Weather, school hair ruling, and town notes from Washta
In Washta Iowa the week brings record cold with temperatures dipping to minus 22 and snow totaling 13 inches on the ground, causing four to five foot drifts. The town closes the dump on Sundays, enforces sidewalk shoveling via taxes, and reports a busy post office and business district. A high school concert and a court ruling affirm students' right to wear hair as they please are noted.
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Washington
U. S
Stork Gazette Names Local Newborns in Wellman and Washington
Joseph Patrick Morrissey, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Morrissey of Route 1 Wellman, is welcomed with Leo Edward Heisner, Route 2 Wellman, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Heisner, Trudy Ladawn Rowe of Route 2 Wapello, and Robert Jay Bennett, 2132 West Main Washington.
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Joseph Patrick Morrisey
Mrs. Patrick Morrisey
Route 1
Wellman
Leo Edward Heisner
Mrs
Francis Heisner
Trudy Ladawn Rowe
Calvin Rowe
Wapello
Robert Jay Bennett
Ronald Bennett
West Main
Washington
Ron Bennett
Robert Jay
Washington County Hospital
Joe Bennett
Dale Richards
Lyle Wilcox
Danny Moeller
James Moeller
Donald Westen
Jefferson Street
N. E
Minneapolis
Minn
Deanna Lynn
Adeline Weston
Tim
Gus Hagers
West Clay
Pleasant
Jeffrey
Hagers
Linda Freel
Ainsworth
Gilbert Kueneman
Wayne Freel
The Week on the Farm January 14 1970
An elderly reminiscence on family ice cream making contrasts with modern low calorie mixes. Praise for County Hospital notes and staff, highlighting care amid overcapacity. Winter weather slows livestock feeding and hogs humorously reflect harsh conditions.
Saturday Journal note for out-of-state readers mailing offer
The Saturday Edition of the Journal explains it is a quick weekly local news summary for former Washington residents and out-of-state readers. It notes a mail subscription option of $4.00 per year and that the edition is mailed weekly to subscribers.
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Journal
Washington
Sub-zero cold and light snow hit Washington area
Weekend weather brought temperatures down to ten degrees below zero with light snow on Saturday and Sunday. Washington YMCA swimmers crushed Dubuque 331 to 83, setting six pool records as Waco Warriors claimed the Blackhawk Conference title 72 61 over Central of Argyle. Local students attended the Pilot Area Leadership Conference with several earning top placements in personal employment and management contests.
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Washington
Washington Ymca Tankers
Dubuque
Waco’s
Warriors
Blackhawk
Central of Argyle
Keosauqua
Distributive Clubs of America
Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids
Gary Siegle
Jim Zieglowsky
Kirk Johnson
Roy Moriarty
Delores Dunbar
Larry Fritz
Barb Snider
Ron Magee
DECA
Jaycee honors and community updates in Washington and Riverside
Washington Jaycees name Ed Bean of Washington a Distinguished Service Award recipient at Awards Night. The event highlighted Leon Hillman, Mrs. James Jorgensen, Ed Augustine, Neal Hall, Mayor Ralph Martin, and others. Dr. George LaMore urged balanced change and lasting goals during the program. Nearby, Riverside hosts a golden wedding open house for William and Dorothy Greiner. Community plans include a rubella vaccination clinic and a Demon wrestling tie with Wapello.
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Ed Bean
Washington
Washington Jaycees
Jaycees
K. C. Hall
Mr. Bean
Miles Kreiger
Chamber of Commerce
Community Chest
Leon Hillman
James Jorgensen
Ed Augustine
Neal Hall
Ralph Martin
Loren
Loren (Skip) Renoux — ‘Exhausted Rooster’ Award. Larry Griggs
George LaMore
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
LaMore
Richland
William J. Greiner
Keota
Four inch snowfall accumulates in Washington area
Washington recorded four inches of snow on Thursday, translating to about 0.24 inches of moisture and bringing local difficulties. Prairie Flower School students join a pilot program at the YMCA with religious education once weekly through the school year.
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Washington
Prairie Flower School
YMCA
Washington Council On Religious Affairs
Washington council opens bids for garbage truck
Washington officials opened three bids from Mace Motor Co Geb Chevrolet and International Harvester on a new garbage truck The council sought more information before deciding The session also reviewed bids for fire truck radio equipment issued liquor beer and cigarette permits and noted local honors and engagements including anniversaries and engagements involving Washington residents and neighboring towns.
