Vertical filing proves its worth in a chaotic world
In a light editorial voice the writer recalls a humorous office filing method called vertical or reverse chronological filing. He describes a desk drawer system that stacks letters by date, not alphabetically, joking about efficiency and a mercurial office manager. The piece blends humor with reflections on organization.
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YMCA memories and local outreach notes from 1975
Blondie recalls YMCA leadership in Washington Ohio with longtime friends and staff names. The column notes YMCA growth and reflects on public service history. A second item from Washington Iowa calls for Food Stamp outreach and volunteer recruitment to combat malnutrition, detailing roles and contact information.
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House at South Marion Avenue Tied to Early Local Historian
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Puns, panics and a winking world of sports humor
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Dozens of quick thoughts spark small facts and trivia
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Bridge bidding scenarios for Seid and Becker hands
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