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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1972

Page

7

IRS steps up fight against fraudulent tax preparers in Iowa

Des Moines reports the IRS targets 16 firms under investigation from about 4200 preparers in Iowa. The agency promotes use of short form 1040A, previews half hour TV guidance, and partners with colleges to offer free tax help. Public education and evening clinics continue statewide to curb abusive preparers.

Davida. Myers Drake University Des Moines Internal Revenue Service IRS Herbert B. Mosher Mosher Iowa Cedar Rapids KCRG WHO Sioux City KTIV Ottumwa KTVO WMT Mike Boydston

Iowa industrial boom signals turning point for 1973

Des Moines reports an air of confidence in Iowa industry. John Johnson of the Iowa Development Commission cites 1972 as a turning point driven by peace talks and grain exports. Employment rose to 13,165 and capital investment reached 194.1 million, with 256 new or expanded plants. Johnson says Iowa is in a healthy position and growth should intensify in 1973 as plants proceed from plans to construction.

Des Moines IDPA Iowa John Johnson Iowa Development Commission Russia Commission Johnson

James Bells hosts to family holiday in Keota

Keota report details a large Christmas gathering for the James Bell family with relatives from Des Moines Davenport Greenfield and Sigourney. The narrative lists attendees including Doug Bell Linda Marlene and others and notes trips to Lake Tahoe Denver and New Orleans for New Year plans. A Christmas party at the Luers home features multiple families and a humorous grab bag.

Paul Sievert Keota James Greiner Linda Marlene Leonard Heisdorffer Doug Bell Lake Tahoe James Bell Tom McDonald Council Bluffs Curtis Bell Davenport Pat Bell Russell Bell Robert Bell Ginger Mayer James Bells Larry Fagen Denver Nev Doug Paul Greiner Arthur Merz Charles Roth Des Moines Dean Harras Harper Orpha Draheim Joe Romine Harold McConnell Saner Bertha Dunbar Albert Luers Jim Mound Randy Robin Jeff Pearl Mound Bess Lantry Carl Luers Charles Kevin Myron Luers Darren Janette Minch Keota Louise Giles Gladbrook Roger Mound T.R Raymond Britten Ethan Parnell Ron Grice Hazelton Gordon Dohrman Williamsburg Vernon Luers Lynnette Golene Greenfield Marilyn Luers Toledo Marilyn Raymond Doud Iowa City Dave Taylor Gary Hubert Greiner Karen Minks Sigourney Eugene Leon Joyce Marion Greiner Daniel Clarahan Dennis Cheryl Kerber David Helscher Jess Page Catherine Merz Hazel Yoder Francis Ruplinger Denny Detweiler Laurence Romine Kermit Jones Hot Springs New Orleans Lake Charles McAllen Texas Lewis Powell L.J. Powell Sr Wellman John Powell Daniel South English Douglas Powell Terry Yungblugh

Paul Nebels return to Alabama home

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nebel and sons of Atmore Alabama concluded a weeklong visit with his mother Mrs Hattie Nebel and left for home. Christmas eve they joined the Ted Saforek Wayne Barta and Robert Sinn families.

Wayland Paul Nebel Atmore Ala Hattie Nebel Ted Saforek Wayne Barta Robert Sinn Donald Meyer Daniel Unternahrer Shipshewana Ind Francis Farmer Iowa City Kenny Meyer Brighton Harold Unternahrer Dale Nebel Greely Cole Lois Nebel Mary Keota Max McGuire Roger McGuire Morton, Ill Emery McGuire Brenda Richard Benge Harry McGuire Myron McGuire Doug McGuire McGuire Glen McGuire Marion Magdefray Zelma Hughes Ver Wenger Russell Williams J. W. Hileman Chicago Everett Hileman Michael Hileman Burlington Roger Rullmans Aurora Neb

Ainsworth Residents Share Holiday Gatherings Across Towns

A compilation of Christmas and holiday visits shows residents from Ainsworth hosting and traveling to share meals and gift exchanges with relatives and friends. Families from Washington Jeffersonville Ind Ames Ames Iowa City and other locations gathered at multiple homes including the Orris, Meeks, Wagenknecht, and Trotter households for meals and a cooperative gift exchange.

C.A. Thompson Ainsworth Mary O'Connor Everett Meeks Don Batterson C.L. Wadell Jeffersonville Ind Leo Pfeifer Wayne Brock Keith Williams Washington Richard Meeks Lyal Stuhr Everett Pohren Max Meeks Lewis Meeks Mery Steele Orville Meeks Joe Cottrell Salem Cleo Orris Orris Donnie Orris Cedar Rapids Hollie Orris Ralph Boyd Mike Orris Bill Hawkins Bob George Trotter Penny Ann Jason Ames Jack Trotter Westmar Jane Trotter Iowa Wesleyan Margie Trotter Columbia S.C Larry Trotter Margie

Farm Outlook Notes Weather Pressures on Corn and Soybean Prices

ISU extension economist Bob Wisner reports weather delays in the Corn Belt delaying harvests and influencing prices through mid-1973. Field losses, projected use, and government reseal loans affect corn and soybean markets with weather uncertainty looming.

Bob Wisner Iowa State University Extension Iowa Indiana Ohio Michigan Missouri Nebraska Minnesota South Dakota USDA Wisner Red China Iawa Southern Illinois Arkansas

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