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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

4

Youth crime report shocks nation and Iowa readers

The President's Crime Commission findings show most property crimes involve under-21 offenders. Juvenile court referrals forecast, and urban crime outpacing rural, plus concerns over drugs and riots. James W Harrington argues deeper causes require root-solution programs not mere rehabilitation.

Crime Commission DES Moines IDPA State Board of Control James W. Harrington Harrington

Waco Pupils Earn Honors In Solo Contest

Waco Jr High and Grade School Band members earned top honors at the Ottumwa Invitational Solo contest on February 24, with two Highly Superior ratings, many Superiors and several Excellents among both junior high and grade school soloists. Elizabeth Marten and Nick Vigil led junior high Highly Superior honors. numerous named soloists followed with Superior and Excellent ratings. Accompanists included Pam Boal, Jackie Fulton, and others. Smorgasbord planning for Waco's third annual event also announced with chairmen and committees listed. tickets available by calling 254 2122.

Waco Jr. High Elizabeth Marten Nick Vigil Ronda Stauffer Sherri Lyon Nancy Rediger Robyn McCoy Kelly Slagel Lorrie Mast Jackie Fulton Kathy Meyer John Arthur Gail Conrad Linda Lyon Yvonne Neff Gary Roth Maxine Graber Melody Conrad Julie Finke Steve Resch Becky Hult Peggy Boshart Stanley Fletcher Susan Alliman Nona Larson Carl Anderson Burdean Graber Lu Jean Miller Pam Boal Greta Swan Marilyn Thomas Robert Boal Martha Canott Melinda Moore Maureen Rich Kathy Stone Debra Molander Craig Dare Mary Jewell Sue Kathy Madden Bob Meyer Anita Peterson Galen Howsare Mildred Rich Joyce Seberg Becky White Ron Davison Maureen Miller Rod Boshart Donna Swartzendruber Stanley Freyenberger Asic

Homemakers Club Meets For Social Afternoon

Mrs. Hubert Redlinger hosted the Homemakers Club on Thursday with four members attending a social afternoon. Washington's Birthday themed refreshments were served. Mrs. Virgil Lintz hosted six members at the January meeting.

Hubert Redlinger Homemakers Club Washington Virgil Lintz

Appreciative Group Hears Chorale Here

A large audience attended the Mid-America Chorale concert at the high school on Monday. Directed by John Dexter, the program included Renaissance to modern music and featured a contralto solo. The group, formed to bring cultural music to Iowa schools with government funds, plans to visit over 200 Iowa schools in three years.

Mid - America Chorale John Dexter Jesse Knight Chorale Iowa Washington Wellman Highland

Senior Conferrence Vw February Dinner Adds Group Singing

About eighty five senior citizens attended the February Dinner plus a program featuring group singing led by Mrs. Mark Hampshire from the U P Home. Charles Bartholow of Wad dell Reed Cedar Rapids spoke, prompting thoughtful questions and strong interest. Future events include a crafts session March 13 with Mrs. June Brown presenting Iowa craft demonstrations and a box supper March 15 at the Senior Center.

Mark Hampshire U. P Hampshire Charles Bartholow Waddell and Reed Cedar Rapids The Iowa June Brown Iowa State University WMT - TV

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