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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1975

Page

8

Community views on juvenile delinquency and care systems

Wyngarden advocates a boys group home as a necessity and stresses early intervention with schools, parents, and community. He praises public education and probation success, notes new Iowa juvenile law shifting labels to child in need of assistance, and stresses detection, proper handling, and broad community care to prevent recidivism.

Finned Eldora Wyngarden Iowa Mitchelville Tames Hay Iowa Training School For

First coal today from Towa mine OSKALOOSA IOWA

Governor Robert D. Ray dedicated a 30 acre experimental coal mine eight miles southwest of Oskaloosa as part of a $3 million three year Iowa State University project to demonstrate improved surface mining methods. The first coal shovelful marked a university run program to tackle energy shortages and reclaim land.

Oskalousa Iowa UPI Robert D. Ray Ray Ray Sai Here John Scott Iowa State University Iowa Department of Environmental Quality

Iowans Endure Heat as Humidity Rises Across Iowa

United Press International reports Iowa faces 90 degree heat with humidity near 60 percent. A tornado warning was issued for southern Worth and Mitchell counties after a funnel cloud sighting near Northwood. no damage reported. Severe thunderstorm warnings affected north central Iowa as storms crossed the region. Forecasters expect hot, humid conditions with near 100 degree highs across much of the state through Saturday and upper 60s to low 70s overnight.

Iowa Arc National Weather Service

Balloonist fails in ocean crossing

Balloonist Robert Sparks failed to cross the Atlantic in a 90 foot helium balloon after a leak near 125 miles out to sea. He was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter, ending his season long transatlantic hopes. His stowaway copilot G Hadden Wood remained aboard the gondola under tow. Sparks blamed no one, noting Wood joined the ride willingly and that weight did not cause the failure. Attempts cost about 100000 dollars with backers undisclosed. Odyssey rose to 7000 feet before its line was severed this season’s effort.

Mashpee Mass UPI Robert Sparks Sparks Coast Guard Maine North Atlantic Gladstone N.J Susan Vicky G. Hadden Wood Wood Hadden

Funeral Saturday for Roy Eugene Wood 87 in Ainsworth

Funeral services for Roy Eugene Wood 87 of Ainsworth will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J Roland Crandall in charge. Burial will be in Ainsworth Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 7:30 to 9 p.m. this evening. Mr Wood died Thursday Aug 21 1975 at his home in Ainsworth. He was born Feb 27 1888 at Ainsworth and married Alma LaVesta Reigel in Ladysmith Wisconsin on Nov 23 1914. He was a farmer and a United Methodist Church member. Surviving are sons Glen D Wood and Joe E Wood of Ainsworth Norman F Wood of Animas NM Gilbert A Wood of Washington DC area Mrs Anthony Julia Polito of Albuquerque NM Mrs Robert Betty Stewart of Riverside Willard L Wood of Colorado Springs Colo and Mrs James Bonnie Porter of Pulaski Tenn Also 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren A sister Mrs Frank Sands and a brother Clark Wood of Columbus Junction IA survive.

Roy Eugene Wood Ainsworth Jones J. Roland Crandall Mr. Wood Farrington Nancy Marr Wood Alma LaVesta Reigel Ladysmith Wisc United Methodist Church Glen D Joe E. Wood Norman F. Wood Animas New Mexico Anthony Julia) Polito Albuequerque Gilbert A. Wood Washington Robert Betty) Stewart Riverside Willard L. Wood Colorado Springs Colo James Bonnie) Porter Pulaski Tenn Frank Sands Clark Wood Columbus Junction

YMCA Fall Swimming Lessons For Preschoolers

YMCA offers fall swimming lessons for 3 to 5 year olds starting September 3 and September 8. Beginners meet at 9 00 am and advanced beginners at 2 00 pm on the specified days. An adult must accompany each child in the water. The eight week session costs 10 dollars. Instructor is Mary Pat Balk. For details call the YMCA at 2141 between morning and 1 pm.

Mary Pat Balk YMCA

Livestock market updates from Joliet and Des Moines margins

Markets show varied gains across cattle and hogs with Joliet reports noting steers up 1.00 to 2.00 and hogs 1.25 to 1.50 higher, while Des Moines indicates slow trade yet strong demand with butchers up about 1.00 and larger weights delivering mixed gains. prices listed by weight and grade for No 1 through No 3 lots across several weight ranges.

Joliet, I UPI Ves Moines

Mrs Brumm Leaves for Dover After Burlington Visit

Mrs Susan Brumm departed for her Dover New Jersey home after a visit to her mother Mrs Helen Duncan and brothers Larry and Bill Duncan in Burlington. Also visiting for a week was Mr Brumm.

Susan Brumm Dover, New Jersey Helen Duncan Larry Bill Duncan Burlington Mr. Brumm

American household comforts and Medicare costs overview

The report outlines high appliance and vehicle ownership in American families with over 90 percent owning radios and telephones, 92 percent with washing machines, 80 percent with a car, and more than half owning homes. It also tracks Medicare from a 1966 $3.4 billion start to a $14 billion program serving nearly 24 million beneficiaries.

On This Date in History August 22 1975 Facts

August 22 1975 marks the 234th day of the year with 131 days remaining. The morning sky features Mars Jupiter and Saturn while Mercury and Venus glow in the evening. Debussy birth year noted as 1962 with Leo zodiac attribution.

Mars Jupiter Saturn Mercury Venus Claude Debussy

Funeral Saturday for Mrs WmZager

Funeral services for Mrs Wm Carri Bell Zager will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sherman Eden Funeral Home. She was the daughter of Lewis Charles and Etta Mae Johns Kessler.

Carri Bell) Zager Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Zager Lewis Charles Etta Mae Johns Kessler

Double Apple Displayed by Marion Stransky Trio

The Marion Stranskys of near Wellman exhibit a perfect double apple from their orchard. A single stem carries two apples hanging on either side, joined only at the top.

Marion Stranskys Near Wellman

Army Reserve Captain Borup completes staff officer course

In Fort Leavenworth Kansas Captain Roger L. Borup son of Mrs. Hazel Miller Route 1 Wellman completed Part II of a staff officer course at the U S Army Command and General Staff College The course on command and general staff functions is divided into resident and nonresident studies Capt Borup and his wife Patricia live at 207 Fairview Drive Wellman He is vice president and cashier at Wellman Savings Bank

Boaur Ft. Leavenworth Kan Army Reserve Roger L. Borup Hazel Miller Route 1 Wellman U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Borup Patricia Fairview Drive Wellman Savings Bank

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