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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1971
Page
2
Kiwanis members heard Mayor Ralph Martin Chief of Police Lyle Parriott and County Attorney Ira Morrison discuss drug abuse and alcoholism at a monthly open forum moderated by Ivan Greene. The lively session produced ideas for future action though no consensus was reached.
Kalona events fill the page with a baby shower in Kalona honoring Mrs Merion Yater and her infant son Morgan. Numerous residents attend including Mrs J Delmar Ebersle Mt Pleasant Mrs Leo Miller and many more. A large Rebekah Lodge meeting, ABC club party and many family visits follow with greetings and entertainment across Kalona and nearby towns.
Mrs. June Brown, extension home furnishings specialist, guides safe remedies for holiday furniture ailments. Use light rubbing with the grain, test inconspicuous spots, and apply mild pastes or oils for spots, rings, and scratches. If damage is major, seek county extension advice and maintain regular waxing to prevent stains.
A UPI report from Vientiane notes rapid modernization since 18 months ago, including an Otis elevator, new bowling alley, two air conditioned cinemas, traffic lights, and sewer upgrades. King Savang Vattana’s coronation is anticipated, while urban growth brings more cars, one-way streets, and rush hour-like congestion. Yet markers of old Laos persist, such as market marijuana stacks and vintage Tourism posters, keeping hope alive for a peaceful end to the war and return of aid and aid-dependent life.
Dr. Les Classick of Iowa State University notes state law requires health certificates and ear tags for all farm to farm swine transfers. Accredited veterinarians inspect for illness, with official checks at auctions. Interstate shipments need origin certificates and destination permits. Health papers aid control of hog cholera and other diseases as Iowa aims for a cholera free status by March.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dickinson of Richland marked their 65th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve observed since Dec 31 1905 marriage in Rubio Hopewell Friends Church. Their four children 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren survive.
Ralph E. Martin and wife transfer land in Section 1975-5 to Russell Owens and wife. Property details indicate a formal conveyance recorded in the contracts section of the newspaper page. The action denotes a private land transaction between named individuals in a specific township section.
Mrs Carrie Marek hosted the Rosemary Club on Wednesday afternoon with two tables of bridge in play. Mrs Charles Wiley won high score, Mrs John Cherry low, and Mrs George Hora captured the lucky prize. Mrs Hora helped serve refreshments.
Mary Crain Knupp, 98, formerly of Prarie Flower, died Sunday January 3 1971 in Roswell New Mexico. She was active in church and community affairs and observed her 38th birthday December 29.
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