Kirkwood tax clinic session canceled and school board meeting set
The second session of Kirkwood s two week tax clinic for business, scheduled for Thursday at the high school, was canceled due to low pre registration. The Washington Community School District Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the senior high library for staff evaluation, likely in closed session, followed by a 6 30 p m hearing on action against a youth who allegedly assaulted a teacher. Also, swine management programs are planned at the YMCA Wednesday from 10 a m to 3 p m with speakers from Iowa State University Extension and local pork producers.
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Kirkwood
Judy Ridley
Board of Education
Washington Community School
Washington County Extension Service
YMCA
Marvin Skadberg
Iowa State University
Ed Kirby
Eldon Hans
Cedar Rapids
Washington County Pork
Duane Gipple
Crawfordsville
Bill Smart Named Ist District Finance Chairman
William H. Smart of Mt. Pleasant is appointed Ist District Finance Chairman by DES MOINES Republican leaders Jerry Perpich and George Wright. A retired farm supply businessman and long-time Republican activist, Smart has chaired Washington County 1952-56 and Washington County finance 1963-69, also directing Henry County in 1970 and previously serving as 1st District Chairman. He will help promote tickets for the Lincoln Day Dinner in Des Moines on February 19 with John Connally as the featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smart
Des Moines
Jerry Perpich
George Wright
William H. Smart
Mt. Pleasant
Smart
Washington
Washington County
Henry County
John Connally
Texas
Weekend Snow Likely With Subtle Temperature Dip
A cloudy period continues through Tuesday with a chance of light snow this afternoon and tonight. Snow likely again Tuesday as highs stay in the low 30s and overnight lows dip to the mid to upper 20s. Winds shift from west to northwest 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and northeast 8 to 12 mph late tonight. Measurable precipitation probability sits at 30 percent this afternoon, 20 percent tonight, and 60 percent on Tuesday.
Nightcrawlers Hint at End of Winter Says Brock
Wayne Brock reports spotting six nightcrawlers above ground during a winter scouting at his home on 909 N Seventh Ave. He notes unusually early worms due to moisture and warmer temperatures, suggesting a local cue for winter’s end.
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Wayne Brock
Seventh Ave
Brock
Four arrested in farm house raid net after sheriff led action
Saturday raid by a seven-officer team led to the arrest of three men and an 18-year-old woman on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and marijuana. The operation northwest of West Chester yielded firearms, radios, a calculator, a music box, frozen meat, and drugs. Bond set at 2000 each. Karr and McCulley released. Scott and TeBockhurst jailed.
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Rocky Lee Scott
Moline
Ill
Teddy James TeBockhurst
Kalona
Greggory Jay Karr
Wellman
Norvella LaRue McCulley
Columbus Junction
West Chester
Don Robertson
Scott
Te Bockhorst
Karr
Miss McCulley
Robertson
Bernard C. Dawson
Highway Patrol
Lyle Dawsen
Washington
Richard Stoops
Randy Tadlock
Warren Schmidt
Glenn Murphy
Yale Jarvis
John Reneger
Thee Farm House
Glenn Knupp
Cedar Township
Knapps
Florida
Kay Statler
Dickson Detective
Sheri Yale Jarvis
Journal
Congress Faces Watergate and Energy Crisis Ahead
Washington reports Congress returns after a month of voter polling, with Percy and Weicker urging swift, vigorous action on Watergate, energy, and the economy. They stress accountability and legislation to meet national needs as the day for Congress to act arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Congress
Charles H. Percy
R-Ii
Lowell P. Weicker
R-Conn
Percy
Weicker
Executive Branch
Congressional
Dare Named Chairman Of Washington County SEATS
George W. Dare elected chairman of the Washington County SEATS committee which plans a minibus system for seniors. The 15 member panel aims to issue $5 membership cards giving 25 cent fares for all one way trips within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Dare
Washington
Washington County Seats Committee
SEATS
Dare
County Seats
Washington Ounty
Washington County Conservation Board re-elects leaders and expands programs
Harold Hall chair and Carroll Steinbeck secretary reelected to the Washington County Conservation Board at the annual meeting. Ralph Bringman gains a full five year term. John Davis rehired as Executive Officer. Board adds 48 acres to Lockum Ridge Park and builds two shelter houses. SEATS bus plan eyed with a toll free number for scheduling.
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Harold Hall
Crawfordsville
Washington County Conservation Board
Carroll Steinbeck
Rubio
Ralph Bringman
Wellman
Board of Supervisors
Arden Freel
Washington
Delbert Flynn
Riverside
John Davis
Ainsworth
Conservation Board
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Te Bockhurst
Dare Heads
Brighton
Keota
Dave
George Dare
Mark Hampshire
Don Derbyshire
C. C. Shimon
Marge Luckey
Ed Burkholder
Gene ‘Stephens
Area Agency On Aging At
Kirkwood Community College
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Senate
House
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Albert
Jackson
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Tex
William R. Cotter
D-Conn
Hugh Scott
CBS
George Aiken
R-Vt
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
California
Ronald Reagan
NBC
Meet the Press
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
George McGovern
D-S.d
ABC
Democratic Party
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