Iowa Legislature Moves to Expand Local Self Rule
In Des Moines the Senate backed a home rule amendment to the Iowa Constitution while the House approved a resolution urging Congress to rebate a flat percentage of federal tax receipts to states. The actions aim to empower local governments to resolve more issues locally and reduce federal reliance. Committees were organized in the House with a Schools subcommittee led by LeRoy Petersen. Governor’s budget raised total spending by 105 million with no tax increase, relying on surplus, signaling future tax hikes to maintain current spending. Voters in Washington County invited to watch the Legislature in action during visits to Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Congress
People
LeRoy Petersen
Dallas County
State Department of Public Instruction
Washington County
Personal property tax assessments continue in area
Washington city residents south of the Rock Island Railroad tracks and north of Madison Street must report for personal property tax assessments during January 23 to 28. The city assessing station is in the old Phillips Drug Store building. Other county residents report next week at Kalona City Hall Oregon Township Ainsworth Legion Hall Dutch Creek Township Brighton Masonic Hall. Stations run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, with noon Saturdays and 4 p.m. closing in Washington.
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Washington City
Rock Island
Madison Street
Phillips Drug Store
English River
Kalona City Hall
Oregon Township
Ainsworth Legion Hall
Dutch Creek Township
Gracehill
Brighton Township
Brighton Masonic Hall
City of
Washington
4-H Leaders to Meet Monday for Stock Program
4-H club leaders will gather at the Extension office on Monday evening January 23 at 7 30. The first two lessons of the Animal Science section of this year’s 4-H live stock program will be taught and materials issued for each member. Enrollment reports from all 4-H members are due by February 1.
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Farm Project
Ken Cuhel
Iowa
YWCA Members Plan Legislature Visit Next Wednesday
Members of the Washington YWCA plan a trip to the Iowa Legislature next Wednesday January 25. The group urges anyone interested to contact the YWCA office on Monday for arrangements.
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Washington Ywca
Iowa
YWCA
Social Security rep to visit Washington post office
A Burlington Social Security representative will be at the Washington post office from 9 30 a m to noon on Wednesday January 25. Funeral services for Charles E Brinning were held Friday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Marvin Miller in charge. Pallbearers included Merle Blieu William Perdock Lloyd Duensing Donald Blum Robert Vincent Wayne Mangold. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Social Security
Burlington
Local news items from Washington and nearby areas
Four short notes cover local happenings including a 4 year old girl recovering at home after a tonsillectomy, Mrs. H W Ramscyer traveling to Washington for a Women’s Forum on National Security, Mrs. Richard Chorpening beginning work as teller at the National Bank of Washington, twin boys born to Tom Taulbses with maternal grandparents in Moline, and Orpha Peterson visiting Rose Reid in Washington.
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Teri Griggs
Larry Griggs
H. W. Rams¢eyer
Ladies Auxiliary
Washington, D. C
Women’s Forum On
Hilton Hotel
Richard Chorpening
The
National Bank of Washington
Tom Taulbse
Moline Public Hospital
Moline
Ill
Harold MacFarland
Washington
Fire at Wellman barn under arson suspicion
A barn at the Longwell Stock yards in Wellman burned early this morning around 4 a.m. No injuries or livestock losses were reported. Fire Chief Charles Capper said arson is suspected as the cause and Washington County sheriff officers and the state fire marshal continue the investigation.
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Wellman
Longwell
Charles Capper
Washington County Sheriff’s
Jaycee Ettes Host Craft Night and Letters from Vietnam
Mrs Dick Perry hosted the Jaycee Ettes on Tuesday evening with Mrs Ron Stalder leading a papier mache jewelry session. Letters from Vietnam servicemen thanked the group for Christmas boxes sent by the Jaycee Ettes and American Legion. Snowball Club members and guests met with Mrs Richard Knapp presiding.
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Jaycee Ettes
Dick Perry
Ron Stalder
Hospital and Births Report from Washington Area
Yesterday surgical Jay Kreiser Washington and Mrs Earl Cline Brighton received procedures while Jay Brewer Washington underwent medical care. Birth announcements note a daughter to Mr and Mrs Michael Koehler Crawfordsville and a son to Mr and Mrs Russell Leichty Washington. Dismissal today includes Mrs Mary Kay Henderson Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Kreiser
Washington
Surgical
Earl Cline
Brighton
Jay Brewer
Michael Koehler
Crawfordsville
Russell Leichty
More Power for MAPP Land screening announced
Ted Johnson of Iowa Southern Utilities Company announced a 23 minute color film More Power for MAPP Land for civic groups and clubs. The film describes the Mid-Continent Area Power Planners MAPP and its plan to build 12 large generating plants and high voltage lines across ten states and Manitoba to improve service and lower costs.
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Ted Johnson
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
MAPP
MAP
Iowa Southern
States
Manitoba
Johnson
Mississippi River
Burlington
Mid-Continent
WSCS Guilds join in Salad supper
The Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guilds of the Methodist Church met Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a smorgasbord salad supper and general meeting. Fifty members and guests attended. Mrs. Joe Jones presided. Circles 10 and 11 led devotions and the program. A playlet titled Conformity and Values featured Mrs. Earl Rae, Mrs. David Horsey, Mrs. Merlin Zwicki, Mrs. Ed Augustine, Mrs. Delbert Soper, Mrs. Jim Peterson, Mrs. Lyle Brinton, and Mrs. Wayne Hyde. Mrs. Warren McFate accompanied hymn singing. Guilds members prepared the salads.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guilds
The
Methodist Church
Joe Jones
Earl Rae
David Horsey
Merlin Zwicki
Ed Augustine
Delbert Soper
Jim Peterson
Lyle Brinton
Wayne Hyde
Warren McFate
Guilds
Youth Sunday Program Planned by Washington Council of Churches
The Washington Council of Churches youth commit tee plans a Youth Sunday program on January 29 at 5 p.m. in the YMCA building. The event includes an opening service, supper, a film titled The Parable, and games. Supper costs $1.50 per person. reservations go through local churches or Rev. Richard Peterson.
