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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1971

Page

2

Newark leaders warn of decay and urge federal revenue sharing

Mayor Gibson says Newark tops in crime venereal disease infant deaths and decay and urges Congress to pass Nixon’s revenue sharing plan. Other officials testify before a House Senate committee as Lindsay warns cities could collapse without $10 million in federal aid. Shapp says Pennsylvania faces a cash crisis. Philadelphia may close schools early without $85 million.

Washington UPI Kenneth A. Gibson Newark N.J Gibson Congress Nixon House-Senate John V. Lindsay New York Snapp Congress of the United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia Shapp

Evangelist Doug Dugger to Speak at Local Assembly Service

Evangelist Doug Dugger, a cornerstone of country and western music, will be featured at the First Assembly of God church at 7 p.m. Saturday Jan 23. Rev. Phil Kaufman says Dugger tours the English speaking world and will share how Christ freed him from a nightmare vision of hell. He will play guitar and sing about youths seeking truth and being set free through faith.

Doug) Dugger Assembly of God Phil Kaufman Doug Jesus‘ Christ Christ

United Methodist Call to Prayer and Self Denial Dedication

United Methodist churches in Brighton and West Chester plan the annual Call to Prayer and Self Denial on January 27 at 7. The event, sponsored by the Woman's Division of the Board of Missions, centers on prayer spiritual growth and a self denial offering for world mission work. This year funds support laity training for overseas ministers and US deaconess pensions. The 1971 theme is Yes Lord Yes Lord with participation encouraged for men women and youth.

Brighton and West Chester United States

Iowa swine test boars sold in February schedules

Iowa pork producers will have nine opportunities to buy fall-farrowed boars in February at Iowa swine testing stations. Emmett Stevermer lists sale dates: Ames February 1 15 27 Ida Grove February 24 Lisbon February 4 25 New Hampton February 2 16 Clarkson Nebraska February 3. Sales start at 1 p.m. at each test station site.

Iowa State University Emmett Stevermer Ames Ida Grove Lisbon New Hampton Clarkson Nebraska

Mead conference on Farm Bureau in Des Moines

Three Washington County Farm Bureau Officers attended a statewide executive committee conference in Des Moines Iowa January 20 and 21 Representing Washington County were Doyle Jarrard county vice president Duane White county voting delegate and Mrs John Renoux county Women's Committee Chairman J Merrill Anderson Iowa Farm Bureau president presided The meeting aimed to help county leaders understand Farm Bureau and relay information to members Booth Vallentine Farm Bureau Environmental Resources director spoke on pollution study and state legislature issues Air pollution costs farmers 560 million annually in crop damage and pond lakes rivers Also Senator Potter spoke on school problems and reducing school spending

Washington County Doyle Jarrard Duane White John Renoux J. Merrill Anderson Iowa Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Booth Vallentine Potter

Birthday Cheer For Shalla On 78th Day

Charles Shalla to celebrate his 78th birthday on Tuesday January 26 convalescing at his daughter Mrs Henry Foster home in Keota. Friends are invited to send well wishes. Mrs Boyd Dunbar to enter Mercy Hospital Iowa City Sunday for major surgery Monday. Gregory Johnson visiting from Ft Polk Louisiana with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson. The Johnsons plan to return to University of Northern Iowa for second semester and finish the year. They will reside in Janesville near Cedar Falls.

Charles Shalla Henry Dolores) Foster Keota Boyd (Harriett) Dunbar Mercy Hospital Iowa City Gregory Walter Johnson Johnsons Ft. Polk Johnson University of Northern Iowa Janesville Cedar Falls

Stevermer to speak at Washington County swine program

The Washington County Extension Service hosts the second of two educational meetings for pork producers on Tuesday January 26 at the Washington YMCA from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. Dr Emmett Stevermer, Extension Swine Specialist, discusses costs and management of waste handling and environmental controls, followed by Dr Les Classick, Swine Veterinarian, on swine health topics including MMA baby pig scours new TGE vaccine Bordatella testing and feed additive precautions.

