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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1973

Page

7

Farm outlook from ISU economist weighs planting intentions

ISU extension economist Jim Frier notes farmers’ January survey of planting intentions should be treated cautiously. The USDA report shows rising corn and soybean acreage nationally but could be revised by factors like fertilizer, weather, and the 1973 set aside. Iowa plans mirror national increases though actual plantings may vary amid prices, country weather, and crop conditions.

Iowa State University Extension USDA Bob Wisner U. S Iowa ISU Board of Trade Wisner Peru Lowa

Wenger promoted by Grain Processing

Grain Processing Corporation at Muscatine announced the promotion of Tom Wenger to Operation Superintendent. A Wayland native and University of Iowa mechanical engineering graduate, Wenger joined GPC in 1963 and will oversee plant operation in addition to engineering and maintenance.

Lawrence Shaffer Alph Kauffman Mercy Hospital Iowa City Cheryl Howard Muscatine Washington County Hospital Ralph Osborne Wayland Waco Betty Crocker Brenda Swift Brenda Mills A.F.S Crawfordsville Swedesburg Roths Appliance Wayland Katie Roth Daniel Roth Lincoln Neb Roth

Cinderella 4 H Club Holds January Meeting Highlights

Twelve members met with Karla Wright for the January gathering of the Cinderella 4 H Club. Roll call prompted thoughts on personal appearance. Talks by Carol Radda and Jacque Reed, demonstrations by Sue Dusenbery Karla Wright and Sherry DeWolf. Patterns and materials for blouses shown. Marjorie Peiffer announced new meeting rules. Refreshments served by Karla and her mother.

CinDencea Karla Wright Carol Radda Jacque Reed Sue Dusenbery Sherry DeWolf Marjorie Peiffer Karla

Attend Fry funeral in Nevada Tuesday

Mrs. Wayne Olson and Debby left Keota for Nevada to attend the funeral of Mervin Fry, brother-in-law to Mrs. Olson. They will return Tuesday evening. The note lists numerous social visits and weekend gatherings across Keota, Nevada, and nearby towns, naming many residents and families involved in community events.

Paul Sievert Keota Wayne Olson Debby Nevada Marion Jerry Mather Debra Cedar Rapids Galen Weaver Dean Epperly Williamsburg Connie Williams Nathan Sandy Myhre Olson Debby Fry Burlington Jim Dodge Williams Williams and Son Myhre Raymond Greiner Bill Yoder John Herr Dick Stewart Earl Baumert Alex Greiner Allen Bohr Duane Luers Jim Dickenson Cresco Natalie Herr Raymond Herr Lowell Weaver Iowa City Jeff Karl Jones Washington Leon Vogel Yoder Richard Lyle Keith Wells Robyn Dennis Peiffer Walford Ray Eakins Keota Darlene Peiffer U.N Elmer Peiffer Bob Chalupa Bob Peiffer Cyril Osweiler Eddie Gretter Bernard Peiffer Kenneth Jaeger Michael Lillig Scott Hazelgreen Wis Albert Harras Carl Vogel Arthur Merz Sigourney Ray Doud Hoffman Estates Ill James Greiner Charles Luers Wilmore Carl Luers Ruth Lewis Edna Kirkpatrick Henry Daryl Baughman James Foster Des Moines

Dear Abby readers share life struggles and advice

A 19 year old pregnant caller seeks help for unplanned pregnancy and abuse while fearing parental discovery and seeking local homes for unwed mothers. The column also covers a diamond ring dispute with an aunt and a couple's quiet morning signaling routine, ending with a neighborly cautious note.

Twinams Return From Hawaii Trip With Family

Mrs Marian Waters Crawfordsville reports Merle Twinam and family arrived home Friday from Hawaii with their daughter Mrs Glen Peterson and her family of Elgin Illinois. Merle Twinam injured by slipping on a wet curb but managed sightseeing in a wheelchair. Chapter L of TTT met with twenty four members. nominations discussed. valentines favors for Morning Sun Manor prepared. Square Circle Club hosted Willows inner. Swaziland questions asked by a guest. Various local residents listed as attendees at social events and visits. Dr Charles Hurst Jr resigns as president of Malcolm X College amid $13 million mismanagement charges.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Merle Twinam Hawaii Glen Peterson Elgin Valentine George Washington St. Patrick Day Morning Sun Manor Mary Benson Janet DeVarman Talma Kilpatrick Square Circle Club the Willows Mona Godeffroy Waco A.F.S Swaziland Joe H. Jones Washington Si Finke Randy Don Wood Wayne Williams Darrell Egli Wayne Lowe Joe Jones Jim Edgar John Hamil Wayne Davis Don Fabian Thomas Paul North Liberty Lyle Lowe Teresa Hulme Richard Hulme Wayland Connie Teresa People’s National Bank Columbus Junction White Way Club The Pipers Raymond Smith Donnie John Hixson Tom Peters Earl Hiller Gene Rees Ronnie Davis Bob Henderson Albert Reynolds Francis Fullerton Elmer Thomas Malcolm Patton American Legion Auxiliary Ruthe Fletcher Bernice Paisley Meda Fulton Sunset Circle Marie Kiene Robert C. Wells United Methodist Church Mary Rice

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