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Washington Council of Churches
YMCA
Richard Peterson
Marriage license issued to Carl and Pratt couple
A marriage license was issued this morning to Michael Leeman Carl of Wellman and Anna Marie Pratt of Washington.
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Michael Leeman Carl
Wellman
Anna Marie Pratt
Washington
BPW Club to hear Jim Frier on world population
The Business and Professional Women's Club will hear Jim Frier speak on World Population and Food Supply at the dinner meeting Tuesday evening at Captain's Table. Mrs. Max Henness, chairwoman of World Affairs, leads the program. Guests welcome. reservations for 6:30 p.m. should be made with Eva Simmering by Tuesday noon. Standing reservations must cancel if not attending.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Jim Frier
Max Henness
World Affairs Committee
Eva
Social calendar entries from Crawfordsville OES events
Saturday schedule lists Open installation at Masonic Hall for OES at 8 p.m. Shirts and Skirts meet at Legion Hall with Paul Carruthers caller and a snack table. Monday and Tuesday see diverse club meetings, potlucks, guest speakers, and social activities at YWCA, Masonic Temple, Fair Grounds, and Civic centers.
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Crawfordsville Oes
Masonic Hall
Masonic Temple
Legion Hall
Paul Carruthers
J. W. Helscher
Applied Arts
Paul Snakenberg
Friendship Club
Fairgrounds
YWCA
White Shrine Bridge
Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House Socials
Halcyon notes report visitors including Mr. and Mrs. C E Chlap per of Waseca Minnesota and Clyde Tucker of Wayland. Residents enjoyed a music evening by Ron Wise and Dean Stanley students with Junior High pupils. Several local ladies attended the program while others planned trips to Denver and Phoenix.
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Ron Wise
Dean Stanley
Cheryl Vosika
Ann Gregory
Corrine Stanley
Pam Cheyney
Shirley Luers
Karol Jorgensen
Millie Bordwell
Bonnie Walker
Chris McConnell
Susan Orris
Wise
Stanley
Robert Ross
Dean W. Luers
Francis McConnell
Mike Orris
Leo Hoover
Circle II meets with Mrs Ramseyer for Bible study
Circle II gathered at the old manse with 22 members of the First Presbyterian UPW. Mrs Ramseyer presided while Mrs John Witthoft led devotions and the prayer calendar, and Mrs Clarence Dehne led a Philippians study introducing Joy for an Anxious Age.
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Harry Ramseyer
First Presbyterian Upw
Old Manse
Ramseyer
John Witthoft
Clarence Dehne
Wedding of Carolyn Martin and James Shaffer in Iowa City
Miss Carolyn Ann Martin of Iowa City daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Martin of Ainsworth married James F Shaffer son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Shaffer at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Iowa City on Friday Jan 20 at 830 pm. The ceremony featured a Swiss lace gown and blue accented attendants. Reception for 250 followed. The couple will reside in Iowa City with the groom stationed at Wichita Kansas.
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Carolyn Ann Martin
Iowa City
Floyd Martin
Ainsworth
James F. Shaffer
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Johnnie Shaffer
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Brom
The
Presbyterian Church
Schuldt
First Methodist Church
Donald Kline
Coralville
Mary Ann Shaffer
Henry Dean
Richard Lockhart
Wichita
Kan
Winter arrives in Iowa as cold weather settles in
A hometown update from Washington Iowa notes cold air and winter scenes. Residents report school attendance steady, mail delivery routine, and minor injuries around the house. A group explores carnival glass versus colored glass and shares a recipe for a corn dish from a Mexican cookbook, with cinnamon and corn pudding style steps. The piece ends with local editor credits and newspaper affiliations.
Town Marshal Named by Junction Council
Ted Arnold, previously town marshal at Wapello, resigns to take the Columbus Junction post. He joins Arlo Crooks who was also named town marshal after the death of Gary Reed, who served Columbus Junction for 12 years.
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Columbus Junction
Ted Arnold
Wapello
Mr. Arnold
Arlo Crooks
Gary Reed
Reed
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Keith L. Vetter
Forrest Edkin
John R. Craig
Japan
Vietnam
Hawaii
Columbus Community High School
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Carson
Carson’s
the Y
Wolf's Flower Shop
Orpha Peterson
Brooklyn
Iowa White Shrine Club
Rose Reid
Richard Knapp
Robert Fickel
Orville Griggs
Lloyd Enke
Mary Kay Henderson
Keota
WSCS
Plan
BPW
Norman Schoonover
R. J. Dawson
Florence Sherman
Cedar Township Farm Bureau
Prairie Flower School
Applied Arts I
Leon Hillman
White Shrine
Shepherds
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
Hall
U Go
Charles Mayer
Floyd Blankenhorn
John Elliott
George Sojka
Halcyon
Halcyon House
C. E. Chlapper
Waseca, Minn
Fred Steck
Ed Conner
Frank Adrian
Vera Hoskins
Carrie Davis
Clyde Tucker
Wayland
Boyd Foster
Cedar Rapids
Denver
Colo
Phoenix
Ariz
Circle II
James Shaffer
Cart Martin
Melrose Court
Shaffer
Highland High School
University Hospital
City High
University of Iowa
Air Force
Dudley
Lawrence Welk
Lynne’s
Washington Evening Journal
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Post
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Junction Council
P.O. Box
Washington, Iowa
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Cincinnati
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