Washington County Pork Producers County Extension Service Jim Frier Washington Y McA Emnett Stevermer Les Classick Stevermer Classick Bordatella

William Balderson Dies Unexpectedly at 84 in Fairfield

William Earl Balderson 84 of Rural Route 3 Fairfield died Friday at home after years of declining health. He was born January 5 1887 in Washington County and married Verle Beauchamp. He leaves a wife a daughter three stepchildren and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Monday 1:30 pm at Raymond Funeral Home Fairfield with two ministers. burial Highland Cemetery Richland. Donations may be made to the heart fund.

William Earl Balderson Route Fairfield Leo Beauchamp Washington Raymond Funeral Home Larry Gilmore D. C. van Dyne Highland Cemetery Richland Heart Fund Mr. Bald Christie Beauchamp Libertyville Leo Doris Johnston Mary Morgan

Farmerettes 4-H Meet Plans Storage Aids and Drawers

The January meeting of the Farmerettes 4-H club at Patty and Susie Sojka home featured talks by Kathy Marek on Storage Plan Magic Angela Sojka on Boxes for Storage and Cindy Marek on Organizing Drawer Dressers A community service project was planned Refreshments were served Janet Beranek to host February meeting.

Farmerettes 4 - H Club Patty Susie Sojka Kathy Marek Angela Sojka Cindy Marek Mem Janet Beranek

Iowa City festival tickets on sale for five university plays

Tickets remain for five University of Iowa festival performances at 8 pm as part of the American College Theatre Festival regional contests. Drake University opens with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, January 28, followed by Electra from Webster College and Viet Rock by Coe College, Rafferty One by One from Missouri, and Indians from Kansas.

Iowa City University of Iowa American College Theatre Festival Forum Drake University Des Moines Webster College St Louis Electra Coe College Cedar Rapids University of Missouri, Columbia Rafferty University of Kansas Lawrence University Box Iowa Memorial Union U of I Rome Wall Street Rolf Fjelde Pratt Institute New York Ibsen Buffalo Bill Washington, D. C American Educational Theatre Association John F. Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts Smithsonian Institution

Des Moines Visit Before Viet Nam Tour

Mr and Mrs Joe D Selter traveled to Des Moines on Friday to visit their grandson Sgt Michael J Harper who departed by plane for McChord Air Force Base Washington and from there heads today to a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Joe D. Selter Des Moines Sgt Michael J. Harper McChord Air Force Base Wash Vietnam

Record of automobile owners and dealers listed in notices

Names include Douglas or Bonnie Laux Opel Herman Wagenknecht Edmund Morrison Jr Olds The Mc Cleery Cumming Co Old 5 Dale Caldwell Mercury Brenneman Chevrolet R E Buckwalter Leasing Chevrolet Mildred Jerry Hawkins Chevrolet J C Cleg horn Ford Mace Motor Co Mercury.

Property Transfers Include Several Section Lands in 75-8 and 77-8

Contracts record transfers from Mark W Koening and wife to William K Riggan and wife for land in Section 36 77 8. Franklin J Chmelar and wife to Clyde A Dawson Jr and wife for Southwest Quarter and South Half of Northwest Quarter in Section 33 75 8. Miles Stout et al to Franklin J Chmelar et al for land in Section 33 75 8. Dean E Zachs and wife to William J Rarick and wife for land in Section 1 75 6.

Mark W. Koening William K. Riggan Franklin J. Chmelar Clyde A. Dawson, Jr Southwest Quarter Northwest Quarter Miles Stout Dean E. Zachs William J. Rarick

Hospital Discharges and Dismissals List Names by City

Yesterday the hospital released Miss Wendy Richardson of Washington and Mrs Darel Oswalt of Richland for medical reasons. Dismissed today were Mrs Melo Janecek and Mrs George T Baker of Washington, Mrs Don ald Gardner of Washington, Mrs JW Paul Hagans of Fairfield, Mrs Louise Reaney of Washington, Mrs Brenda Varney of Washington, Gerald Vandenburg of Washington, Mrs Wilford Stutzman and daughter of Keota, and Mrs Gary Curtis and son of Ainsworth.

