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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1973
Page
3
The Kalona senior center reports a strong county fair craft display with 37 articles led by Henry and Mrs. Kiene walnut pieces and Russell Hemerick’s brick carving. Twenty seven seniors signed for the August 17 historical spots tour, with room for more reservations. A potluck is planned August 20 amid YMCA closure August 12.
Howard Hazen of Washington is listed as a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. He is in room 3001 West and will receive mail at ZIP 52240.
Hospital records show admissions yesterday for Frank Hesseltine in Brighton and Mrs. Alice Manning and Mrs. Mabel Bower in Washington. Births reported include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Smith in Washington and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Davis in Ainsworth. Dismissals today include Mrs. Marvin Borntreger and daughter Karona, Mrs. Marty Johnson and daughter in Washington, Mrs. Earl Hiller in Columbus Junction, Terri Beliel in Washington, Mrs. Becky Phillips in Washington, Catherine Stephens in Washington, and Arthur Pagitt in Washington.
Robert G. Youngquist of Washington attends a two week Choral Seminar Aug 1 15 at Indiana University Bloomington directed by Robert Shaw Julius Herford and Fiora Contino. A public performance Aug 14 features Beethoven Missa Solemnis by seminar participants. He went fishing. Sixty was the age and 25 fish were the catch for Sen Herman Talmadge on his birthday at his Georgia farm.
The Graber relatives held a August 2 picnic in Wayland West Park with several families and individuals named among attendees. Additional notes mention visits, trips to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and other gatherings in nearby towns including Columbus Junction and Washington.
Doug Marsh family from Redwood Falls visited Crawfordsville and joined a bridal shower and wedding events in Olds and Iowa City. Wayne and Doris Davis toured Denver and Dayton visiting relatives and the U.S. Mint. Nineteen Senior Citizens met at the American Legion Hall with new officers elected for September and various activities.
The 58th Swift Reunion met August 5 1973 in St James School cafeteria Washington. Dale Hawkins presided with Walter Bruty as secretary treasurer. Entertainment featured Irish quizzes readings by Mrs Gevock and Mrs Kurtz. Out of town relatives and honored guests attended.
The Washington County Republican Central Committee met at the Courthouse August 8. A $25 District Dinner will be held at the Amana Colony Village on August 24, 1973 at 7 30 p.m. Featured speakers include Governor Ray, area legislators, and state officials. Tickets are available from Jerry Bryan.
Property transfers reported include Keith Griffin transferring to Victor R Strabala Jr the specified portions of Section 28 77 6 with undivided interest in the same parcel. Ivan V Jarvis and wife transfer to Marion F Cady and wife Lot 14 in Lake Trio Sub-Division Washington County Iowa. Emerson Wittrig and wife transfer to Emerson Wittrig and wife portions of Section 25 74 6 and the West 2 of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter in Section 36 74 6.
Iowa State extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance notes high temperatures reduce yields and cause blossom drop in beans tomatoes peppers and eggplants. Weather and watering practices affect drought stress and pollination, with guidance on careful transplant fertilizer and soil incorporation.
August advice covers fertilizing tomato plants with a mid August application of a 6 10 4 or 10 6 4 mix, and notes Bermuda onions store poorly, lasting only one to two months. For long storage choose Spanish or globe onions and keep them in cool dry storage at about 33 degrees, with coolest area as alternative.
A religious reflection cites Paul’s argument from 1 Corinthians 15 12 15 about the resurrection. It asserts that denying the dead rise would render Christ dead and Christian preaching and faith meaningless, labeling skeptics as liars.
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