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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1971
Page
8
County Extension Director Jim Frier warns that the shift to grain sorghum has raised a potential weed problem. He estimates 2,000 to 3,000 acres of sorghum in the county and notes shattercane is tall and hard to identify among existing plants in several fields.
The Highland Community School District reports on the 1971 72 opening, booster events, and upcoming elections. Five candidates file for school board seats, with an election set for September 13 at Riverside Upper Elementary, Highland Community Secondary, and Ainsworth Elementary. A Cedar Rapids workshop on school elections is planned for September 7.
A Keota shower celebrated Cathy Wheeler with thirteen guests at Mrs. Jack Leedom’s home. Co hosts Mrs. Tom Brown and Mrs. Don Bermel awarded prizes and a bride to be, Cathy Wheeler, registered gifts while awaiting her September 4 wedding to Robert Lund. Refreshments were served.
Jennifer Marie Gansen Linda Maxine Ropp Raul Perez Jr Tyrone Anthony Carson Jennifer Shindelar Anthony Lynn Behrens Brian Patrick McDole Jonathan Patrick Horak listed as newborns. Parents named with addresses across Washington Kalona Riverside Ainsworth and Conesville.
Mr and Mrs C L Foster and family from Fort Worth Texas and Mr and Mrs Richard Tweeten with Tammy Sonya and David from Wheaton Illinois left today after a week long stay with Glenn Knupp and family.
The Washington County Citizens for the Prevention of Alcoholic Beverages will preview The Secret Love of Sandra Blaine on Monday August 30 at 8 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. The group plans to add a film to a local library for schools and churches and invites public feedback.
Deaths reported for Mrs Ida DuPrez of Pueblo Colorado 87 burial in Davenport. R Bobe Kurtz 73 Moline Ill death at Moline General Hospital. Mrs Jake Hill 88 North English died in Ottumwa. Raymond Graf Brethren Michigan died after leukemia. Richard J Clarahan 68 Harper retired farmer died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Funeral of Pearl McCune North English attended by Mrs Hinkle and Ruth Mandrell. Mr Donahue funeral planned. Mrs Gerald Howell 44 Crawforsville killed in car crash near Sioux Falls. husband and three sisters survive. W H Dean 91 Columbus Junction died Mercy Hospital Burlington. James Brooks 86 Bartlesville Okla died. Hugh Oliver Herron 77 Geneseo Ill died. Emma Hulda Rhum 85 Wayland died. George C Black 58 Letts died Muscatine General Hospital.
The Baileys of Modesto hosted visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Nile Bailey and their son Vernis Bailey along with his wife. The Bell family reunion gathered 70 relatives at Wellman Park with four locals from the area. Army reserve trainees from the region included Duane Seberg Jim Eubanks and others at Camp McCoy Wisconsin.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Jim Gorham of Columbus Junction returned from Spirit Lake Friday evening after attending a coaching clinic since Tuesday Their daughter Pamela Ann stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Marion Swanson while they were away
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