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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1975

Page

10

Mezvinsky Eyes Antitrust Push to Curb Big Conglomerates

Rep. Edward Mezvinsky of Iowa, a first term Democrat and Judiciary Committee member, urges antitrust legislation to curb monopolistic control in food and energy sectors. He also backs a national health care program funded by public and private sources, and stresses bipartisan work with the White House to pass essential programs amid the economy’s struggles.

Pamelahuey United Press International Edward Mezvinsky Judiciary Committee Iowa City Democrat Iowa Committee Mezvinsky Town House House U.S. Congress Ames Congress

Young Farmer Class Sets Monday Meeting for 1975

The organizational meeting of the Young Farmer class for 1975 will be held at the Vocational Agriculture classroom Monday evening January 20 at 7 30 p m The topic is Modern Swine Housing Systems and will be discussed by a panel of class members Washington FFA officers will host a chili supper at 7 30 in the high school cafeteria No charge and all area farmers are invited to attend

Vocational Agriculture Washington Ffa Soros Cho Sorosis Club Everette Meeks Leola Tobin Orie O'Connor South Gene Stephens Maurice Green Ruthven Joe Tobin Iowa Terri Kathy Tom Chris Griggs Letts Dale Herdlicka Mary O'Conner Washington County Hospital Highland District Ainsworth Community Church Ed L. Miller Jim McCreedy Jack Hooten

Surprise Snow Hits Iowa Wednesday

A surprise snow storm dumped about three inches across Iowa on Wednesday night before moving out. The National Weather Service warned of a rapidly moving system to reach the Midwest later, with more snow possible tonight or Friday. Sioux City Des Moines Davenport and Burlington reported around three inches, Fort Dodge about one inch, and Waterloo and Dubuque one inch. Overnight temps dropped below zero in northern areas, with highs in the low 20s and tonight's lows in the teens. Skies were to clear as the snow moved out after midnight.

United Press

Mrs. Alice Decklar Dies at 68 in Riverside

Mrs. Alice C. Decklar, 68, of 502 North Marion Avenue, Riverside, died Wednesday January 15 1975 at Washington Care Center after a long illness. Born November 14 1906 at Riverside she married John Decklar February 10 1942 in Manchester. Funeral Friday at St. James Catholic Church with burial in Manchester. rosary Thursday at Sherman Eden Funeral Home. Surviving are five sisters and two brothers.

Alice C. Decklar North Marion Avenue Washington Care Center St. James Catholic Church Edward Shepherd Manchester Iowa Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Decklar Riverside James Anna Florang Kucera John Decklar Altar & Rosary Society Clara Libenguth Dora Parker Helen Wingler Roy Della) Kron Wellman Evelyn Moberly Washington Fred Edward Kucera

Markets Livestock Reports From Joliet Des Moines

JOLIET IL UP I livestock market reports show hogs mostly 50 cents lower with No 13 200-250 lb at 40.50 to 41.35, No 23 250-270 lb 39.00 to 40.50, No 34 270-300 lb 37.50 to 39.00 amid cattle sales insufficient to establish a market. DES MOINES IA Interior Iowa southern Minnesota hogs trade moderately active, demand fairly good, butchers steady, sows steady to 2% higher with No 1-3 200-230 lb hogs around 38.25 to 39.50 and 270-300 lb sows 35.00 to 38.25. estimated receipts today about 75,000, prior week 93,000, year ago 95,000, plus 64,000 on Wednesday.

Des Moines UPI Minnesota

Japanese youth visits Ainsworth school for teaching training

A Japanese college trainee spoke with students visiting grades and shared common English words in Japanese. He stayed as a houseguest with the Louis Larsen family in Washington before holidays. Several local events follow including church services, 4-H club activities, council budget talks, and local illness impact.

Duane White Ainsworth United States Bill Koehler Louis Larsen Washington Ainsworth Jack Hooten Halcyon House Austin Lord Oxford Ind Cincinnati Miss Taylor Sara Mary Megdelsen Carol Holmes Christine Skubal Marsha Byerly Shari Stout Mary Megchelsen Gerard Megchelsen John K. Skubal Patty Holmes Dolores Stout Ainsworth Council

Washington school board accepts two resignations amid library reports

Ten years ago the Washington Community School district board met on a Wednesday night and accepted resignations from junior high English teacher Mrs. Larry Shalla and Lincoln School second grade teacher Mrs. Murry. They also heard reports on the junior and senior high libraries and the 1964 adult education program, and conducted other routine business.

Washington Community School District Board of Education Larry Shalla Murry Lincoln School

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