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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1976
Page
2
A sewing guide notes wrinkles in the crotch area signal too little hip or crotch depth. Let out side seams or inseam to reduce front wrinkles, and deepen crotch curve or recut pattern for longer length. Tucks behind the crotch remove bubble fabric. match inseams and ease back to front, then press with steam.
Congressman Robin Beard of Tennessee endorsed Jim Leach, first district Republican candidate, at the Fairfield Country Club in Jefferson County. Beard praised Leach as experienced and criticized the current congressman as representing New York more than Iowa. He noted Leach’s background and his own wife Catherine Rieniets has Iowa connections.
The 13th annual L Bar M Rodeo will take place August 27 and 28 at the rodeo grounds between Columbus Junction and Conesville with events starting each evening at 8 o'clock. Taunch Heartsill of Salem returns as stock contractor for the 12th consecutive year, and the New Windsor drill team will perform a patriotic show. Also appearing is Shep Shepard of Springfield Illinois who has joined the International Rodeo Finals circuit. Tammy Rueckert daughter of Merle and Mrs Rueckert is named L M Queen and active in 4 H and FFA. A Friday night dance follows the rodeo.
Public hearings over the next three months will let disabled persons and guardians express needs and offer recommendations to the President and Congress. Don Westergard urges handicapped participation to learn community needs and gather recommendations. Hearings: Aug 28 Des Moines area college Ankeny. Sep 11 Western Iowa Tech Sioux City. Sep 18 Iowa Western Council Bluffs. Sep 25 North Iowa Mason City. Oct 2 Kirkwood Cedar Rapids. Final date TBA. State Conference Nov 10-12 Des Moines. National conference Washington May 25-19 1977. Contact Don Westergard for information.
The 21st annual Pleasantview Home Benefit Sale in Kalona runs Monday and Tuesday August 30 and 31 at the Kalona Sales Barn. A chicken barbecue Monday evening starts at 4, with a 6 o'clock sale. Tuesday features pancakes and sausage from 5:30, sales from 10:30 to 4 with a 4 to 6 intermission, then resuming until sold out. Special handmade items including two clocks and a 1771 Feather Star quilt will be sold Tuesday evening. Cash gifts are welcome, and local banks, the sales barn, and volunteers support the event.
Lady golfers are reminded that awards and fun day will be held Wednesday, August 25, at the Washington Country Club. Prizes will be awarded during the noon luncheon to those who participated in the ladies golf league this summer. Golf may be played in the morning or afternoon for fun and spot prizes.
Hospital notes show Saturday admissions for Mrs Grave Love of Columbus Junction and Jim Kurtz of Brighton both for medical reasons. Sunday admissions include Keith Van Engen and William Woolley of Crawfordsville and Mrs William Gipple of Ainsworth for medical reasons. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Wayne Janecek of Washington on Saturday and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Donald Modesitt of Winfield on Sunday.
Local physicians provide a one day free physical for seventh to ninth grade sports participants at the junior high on Wednesday August 25 starting 12 15 p m. Grades receive staggered arrival times and the exams cover all sports for the year. High school students lacking a physical may attend the junior high on this date.
Thomas Sanger led a feature victory at Eldon with Ed Sanger and Gary Thomas also earning feature wins. Heat wins in late model went to Lem Blankenship, Bill Zwanziger, and Bob McCall with Zwanziger securing the Australian. Curt Hansen claimed the semi main. In the feature Zwanziger and Dolan trailed Ed Sanger along with Hansen, Lewis, Dickey, Frieden, West. Sportsman heats saw Thomas and Ken Fenn prevail, with Fenn second in the feature behind Thomas. Paul Lamphier won the semi main and finished behind Fenn in the feature along with Bernie Frieden, Banks, and Allan.
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