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Washington City
Mace Motor Co
Geb Chevrolet
International Harvester
Washington Cafe
VFW
Embree South End Grocery
Crane plans major expansion in Washington Iowa
Crane Company plant manager Keith G Shaffer announces a major expansion of the Washington Iowa line with new Model 872 and 373 Check Valves in 2 to 8 inch sizes. Valves weigh up to 250 pounds and will be made using transfer machines and numerically controlled equipment. Heavy snow falls disrupt visibility in Washington. Eagle Scout Bill Wagner earns top honor at Troop 237 Court of Honor at the Methodist church. Arthur E Minor of Ottumwa named District Manager for the 1970 Census in this area by Census Bureau official Guy A Lutz. Highway Patrol Officer Roy Eubanks promoted from enforcement to public relations for District 13 amid eight southeast counties.
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Keith G. Shaffer
Crane Company
Washington
Iowa
Shaffer
Bill Wagner
Methodist Church
Boy Scout Troop
Arthur E. Minor
Ottumwa
Guy A. Lutz
Census Bureau
St. Paul
Minor
Roy Eubanks
Highway Patrol District
A good year in Saigon
The center of gravity in the Vietnam War shifted back to Saigon where President Nguyen Van Thieu could count 1969 as a fairly good year. Nixon’s phased withdrawal and Vietnamization boosted Saigon while Hanoi faced a disappointing year. Thieu emerged stronger in Saigon, and Washington tracked limited gains amid broad antiwar tensions.
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Paris
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Hanoi
Washington
Nixon
United States
Europe
Vietnam
Service Member Eugene Fields Listed in Journal Notice
Evening Journal of Washington Iowa published a notice for Sp4 Eugene Fields of Company B 361st Sig Battalion Phy Bai Det APO San Francisco California 96308 dated January 24 1970. The listing includes his service details and military assignment.
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Eugene Fields
Phy Bai
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
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The
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L Cpl
Steven A. Morrison
Young Morrison
Republic of Vietnam
da Nang
Marine Wing Communications Squadron One
Dennis Bohrofen
Roger L. Chapman
Ernest Lampe
West Chester
Joe Waggoner
David and
Beth
Branson, Mo
Franklin Waggoner
Thomas E. Gray
Willard E. Gray
135Th Assault Helicopter Company
Oakland
Dan Kelly
Wayzata, Minn
Joan Wilson
Julia
Linda
Susan
Riverside
Ivan M. Shradel
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank
R. I. Marner, Wellman
George F. Havel
Don F. Kirchner
Lucy L. Kirchner
al Baldrige
Keith F. Schulty
USN
California
Schulty
Harold L. Schulty
Far East
Bean
Jaycee Award
River Side
Mediapolis
McCleery - Cumming Co
George Washington Credit Union
the Willows
Don Pilcher
Bill Blackburn
Tom Eicher
Dorthea McDole
Gene Gorham
Evelyn Farrier
Marjorie Steere
Sue Kleese
Leroy Havel
Miss Farrier
Fred Evans
Wayne Gillaspie
Deep River
Susan Kay
James Waldschmidt
William Waldschmidt
Rebecca Berdo
T. J. Berdo
Route 3
Douglas A. English
Tom English
Simpson College
Indianola
al Conner
Katy
Davenport
Lyle Schulty
Mrs. Schulty
Conner
Don E. Creech
Danny Creech
Mr. Conner
Frances Gilpin
Cecelia
Conners
Creeches
Leo Beauchamp
Barbara
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas
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Eubanks
Patrol
Fairfield
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Rhonda
Rory
Carol Dehne
Senate
63Rd General Assembly of
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Des Moines
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Navy
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London
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Robert Kleese
A. W
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Eden
Colorado Springs
Colo
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Parkview Hospital
Pueblo
Flintridge Drive
Loren E. Moore
North 5Th Avenue
Knapp Service Club
Knapp Brothers Shoe Mfg. Corporation
Joe Scranton
San Diego
Robert Scranton
Joyce Long
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Scranton
University of Northern Iowa
Micheal C. Gardner
Donald Gale Lyle
Keola
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
George J. Breitenbach
P. L. Etter
Paul V. Shearer
Ralph V. Bauer
John Winga, Sr
M. J. Cruise
Frank M. Longwell
L. A. Jones
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CAP
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Day
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Seattle
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Carl Kelleys
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Odd Fellows Hall
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Jack Moore
Peggy
Jackie
John
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Arthur Nicholson
Marvin A. Rinner
Marva Lou
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Clarence Crowl
Wayland
Miss Rinner
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Metromanl
Kalona
William J. Logan
Mary Helen
Nelson D. Miller
Harley H. Miller
Pauline Crone
Carl C. Yoders
Matawan
N. J
Helen Holland
Willow Grove
Rosanne Blosser
Virgil Blosser
Bethel College
Mishawaka
Indiana
Blosser
Washington High School
Bethel
Glenn Wilson
Paul Grossheim
Army
Grossheim
Huntsville
Sam Houston University
Crane
Phil Newsom
UPI
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