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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1971

Page

3

Fair Lorna McCoy Leads Pony Show at Washington County Event

At the Washington County 4-H and FFA Fair this week the pony halter and horse judging crowned Lorna McCoy as champion with Robyn McCoy and Mike Houseal earning reserves in several divisions. Additional top placers included Bob Edwards and Barb Warner in various pony classes, and Kalona 4-H members Dominate yearling and mare categories. In Columbus Junction, Louisa County fair results highlighted Hampshire, Duroc, and Poland China hog classes with champions named Tony Kellogg and Joetta Gipple among others.

Lorna McCoy Robin McCoy Washington County FFA Mark Fisher Mike House Columbus Junction Hampshire Donald Meeker Brian Meeker Dennis Meeker Robin Murry Columbus Kevin Jennings Winfield Robert Hartsock Poland China Tony Kellogg

Highland School Year Starts August 26 1971

The Highland Community School District announces the 1971 72 year begins August 26 with staff and board plans to provide educational opportunities amid district collaboration. Superintendent invites questions and aims for open communication, noting student registration dates from August 19 to August 25 and school opening on August 26.

Highland Community

First District N F O Convention Set For Washington

The First District of Iowa N F O Convention will be held Saturday August 7 at the K C Hall in Washington. Registration starts 5 45 p m banquet at 6 30 p m business meeting at 7 30 p m.

Iowa N.F.O K. C. Hall Washington

Hospital Admits Patients in Washington and Brighton

On the record hospital admission list shows Ralph Kucera of Washington admitted today for medical care. Lena Hank of Brighton is in long term care with ic a diagnosis. Yesterday admission includes Mrs John Koehler of Washington.

Ralph Kucera Washington Lena Hank Brighton John Koehler

In towa Concent Wagh Thendquarters route 812 Teoant year te y 414 per year

Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a route number 812 and a yearly figure 414 per year. No clear person, organization, place, date, or event can be identified to form a coherent news item.

Sunday Wiles reunion and Sunset Park gatherings

Calendar notices announce events including a Sunday Wiles reunion and a cancelled Moriarty reunion. Also listed are a Sunset Park basket dinner, Marion Hobby Club family picnic, and various club meetings at Sunset Park with times and locations.

Wiles Moriarty Sunset Park Marion Hobby Club

Family News From Estes Park and Iowa City Visit

Mr Charley Harley left for Ely Minnesota to visit family. Mr and Mrs Dwight Harley and Max Smith and family returned from a week at the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Colorado with daily hikes and a sighting of big horned sheep on Specimen Mountain. Mrs Richard Lonsdale and family from Indianapolis are visiting Homer Godwin. Sam West patient address updated to 1084th Floor West Veterans Hospital Iowa City Iowa 52240.

Charley Harley Ely Minn Mrs Dwight Harley Max Smith Mark Annette Ymca of the Rockies Estes Park Colo Specimen Mountain Smiths Richard Lonsdale Lance and Rhonda Indianapolis Ind Homer Godwin Sam West Joe Wests Iowa City Veterans Hospital Iowa

Red Cross swim program complete

The Washington County Red Cross chapter wraps up another summer learn to swim program led by Milo Steele Jr safety chairman. 774 enrolled. 210 certified across 114 beginners 61 advanced beginners 22 intermediates and 13 swimmers. Directors Neil Lampkin and Grover Rosenkild mark six and two years respectively. Certificates can be picked up at community representatives or the Red Cross office in town.

Washington County Red Cross Milo Steele Jr Laterafety Steele The Pool Commission Neil Lampkin Grover Rosenkild Washington

Rita Jones Leads 4-H Dress Revue At County Fair

Winners announced for Washington County Fair 4-H Dress Revue with Rita Jones Wellman Cedar Clippers taking senior first place and advancing to State Fair competition. Judges evaluated garment construction grooming and fit as Miss Sherri Gahring supervised the event on 4-H night with narration by Miss Peggy Chabal.

George Colthurst Ainsworth Rita Jones Wellman Cedar Clippers Melinda Reed Washington Sherri Gahring Extension Home Cedar-Jones Counties Peggy Chabal Riverside Frank Kleese Bill Hennigan International Harvester Perdock, Inc Bob Hub Washington

Highland to elect 3 board members

Highland voters will elect three school board members and a joint county education board member on September 13. Nomination papers may be obtained from the superintendent, with deadlines and signature requirements. terms run three years for board seats and two years for treasurer. The trip includes a Farm Bureau Women tour to St Louis with planned dates and costs.

Highland Community School Robert Gerot Ted Dean Cole Cleo Orris Highland High School Joint Board of Education Joint Cedar Johnson, Linn Washington Washington, Mid-Prairie Highland Iowa City Farm Bureau Louis St. Louis Barr Department Mayfair Gateway Arch Linnain House Henry Shaw da Menil Santa Maria Zoo Old Cathedral Anheuser Busch Brewery Grant's

Babe Ruth game slated tonight at Green Field

Kington's Babe Ruth team faces Keota league Babe Ruth all stars in an exhibition at Green Field tonight. Game starts at 8 p.m.

Babe Ruth Kington Green Field

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