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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1973

Page

2

Balloon ascension thrills Dutch Creek as family reports

Local reporter Kathleen Fisher recounts a July balloon adventure in Dutch Creek. Lin Harding piloted from the Wehr farm and again from Washington, with multiple landings along the route. The author joined the fun aboard the final trip, describing the light wind ride, crowds, and a bumpy yet safe landing.

Ray Wehr Mary Ann Jean Lin Harding Lake Darling Dutch Creek Ray Alta Wehr Alta Lindon Harding Auburn Heights Michigan Indianola Lin Wehr Farm Dublin Mother Howard Mangold Jake Seethout Dean Luers Ralph Beliel Clifford Leeper Skunk River Keith Barnes Mary Ann Wehr Herbert Hahn Washington Hwy. 1 Charles Morris Jim Blattner Keota Pleasant Hill Church

Lion-hearted reporter denies he was chicken in the basket

Reporter Charles Morris recalls a balloon flight above Iowa near Washington. He describes a calm ascent, scenic farm views, and a bumpy but safe landing. He brushes off claims he was afraid and denies being chicken in the basket.

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