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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1971

Page

5

Dear Aunt Agatha Weather Letter from The Week in Washington

In a February 20 1971 note, the writer covers a warm thaw in Iowa with floods and ice jams forecast, recalling snowmobile rides, a Washington’s Birthday sale with wigs, local photos, and community quirks. He mentions Doc McCreedy’s red shirt, Merritt McDaniel’s concerns over compliments on his picture, and ongoing winter returns despite rising temps.

Crooked Creek Iowa Doc McCreedy Washington George Washington Merritt McDaniel Ecology Club Don Batterson Jaycees

Local Birth Notices From Rural Routes And City Addresses

Teresa Ann Heisner daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Heisner Rural Route 2 Wayland Joseph Dean Leyden son of Mr and Mrs Michael Blair Leyden 702 West Monroe Washington David James Donaldson son of Mr and Mrs Richard Dean Donaldson 426 South Avenue B Washington Jennifer Jean Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Stephen Smith Rural Route 1 Wellman Carrie Ann Coon daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Earl Coon Ainsworth

Teresa Ann Heisner Francis Heisner Wayland Joseph Dean Leyden Michael Blair Leyden West Monroe Washington David James Donaldson Richard Dean Donaldson South Avenue Jennifer Jean Smith Charles Stephen Smith Wellman Carrie Ann Coon Richard Earl Coon Ainsworth Richard Donaldson Richard Coon Charles Smith Willard Bell Erma Bostwick Mercy Hospital Iowa City Patrick Morrissey Howard Schultz Nina Caldwell Henry Lechner Brighton

The Week On The Farm Weather And Water Pollution

A report recalls past low temperatures and describes how thaw, rain, and runoff have worsened surface water pollution from farms. It notes frozen feed lots, soil erosion risk, and contaminants from livestock waste entering streams. Agencies push practical controls while producers seek solutions.

Wellman Tragedy as 9Yearold Dies in Fire

Kathy Wagner 9 dies from smoke inhalation in rural Wellman fire while attempting to rescue family dog. mother suffers minor burns as wiring fault blamed for blaze destroying home and belongings. Washington YMCA routs Keokuk 220 to 88 in season mark. Ottumwa visit looms. Washington JV falls 60 to 55 to Fairfield. Demons strong in Southeastern standings.

Wellman Kathy Wagner Kathy Ivan Wagner Washington Ymca Keokuk Ottumwa Washington

Health insurance discussed by Washington city council

Washington city council spent the Monday night meeting discussing health insurance coverage for city employees and approved liquor permits for the Columbus Club and Tony's Place. Also named fire inspector Lawrence Libe, and noted efforts to remove junk and stored vehicles from streets and private property.

Washington Columbus Club Tony’s Place Lawrence Libe Leo Beauchamp

Local men burned and a fatal car crash in Iowa

A column of brief items notes the death of Charles Buffington, 48, in a highway 61 crash near Mediapolis, with services pending in Columbus Junction. Also reported are two River Products Co workers burned, condition update, plus various local notices on anniversaries, weddings, hospital recoveries, club meetings, and community events in Washington and surrounding towns.

Florence Hout Keokuk County Sigourney Reynolds Funeral Home Columbus Junction Charles Craig Buffington Mediapolis Stacy - Lewis Funeral Home Buffington Richard M Verdie Jennings Buffington Glendean Trout Kahoka Liam C. Lloyd Jr William Gilchrist University Hospitals Iowa City River Products Co Lloyd

Weather and local notices from Riverside and Washington Iowa

Heavy rain and thawing caused streams to rise while ground remains frozen. Rural roads softened and danger of floods persists in lowlands. Local officials urged avoid heavy trucks on thawing streets as milder weather continues. Also reports of hospital discharges, birthdays, engagements, surgeries, and PTA delegation travel to Capitol Day in Des Moines.

Washington PTA Des Moines Capitol Building Dero Prank Chmelar Merle Allen Graigs William KL Iowa

Flood crest expected on Skunk River near Brigh ton

The Skunk river is forecast to crest between 18 and 20 feet at Brigh ton by Monday February 21, with flood stage at 13 feet. Floodwaters will spill banks onto lowlands as moisture from recent rains and melting snows moves downstream. In other notes, Oska loosa Indians edged Washington Demons 79 to 66 to clinch the Southeast 7 basketball title, while Washington sophomores fell 77 to 54. The Kiwanis Ladies Night was held at the YMCA with George Washington themes and high school Hi Fis performances. Open House marked the Golden Wedding of Sam E. and Mrs. Bender in Kalona.

Skunk Brighton Oskaloosa Washington Demons Indians Demons Kiwanis Club Marvin Tweeton YMCA George Washington

County Hospital Daily Admits and Dismissals Brief

Hospital records list admissions and dismissals by day from Saturday to Saturday. Entries name patient names, origins such as Washington Wellman Kalona Ainsworth and Keota, medical or surgical status, and newborns or transfers to Mercy Hospital Iowa City.

David Cousins Mercy Hospital Iowa City

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