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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1970
Page
2
Howard Lins outlines the 1970 Feed Grain Program with a 20 percent minimum diversion for eligibility and 30 percent or 25-acre maximum diversion. Payment rates rely on county price supports and projected yields. Sign-up runs Feb 2 to Mar 20, with provisions for small farms, loans, price supports, and substitutions for wheat and soybeans.
The second Interact Club meeting of the season was at Lincoln School with officers Bill Tweeton president Maynard Goff vice president Nelson Smith secretary Gary Glandon treasurer Randy Messer reporter. Board members include Jim Harris Matt Ross Steve Johnson. Charles Hotle spoke on national forests in Montana and Colorado. Next meeting set for Feb 3 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln School.
Gailen Reighard and wife announce the January 1 ownership transfer of Martin's Laundromat to Reighard's Laundromat. Ralph and Esther Martin operated it for five years at 211 North Iowa Avenue and plan to expand facilities.
Washington firemen announce their annual pancake feed to be held Wednesday January 14 at city hall with service at noon and in the evening. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 0.75 for children under 12, available from any fireman or at the door. Proceeds go to the firemen's funds.
Personal property assessment stations will open in Riverside and Brighton from January 12 to 17 at the Riverside Community Building and Brighton Masonic Hall. County assessor Ernie Lund arranged field assessments to spare trips to the Washington courthouse, with offices operating 9 am to 4 pm daily, extended to 7 pm on Wednesdays and 9 am to noon on Saturdays, through February 7.
Local couples share updates with neighbors as Mr and Mrs William Chance plan a 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday January 11. Lt Cmdr Robert Hansen recently earned a promotion and will embark for six weeks of practice cruises before a long deployment to Vietnam aboard the USS America. Lance Larry Rhutasel born December 20 1969 at 7 pounds 5 ounces, will reside with proud parents Larry J Rhutasel and Marjorie Slemmons Rhutasel. Grandparents A J Rhutasel Mason City and E L Slemmons West Chester noted.
On Black Virgin Mountain near Tay Ninh US troops of the 25th Infantry killed 47 Communist troops in an eight hour battle bringing two day total to 109. Fri attacks involved fortifications, caves and treetop positions as air and artillery support pounded the enemy. Casualties included three Americans killed and five wounded. South Vietnamese forces also suffered and US Navy river patrols joined the assault.
Police stormed a Texarkana motel on the Arkansas border to free 16 year old Karen Vickers held about 27 hours for a 40000 dollar ransom. Four suspects were arrested and a second man helped release the girl after an informer led officers to the room. The ransom was not paid.
Record of recent admissions to facilities and long term care as well as numerous property transfers. Entries include Mrs. George Goetz in Washington admitted yesterday and many parcel deeds in Section 77 through 79 of multiple townships. Notable transfers to Mercy Hospital Iowa City, estate actions, and land grants in Washington, Keota, Brighton, and surrounding areas.
Social calendar lists numerous local club meetings and sessions. Rainbow Girls installation at 6 30 p m in Masonic Temple invites family and friends. TTT Chapter DL EI Y W divisions meet at various rooms. Senior Citizens groups and Home I II III hold activities. several church groups including Immanuel Lutheran Women and W SCS at Y and churches. other events include Nighters YW room Tops Club and Saddle Club dinner at Fairgrounds. dues and notices noted with postponements and chairs to be refinished.
Joahn Vaughn Circle met at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Werner Lowry leading devotions and members working on White Cross material. Mrs. Marion Snodgrass hosted. Public Affairs II led by Mrs. Wesley Baker hosted 13 members with a reading from A Code to Live By and a program titled We Are from Iowa. HEO Club Held by Galen Hollenbeck with eight members. new officers elected Bruce Campbell president George Gould vice president Don Applegate secretary treasurer Ev erett Gardner reporter Yaro Chmelar and Elwyn Corey on the flower committee. A farewell gift was given to Mrs. Hollenbeck as she prepares to move.
Lincoln Nebraska based health education specialist Helen Becker offers five tips to homemakers to outlast chores. Vary tasks to avoid repetitive muscle use and switch motions when sweeping and cutting. Change rhythm, don’t hurry, rest at least two minutes per hour, and avoid staying seated too long to prevent muscle fatigue.
Stephen J. Wolfer resumes duties at U S Naval Schools Command Treasure Island San Francisco after a holiday visit with family. Lena Chance and Esther Palmer travel to Muscatine for their mother's funeral at Muscatine General Hospital with burial at Cranston. Ethel Palmer returns from California after visiting son Leo Palmer and E G Butterbaugh in Escondido and San Diego. Ruth Courtney turns 92 today and remains active, shoveling snow and handling chores.
The annual congregational meeting and potluck supper for Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday at 6 30 p m. at the church. Election of officers will occur during the business meeting with Rev Denley Gan field of Columbus Junction serving as moderator.
Ottumwa couple announces the engagement of Helen Louise Gilbert to Dr John C Thorne of Washington. The bride to be is a Chariton High School and University of Iowa alumna and a wire editor at the Fairfield Daily Ledger. The groom is an agronomist for Northrup King Seed and earned his PhD in agronomy at Iowa State. The wedding is planned for June 27.
A listing of new cars with multiple makes and buyers including Bermel Dairy International Truck Mace Motor Co Mercury Harold Ruth Ahrens Buick R E Stutsman Ford Victor Helen Parcell Chevrolet Norman Esther Edwards Mercury Stanley Mildred Bean Chevrolet Truck Julia Marlene DePenning John Ernest Spenner Ford William Daton Holden Honda Herbert Clair Lines Honda Burke Helen McCreedy Pontiac.
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