who learns his aches were caused by sitting in the wastebasket after his wife grew tired of his complaints. The punchline ties to modern office furniture and the consequences of retirement.
September 20, 1972 Coralville Iowa letters to the journal discuss local events concerns and community opinions. Readers respond on civic matters education and neighborhood issues reflecting a mid century town forum.
A Coralville native writes to share a compliment about Washington noting no parking problem and attentive service in the town. The correspondent mentions moving from Urbandale to Coralville and plans to pass along the remark in appreciation of the Journal. The husband buys all his clothes in Washington.
In the 1972 Olympiad Ireland surged from 28th after 24 rounds to a 12th place finish. Against Britain in a late round, Dick Barry off a pass opened five diamonds after four spades, West doubled, and Barry secured the contract. Barry ruffed, cashed two trumps, and led hearts to a decisive win, aided by sharp defense and precise endplay. The Irish wild run included 13 wins, nine blitzes, and victories over favored teams, marking a historic turnaround.
Riverside reports the junior varsity football cheerleaders chosen this week at the high school listing Cindy Owen Becky Sexton Nancy Veggy Laurie Droll Mary Sue Swenson and Brenda White. Community meetings note VFW Auxiliary Girl Scouts sale of poppies and upcoming card parties with hostesses named. Hospitalization of Rose Havel after a fall and surgery at Mercy Hospital is reported.
A collection of miscellaneous health and lifestyle quips and trivia from 1972 by L M Boyd. Topics include retirement ages for physicians, dog bites by age, military ranks, acronyms like ACHE and WAMPUM, and social questions about gender behavior and TV actors. Entires mention Babe Ruth and Sammy Baugh, measles age, and a study linking athletes' weight gain to middle age.
Teen asks if nonpregnant girls can have milk in their breasts and learns it can occur temporarily. Several letters discuss wedding gifts, recycling, and declining invitations, with Abby advising and offering contact for personal replies and a teen booklet.
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