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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1975

Page

2

Soybean price drop linked to weak demand and large stocks

Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner cites sluggish demand for soybean oil and meal, large global inventories, and new Brazilian export shifts as key factors behind the recent price drop. He notes potential spring softness and a possible brief recovery if trends reverse.

Iowa State University Bob Wisner Wisner Hampton Brazil ISU USDA Don Hofstrand Mason City Hofstrand North Iowa

High winds batter Colorado Rockies and Atlantic snow snarls

United Press International reports winds over 100 mph across the Colorado Rockies toppled trailer homes and damaged roofs while radio stations went off air. In New Jersey heavy snow and ice closed schools and slowed travel as temperature plunges to extreme lows. Vermont and Maine expect 30 to 35 below. Damaged areas included Fort Collins Boulder Waverly and Caribou with record cold across New England and Mid-Atlantic states.

United Press Internam Colorado Rockies Waverly Colo Orville Pierce Fort Collins KNX Radio KNX Ernie Over Boulder Gordon Moore Maryland Carroll Howard Baltimore Harford Washington Frederick Bowie Track Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Rhode Island Lincoln Downs Keystone Track Pennsylvania Garden State Park New Jersey New

Cancer Society to meet here Thursday

The Washington County Chapter of the American Cancer Society will meet Thursday evening January 23 at 7 p.m. in the school administration building. plans will begin for the April Crusade for funds. Mrs Art Witthoft is chairman. Mrs Gene Allen of Iowa City will present the film Take Joy. A workshop for chairmen is set for February 14. all who wish to serve are invited.

Washington County American Cancer Society Art Witthoft United States Gene Allen Iowa City The Cancer Society Sth ACS

Mixed Bowling BOWL-A-DERES League Results

Friday results show Pony Tails 0, Goof-Ups 3, Pointers & Setters 3, Miss Fits 0. Slow Pokes 3, Sore Losers 0, Lucky 42, Free Loaders 1. Team series lead Pointers & Setters 2016, Goof-Ups 1875. team game Pointers & Setters 694, Goof-Ups 689. Individual: S Smith 203, M Longbine 201. game S Smith 560, A Longbine 566.

S. Smith M. Longbine A. Longbine

4-H Dog Project Meeting Planned At County Extension Office

The 4-H dog project group will meet this Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the County Extension office. Eleven members are involved this year. Members should bring their dog manual and may purchase two books for 40 cents each. Matt Sojka will lead. No dogs allowed at the meeting per Extension 4-H leader Julia Gamon.

County Extension Office Matt Sojka Julia Gamon

Local notices and name updates from Iowa communities

Katherine Kiefer moves to English Valleys Nursing Care Center North English after Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Dr and Mrs Theodore Bailey Ames welcomed son Steven Theodore born Jan 10 weighing 8 lbs 4 oz. Grandparents Theodore B Bailey Washington. Arduser family relocated to Grovetown Georgia with Dorn Street address. Yale Jarvis to undergo surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 3129. Sunday dinner guests hosted by John Simmering Jr included Kim Hewitt Morning Sun and family. Blanche Norton Halcyon House hosted Allen Griggs family Clete Kaska Atalissa and Orville Griggs Keota for Sunday dinner at Harold's Place Columbus Junction. Funeral attended by Mrs Richard Fisher Kathy West Chester and Orville Griggs Keota for Lloyd Mackey Edina Missouri.

Katherine Kiefer English Valleys North English Mercy Hospital Iowa City Theodore Bailey Ames Steven Theodore Theodore B. Bailey Washington Blanche Norton Halcyon House Allen Griggs Clete Kaska Atalissa Orville Griggs Keota Harold's Place Columbus Junction Richard Fisher Kathy West Chester Keola Lloyd Mackey Edina Mr. Mackey Griggs

Funeral services held for Sarah Jane Pearson

Funeral services for Sarah Jane Pearson were conducted Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. William H. Kettlitz presiding. Casketbearers named Cal Wolf Walter Doak John McDowell Eldin Bauer Everett Coon Victor Flynn. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Shenk Residents Enjoy Cards From Birkeys In California

Shenk residents receive California scenery postcards from Mrs. Birky. Birthday greetings planned for Herb Beachy. Staff changes include Mary Ness as nurse aide. Notes on visitors, blizzard news from Fred in Warsaw Minnesota, and local social activities. Robert Bennett dies in Iowa City. Libations and long distant calls feature in weekend reports.

Margare Furmmate Wellman Earl Cline Washington John Kurtz Roy Birky California Birky Gaylord Elliot Wapello Mary Dan Miller Jr Esther Swartzendruber Ray Graham Sarah Durham Sarah Luella LeFever Hame Fred Peggy Jim Jody Warsaw Minesota Central Soya Company Robert Bennett Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mary Sieren Keota Erma Chapman Darrell Zillmer Webb City Leona Krotz Robert Houseal Bea Schnoebelen Willard Manila Phillipines Don Joan Minneapolis Minn Geneva Goshen Indiana al Augustine of John Augustine James Bonnator Charles Bonnator

Woodworking class seeks two more Thursday night enrollees

Kirkwood College community education program invites interest in a woodworking and refinishing evening class. Two additional students are needed before Thursday to offer the course at the junior high school this winter. Contact coordinator Judy Ridley or instructor Raph Gonshorowski before Thursday evening.

Kirkwood College Judy Ridley Raph Gonshorowski

Winter Camp-Out By Troop 242 At Brinton Timber

Boy Scout Troop 242 spent a weekend at Brinton Timber for winter camp with twenty scouts learning winter camping, sledding, tobogganing, tracking, and hikes. Meals were cooked over open fire led by Ray Garton. 1975 Winter Camp patches will be awarded to attendees, listing senior and junior scouts and attending adults.

Brinton Timber Ray Garton Phil Garton Bob Romine Mark Jeffries Mike Craig

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Wolf's Rockies Mirro Bob Rob Ladies’ & Children's Snow Boots Paul North Side Square Wendell E. Arduser Brian Jason Brighton Grovetown, Ga Arduser Dorn Street Yale Jarvis John Simmering Jr Kim Hewitt Morning Sun David Simmering Tena Simmering Iowa Association For the Lottie Barkman Shelby County Shenk Birkeys Margaret Furman Rueben Nisley Simon E. D. Miller Des Moines Ray Veterans Memorial Auditorium Nord Paul Eimen Grandad Grandma Boy Scouts Wallace L. Fagen
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