Wendy Richardson Washington Darel Oswalt Richland Keith Shatter Melo Janecek George T Baker Donald Gardner JW Paul Hagans Fairfield Louise Reaney Brenda Varney Washingon Gerald Vandenburg Washngton Wilford Stutzman Keota Gary 5 Surtis Ainsworth

Nixon Speech Signals Break with Past and Budget Tensions

New York UPI summary notes Nixon faced cool reception from House members including a boycott by 12 black lawmakers while praising Speaker Carl Albert. Budget hints cite about 250 billion with around 10 billion red ink. Senate’s Edward Brooke attended. speech touted Vietnam withdrawal and deficit spending. Also reports women prefer litter-free stores per a National Council Garden Clubs survey.

Nixon House Carl Albert D-Okla Senate Edward W. Brooke R-Mass New York UPI National Councilcy

Town’s mom and pop business list grows complete

In a reflective note the paper thanks readers for reminders that fill gaps in the previous feature on local family businesses. Names include Sitler Auto Parts Sitler Electric Supply Gamble Store optometrist J F Mallory and wife Virginia Dale Engle Sportshop Vernon Richardson Town Cafe and other shop owners.

Bill Sitler Sitler Auto Parts Sitler Bud Lechner Gamble Store J. F. Mallory Virginia Dale Engle Vernon Richardson

Republican Women Plan Salad Luncheon in City Hall

The Washington County Republican Women's Club will meet Thursday January 28 at 12:30 p.m. for a salad luncheon in the region room at City Hall. Attendees are asked to bring a salad and table service. The program will cover Public Negotiations and a Great Plains School Study by Supt. Kelly Schlapkohl.

Washington County Epublican Women’s Club Great Plains Kel *Ly. Schlapkohl

Baptist Women Elect Officers and Hear Guest Speaker

The Baptist Women's Missionary Society met in the church Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Richard Peterson presiding. Officers elected for the coming year are Mrs. Peterson president, Mrs. Richard Weeks vice president, Mrs. Larry Duncan treasurer, and Mrs. LaVerne Zieglowsky secretary. Guest speaker Mrs. Harry Lauber of Winfield spoke about a trip to Montgomery County Mississippi delivering clothing, toys, and bedding to Negro families, illustrated with slides. Guests included Mrs. Lauber, Mrs. Edward Hudson, and Miss Robin Rathmel. Mrs. Peterson led with prayer. Doer's Circle served refreshments.

The Baptist Women's Missionary Society Richard Peterson Charles McConnell Peterson Richard Weeks Larry Duncan LaVerne Zieglowsky

Property transfers from Kalona and Crawfordsville districts

Series of real estate deeds listing transfers among multiple spouses and heirs. Arthur H Bachman and wife transfer Lot 6 Block 2 Sni fer's Addition Kalona to Fred Frey and wife. Dewey M Conrad and wife transfer Lots 6 and 7 Block 2 Original Plat Crawfordsville to Kenneth W Sabin and wife. Frank Clifford Carle transfers land in Section 31, 778 Nell I Conrad and husband to Robert W Bruegge and wife Block 4 and Lots 1 2 3 10 11 12 in Block 11 Town Haskins. Estate of John Swenka Jr to Leonard Tomash land in 11 77 6 and 12 77-6 and 10-77-6. James L Waterhouse and wife to Merle W Custer land in 36-75-9. Anna Thomann to Bernard Thomann land in Section 13 974.

Arthur H. Bachman Fred Frey Eastaff Snifer Kalona Arthur Bachman South Io Ft Morningside Dewey M. Conrad Kenneth W. Sabin Crawfordsville Frank Clifford Carle Frank Clifford Nell I Conrad Robert W. Bruegge Haskins John Swenka, Jr Leonard Tomash John Swenka James L. Waterhouse O Merle W. Custer Anna ‘Thomann Bernard Thomann

Evening Journal Briefs From Washington Notify Readers

The Evening Journal reports from Washington with notices about postal charges and circulation details. Names linked to management include Charles Morris and Leonard Llewellyn, while Inland Daily Press Association and United Press International are cited among wire services and affiliations.

Washington Laws United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Towa’ Dally Drew Assn Nwa Presa Asan Buren Avid "Elder Nat Sdeeettin Arete Charles Morris Abert Shaffer Léonard Llewellyn

Washington area subscription rates by carrier and mail

Rates listed for Washington towns in the retail trade area, by carrier and by mail. Washington headquarters routes priced at 15 dollars per year, 88 by mail outside Washington, and 14 per calendar month elsewhere. figures appear in column references F050 and F356 with six or twelve month terms.

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