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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1973
Page
1
Des Moines UPI reports Iowa Social Services Commissioner James Gillman submitted his resignation to Gov. Ray effective April 15. Appointed August 18, 1969, he says the move to Blue Cross is not controversial and he leaves on good terms with the governor.
A large fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Ryder Truck Rental building in downtown Des Moines. No injuries were reported as explosions amplified the blaze and a wall was blown down. The incident occurred near 9th and Keeway, with damage estimated at 200000 dollars.
UPI reports a Monday blaze in Dyersville gutted the Fangman rental building and damaged three structures. Clarence Fangman’s cabinet shop suffered the most, with a large wood inventory fueling the fire. Five workers escaped unharmed as firefighters prevented spread to adjacent buildings.
Two youths implicated in a false bomb threat at Washington High School last week faced preliminary arraignments before Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden. The case, now with County Attorney Tracy Anderson, cites Iowa law on false bomb threats in schools as a felony up to five years and a $1,000 fine. One youth, 18, will go to district court. the other, 16, to juvenile court as a delinquent. Pleas expected during the week of March 19.
Washington High School announces selection of juniors and seniors for National Honor Society membership. Juniors named John Sobaski Terry Burkum Jeff Boshart Marsha Redlinger Nancy Rae Jean Soucek Jennifer Scheldrup Curt Frier Roberta Schaffer Mike Schooley. Seniors named Debbie Myers Bob McConnell Dae Dalimeyer Larry Hysell Gary McClure Cheryl Pfeifer Pam McClure Francine Marek.
Mrs. Gerald Ridley and the advisory board of community education urge residents to suggest courses or seminars meeting local needs. Kirkwood Community College offers classes year round in four quarterly blocks, with the next quarter starting April 9. scheduling requires a month’s lead time.
North Vietnam blocked further release of American prisoners of war on technicalities, prompting U S protests of a cease fire violation. The Paris peace process remains at risk with no crisis atmosphere at the Paris conference as U S officials insist POW repatriation hinges on Allied withdrawal from South Vietnam.
Washington Elementary students across 14 southeastern Iowa systems competed at Washington High School Saturday, earning 53 Division I ratings the best for local beginners in solo and ensemble. Names of students from the district include John Hazelette Daryl Chalupa Scott Whittenberg Andrea Bean Sherry Knight Sherri Vanderlinden Waneta Graber Richard Mikseh Jeri Burkum Stephanie King Cherry Griggs Wanda Hughes Beth Yerington Cindy Coon Carrie Wells David Brewer Mark Waltman Ronnie Lee Galen Crawford Laurie Booth Scott Kelly Brad Neil Steve Hagemeier Marcia Roth Mickie Moredock Annette Smith Stacy Rand Denise Hahn Peggy Voelker Ann Lampkin Monica McKowen Brenda Lomen Jackie Pfeiffer Theresa Hackbarth John Moore Tim Mottet Pam Pacha Lee Farrier Denny Edwards Brad Farrier Krista Fisher Denise Guy Mark Peck Diane Dickinson Lisa Weber Patti Pacha Susan Hillyer Mary Fulton Gina Eddy Mary Peck and Lisa Weber in flute duet.
Washington High School students under Carmen Griggs competed at the Iowa State Speech Association district contest in Mediapolis earning many Division I and II ratings. I ratings advance to the state contest in Fairfield March 17. Division I top ratings went to Cathy Mangold Vacha Sotelo Pat Hotle Lucy Gamon Mike Schooley Melinda Pacha Nancy Mineart Ann Colby Mark Stevenson Mike Jones Nancy Rae Jennifer Scheldrup Sherry Bash. Division II includes Nancy Crawford Matt Foster Lana Weeks.
Renowned American soprano Florence Quivar will perform March 5 at the high school auditorium starting 8 pm. The Philadelphia native, praised by Musical America as a top young artist, has studied at Juilliard and Mozarteum and will present Carmen Dido and Aeneas Die Fledermaus and Madam Butterfly repertoire. Members urged to sign up early for next season with no change in membership cost.
Mrs Gifford Morrison announces the Summer Creative Arts and Drama program will return in Washington with bigger and better offerings for about 200 youths. The 1973 expansion adds two playground days and two children's theatre days, plus revisiting dinner theatre and a Shakespearean play. Directors Randy Hillman Allan Lemke and Dana McAvoy will be paid. SCAD 1972 cost 3167 with receipts 3631 from YMCA Youth Project donors and two productions.
The region sees cloudy skies this afternoon with southerly winds around 10 mph and highs in the mid 30s. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with similar winds and lows in the lower 30s. Wednesday brings partly sunny skies and warmer temps with highs in the upper 40s and zero precipitation chances through Wednesday.
The Washington Community School District Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the senior high library to consider eight proposals from the Washington Education Association salary committee. Items include preserving the first grade teacher aide program and raising base teacher salaries by 100 dollars. The tentative agenda also lists disciplinary action discussions for bomb threats, a reorganization election date for director districts, coaching changes, and a transfer student issue involving Lincoln and Stewart, plus the official school calendar.
Silas Finke Jr and George Fulton of Crawfordsville top the Lions Club Corn and Bean Yields Contest. Finke wins corn with 167.39 bushels per acre and Fulton takes beans at 55.49. Twelve corn entrants and five bean entrants competed, with trophies for first and second places. Other top finishers include Darrell Eli, Joe Martin, Gene Lintz, Dennis Graber, and Merlin Finke, all of Crawfordsville, plus Allen Molander and Wayne Davis in the bean standings.
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