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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
3
Local items summarize visits by Schulz and Logan families to Burlingon and Washington relatives, welcoming a newborn Tamara Renee born December 31, plus brief notes on Barbara McDowell visiting the Journal, Patricia Voelker’s daughter Pamela Rene Harvey born January 3, and other travels and gatherings across Washington, D C, California, and Minnesota.
Mississippi begins full desegregation under a Supreme Court order as nearly half of its 30 districts start desegregation procedures. Private schools open, many former public school teachers resign, and districts overhaul facilities and bus routes amid concerns white defections and a shift to wholly integrated classrooms.
Mt. Pleasant speech by Congressman Fred Schwengel stresses environmental quality as 1970s major concern. He cites water and air pollution, funding for pollution control facilities, and the Clean Air Act as mechanisms, noting federal spending and councils to coordinate policy. The piece also notes AAUP salary guidelines for full professors and instructors for top ratings.
A historical recipe roundup promotes rich meat dishes to counter desserts. It features Swedish meatballs in brown sauce, pork chops and stuffing, chicken croquettes, and a ham loaf with tomato gravy. Each item includes ingredients, steps, and baking times for several servings.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs Margaret Williams Crawfordsville medical and Mrs John Whittaker Washington surgical. Helen Smith and John Lloyd Jr both in Washington medical and surgical respectively. Today transfers list Mrs Cora Doyle Richland medical and Terry Dill Keota medical. Also on today roster Earl Crawford and Mrs Thomas Moore with daughter both in Washington, Mrs Morris Miller and daughter Ka lona in Washington, and Mrs Viola Moothart transferred to Extended Care Center Iowa City.
Funeral services for Mrs Maud Bozman were held Saturday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home with Dr Vernon Elgin in charge. Pall bearers were Very Mitchell, Orville Long, Max Mitchell, Cal Wolf, William Romine, Granville Love. Burial was in Crawfordsville Cemetery.
The Home Association of Washington Iowa transfers land in Section 23 to Edward P Hahn and wife. George O Sherman and wife transfer land in East Washington to Samuel E Bowser and wife. Noah G Widmer and wife transfer land in Section 29 to Calvin F Leichty and wife. Dale D Garrett and wife et al transfer land in Sections 23 and 14 to Robert K Lenninger. Florance Waterhouse and others transfer land in Section 36 to James L Waterhouse and wife. James L Waterhouse and wife transfer land in Sections 28 and 21 to James L Waterhouse et al. Robert A Waterhouse Sr and wife transfer Outlet 6 and land in Section 36. Wilbur Schantz and wife transfer land to Wilbur Schantz 3L Inc and to Wilbur Schantz 2J Inc and 1A Inc. Stanley R Barber and wife transfer Outlet 1 in Heights Addition to Wellman.
A regional notice lists multiple car brands and owners including Ford models for Keith Donald Semler and John Richard Wiley, Chevrolet for William E. Walker, Pontiac for Ed J. Schlabaugh and Wayne Kleckner, Buick for Terry Wolfe and Janet Lyons, Mercury for Mace Motor Co., Inc., Chrysler for Everett Meeker, and Ford Truck entries for Edward Lyons and Wayne Kleckner.
Mrs Leva Colton of Washington and Herman Ehrig were married Friday Jan 2 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua with Rev M R Hinds officiating. Mrs Wendel L Fairbanks and daughters Nancy and Linda of Omaha were guests. The couple left the next day to spend winter in the south and will reside in Gladbrook on return.
Riverside announces the engagement of Trudy K Kos to William A Grout. Trudy is a Mid Prairie graduate working at University Hospitals Iowa City. William also graduated from Mid Prairie and works at Procter and Gamble in Iowa City. Wedding date not set.
Livingston area lawyers and firms listed with offices on West Washington Street South Ave B and West Main. Includes Day Kehoe Bates abstract dept Everett Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd Qwen Stewart Shearer and Dr M L Teweton with contact numbers. Maplewood Manor Nursing Home notes out of town inquiries and no waiting list with Keota number.
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