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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1973

Page

2

Crawfordsville Fire Company Hopes Face Negotiations

A Crawford township volunteer group was formed after a February meeting at the American Legion Hall to push a fire district plan. The town council and five representatives will meet county officials to pursue a fire zone, with a proposed town purchase of a truck and township repayment, though bond constraints loom. Also noted are Legion anniversaries, bowling tournament plans, monthly drawings, and local moves in education and club activities.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville American Legion Hall Jack Erwin Wayne Williams Herb Rich Doug Steele Jim Young Crawford Township American Legion Earl McVey Sgt At Arms Lee McCall Dean Slater Arvid Anderson Schantz-Mitchell Post Waterloo Post No. 593 Everette Sommer Commander McVey J. W. Evans Bob Phoenix Ariz W. M. Coldwell Houston Texas Dallas Carefree Prescott Jerome Dean Henderson North Carolina Florida Cedar Rapids Raleigh N.C Goldsboro Roger Lucas Air Force Disneyworld Roger Gainsville Elmer McArtor Bill Edgar Zephry Hills Daytona Beach Becky Boal Church Mt. Pleasant Lonnie Cantrell Des Moines Betty Stone Alice White Donna Swartzendruber

Local Attorneys and Firms Listing in Livingston Area

Livingston directory shows Meeker Bates with Robert Day Everett Meeker and Craig Arbuckle as abstract department staff at 112 South B with phone 653 2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd are at 211 West Washington St with Edmond D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd, phone 653 5431. John C. Owen operates a law practice at 109 East Main Street, phone 653 6531.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle South B John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Keota FFA district contests and honors noted at BGM

Keota FFA members earned multiple ratings at the BGM sub district contest with Kevin Lyers earning a gold for creed speaking and the parliamentary procedure team taking silver. Other team members and awardees included personnel on conduct, welding, treasurer and secretary books, plus district hopes for top marks at Bloomfield March 1 and upcoming state events.

Paul Sievert Keota F.F.A B.G.M Kevin Lyers Creed Pete Temple Dave Anderson Doug Tines Murray Cave Bill George Jason Altenhofen John Mayer J. P. Adrian Bill Vincent Vernon Hammes Gerry Smith Farmers Savings Bank Bloomfield Waterloo Gordon Harras Jim Flander Florida Caribbean San Juan Puerto Rico St .Thomas Haiti Dominican Republic Atlanta Jack Horner Phil George

Vacation travel diary across southern states and Florida

The report details a two week trip starting from Keota through Cherokee Village and Fairfield Bay visiting friends, then Panama City and Bradenton in Florida. They stop at Mobile Bay and Sumpter visiting the George family, Norman Webster, and Florence George. Other notes mention visits by Warren Bennett to David Horsey in Washington and locals hosting brief visits, including Ft. Myers vacationers and Illinois residents.

Keota Cherokee Village Fairfield Bay Panama City Fla George Duane Wi Mibile Bay Ala Bradenton Norman Webster Florence George Sumpter Charles George Warren Bennett

Outing With Heather Zuetlau and Local Notes

Saturday activities include a family walk with Heather Zuetlau and seven year old energy, plus a report of an all day WRC meeting at Opal Bowens and arrangements for a funeral in Ottumwa. Also notes on Gladbrook day trips, old court houses, and changes in local farming families since 1856.

SY Kaint Fisner Dutch Creek Heather Zuetlau Leo Zuetlau Near West Chester Heather W.R.C Opal Bowen Bill Vivian) Martin St Joseph’s Hospital Ottumwa Glenn Gordon Eldin Gordon Bill Martin Grandview Ave Tony Tonya Gordon Eldin Jim Bowen Walter Smith Arthur Jones Clara Vincent Keota Allen Griggs Orville Griggs Vic Nancy Robin Jeff Bowen Mother Gladbrook Donald Fairchild Fairchild Grandpa Fisher Mr. Fairchild Toledo Tama County Court House Montezuma Poweshiek County Court House Iowa Iowa River Uncle Bob

Wellman OES schedules two upcoming events

Wellman Chapter No. 211 OES sets a School of Instruction for February 26 at 6 30 p m at the M Temple led by Mrs William Briggs Rapids. The Inspection meeting follows March 6 at 8 p m focusing on ESTARL. The note also covers ALC and WQV study clubs with ecology and film programs plus county and state conventions and Farm Bureau legislative activities in Des Moines.

Crawfordsville Ainsworth Wayland American Legion Jane Passmore Farm Bureau Lyle Lowe Des Moines Linda Alvine Denise Shari Harlan Gene Crawfordsville United Arvid Anderson Kenneth Cherryholmes Jack Erwin Charles Eckhardt Wellman Wellman OES M Temple William Briggs Rapids Eastern Star Project Estarl Eastern Star Training Awards Iowa ALC Ed Whetstine David Norman Warren Shade WQV Albion Albion Cohostess Marion Marine Louisiana Max Smith Washington Norman Schoonover United Methodist Church Charles Eckhardt District 72

Grain Buyer Bonding and Land Use Policy

Community notes cover grain buying policy and land use topics with local items. Carl Oldfield celebrated his birthday with a surprise party February 16 at his home, while the Wead family held a farewell potluck February 18 and plan to move to Brookfield Missouri in March.

Washington Evening Journal Carl Oldfield Daryl Oldfield Dlen Bishop Eugene Wead Duane Longwell AD TT Society of Wellman Duane Tadlock Dave McClellen Milton Wehrle Harold Murphy Richard Redlinger David Norman Masonic Temple Mid-Prairie University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts Mary Eash Gene Eash Phil Houseal Bob Houseal Elaine Marine Shalla Marion Marine Wellman Kent Stout Robert Stout Keota

Vessel Truth Runs Aground Off San Clemente Island

The 57 foot vessel Truth with 24 divers and three crewmen ran aground on a reef near the northwest end of San Clemente Island Saturday. The crew and divers swam ashore and were rescued Sunday by a Coast Guard helicopter.

R Consequences Long Beach Calif UPI Truth San Clemente Island Coast Guard

Open Clogged Sewers Digging with SEVEREAMER Product

An advertisement promises instant sewer cleaning by mixing SEVEREAMER to floor drains without tools. It claims to remove roots grease and paper, with chemical action and quick results. Sold in 10 lb cans for 4.30 dollars through Carson Plumbing & Heating.

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