Hog producers split on form of relief needed
About 40 farm leaders from major hog states urged the Nixon administration to help, but proposals varied. Some favored subsidies to cut pork surpluses by lighter hog weights, others preferred buying surplus for the needy, better forecasts, and improved image. Officials warned prices may stay weak through mid 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPL
Nixon
Agriculture Department
National Farmers Union
Roy Keppy
Davenport
Iowa
National Pork Producers Council
Clifford M. Hardin
Hardin
Tony T. Dechant
Wayne Heberer
Belleville
Linois
Gene Potter
Corning
Aers
Rites Saturday for Charlottie Watson
Mrs Charlottie Watson dies after extended illness in Sigourney. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Gould Funeral Home Richland Rev Wayne Wilkens officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Wanita Derby Lailla Ash. four sons Lawrence Hedrick Derral Lan caster Delano Cloyd Rubio. 17 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren. sister Alta Cassens brother Clayton Martin. Preceded by husband daughter Winniefred grandchild and four great grandchildren.
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Rubio
Charlottie Sea
Carl Ray W
Wanita Derby
Richland
Lailla Ash
Burlington
Lawrence
Hedrick
Derral
Lancaster
Calif
Delano
Cloyde Af Rubio
Alta Cassens
Sigourney
Clayton Martin
Sign
Winniefred
Services Friday for Mrs Lloyd Babbitt in Conesville
Mrs Lloyd Babbitt 85 of Conesville Iowa will have funeral services at 1 30 pm Friday at Sta cy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction burial in Conesville Cemetery She was born Aug 4 1885 to Rural Columbus Junction married 1911 to Lioy Babbitt who died 1952 Surviving are daughters Mrs Wilma Schneckloth Nichols Mrs Letha Fromer Muscatine and Mrs Wanda Lucas Galesburg Ill sons Ray Columbus Junction Alden Galesburg sisters Miss Fern Westlake Conesville and Mrs Amy Brenneman Lone Tree two brothers Prank Nichols Myrle and Ray Conesville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Lewis
Columbus Junction
Conesville Cemetery
Bilsie Mae Westlake
Lioy Babbit
Wilma Schneckloth
Nichols
Letha Fromer
Muscatine
Wanda Lucas
Galesburg
Ill
Ray
Alden
Fern Westlake
Conesville
Amy Brenneman
Lone Tree
Prank
Myrle
Oil Spill Threatens Egrets and Herons Along California Coast
A massive tanker spill spreads up the Pacific coast threatening nesting grounds of white egrets and blue herons. Volunteers and crews across San Francisco Bay and Bolinas Lagoon work tirelessly to remove oil, with estimates ranging from 500,000 to 1.9 million gallons and no final damage tally yet.
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San Francisco
UPS
Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate
Bolinas Lagoon
Bolinas
Revere
Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Philip Ward
Ward
Standard Oil of California
Oregon Standard
Arizona Standard
Golden Gate Bridge
Oregon
VFW and Auxiliary host district meet
The local VFW Post and Auxiliary hosted the first district meeting with events at the Post Home and Farm Bureau building. Midyear Auxiliary reports, a memorial for deceased members, and the District Voice of Democracy winner from Muscatine High School were noted. The Auxiliaries donated 25 dollars to the district Cancer Fund and a 5:30 p.m. dinner preceded an evening of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Lrst
Post
Farm Bureau
First District
Voice of Democracy
Musc Ratine High School
Cancer Fund
Pattern alteration and fitting lessons offered by YWCA
Women in the area interested in pattern alteration and fitting are reminded to call the YWCA office for registration no later than Friday Jan. 22. Mrs. Steve Ruth Wiggers will instruct the classes to be held Friday afternoons at 1 30 at the VW rooms beginning Feb. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Steve
Ruth) Wiggers
State grand jury plan aims to broaden probe powers
Law enforcement officials describe a bill to create a state grand jury with wide jurisdiction to indict crimes across counties. It would let the chief justice assign cases to district courts, while protecting witnesses from self incrimination for later testimony. The proposal seeks balance between public safety and individual rights amid explosive material laws and judicial limits on current county grand juries.
