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== SUNDAY 12 JULY 1970 ==
== SUNDAY 12 JULY 1970 ==


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Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Seventh Sunday after Trinity
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Some more work on the Memory <u>GAME</u> and brought it to  
Some more work on the Memory <u>GAME</u> and brought it to   <br>
the <u>Baschkopf's</u>, but didn't get a chance to play.
the <u>Baschkopf's</u>, but didn't get a chance to play.


Played <u>OCTRIX</u> in evening with BB, Phil, and Dale; then
Played <u>OCTRIX</u> in evening with BB, Phil, and Dale; then <br>
with BB &amp; Dana. Used my version that the trick number is  
with BB & Dana. Used my version that the trick number is <br>
the value of that trick, multiplied by the number in sequence.  
the value of that trick, multiplied by the number in sequence.   <br>
It seemed to add excitement to the [crossouts] each-for-himself game.
It seemed to add excitement to the [crossouts] each-for-himself game. <br>
Also played 2-hand with BB, exchanging the cards. That  
Also played 2-hand with BB, exchanging the cards. That   <br>
seems quite good.
seems quite good.


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(cont. from 7/13) [7/13]
(cont. from 7/13) [7/13]


Thinking about the problem of packaging <u>SEARCH</u>. A  
Thinking about the problem of packaging <u>SEARCH</u>. A   <br>
pad with 37% more writing area can be fitted in the  
pad with 37% more writing area can be fitted in the   <br>
box, but there is no room over a 54 card deck. Started
box, but there is no room over a 54 card deck. Started <br>
thinking of reducing the "Search Deck" to 36 cards by putt-
thinking of reducing the "Search Deck" to 36 cards by putt- <br>
ing 2 choices on each card.
ing 2 choices on each card.


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take. He'll try and take another look this weekend.
take. He'll try and take another look this weekend.


Got an idea for another puzzle, finally called
Got an idea for another puzzle, finally called <br>
<u>THE THIRTEENTH TORTURE</u>. Made up a set in the evening.  
<u>THE THIRTEENTH TORTURE</u>. Made up a set in the evening. <br>
It is a real tough one.
It is a real tough one.


Rcd. a letter from <u>Lilly Elkan</u> with brief descriptions
Rcd. a letter from <u>Lilly Elkan</u> with brief descriptions <br>
of her game: <u>WACK, WADE, TAKE A CANOE</u>:; and her  
of her game: <u>WACK, WADE, TAKE A CANOE</u>:; and her   <br>
puzzle: <u>CHALLENGE</u>.
puzzle: <u>CHALLENGE</u>.


Rcd. the <u>IFW MESSENGER</u> June 1970 (Col. 2, No. 6). Just  
Rcd. the <u>IFW MESSENGER</u> June 1970 (Col. 2, No. 6). Just   <br>
club news.
club news.


Claude called. He told me (among other things) that  
Claude called. He told me (among other things) that   <br>
Johns has <u>CONNECT-A-CARDS</u> for $1.50. Asked him to  
Johns has <u>CONNECT-A-CARDS</u> for $1.50. Asked him to <br>
pick up two sets for me.
pick up two sets for me.