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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1972

Page

8

Audit Awaited as Iowa Crime Commission Faces Scrutiny

William Smith of LEAA Kansas City office said an audit will review Iowa Crime Commission expenditures since its three year existence. He expressed no dollar-for-dollar endorsement yet and noted no wholesale fraud, as lawmakers contemplated a $600,000 state match for next fiscal year. George Orr defended prudent use of funds.

Des Moines UPI Law Enforcement Assistance Administration LEAA Iowa Crime Commission William Smith Kansas City Troubled Crime Commission Smith Crime Commission Commission Iowa Senate House Appropriations John Tapscott Tapscott George Orr Crime Commissions Orr

Rites set for Fred Anwyl 90 Crawfordsville farmer

Fred Anwyl 90 of Crawfordsville died Feb 16 1972 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after long illness. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville Rev Ray Van Engen officiating. Burial Cambrian Cemetery. Survived by daughter Isabelle Piper Ainsworth son Max Anwyl Madison Tenn two grandchildren three great grandchildren.

Fred Anwyl Crawfordsville Mercy Hospital Iowa City United Presbyterian Church Ray van Engen Cambrian Cemetery Jones Funeral Home Alfred I. Anwyl Louisa County Thomas Ann Jones Anwyl Ainsworth Lillie May Keiper Anwyl Chester Isabelle) Piper Max Anwyl Madison, Tenn

Lt Col Roy Voorhees guests in Washington visiting relatives

Ten years ago Lt. Col. Roy D. Voorhees of Scott Air Force Base Illinois visited Washington as a houseguest of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ralph Bauer. He plans to leave this weekend.

Roy D. Voorhees Scott Air Force Base, Ill Washington Ralph Bauer

Mitchell Family to Gather After Services in Crawfordsville

The family of Fred W. Mitchell, longtime Crawfordsville resident, will meet friends and relatives at the Legion Hall in Crawfordsville after the funeral service at Sherman-Eden Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Burlington. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. Saturday with burial in Crawfordsville.

Fred W. Mitchell Legion Hall Crawfordsville Mr. Mitchell Mitchell Burlington Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Crawfordsville Legion Hall

Kent Feed honors area dealers at Brighton banquet

L. W. Robison, Inc. of Brighton should have been listed among area dealers honored by Kent Feed at a banquet held this week at The Willows. The omission was noted in coverage of the event.

L. W. Robison, Inc Brighton Kent Feed the Willows

Feed Grain program set at Mid-Prairie

Bill Day executive director of the county ASCS and Jim Frier county extension director will explain the 1972 feed grain program at 7 30 p m Thursday in the vocational agriculture classroom Mid Prairie High School Wellman Day will cover program details and Frier economic considerations for planting under the government program The event is part of the Young Farmers class but open to the public

Bill Day ASCS Jim Frier Mid-Prairie High School Wellman Day Frier Mid-Prairie

Junior judging meet set for February 19

A 4 H and FFA junior judging contest accompanies the Iowa State Spring Market Hog Show on Saturday morning February 19 at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Trophies go to top individuals and teams. Each 4 H club and FFA Chapter may send one team of four or individual entrants. Peter Bell Keota assists with judging and may arrange rides for 4 H members.

FFA Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Peter Bell Keota Bell

Fortnightly Club Public Affairs elects officers at luncheon

Members of the Public Affairs department met at the Captain's Table with hosts Mrs. Don Maxwell and Mrs. Walter Griffin. Officers were elected led by Mrs. M O Smith with Verne Landers as leader and programs announced for February 29 and March 8 meetings. A scholarship fund collection was taken and the program on Better Home Environment was presented by Mrs. Crawford.

Public Affairs Department Don Maxwell Walter Griffin M.O. Smith Verne Landers Harry Ramseyer Maurice Crawford Walter Bauer Griffin J.H. Jones Clarence Logan Brighton Landers Crawford

Iva Dukeshier Celebrates 100th Birthday in Clarinda

Mrs Iva Dukeshier of Clarinda marked her centennial birthday joined by her three children ages 72 81 and others. She is blind with severely limited hearing yet maintains a sharp mind.

Iva Dukeshier Clarinda

National Bank of Washington Reports Annual Meeting

The National Bank of Washington held its annual meeting on Monday February 14. Richard L Weeks Vice President delivered a report noting deposits at December 31 1971 of 9 289 377 09 and loans of 5 483 351 24. All directors were re elected and new officers were named Robert Wiley president Richard L Weeks vice president William H Jones cashier Catherine C Smith assistant cashier Kent L Dallmeyer assistant cashier Charlotte Pencil assistant cashier and executive secretary Paul G Reynolds auditor. New tellers include Geraldine Schulty Karen Armstrong Carol Swift and Deborah Stauffer and bookkeepers Bonnie Walker and Carla Wenger.

National Bank of Washington Richard L. Weeks Geo J. Breitenbach Frank C. Crone P.L. Etter Richard A. Stewart C.P. Weldin Robert Wiley William H. Jones Catherine C. Smith Kent L. Dallmeyer Charlotte Pencil Paul G. Reynolds Geraldine Schulty Karen Armstrong Carol Swift Deborah Stauffer Bonnie Walker Carla Wenger

Sunshine Community Club Holds Valentine Display and Sale

Fourteen members met Wednesday at Mrs. Evert Westen home. They shared homemade valentines and held a White Elephant sale. The next gathering is scheduled for March 15 with Mrs. Stout facilitating.

Sunshine Community Sunshine Community Club Evert Westen Stout

Markets report from Joliet and Des Moines livestock yards

In Joliet Illinois cattle auctions activity was light with 68 head and prices for cutters and cows 18.50 to 23.50. Des Moines markets showed moderate trade for hogs and declines for butchers 25 to 75 cents lower, with varied price ranges for different weights and a day of 65 000 receipts versus prior weeks.

Joliet, Ill UPI Des Moines Iowa Minnesota U.S

Mrs Coralie Briley Honored on 92nd Birthday

Mrs Coralie Briley was feted at a Sunnyhaven party to mark her 92nd birthday. Old friends and former students attended as cake and ice cream were served. She remained reasonably well and enjoyed greeting her guests.

Coralie Briley Sunnyhaven

Washington Evening Journal Page Eight Briefs

Short late edition item notes local happenings from Washington Iowa on Thursday February 17 1972 including community events and notices of interest to residents with concise summaries.

Washington Evening Journal

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