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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
4
A reader conceives after an affair and contemplates abandonment while another reveals a syphilis diagnosis and virgin claims. Abby advises seeking a private adoption agency and privacy, with letters from readers discussing morals and personal conflicts.
About 8 percent of the 1 877 094 outstanding Iowa Southern Utilities Co common shares were represented at the annual stockholders meeting in Centerville. Directors reelected included Robert W. Greenleaf and others from regional banks and companies. Brewer chaired in Greenleaf’s absence due to hospital tests. First quarter electric revenues rose 7.5 percent while gas revenues climbed 7.9 percent from a year ago. Kilowatt hour production up 3.6 percent with residential and small commercial growth and power sales to eastern utilities. No rate increases planned. The next board meeting set for April 23 at the company offices.
Washington junior bowlers captured the mixed division championship at the state junior bowling tournament in Des Moines on Sunday. The Squire Shoppe sponsorship supported the winning team featuring Joe McKowen Marty McKowen Jackie Boileau Peggy Dillavou and Randy Boshart.
Major leagues is and Ben Ella Sanders. Sherman Eden team includes Craig Neil Kathy Wallace Bill Whalen Bobbie Boileau Dave Hyde. The Melody Laners feature Lynne Brown Jeri Hagie Jody Hyde Barb Brooks Susie Ricks. Lucy Smith accompanied the youths to Des Moines. Betty Ward coached both groups as over 80 local youths joined the junior bowling program in Washington. The annual Junior Bowling Banquet will be held Tuesday April 27 at the Schoolhouse at the Fair grounds to present awards from the state meet.
Senator Jack Miller Iowa testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee proposing a resolution demanding U S troop withdrawal within 12 months after all prisoners of war are safely returned. He opposes Nixon phased withdrawal and fixed dates, saying North Vietnam cannot be trusted to honor prisoner releases.
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert C. Wells were held on Tuesday afternoon at Crawfordsville Methodist Church with Rev. F A Richardson in charge. Christine Lease was organist and Mrs Herb Rich soprano. Pallbearers were Kenneth Rhea Roy Montague Glenn Cherryholmes Edgar Stout Jerry Keller Ronnie Schmitz. Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Dr. Dorothy M. Ford will direct the second annual Workshop in Secretarial Management and Leadership Skills for women at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant Iowa June 4 6 The weekend program costs 50 for all expenses 39 for commuters and includes meals lodging and materials Bill Baxter is contact for reservations The event aims to help secretaries stenographers teachers nurses and women in supervisory roles with small group discussions and management expert Q A sessions co directed by Clyde E Ford and supported by IWCs President Dr Louis A Haselmayer and others from California Paris Oslo and Washington D C
Pvt. John R. Waters of A441 Class 561 is listed at Fort Bliss Texas with service number 178-662-967. The record appears in a short military notice indicating assignment or status among men in service.
Fragmentary OCR lists company names and staff roles for a Washington publication. Mentions Shannon & Co Inc, David Dor president editor, Lana Shafter advertising director, Leonard Llewellyn production supervisor, and contact at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iows 62383. Subscription rates shown: $4 per year, $7.60 six months.
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