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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1968
Page
6
Cattle sales show slow trading with most declines 25 to 50 cents. Slaughter steers 1250 to 1350 lb No 3-4 29.00 to 29.50, mixed high choice and prime 28.00 to 29.00, and other weights and grades ranging from 22.50 to 27.75. Canner and cutter cows 16.50 to 19.00. Sheep steady with spring slaughter lambs around 31.00 for 100 lb, woolled slaughter lambs 27.50 to 28.00 for 100-120 lb.
DES MOINES UPI Iowa Development Commission reports 1,367 new jobs from 73 developments in Jan 1 to Mar 31. Expansions lead with 32, branch plants 31, total capital investment $131.7 million vs $79.2 million last year. 1967 marks fifth straight peak in Iowa industrial growth.
Iowa's Aid to Dependent Children caseload rose 43 percent in the last ten years, with 11 924 cases in November 1967. The study notes rising divorce and absent father rates, more employed mothers, and 34 784 children in ADC families. Metropolitan counties account for 46 percent of cases.
The Dallas Uniting Conference marks the final separation end as Methodists and Evangelical United Brethren hold a seal of union in a merger aimed at a worldwide church of nearly 11 million. About 15 black demonstrators and 75 others leave the communion in protest. Delegates from Korea Japan Brazil Hong Kong Austria and India attend along with U S members. united church will include over 10 million Americans and about one million overseas. The Methodists will be the majority in the new church.
Local BPW members attended the spring district meeting of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs at Memorial Union in Iowa City Sunday. One hundred thirty one women from ten clubs registered. reporters included Mrs Dwight Robison and Lillian Schafer of Brighton, Mary Koehler, Eva Simmering, Helen Breese, Geraldine Schulty, Ruth Bartow, and Frances Miller of Washington. Frances Miller served as teller for officer elections. Thelma Heitsman of Corning, state first vice president, spoke on Let Freedom Ring in Our Country. Washington members were reminded of Tuesday’s regular meeting at the Captain’s Table with officer elections. Dinner reservations via Eva Simmering before Tuesday noon.
The Webelos Den Pack 243 held a Father-Son campout at the Izaak Walton League grounds. Activities included a Saturday cookout, games, animal demonstrations by Rex Emerson and Steve Messinger, a movie, a Sunday worship service by John Owen, wildlife hikes, and a noon pot luck with families joining in. Cubs attending included Marty Miller Pat Brock Joe Moretti Tom Harvey Jack Gilmore Bill Tucker Dennis Bond and Greg Thomas. Leaders Wayne Brock Harold Gilmore assisted by Everett Miller Richard Harvey and Aldo Moretti.
The YMCA hosts a World Service Carnival from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 27 with booths, games, and prizes to raise funds for international YMCA projects. Volunteers of all ages run activities, including air rifle, archery, darts, shuffleboard, love turtle racing, and sponge throw. Proceeds benefit overseas YMCA programs and building projects.
All 11 members interested in placing orders for trees through Wednesday Study Club should call Mrs Merle Twinam or Mrs William Bernau by Thursday evening. Posters with trees and prices are in Crawfordsville stores. Trees will be delivered. The project is non profit and sponsored by the Wednesday Study Club.
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