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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1967
Page
3
The dustbin dispute in Melton Mowbray ends amid a pungent standoff as neighbors and officials grapple with waste management tensions. The UPI report notes the clash over garbage handling and environmental concerns, shaping local sentiment and policy debate.
The article notes a man digging into his own pocket to purchase a 35 shilling dustbin sized for Richardson, valued at about 4.90 dollars, showing a small act of personal generosity.
The Camp Fire Girls Council annual meeting in Camp Fire rooms elected new board members led by president Mrs. Richard Horak and commitee chairs. Officers for 1967 include president Mrs. Horak vice president Mrs. Don Wells secretary treasurer Mrs. Lee Mangold. Plans were announced for the Blue Bird Dad Daughter supper and Camp Fire Birthday Week.
The Washington County Democratic Women's Club executive board met Tuesday evening with Mrs. James Quinn. They voted to hold the first general meeting on Tuesday February 14 at Mrs. Lloyd M. Walker's home with a 6 30 p.m. potluck for members and prospective members. The evening’s speaker will be announced later.
Mrs Thora Pease presided at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Legion Hall Tuesday night. The 47th Annual Midyear Conference will be held in Des Moines February 5 6. Plans were made for the Birthday Party and noon luncheon February 14. A rummage sale is planned March 3. During social hour Mrs Mary O Connor led a Blue Book quiz. Mrs Zelma Hughes provided cookies and coffee.
Mrs Grim was installed president of the Mission Society at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd during a Tuesday evening meeting. Mrs Rarick will be vice president, Mrs Moore secretary, and Mrs Childs treasurer with eleven members present and Pastor Yunk as a guest.
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