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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
2
The Washington County Fair was among Iowa’s first county fairs to host a swine carcass show for 4-H members starting in 1958. A 11 year comparison shows outstanding improvement in the quality of pigs entered.
Scouts and scouters from Troop 242 St James came back from an eight day paddling trek in Canada’s Quetico region covering about 100 miles of water and portage trails. They logged 40 hours of conservation and trail work enjoyed wildlife including beaver mink otter a black bear bald eagle osprey and loons. Fishing yielded bass walleye and pike with meals supplemented by Duluth packs. They returned to base camp Saturday afternoon then visited Ely Minnesota before heading home via Wisconsin Chicago and Illinois. Participants include Dick Schuck Randy Russell Bill Tisor Rick Goodwin Ron Carey and Matt Baldrige with scouters Bob Stevenson Ford Marie Lou Pailliotet and Joe Soukup. Troop 242 plans a 10 day Philmont trek in August 1972.
Lawyers Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates and associates in the Abstract Dept at 112 South B with phone 653-2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 West Washington St phone 653-5431. Maplewood Manor Nursing Home invites out of town inquiries with no waiting list, contact 636-3400.
Rotary guests heard attorney Robert Day recount his Yugoslavia trip with Mrs. Day, driving 6500 miles in a car from a local dealer. He explained Yugoslavia as a federation with social property rules, Tito's long rule, and travel openness. Attendees included visitors from Veracruz Mexico and Canada, plus local hosts and family members.
A Louisa County Iowa River Camp sketching day drew Guild members and guests including the Gajewskis of Wapello. Painters used acrylics oils and ink washes to capture river views while a camp picnic followed. The group planned a September 24 art show in Columbus Junction and a marriage license was issued for Gregory Krehbiel and Elaine Fisher.
Publication delays interrupted news from the United Presbyterian Home but notes resumed, thanking the Journal. The report covers Kiwanis events with M. L. Tweeton, a Drugmobile bus project, Toastmasters details, local ice cream truck incident, car tea cup discovery, hospital stays improving, and assorted family gatherings and travel across multiple towns including Washington, Waterloo, Ipswich, and Reynolds with numerous visitors and social events.
Ten H J Club members gathered at the County Home on Thursday for a bingo afternoon with six tables and prizes for all. Mrs Dwane Shalla led the games, and guests included Mrs Paul Hammen and daughter along with Sherry and Francene Marek. Punch and cookies were served. A Lay Witness Mission program will be presented during Sunday school at Washington United Methodist Church at 9 am, with the public invited.
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