Iowa seeks higher interest rate on bank installment loans
Des Moines reports the legislature will be asked to raise the maximum monthly rate on bank installment loans from one to one and a half percent. Banking Superintendent John Chrystal notes BankAmericard and MasterCharge style cards are expanding in Iowa via out of state banks, with merchants benefiting from reduced handling costs and a five percent discount on sales slips. The move aims to level the field with out-of-state banks while easing small merchants’ competition, despite consumer caution about credit.
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Coon Rapids
Crops meeting set for January 8 in Washington YMCA
An all day corn and soybean management program for 1969 is planned for Wednesday January 8 with Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier and Vivan Jennings discussing 1968 corn tech, economics, and bean outlook. Morning topics cover corn issues and costs, afternoon covers fertilizer and insect control for soybeans. Coffee to be available at 9.00. Open to all interested.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Vivan Jennings
Frier
Washington Ymca
sCommunity Room
Timber marketing to be discussed January 9 in Fairfield
A timber marketing and Christmas tree production meeting will be held Thursday January 9 at 1 30 p m at the Jefferson County Extension Office 55 South Court Fairfield Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier urges all interested persons to attend since no similar meetings are scheduled in the county this year
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Jim Frier
Washington County
Jefferson County
South Court
Frier
Feeder Pig Short Course set for Kalona sales barn
A two day feeder pig producer short course will be at the Kalona Sale Barn on January 21 and 28 starting at 9 30 a m. Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension Service the program features swine specialists Dr. Emmett Stevermer Dr. Harold Hodson and Dr. Maynard Spear plus Andy Boston Marion Fitzgerald Chester Miller and Frier. The event aims to aid farmers who raise and market feeder pigs.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Iowa State University Extension Service
Emmett Stevermer
Harold Hodson
Maynard Spear
Iowa State University
Andy Boston
Marion Fitzgerald
Yoder Feeds
Chester Miller
Kalona Sales Barn
Frier
Legion Post Meeting Scheduled Tuesday
Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post will meet Tuesday January 7 at 7 p.m. in the Legion rooms at City Hall. Commander Bob Brewer urges all members to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Special emphasis will be given to the membership drive.
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De-Men to Meet at YMCA Tuesday Night
Washington De-Men will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the YMCA building. All board members are urged to attend. Basketball game films will be shown.
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Washington
Beef Producers Banquet Sets 17th Annual Event
Washington County Beef Producer's Association will hold its 17th annual banquet on Thursday January 23 with speaker Dr George La More of Iowa Wesleyan College and the Vigortones quartet. Tickets are on sale from President Oscar Steele and listed directors at the County Extension Office in Washington. Ticket sales end January 18 or when sold out, dues of $5 urged for Iowa Beef Producers Association members.
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Apollo 8 named top news story of 1968 by UPI editors
United Press International voters ranked Apollo 8 lunar flight as the top headline story of 1968. Kennedy assassination and Nixon’s election followed. significance list also highlighted Vietnam peace moves and Johnson’s reelection decision amid global events.
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Hospital notes record births and admissions this week
On the record Admitted Saturday Paul Mayer Washington medical Mrs Iva Bales Washington medical Yesterday Mrs Mabel King Brighton medical Charles Greiner Washington medical Gregory Childs Brighton surgical John Berdo Washington surgical Elyse Osincup Washington surgical Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Ernest Haifley Conesville a son Dismissed Saturday Mrs Dale Loeffler Brighton Today Kim Hall Crawfordsville Mrs Theodore Hunt and son Washington Robert Brewer Washington Mrs Robert Ferguson Washington Mrs Norbert Greiner Keota
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Washington
Iva Bales
Mabel King
Brighton
Charles Greiner
Gregory Childs
John Berdo
Elyse Osincup
Ernest Haifley
Conesville
Dale Loeffler
Kim Hall
Crawfordsville
Theodore Hunt and Son
Robert Brewer
Robert Ferguson
Norbert Greiner
Keota
Rebekah Lodge Meets at IOOF Hall Presides Mrs Tucker
Mrs Clyde Tucker led the Rebekah Lodge meeting Friday at the IOOF Hall. Sick calls were reported and Tina Bain has been discharged from Mercy Hospital to home. Five calls were made on non members. IOOF and Rebekahs announce joint installation for Monday January 13 at 8 PM. Rebekahs asked to bring pies. Annual committee reports were approved. Mrs Archer Augustine and committee served refreshments.
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IOOF
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Mercy Hospital
Rebekahs
Archer Augustine
Lebanon to strengthen border defenses amid mandatory service plan
Lebanese high command ordered enhanced border defenses with Israel and a study of a compulsory military service bill that could draft 70 000 to 100 000 men this year. The move follows clashes after the Beirut airport attack and amid fear of Arab guerrilla pressure along the wooded frontier. Egypt and Jordan seek U S and Soviet help for peace, while Russia resists a regional arms embargo. Also Wellman Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lodge install officers at 7:30 p m. public invited.
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Jordan
United States
Soviet Union
Middle East
Russia
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Delta Kappa Gamma to Meet Amid Local News
Alpha Chi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will meet Wednesday January 8 for a 6 30 p m dinner at the Captain s Table. Local residents note visits by Stoesz family from Minneapolis and Jean Peterson s Gainesville Florida assignment at the University of Florida Libraries. Visits from Simp son White and Briley families mark a busy period with Lisa Loyd s sixth birthday celebrations. Mercy Hospital Iowa City treats Minnie Stewart for a heart attack. News also includes guests Wagner Briley and Barnett sharing a belated Christmas dinner and gift exchange.
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A. C. Peterson
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Coshocton, O
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Mercy Hospital
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Fairfield
Lily Wagner
Kenneth
Burlington
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