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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1977

Page

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Union Good Friday Service at United Presbyterian Church

The Ministerial Association sponsors a Good Friday service at United Presbyterian Church from 1 30 to 3 00 pm on Friday April 8 with speakers presenting the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Liturgist is Dr Wm H Kettlitz. Special music by the U P adult bell choir and senior mens choir. A solo will be sung by Matt Hotle with Robert Youngquist on piano.

Ministerial Association United Presbyterian Church Jesus Vel Luse The Christian Church Marion Dodson Church of the Nazarene Greg Berkey First Baptist Church Robert Hartzler Washington Mennonite Church Bruce Klapp Pleasant Hill Church Dale Carlson Fern Cliff John McCorkell Methodist Church Wm. H. Kettlitz U.P Lois Williams Winnie Belter Augusta Livingston Katherine Ramsdale Fran Ray Joan Allsup Beulah Beth Temple Annetta McConnell Naomi Tines Clara Petratz Scott Wilcox Ralph Kleese T.E. Myers Glen Thompson George Dare Lyle Wilcox Milo Sorden Ted Meyers Matt Hotle Robert Youngquist

Easter Egg Hunt Set by Washington Jaycees at Sunset Park

The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Washington Jaycees will be held Saturday April 9 at 9 a.m. in Sunset Park. The event is open to all children through fifth grade and each child should bring a basket or bag to collect the eggs.

The Washington Jaycees Sunset Park

Boat registration reminder for current year deadline

All boat owners who have not registered their boats for the current year are reminded this must be done before April 30. Fee is $8.50 for motor and sail boats and $4.50 for all other craft. Canoes and kayaks less than 13 feet in length need not be registered. Registration of boats may be made at the office of the county recorder in the owner's home county. Penalty for late registration is one dollar for each six months.

Washington High Drill Team Chooses Leaders for 1977 78

The 1977 78 Washington High School Drill Team was selected Friday April 1. Barb Reneger will captain Carrie Mineart is assistant captain and Lori Roth serves as secretary treasurer. Other members include Patty Jones Julie Palmer Linda Todd Nancy Schlapkohl Tammy Borchardt Brenda Buffington Teri Gibson Pam Gorham Sue Reneger Deb Schaffer Sue Wylie Jackie Peiffer and Sheila Swift.

Washington High School Barb Reneger Carrie Mineart Lori Roth Patty Jones Julie Palmer Linda Todd Nancy Schlapkohl Tammy Borchardt Brenda Buffington Teri Gibson Pam Gorham Sue Reneger Deb Schaffer Sue Wylie Jackie Peiffer Sheila Swift

Injured in Crash Near Wellman Reported

Susan Eileen Gore 22 of Wellman treated at Washington County Hospital for head cuts after a collision at the intersection of two county gravel roads northwest of Washington at 10 50 a m today. Gore charged with failure to yield after a stop. Debris and a semi truck blocked a bridge near Lake Darling State Park entrance west of Brighton after a sideswipe with a pickup.

Susan Eileen Gore Wellman Washington County Washington Gore Lake Darling State Park Brighton

Ainsworth Lions Club to sponsor Easter Egg Hunt

The Ainsworth Lions Club will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt for area children on April 9 at 10 am. Kindergarten and younger meet at Ainsworth elementary school, 1st–3rd at the lawn between the two churches, 4th–6th at Ainsworth City Park, with rain relocation to the school.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Lions Club

Weather outlook warms with partial clouds tonight

Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. Low tonight in the 30s. High Thursday in the mid to upper 50s. Winds from the south at 10 to 15 mph tonight.

District Attorney Won't Charge In Dog Death Case

Summit County District Attorney says no charges will be filed against Karen Gavaghan over a fatal dog attack on 6-year-old Tamara Newton. Healy cites insufficient evidence for criminally negligent homicide but will seek more proof about dog behavior and owner knowledge. The case centers on three dogs impounded for running loose and a coroner cites fatal head injuries and blood loss.

Joe Antonio Healy Karen Gavaghan Tamara Newton Susan Conligio Miss Gavaghan Antonio Newton Summit County Olin Mueller

Two certified for cardiac training in Washington area

Two Washington medical care professionals James Gloor and Charles Loving were among 10 certified by the Iowa Heart Association as ACLS instructors after a recent Iowa City course. They plan to offer ACLS provider classes locally with about $4,000 needed for training aids and public support for a broader emergency care program including CPR training.

Washington Iowa Heart Association James Gloor Washington Medical Clinic Charles Loving Washington County Iowa City Gloor and Loving American Heart Association Gloor and Loving

Floods sweep Appalachia as death toll climbs higher

Serious floods in the Appalachia region kill at least 15 people and flood six southeastern states. The toll rises to 107 for a three day period including 69 in a jetliner crash, 22 from tornadoes and 1 traffic fatality. Thousands are displaced and governors seek emergency funds. Red Cross shelters open as rivers surge and towns flood.

United Press International Appalachian Southern Airlines Appalachia Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee Virginia Alabama Mingo County Jay Rockefeller Barbourville Pineville

Judge rules in Fagen hearing

District Judge Michael Enich ruled that OSKALOOSA man David Alan Fagen’s written confession to the shooting of Keota Night Marshal Douglas Bell on June 11 is admissible in his upcoming murder trial. The confession, obtained by the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation, was deemed voluntary and not coerced, setting the stage for a May trial in Mahaska County.

Evening Journal Oskaloosa David Alan Fagen Keota Douglas Bell Fagen Michael Enich Enich Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Mahaska County Keokuk County Sigourney Bell Lawrence Scalise Des Moines BCI Highway 77

Nuclear theft danger warned by OTA report

A 500 page Congressional Office of Technology Assessment report to President Carter warned a bomb could be built within days after seizure of a nuclear reactor fuel installation, but prompt action could curb the threat. It noted no single solution and highlighted reactor fuel enrichment, reprocessing plants and fast breeder reactors as major proliferation risks. Glenn presented the report at the White House amid decisions on Barnwell fuel reprocessing plant and Oak Ridge breeder work.

Washington UPI Carter Congressional Office of Technology Assessment OTA Sens Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn John Glenn Ohio Charles Percy Ill Glenn White House Barnwell S.C Oak Ridge Tenn

South Pacific cast announced by Washington Community Theater

Director Bill Hultman and Musical Director Millie Youngquist unveil the South Pacific cast for the June 6 to 11 show. Ensign Nellie Forbush is Joyce Ball of Lone Tree Iowa, Emile de Becque Leon Hillman, Lt Joseph Cable Mike Schooley, Liat Sherrie Scott, Ngana and Jerome Mary Tam and Hau Hau Hwang, Bloody Mary Ruth Shields, Luther Billis Dr Mike Leary, Stewpot Stan Soucek, Commander William Harbison Don Hanson, Captain Brackett Dave Elder.

The Evening Journal Bill Hultman Millie Youngquist South Pacific Washington Community Theater Ensign Nellie Forbush Joyce Ball Lone Tree Iowa Emile de Becque Leon Hillman Joseph Cable Mike Schooley Sherrie Scott Liat Ngana Jerome Mary Tam Hau Hau Hwang Ruth Shields Bloody Mary Mike Leary Luther Billis

Carter son declines Navy discharge upgrade offer

President Carter's son Jack, a 29 year old lawyer, said he would not take up a federal offer to upgrade his Navy discharge for marijuana use. He stressed the move would not benefit him and he did not want it linked to his father. He added he no longer smokes marijuana.

Washington UPI Carter Jack Navy Calhoun White House Defense Department ABC Good Morning America

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