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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1972

Page

8

Safety department clashed with auto inspection rules in Iowa

Iowa legislators and officials debated whether the state safety department exceeded its authority in drafting the 75 page motor vehicle inspection rules. Assistant Attorney General James Corcoran urged revision to stay within the department’s granted powers, with State Safety Commissioner Michael Sellers open to reexamination. The Senate transportation committee gave both ten days to resolve the dispute.

DES Moines IDPA James Corcoran State Safety Department Corcoran Iowa Senate Transportation Committee Michael Sellers Sellers

Lions plan pancake supper and club events in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville Lions promote their annual pancake supper at the schoolhouse on Feb. 19 with ticket prices of 1.25 for adults and 75 cents for children. The group also invites members to an oyster supper hosted by the Winfield Lions Club on Feb. 17. Additional items note Ladies Night remarks, local Legion activities, and community notices from area residents.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Robert Wettach Mt. Pleasant Lions Club Bob Wilcox Lions Winfield Lions Club Square Circle Club Washington Wayne Williams

Grove elected president of Council on Religious Affairs

Rev Leland Grove was elected president of the Council on Religious Affairs at a meeting Thursday evening. Twenty seven members attended. Officers named were Mrs Minnie Maxwell as vice president Mrs Lawrence Zuehlke as secretary and Rev Richard Peterson as treasurer. Plans include an Interdenominational Mission Study and a visit by Rev Dr Robert French February 6 to speak on New Generation in Africa with slides on Kenya and Ethiopia. UNICEF donation of $250 approved.

Si Finke Williams Kent Widmer Davidson House Helser Hall 1.S.A Ames Kent Mary Lois Widmer Lyle Lowe American Legion Auxiliary Legion and Auxiliary Washington Richard Lease Auxiliary Martha Kaufman Arlene Fletcher W.E Tep) Riley Mt. Pleasant Wilbur Wheeler John Pryor Riley Ivan Donald Ray American Legion Soldier's Home Marshalltown Lease Dale Bell North English Richard Bruce Berstler Gary Cupp Kirksville J.S. Jewell Northeast Missouri State College Mildred Rich Roger Young Tom Chris McAllister NEMSC Peoples Savings Bank Wayland State Bank Farmer's National Bank Winfield Leland Grove Council On Religious Affairs Minnie Maxwell Lawrence Zuehlke Richard Peterson Tom Pace Robert Nicola Einar Fetterman Grove Robert French United Presbyterian Synod Africa United Presbyterian United Methodist Churches Kenya Ethiopia United Presbyterian Church Christian and Baptist French

ASCS personnel head to state convention

County ASCS committee members and office staff will attend the State ASC convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines Wednesday through Friday. Washington officials including Kenneth Frick and Howard Waters are among speakers. county sign up is delayed to Feb 7 with final Feed Grain sign-up due March 10.

County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ASCS ASC Fort Des Moines Nixon Administration Washington Robert Marek Robert Pearson Louise Whetstine Cherry Brinning William Day Kenneth E. Frick Washington, D.C Howard Waters Danville

Diers Named to President's Club by Lutheran Mutual

Robert H. Diers of route 2 Brighton receives Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Co President's Club honor for 1971 production. This marks his second consecutive year joining the club, which recognizes top insurers among 61 qualified agents.

Robert H. Diers Brighton Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Co E. T. Koopman Diers

Carpenter's Union Briefs

Carpenter's Local 1398 will not meet during February.

Carpenter's Union Carpenter's Local 1398

Mrs Blankenhorn Dies Suddenly at 61

Mrs. David Blankenhorn 61 of route one Ainsworth died January 31 1972 at University Hospital Iowa City after a brief admission for observation. Funeral Thursday 1 30 p m Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev William Kettlitz officiating burial in Oskaloosa Cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters and six grandchildren.

David Blankenhorn Ainsworth University Hospital Iowa City Sherman-Eden William Kettlitz Oskaloosa Bertha M. Olivier Lacey Iowa Peter M Cordelia M. McCombs Olivier Mahaska County Little Brown Church Nashua David C. Blankenhorn Washington County Blankenhorn United Presbyterian Church Washington C.D Luella) Lasley Molalla, Ore Kenneth Sharon) Crone Dennis Judy) Beam Sacramento Calif

Winter Hog Show Adds New Features This Year

The 15th annual Washington County Winter Market Hog Show on Feb 15 at the Washington Livestock Auction Market introduces new elements. Entries run 4 to 6 30 p.m with judging at 7 and placings at 7 30. Entries per farm rise to 3 pigs weighing 200 to 240 pounds. A pickup truck load class debuts with six pigs, three barrows. Fees 2 dollars per pig and 10 for truck load. Premiums total 100 in live show and 50 in carcass division. Pigs slaughtered at Bath Packing Co. Awards Feb 28. Leroy Faint to judge.

Washington County Washington Larry Marek Washington County Pork Producers Association FFA Bath Packing Co Association Leroy Faint Farmland Industries Lisbon

Keota Couple Return From Six-Week Arizona Vacation

Mr and Mrs Clayton Funston of Keota returned home after six weeks with their son and family in Sierra Vista Arizona.

Keota Clayton Funston Sierra Vista Ariz

Mrs Jack Hotle Dismissed From Mercy Hospital

Mrs Jack Hotle is discharged from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and returns home.

Jack Hotle Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Livestock Markets Report From Joliet and Des Moines

Live stock results show cattle with 1,322 head in Joliet where steers and heifers vary by grade and weight. high grade beef prices listed. Des Moines hog quotes reflect slow trade and differential moves across weight classes with 1-3 and sow prices noted. daily receipts cited for comparison.

Joliet, Ill UPI

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