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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1966

Page

5

Rockford College Ghost Disappears From Old Campus

United Press International reports Rockford College’s Halloween ghost Anna P. Sill has not appeared since the 1964 move to a new campus. The 16 building, 20 acre former campus near downtown Rockford is for sale for 1.5 million dollars, with Previews Inc. handling the sale and exploring educational or corporate reuse options.

United Press International Rockford College Rockford Anna P. Sill Northern Illinois College Karl A. Williams Previews Inc International Real Estate Clearing House Robert E. Reilly Previews South LaSalle Street Chicago Mr. Reilly Carthage College Carthage Ill Robert F. Morris Luther Junior College Wahoo Nebr John F. Kennedy College Lutheran Church Linden Hall Middle Hall Talcott Hall Jewett Laboratories John Hall College Board Minnie Reilly College Avenue U.S Midwest

Dear Abby Advice Column Nuggets From Readers

A collection of Dear Abby letters and responses on dating, nightcaps, and marriage. A 19 year old wife asks how to prove pregnancy is her husband’s amid in law doubts. Abby counsels ignoring unfounded claims and notes gestation variance. A reader describes marital strain and eventual divorce, highlighting male withdrawal from family duties and humor about finding life after separation.

Abby

Martin house prep for early Iowa arrivals

Iowa State University extension wildlife specialist Bob Moorman advises homeowners to ready martin houses ahead of the first arrivals around April 8. He suggests covering openings to deter sparrows, removing covers once martins are nearby, and notes plans are available from Iowa State Publications Distribution or county Extension offices. In other news, GE researchers inch toward near absolute zero at minus 460 degrees Fahrenheit.

Iowa State University Extension Wildlife Conservationist Bob Moorman Iowa Morrill Hall Iowa State University Ames

Recreation survey seeks public input on pool and programs

Washington Recreation Committee asks residents to answer six questions to guide future city recreation planning. Send responses to the city clerk or Evening Journal Box 471. Topics include season tickets, pool improvements, family enrollment in playground programs, tennis courts, court locations at Sunset Park or Green Field, and the sufficiency of the summer baseball program.

Washington Recreation Committee Evening Journal Washington Sunset Park

Washington High Seniors Profile Beverly Smith and Terry Jungbluth

Beverly Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald E Smith is a multi year clarinetist pianist organist and choir secretary active in Y Teens FTA Science Club Pep Club Drama Club and church music. Terry Jungbluth daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Jungbluth is a drum majorette and musician in marching band concert band and percussion ensemble with state ratings and NHS member planning nursing training.

Beverly Smith Donald E. Smith Bev Tri-M F.T.A Faith Baptist Church Terry Jungbluth Mariorette Terry State Y Teens Thurber Lake Forest Illinois Iowa S.C.1 Mid-Prairie Drama Club Walter Jungbluth Washington

Iowa Tax Chief Sees $65 Million Surplus Hint

Iowa Tax Commission chairman Lynn Potter says 1965 state income tax receipts will exceed estimates by five to eight million dollars, with a likely total around 65 to 68 million. He notes 22,000 more returns filed and 12,000 fewer no-pay returns versus last year, and cites factors like higher personal income, farmer earnings, full employment, and faster dollar turnover as drivers of higher revenue.

DES Moines IDPA State Tax Commission Potter's Selden Potter William G. Murray Murray Iowa State University Gov Hughes Tax Commission

Deeds Recorded Involving Several Land Transfers

On the record Deeds Charles C Hotle and wife to Everette D Miller and wife outlets 5 and 6 in Smouse s second add Washington Thomas Dautremont to Wynn Stave Co land in sec 35 77 6 Harvey Bender and wife to Eli A Swartzendruber and wife land in sec 18 77 7 1 acre Eli A Swartzendruber and wife to Willie D Schrock and wife one acre in sec 1877 7 Leo Franzen to Dena D Martin lots 1 2 7 8 9 and 10 Highland Park and Washington

Charles C. Hotle Everette D. Miller Outlets Smouse Washington Thomas Dautremont Wynn Stave Co Land Sec Harvey Bender Eli A. Swartzendruber Willie D. Schrock Leo Franzen Dena D. Martin Highland Park

Easter program highlights Keota WSCS meeting

Keota WSCS met in the Methodist church social rooms with 29 members. Mrs Ruth Ginkens opened. devotions by Helen Stoutner. Easter program by Mrs Robert Malley Mrs C D Kirkpatrick and Rev Orrin Potter with a lighted cross and verses from The Old Rugged Cross. Skit by program committees. Refreshments by Mrs Jim Mattison’s committee. Also notes on Lafayette Feeders 4 H Club meeting and Sunnyside Pinchole event with prizes and a plant gift to illness-affected Rosie Greiner. $2 was voted to cancer fund.

Boyd Sanders Keota Womans Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ruth Ginkens Helen K. Stoutner Robert Malley C.D. Kirkpatrick Orrin Potter Sunnyside

Property Transfers and Vehicle Listings for Kalona Area

Curtis C Rogers and wife transfer land in section 32 township 74 range 9 to Roy W Rogers and wife. Wayne Brown and wife transfer land in section 16 township 75 range 7 to Willard Mussman and wife. Maynard C Reber and wife transfer lots 6 and 7 block 15 in OP Kalona to Lester M Bontrager and wife. Listed are multiple vehicle brands and names including Buick Pontiac Chevrolet Ramblers Ford Dodge Plymouth and others associated with individuals and businesses such as John Luther Maxwell Lee's Body Shop Harriett L Hayes and Harriett families and Wade & Co Inc. Chamberlin trailer and related entities.

Curtis C. Rogers Roy W. Rogers Wayne Brown Willard Mussman Maynard C. Reber Lester M. Bontrager OP Kalona Leonard Henry Bomber Buick John Effie Miller Pontiac Larry Janice Marek Chevrolet Omer Dale Jones Florence M. Baird John Luther Maxwell Dodge Lawrence Alenxa Borkoski International Earle F. Libe Rambler Merritt Hazel Canady Chrysler Merlin Lee Crawford Plymouth Lee King Kamper James Edward Wood Ford John E. Elliott Kenneth Or Marion Cuddeback

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