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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1973

Page

2

Highland High School Class B music contest results

Highland High School vocal and instrumental students earned many Division I and II ratings at the Class B spring music contest held at Mid-Prairie Wellman. Notable top ratings were achieved by Solos Paul Davis trombone Mary Jo Koehler treble voice and Dave Horak bass vocal.

Highland High School Mid - Prairie Wellman Paul Davis Mary Jo Koehler Dave Horak Dan Brophy Don Putney Jeryl Miller Randy Davis Doug Bean Mike O'Conner Randy Conry John Carla Craig Jaz Ann Kirchner Nancy Wood Kathy Huffman Larry Rath John Spenner Virginia Ellinger Karol Krotz Doug Schnoebelen Joe Gerott Lisa Hennon Barb White Jim Roberts Tim Roberts

Easter Seal Society aids sclerosis victim

Brice Miller of 2111 N Sth Ave E Newton, a former Maytag worker and MS patient, benefits from Easter Seal Society support. Under Jasper County Health Nurses guidance he gains hand controls for his car, training in woodworking and crafts, wheelchairs, and participation in homebound sales that return full profits to him.

Easter Seal Society Brice Miller N. Sth Avenue E Newton Miller Maytag Company Floyd Carpenters Haskins Newton Daily News Jasper County Health Nurses Multiple Sclerosis Society U.A.W

4 H Clubs March Meeting At Wellman 4 H Maidens

The Wellman 4 H Maidens met at Vicki Leitsinger home at 7 p m with Deanna Bohr leading the pledge and Tammy Car assigning the 4 H flag. New members Karen and Jeanette Shaffer joined. Four girls were chosen to attend an April Saturday meeting in Washington to bring back clothing styling ideas. A May 28 jail and local sites visit in Sigourney was planned. Talks on sewing and hair styling were given by several members and Sandy Schauf provided hair grooming. A March workshop at the Mennonite Church featured a chili dinner and a sewing project for hospital gifts.

Vicki Leitsinger Deanna Bohr Tammy Carroll Karen Jeanette Shaffer Washington Lynn Seaba Neva Troyer Julie Fisher Sigourney Jenny Fisher Debra Stewart Sandy Schauf Mennonite Church

Barnard Says SA Doctors Would Let Patients Die

Dr Christiaan Barnard asserted in Cape Town that South African doctors were ready to allow terminal cardiac patients to die rather than refer them for heart transplant operations, raising ethical questions about access to transplants.

Barnard Cape Town South Africa UPI Christiaan Barnard

Former drug addict speaks to guardsmen on abuse and deterrents

Chuck Pleasant, a former addict now director of the Northeast Drug Abuse Program, addressed National Guard trainees about his addiction origin, boxing career, and jail time. He argued death penalty lacks deterrence, supports harsh penalties for drugs, and notes marijuana may share life style risks.

Toxmateurcat Company National Guard Chuck Pleasant Pleasant United States France Australia San Quentin Folsom

Rhubarb crop late but salvageable after frost

Last week's frosts damaged early budding fruit trees vines and ornamentals. Rhubarb is thinner than usual with damaged stems and leaves. trim to remove affected areas and expect new growth to supply pies. Flowering crabs magnolias and raspberries may have reduced new growth this spring.

Jim Frier Frier

ISU reports higher earnings for quarter

Iowa Southern Utilities Company held its annual meeting noting first quarter electric revenues rose to 7.3 million dollars, up 8 percent, and gas revenues to 4.3 million, up 4 percent. First quarter net income per share was 1.05 dollars, up seven cents from a year earlier.

Centerville Iowa Southern Utilities Company Robert F. Brewer C. Evan Parks Robert E. Rich George S. Beuckman Heil Co Burlington Iowa Arnold E Peters Jasper County Savings Bank Newton Max von Schrader Union Bank and Trust Co Ottumwa Dwight D. Vredenburg Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc Chariton

VFW Auxiliary Brings Music to Iowa City VA Hospital

The local VFW Auxiliary sponsored entertainment at the Iowa City VA Hospital on Monday evening. A trio George Kimmel Clarence Zieglowsky and Bob Applegate performed violin accordion and electric guitar and took requests. They served 90 dozen cookies with punch to hospital guests. Attendees included Auxiliary president Mrs Francis Reed along with Erma Metzger Georgia Kelsey Mary Hayes Freda Kelsey Marilyn Darbyshire Elizabeth Hazelett and several couples.

VFW Iowa City George Kimmel Clarence Zieglowsky Bob Applegate Francis Reed Erma Metzger Georgia Kelsey Mary Hayes Freda Kelsey Marilyn Darbyshire Elizabeth Hazelett

H J Club Postpones Meeting A Week To April 26

Local brief notes a pre Easter visit by Kenosha residents Mr and Mrs Henry McCarthy and family to Mrs Bernard McCarthy. Also James Van Est and family of Wapello welcome son Darin Joseph born April 14 at Washington County Hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces to Charlene Johnson and James Van Est. Grandparents listed. Johnson family helping in Wapello with three older brothers Gene David and Lance awaiting the baby.

Henry McCarthy Jon Diane Maureen Ruth Kevin Susan Allen Kenosha Wis Bernard McCarthy James van Est Wapello Darin Joseph Washington County Hospital Charlene Johnson Charles Johnson Washington Harry J. van Est Muscatine Johnson Gene David Lance

Porkettes teach pork basics to advanced foods class

Wilfred McCreedy representing the Washington County Porkettes spoke to an advanced foods class and a home economics class on Monday. They covered selection buying storage nutrition and cooking methods with demonstrations on broiling smoked chops and pork steaks.

Ers Kein Horn Ana Irs Wifred McCreedy Washington County Porkettes

Green Thumb Fair date set for May 17

The Green Thumb Fair sponsored by the Civic Improvement Program committee of the Fortnightly Club is scheduled for Thursday May 17. The sale will be at the former Richard George Beauty Salon location two doors east of the National Bank. Club members and others are urged to repot plants this spring for sale.

Civic Improvement Program CIP General Richard George National Bank

Assembly of God marks tenth anniversary in town

The first Assembly of God church in Washington plans a June 13 celebration for its tenth year. Pastor Phil Kaufman of 107 South 15th Avenue says former pastors E L Aubuchon of Sparta Illinois and Rev William Kruger of Le Claire Iowa will speak. Rev Stanton Johnson of the Assemblies of God in Iowa will speak Sunday morning. A potluck supper and beard contest are planned for Saturday evening as part of the three day gathering.

Assembly of God Chuch Washington Phil Kaufman South 15Th Avenue E.L Aubuchon Sparta Ill William Kruger le Claire Iowa Stanton Johnson Assemblies of God In

Washington Iowa newspaper subscription and staff listing

Publication data for the Washington Iowa paper shows offices at 111 North Marion Ave with staff including David Elder as president editor and business manager Shannon vice president ing director Charles Morris managing editor Robert Shaffer and Leonard Llewellyn production. Rates list 50 cents weekly in Washington and various annual mail options outside and within trade areas with different monthly terms.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulation David Elder Im Shannon Ing Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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