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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1977
Page
3
A reader asks to go by middle name William instead of Bonaparte while noting pranks on unusual names. A second letter praises counselors’ value, despite long waits, and a third laments a friend's changing romance, with advice to keep perspective and move on if friendship fades.
United Press International notes August 3 1977 is the 215th day of the year with 150 to follow. It marks Ernie Pyle and Dolores del Rio birthdays. Historical highlights include Columbus setting sail in 1492 and Britain entering WWI in 1914.
Officials of the Washington County Unit of the American Cancer Society audited Crusade kits. Irene Thompson Donna Caldwell Martha Witthoft Shirley Steele and Gene Allen represented Iowa City. County funds total 10,506, up 599 from last year with 2000 in memorials. The figures will be shown at the Cancer Booth during the Washington County Fair on August 14. Eight kits remain unaccounted for and can be turned in to listed officials or at the fair booth.
Edited by Helene B Dillon the piece offers recipes for Tomato Soup using canned tomatoes, onion sugar and white sauce, plus a Baked Tomatoes dish with crumbs and butter. It also suggests popovers and scrambled eggs with dried beef, plus light notes on pansies and a pet chipmunk. Washington Evening Journal, August 3, 1977.
Sharon Erwin of the Crooked Creek Cyclones led individual honors while the Washington Hustlers captured the team championship at the 1977 Washington County Fair livestock judging contest. Hustlers members were Linda Ledger George Pfeifer Chris Jones Roger Bonar Mark Ledger and Jeff Murphy scoring 1071 of 1200. Erwin topped the 10 strongest individuals and Washington Hustlers No 1 led the top 10 teams list ahead of Crooked Creek Cyclones and Chicagua.
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