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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1969

Page

5

Aunt Agatha recalls a quiet winter week in Washington

The Week in Washington notes a cold overcast week with light snow flurries and holiday bustle. A new red fire truck arrives, a hospital book cart gift arrives, and a birth occurs after a highway patrol escort. Advance Ross Electronics halts local operations, and city police staffing changes are announced as the year ends.

Santa Jesus Cal Dorsett Washington Iowa City Cal Kalona Iowa Highway Patrol Washington County Hosiital Washington County Health Improvement Association Advance Ross Electronics Hope Ross John Green Mike Lee Glenn Murphy

Local Birth Announcements for Conrad Kimmel Reed

Caroline Regena Conrad, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Conrad, Rural Route 1 Keota. Timothy Eugene Kimmel, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Eugene Kimmell, Route 1 Washington. Jodie Lynn Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs Randell Reed, Route 5 Muscatine.

Caroline Regena Conrad Donald Conrad Keota Timothy Eugene Kimmel Frederick Eugene Kimmell Route Washington Jodie Lynn Reed Mrs Randell Reed Route 5 Muscatine Benedict Peck Rosalie Vince Weber Paul Weber LaPorte City

Week on the Farm Faces Pollution and Waste Disposal Costs

The piece discusses public concern over air and water pollution and the risk to livestock farmers. It notes the shift from manual waste transfer to fluid pumping systems, the high costs of upgrading facilities, and the need for modern engineering to handle increasing waste from larger farming operations. It argues that nature can no longer purify the higher volumes entering streams and urges producers to adopt effective disposal methods.

Advance Ross plant to close in Washington Iowa

Officials of Advance Ross Corporation said the Washington Iowa plant will discontinue manufacturing in 1970 and remain as a warehouse. The plant, built on land at the city’s northeast edge, employed hundreds at peak and operated on three shifts. D G Lloyd cited foreign competition and lower U S TV set production as reasons, expressing appreciation for employee and community support.

Advance Ross Corporation Washington, Iowa Advance Ross Washington Madison Street D. G. Lloyd Asia

Special Education plans advance for 1970 71 year

The Joint County Board of Education reviewed proposed special education plans for Cedar Johnson Linn and Washington Counties for 1970 71. A preschool program for diagnosis and evaluation of speech problems was suggested along with a full time speech clinician to provide therapy.

Joint County Board of Education Heard Joint System Cedar Johnson, Linn Washington Joint System Special Education Myron Rodee

Washington adopts Crane Co. plant valuation for tax roll

Washington city council set the appraised value of the new Crane Co. plant at 2,543,000, lower than the county assessor’s 1,437,658 figure, with taxable value at 684,180 under a 27 percent rate. Actions follow prior tax-rate steps since operation began, and the paper also notes hospital books program and local swimming records. The hospital program adds two book carts funded by a 400 gift from the Health Improvement Association, while Marion L. Timmins was elected vice president of the Iowa Ayrshire Breeders Association. Washington YMCA swimmers posted a 296-49 win over Ottumwa, setting team and pool records during morning and open division events, and Meryl Steele returned after eye surgery in Mercy Hospital.

Edsall Brown Don Fenno Washington County Hospital Washington County Health Improvement Association Journal Washington City of Washington and Crane Co Washington County Board of Review Washington County Washington Public Library

Marriages in Cedar Falls and Moline

Susan Jean Burns daughter of Edward and Mrs Burns of Keystone and William E Lance son of Roger Lance of Washington wed at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls. Dawn Noreen Woodard of Omaha and Carl Hawkins of Omaha married Saturday morning in Sacred Heart Church Moline officiated by Rev Robert E Lee. Mr and Mrs Richard M Woodard of Moline are the bride's parents.

Peggy Kephart American Institute of Business Des Moines Peggy William Jones Washington Susan Jean Burns Edward Burns Keystone William E. Lance Roger Lance First Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls Ainsworth Dawn Noreen Woodard Omaha Carl Hawkins Helen Boileau Fred Hawkins Sacred Heart Catholic Church Moline Robert E. Lee Richard M. Woodard

Patrolman Delivers Baby On Iowa Route 1 Near Frytown

Iowa Highway Patrolman Calvin Dorsett aided a Batavia couple in delivering a baby girl on highway 1 near Frytown, en route to Iowa City’s University Hospital. Both mother and child later reported doing fine at the hospital. Also noted: Mrs. Henry Schantz marked her 84th birthday with a neighborhood party hosted by Mrs. Alex Gevock. Workmen at Washington’s city landfill built a Christmas tree at the gate, a quirky conversation piece decorated with cans and cardboard, while United Presbyterian Home women enjoyed a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. Edwin Lukovsky.

Timmy Brinning Robert Brinning Lester Luckenbill T. J. Horak Horaks Mr. Horak Paul Horaks Fulton Texas Jeff Boshart Mike Boshart Iowa City William Boshart Susie Boshart Helen Mace Gladys Mace Washington Calvin Dorsett Iowa Batavia University Dorsett Frytown Henry Schantz Alex Gevock Schantz City Joe Cochran Ben Turner United Presbyterian Home Edwin Lukovsky

Washington police to stay protected amid personnel changes

Mayor Ralph Martin assured residents that Washington will maintain police protection as current personnel shifts unfold. He is reviewing replacements for resignations and dismissals, interviewing applicants, and will discuss progress with councilmen when ready.

Washington Ralph Martin Martin John Green Glenn Murphy Murphy Washington County Clarence Mike) Lee

Deaths and funeral notices across Iowa towns

Obituaries from December 1969 list William Matucha Glenen Washington son, Moline Illinois address years, Neil Humble Cedar Rapids hospital, Corrine Teuscher Des Moines services, Louis Case Rock Island health, Verne Dawson Washington farmer, Emma Bawel Iowa City, Mary Hoper Kalona hospital, Norman Schooley Brighton illness, John Smith Oskaloosa hospital, Lulu Pfeifer Richland Ottumwa news work, Milo Zeck Cedar Rapids nursing home, Nyle Werge Kalona Mercy Hospital, Charles Wilson Red Oak founder and chairman of Wilson Concrete with Omaha ties and Washington plant.

Louis A. Case 10Th Street Rock Island Luhner2n Hospital Moline Ill Washington Red Oak Charles Franklin Wilson Wilson Concrete Highland Acres Omaha

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