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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1973

Page

8

Blue and Gold Banquet Held by Cub Scout Pack 237

Cub Scout Pack 237 hosted a Blue and Gold Banquet at United Methodist Church with Rev. M O Smith Harold Gilmore and Charles Lucas in attendance. Awards included Bob Cat E Bear Ronnie Brock Wolf badges Gold and Silver Arrows for Ronnie Kuntz who joined Webelos Neal Hall presented a Webelos scarf. Mothers pins were given to Mrs Johnson and Mrs Brock.

United Methodist Church M.O. Smith Harold Gilmore Charles Lucas Ronnie Kuntz Neal Hall Hall Ronnie Johnson Brock Neal Donita Hall Linda Kuntz

McQuay Perfex Reports Record 1972 Earnings and Sales

McQuay Perfex Inc. in Minneapolis said fiscal year 1972 earnings after tax rose to 3.23 million dollars, 2.03 a share, up 38 percent from 1971 before an extraordinary charge. Sales reached 90.1 million, up 12 percent. Fourth-quarter earnings were 0.59 a share on 22.9 million in sales, with year-end backlog at a record 9.38 million.

Minneapolis Minn McQuay Perfex Inc Michigan Upper Peninsula Perfex Corporation Byron James McQuay

Evanovich Honored by IDS for National Ranking in 1972

Joe Evanovich Jr a Cedar Rapids based district manager for Investors Diversified Services was nationally recognized for 1972. He led his nine man district in Southeastern Iowa to 18th in total weighted production among 500 plus district managers in the national sales organization serving over 1.7 million customer accounts with a sales force of more than 4,400 representatives. This marks the fourth straight year his district has ranked in the companys top forty. The award is based on total weighted production and excludes personal production.

Joe Evanovich Jr Investors Diversified Services Evanovich Iowa United States Cedar Rapids

Orville Bender Dies After One Vehicle Crash near Kalona

Orville David Bender 38 or 39 died from injuries in a one vehicle crash near Cosgrove Tuesday evening. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church Kalona burial in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery. Survived by wife Amelia four children two brothers and three sisters. Born February 9, 1934 in Johnson County.

Kalona Orville David Bender Cosgrove Lower Deer Creek Mr. Bender Johnson County Dave M Nancy Jantzi Bender Amelia Herschberger Illinois Delores Gene Betty Donald Daniel Albion Ind Clyde Ontario Calif Edgar Fannie) Schwartzentruber Riverside Henry Elsie Yoder Dover Delaware Andy Ruth) Hershberger Middlefield Ohio

Mayors Attend Washington County Civil Defense Meeting

Mayors from Washington County gathered for a committee session where R B DeLa county CD director reported on civil defense operations. Keith Vetter spoke on legislative matters. County Attorney and Mrs. Tracy Anderson attended. The group plans a 7 p.m. next meeting at Captain's Table with attendees from Washington, Brighton, Riverside, West Chester, and Kalona.

Slayers of Washington Lounty Washington County Mayors’ Committee R.B. DeLa Keith Vetter Washington County Crime Commission Tracy Anderson Brighton Riverside West Chester Kalona

Keota Centennial Grand Parade Entries Sought

Keota invites entries for the Centennial Grand Parade set for 2 p.m. Saturday July 14. Chairman Mrs Dennis Stoutner asks for floats commercial and religious, misc entries, antique cars, saddle clubs and bands. For info write or call Mrs Stoutner Route 1 Keota 52248 phone 636-3491 day 636-2147 evenings.

Keota Dennis Stoutner Stoutner

Oppose Rathbun resort plan faces resistance in Iowa

Two veteran Iowa lawmakers challenged the Iowa Development Commission proposal to build a year round lodge and resort at Lake Rathbun using revenue bonds. Rep. Dennis Freeman and Sen. Michael Blouin warned the plan would not gain legislative support, preferring private construction and operation under state guidelines. The governor backs the plan, which envisions leasing the facility to private firms with bonds repaid by lease income.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Development Commission Iowa Dennis Freeman R - Storm Nixon Robert D. Ray Wymer Freeman

Funeral Friday for William H. Miller 75 Kalona resident

Funeral services for William H. Miller age 75 of 719 North Avenue B will be held Friday at 9 30 a m in the Isaiah Miller home at Kalona Conductors listed include Elmer T. Miller Dan Hershberger and David Yoder Burial will be in Miller cemetery near Kalona He had lived in the area since 1943 working as a farm hand at Shields Coal Yard and Farmers Store Surviving relatives include two brothers Isaiah of Kalona and Ammon of Sturgis Michigan three sisters Mrs Harvey Katie Helmuth of Middleberry Indiana Mrs Sam Schwartz and Sarah Miller of Jamesport Missouri and several nieces and nephews

William H. Miller North Avenue B Isaiah Miller Kalona Elmer T. Miller Dan Hershberger David Yoder Miller Cemetery Miller Shields Coal Yard Isaiah Ammon Sturgis Mich Harvey Katie) Helmuth Middleberry Ind Sam Schwartz Sarah Miller James Port

Iowa and Illinois Markets Report Hogs Steady to Mixed Prices

UPI dispatch covers Des Moines hog markets with moderate demand and steady to slightly higher sow values. Iowa slaughter weights ranged 250 to 300 pounds with prices mostly in the mid 30s, while Joliet livestock quotes show cattle and hogs trading with steers around 46 dollars and hogs in the upper 30s to low 40s depending on weight classes.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Minnesota U.S Joliet, Ill

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