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Turner
Attorney General's Office
Park
Cass
Cerro Gordo
Polk County District Court
Johnson County
Supreme Court
Local News Briefs From Marshfield Area
Larry Westen was readmitted today to St. Josephs Hospital Marshfield for two weeks of medical treatment and will have his birthday January 31 there. Frank Miller of rural Katona Iowa City area hurt when scaffolding fell is home recuperating and welcomes visitors. Little David Horak son of Mr and Mrs Richard Horak recovering well at home after surgery in University Hospitals Iowa City. Mrs L J Lorbiecki Greenbush Minnesota visiting Horak family. VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club met with six members, voted to make scrapbooks for V A Hospitals and children s hospitals. Donations of pictures used greeting cards welcome. Craft welcome kits and scuffies planned for V A Hospital Iowa City. Donations of materials may be dropped at Mrs Reed or arranged for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Westen
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marshfield
Wis
Westens
Fischer Street
Antigo
Frank Miller
Katona
Iowa City
David Horak
Richard Horak
University Hospitals
Iown City
VFW
John Custer
V. A
Francis Reed
North Avenue C
V. A. Hospital
Public Affairs Luncheon Plans Legislative Field Trip
Mrs Dare and Mrs Ramseyer hosted a Public Affairs group luncheon at Captain's Table. Thirteen members attended. They voted to schedule a field trip to the state legislature in place of the April meeting. The program by Mrs Dare and Mrs Jones covered meeting elected officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dare
Harry ‘Ramseyer
Dare
Joe Jones
Douglas Reif to study in Australia
Kalona student Douglas M. Reif of Mid-Prairie High School leaves for a year in Australia under the International Rotary Exchange Student Program. He will attend Maraubra Bay High School near Sydney and live with host families beginning with the Norman McPhersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Douglas M. Reif
Australia
International Rotary
Doug
Logan Reif
Mid - Prairie High School
Maraubra
Sydney
Maraubra Bay High School
Norman McPhersons
McPhersons
Illinois
Washington High announces Half a Sixpence cast
Cast for Washington High School’s Half A Sixpence includes Laird Neuhart as Kipps and Jean Wolf as Ana with Scott Turnipseed as Sid and a long list of peers in supporting roles. Tryouts occurred Tuesday and Wednesday for the March 25 26 27 production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kramme
Bob Youngquist
Washington
Laird Neuhart
Jean Wolf
Kipps
Ana
Scott Turnipseed
Sid
Jim Fabian
Pearce
Butch Zwicki
Buggins
J. Dave Whittaker
Carshot
Bill Tweeten
Shafford
Rusty Jannister
Young Walsingham
Gary Goodell
Chitterson
Marsha Knupp
Flo
Cheryl Vosika
Victoria
Kathy Engle
Kate
Jane Marshall
Emma
Gloria Zuehlke
Walsingham
Rose Peiffer
Botting
Jo Dodder
Helen
Terri Roland
Chris
100th Paris peace talks follow up session
Paris talks mark the 100th meeting as UPI reports Vietnam negotiators clash with U S Ambassador Bruce over information on Americans held in secret camps in South Vietnam. Madame Binh blames U S, while Bruce urges disclosure and access for observers. A separate note mentions a West African bride price tradition of 48 pounds of salt.
