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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1976

Page

5

Chuck family marks A. L. Supalla 81st birthday

In Brighton readers note a family gathering for A L Supalla of East Pleasant Plain as he turns 81. The celebration drew relatives from Mason City Marshalltown Oskaloosa and Burlington with neighbors in attendance. Also listed are births marriages club events and society notices from the area including a Krony Krew Christmas party and local Pythian Sisters officers for 1977.

Laton Orval van Horn Allen Lauderdale Jane Ferrell Iowa City Mark Baumert Washington Francelia Farrier Ethel Hanze Derald Edwards Wayland Roger Hanze Swedesburg Roger Lee Schooley Laton Schooley Robert Fillmore Kevin Fillmore Kory Kara Kirk Fillmore Burlington Burl Morrison Norman Schooley Sharon Dan Oskaloosa Nelson Schooley Ottumwa Stan Schooley Carmen Cheryl Sean Marty Murray Monte Pat Hoekstra Fairfield Nikki Leigh Eric Michael Jefferson Co. Hospital Don Hoekstra Richland Glen Parcell Eunice Gowey Brighton Clara Hoekstra Lloyd Greenfield Libertyville Bryan Alan Washington Co. Hospital Kenneth Farrier Dean Moore Donald Baumert Bryan Coakley John Patterson Floyd Baumert Keota W. L. Dickinson Parkview Care Center Krony Krew Bridge Club Stover Earl Neal Willing Workers Club Leo Dunbar Donald Robison Larry Hunter Beulah Coffin

Operation BEST focuses on school bus evacuation safety

Iowa programs stress bus safety from Dec 1 to February under Operation BEST. Sponsored by the Iowa State Highway Patrol and DPI, the effort uses DPI materials to train students in bus safety and requires schools to perform evacuation drills. Troopers may visit on request to observe drill timing and supervision conduct.

Iowa State Highway Patrol Iowa Department of Public Instruction DPI Jim Frier Washington County Dale Hull Iowa State University

Riverside Congregate Meals for Seniors Menu Week

Congregate meals are available in the Riverside area for persons 60 and older and their spouses. Special diets can be arranged at the Riverside Community Building with advance notice. Reservations required at least one day ahead by calling 648-2712 or 648-5231, with Monday reservations due the prior Friday by 3 30 p.m. Menu includes Hamburger, Country fried chicken, Pork chops, Oyster stew, and Glazed ham for the New Year dinner along with sides and desserts.

Riverside

Conesville Man Charged With DWI After Sheriff Stop

Ronald Eldred Bennett of Conesville was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence after a deputy stopped him on Wednesday. He appeared in court this morning for a preliminary hearing.

OMVUS Ronald Eldred Bennett Conesville

Police chief warns on holiday driving

Washington's Chief of Police Kenneth Bauer warns holiday drivers and pedestrians about alcohol risk. He cites studies showing alcohol factors in about half of fatal accidents and urges planning, moderation, and sober rides to prevent disasters during festive travel.

Washington Kenneth Bauer Bauer National Safety Council

Capital gains rules shift under 1976 tax reform

Iowa State economist Neil Hart outlines changes from six to nine months for most assets to qualify for long-term capital gains under the 1976 tax reform act. Real property and farm equipment face longer holding periods, while cattle and horses retain 24 months and other livestock 12 months. Gains on 1976 sales are unaffected.

Neil E. Hart Iowa State University Hart Harl

Mildred Westfall elected head of Columbus OES

Mildred Westfall chosen as Worthy Matron of Emma Beckman Chapter of OES in Columbus Junction with officers elected. Kenneth Houseal named Worthy Patron and Dorothy Juhl as Associate Matron along with Leonard Juhl as Associate Patron and Frances Pugh as Secretary. Installation set for Jan 16 1977. meeting included a Christmas program and exchange. Church notes mention cantata The Manger King and Candlelight Service with Gift of Hope offering for retirees and needy students.

Helene B. Dillon Columbus Junction Emma Beckman E.S Worthy Lois Houseal Mildred Westfall Kenneth Houseal Dorothy Juhl Leonard Juhl Frances Pugh Verda Jones Genevieve Shellabarger Helen Thornton Marsha Gerot Ann Pugh Selenia Pugh Sue Pugh United Presbyterian Church Randolph Johnston J. Kelly McKee Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids John Dillon Hope Dunn Iowa City R. T.T.T

Standability in choosing corn amid stalk rot concerns

Iowa State University extension plant pathologist Robert Nyvall notes standability measures stalk rot resistance. With a dry summer and predicted drought next season, growers should pick hybrids with strong standability to resist moisture stress and prevent lodging due to dense rind and robust stalk strength.

Iowa State University Extension Plant Robert Nyvall

Governor Rays pay below U S average

DES MOINES IDPA The 40000 salary paid to the governor in Iowa is 2000 below the national average for governors. Hay Associates reports only seven states adjusted governor pay upward, averaging 9.1 percent, while Iowa keeps the same 40000 salary plus a 5000 expense account and mansion and limousine.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Hay Associates Chicago

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Chuck A. L. Supalla Jack Lowe Leroy Mineart Brighton Temple of Pythian Sisters M.E.C Florance Waterhouse E.J Roy Page Treas Doyle Paul Dorothy Lowder Josephine Mullikin Ben Leeper Clifford Leeper Luton Schooley Hazel Shaffer Golden Delicious Apples Texas Fruit Hamlin Oranges Idaho Kalona, Iowa Dads and Mother Hardees Bowser Sewing Machine Shop E. Jefferson Washington Faith Baptist Washington, Iowa Harry Stultz D.V.B.S Stutzman Studio Columbus Oes The Peoples National Bank Warren Lewis Columbus Community Colonial Manor T.T.T Minnesota Nancy Garrett Adult Fellowship United Methodist Church Columbus City Blanche Williams Ray U.S John H. Koehler Crane Co L.P Lloyd R. Courtney Mike Orris Keith Murphy John E. Baldrige
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