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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1972

Page

4

Fort Madison Penitentiary seeks 525000 for staff, upgrades

Des Moines reports that James N. Gillman, Services Commissioner, will ask Governor Ray for 525000 to address deficiencies at Fort Madison penitentiary. He plans to hire 24 more staff and may reallocate within the department or seek a supplemental appropriation. The push follows inmate grievances during a recent lockup amid fears of an uprising.

DES Moines IDFA Satelc James N. Gillman Robert Ray Fort Madison Department of Social Services Gillman

Gillman Seeks 24 Prison Staffers And Canteen Reforms

Fort Madison would add 15 correctional officers at 154000 to close the current and next fiscal year, plus two nurses to four, an activities specialist, an extra officer for athletics, two counselors, a pharmacist, a psychologist, and a safety officer. Inmate pay would rise one cent per hour, costing about 11000 yearly, and canteen pricing would shift to cost plus a small markup with 10000 yearly for athletic equipment. The plan requires legislative funding and minor table-of-organization changes.

Gillman Fort Madison

Dear Abby column readers weigh in on family money and conflicts

A reader asks about a father in law claiming three points for grandparents control money and grandchild welfare. Abby advises compromise and increased love, then addresses aPeace Lover's concern about political debates among visiting relatives and a Dreamer confesses harmless daydreams of an affair with an attractive man.

Abby Fort Meyers, Fla Tam

Triplets Born After Two Years Of Twins

Kathrine Bowden from Washington and Town records show a birth sequence starting with a daughter five years ago, twins two years later, and now triplets this week. The details appear in local notices amid publisher and circulation lines for the Washington Town press.

London UPI Katherine Bowden Marion Ave Washington Sider Shannon & Co. Inc Town United Prems International Inland Daily Town Avan It Bureau David Hitler Busines Agi Charles “Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Ewellyn

Feats of Skill theme marks Pack 242 January meeting

Cub pack 242 St James held a January meeting with the Feats of Skill theme. Den leaders introduced Mrs Bauer and Mrs Pope. Awards honored Todd Bauer Scott Yerington Dennis Richardson Jay Neff and more for silver and gold arrows. Webelos crossing included Lyle Hanson Rick Eden Arrow of Light. Webelos hike and Blue and Gold banquet announced. Joel Reighard attended World Jamboree in Japan.

Webelos St. James Bill Yerington Den 1 Mrs. Bauer Mrs. Pope Den Andy Pope Cubmaster Bob McKowen Dick Waltman den Mathers Todd Bauer Scott Yerington Dennis Richardson Jay Neff Scott Kelley Mike Richardson Kevin Hess Denner Karl Lovick Jeff Richards Barry Jarvis Mark Mellenger Cub Gerald Neff Brad Neil Lyle Hanson Rick Eden den VI Sally Reighard den V den III den IT Nancy Richardson Joel Reighard Japan

Scout Week display and funeral services noted

A window display will be shown by the Pack during Scout Week Feb. 6 13. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Brumfield were held Saturday afternoon at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. William Kettlitz in charge. Casketbearers included Thomas Orris Lewis Litton Frame and Boyd. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

den V Nancy Richardson

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