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Paris
UPI
Vietnam
U.S
David K. E. Bruce
South Vietnam
Bruce
Hanoi
Xuan ‘Thuy
Viet Cong
Nguyen Thi Binh
Madame Binh
United States
Nguyen van Thien
Saigon
Nists
West Africa
Saddle Horse Assn Zone Meeting Planned
The southeastern zone meeting of the Iowa Saddle Horse Association will be held Sunday January 24 at the schoolhouse at the Fairgrounds at 1 30 p m. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Saddle Horse Association
Fairgrounds
Governor cool to school income tax in Iowa
Des Moines UPI report notes Gov Robert D Ray remains cool to a proposed local income tax for school districts. He warns it would affect nearly all districts and create many mechanical problems, while acknowledging the tax package as part of statewide reform to fund basic district spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Reed promoted to sergeant in Thailand
Allen E. Reed has been promoted to sergeant as reported by his parents. A 1968 local high school graduate, he now serves in Thailand as a fuel specialist. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Francis J Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen E. Reed
Sgt. Reed
Thailand
Francis J. Reed
VFW Auxiliary members report drives and dues
Seventeen members met at the Post Home with Mrs. Charles Walker presiding. New initiates included Mrs. Benjamin Crandall Mrs. Daryl Dunbar and Lois Hill. Rehabil item chair Mrs. Dave McGaffey cited $135.50 in donated used goods and $115.25 in gifts and toys distributed at Christmas. 128 members have paid 1971 dues. one member short of 100 percent. Dues are 6 dollars plus 1 for cancer card. The group voted to send funds to Operation Help. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Edwin Macrander and Helen Hesseltine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Post Home
Charles Walker
Benjamin Crandall
Daryl Dunbar
Lois Hill
Dave McGaffey
Sam Weeks
Walker
Charles Lucas
Edwin Macrander
Helen Hesseltine
Anti alcoholism group to meet for annual meeting
The Citizens for the Prevention of Alcoholism will hold its annual meeting Sunday afternoon at 2:39 p.m. at First Baptist Church 122 East Second Street Washington. Dennis Coon of the Washington Schools will speak on Athletics and Alcoholism. An election of officers will take place. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens For the Prevention of Alcoholism
First Baptist Church
East Second Street
Washington
Dennis Coon
Washington Schools
Social Calendar Featured Clubs This Week
Thursday events include Double Deck Club at 7 30 p m Mrs Charles Mayer Jolly Nine Club at 7 30 p m Mrs Bill Nordyke note change of date Two birthdays H H Club at 7 15 p m meet at Mrs Ezra Jones home to go to Special Education School Nurses Home note change of time PEO at 8 p m Mrs Raymond Carter White elephant auction Reformed Presbyterian Church Family Night at 6 30 p m dinner at church Friday Masonic Lodge No 26 at 7 30 p m Work in third degree WCTU at 1 30 p m Miss Mc Intyre and Mrs Moon cottage at 32 Willow Way Rainbow Girls Open Installation at 7 p m Masonic Temple Eastern Star and Masons invited Sunday Washington County Historical Society Board Meeting 2 p m Former offices of Dr J M Lloyd 221 W Main Knights of Columbus 7 30 p m Card party at KC Hall everyone welcome Monday Golden Age Club 10 a m YWCA room Sack Jones home Music 8 p m Mrs William Helscher Monday Nighters 7 30 p m YW room CES Officers Practice 7 30 p m Masonic Temple
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Charles Mayer
Jolly Nine Club
Bill Nordyke
H. H
Ezra Jones
Nurses Home
Raymond Carter
White Elephant
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
WCTU
J.M. Lloyd
W. Main
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Golden Age Club
YWCA
William Helscher
CES
Marine Cpl. Goschke Promoted in Japan Unit
Marine Cpl. Douglas G. Goschke husband of Judy J. Grout of Riverside Route 1 was promoted while serving with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 334 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Douglas G. Goschke
Judy J. Grout
Route 1, Riverside
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
Marine Corps Air Station
Iwakuni
Japan
OES Plans Officers Practice Monday at Masonic Temple
The local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold officers practice on Monday January 5 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
The
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic ‘Temple
Washington Evening Journal masthead and pricing details
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff positions including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, and Charles Morris as managing editor, with production notes. It provides local and mail subscription rates, carrier and mail prices for Washington and surrounding areas, and notes publication hours and address.
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Washington Evening Journal
Wasington
Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Eider, Shannon & Co. Inc
United
Press International
Toland Daily Press
Daily Press
Pres Agen
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
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Dorothy Marston
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Russ Revere
American Motors
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Prescription ‘Service Center
Douglas Reif
Mary Wagner
Jill Morgan
Debbie Myers
Jody Brown
Trudy Griffith
Jeannette McCarthy
Cees Endlich
Tom Meeker
Tom Coon
Mike Redlinger
Scott Swartzendruber
Bob Scheldrup
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