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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1971

Page

5

Aunt Agatha on Washington July Fourth Happenings

Washington notes a quiet Fourth of July with no parade or fireworks, a Reds versus Wayland baseball game, and hot early week weather easing by Thursday. Local items include record electricity use, a private plane incident, new ball-field lights, a softball league, a 25th anniversary post office open house, Phil Weldin's retirement after 49 years, two new dentists, traffic signal installation, Miriam Jones in a theater group, and the County Fair set for August 2 to 5. May your Fourth be glorious.

Washington Washington Reds Wayland Greenfield James Leary Eicher John Helscher East Main Street Second Avenue Presbyterian Church Y.M.C.A JB. Jicher South Iowa Avenue Keota Leary New Washington University of Iowa

Local Birth Announcements List Shad Gazette Style

A sequence of birth notices includes Jeffrey Alan Moore son of Mr and Mrs Jack Norman Moore of 202 East Main Brighton Tara Jenelle Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Stephen Miller with $278 2nd place Washington Deann Jean and Leann Jane Daniel son twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Phillip Lee Daniels Route 1 Columbus Junction Jennifer Ann Secrest daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Francis Secrest Rural Route 2 Washington.

Jeffrey Alan Moore Jack Norman Moore E. Main Brighton Tara Jenelle Miller Robert Stephen Miller Washington Deann Jean and Leann Jane Danielson Phillip Lee DanieLson Columbus Junction Jennifer Ann Secrest Gordon Francis Secrest

The Week on the Farm July 3 1971

In the July 3 1971 column the writer notes corn knee high by July 4th is no longer reliable as fields reach shoulder height. Hot weather stresses corn, rainfall forthcoming will determine crop size, hay making has progressed, and production costs rise amid drier ground.

Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers

Note to readers explains the Saturday edition offers a quick local news summary for former Washington residents and others. It notes out-of-state subscribers can receive the weekly mailed edition for four dollars a year.

Journal Washington

CAP Youth Center reports 38 youths placed in jobs

The CAP Youth Employment Center, led by supervisor Miss Marcia Vittetoe, announced 38 youths placed last week, mainly in farm oriented positions. Employers are urged to call in odd jobs for local youth, as the service seeks to expand job opportunities across Washington County.

CAP Marcia Vittetoe Marcia

Two new Washington County officials named by board of supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors appointed two new county officials to fill recent resignations. John Baldrige will become County Attorney on July 1, replacing Ira Morrison, and Robert L. Riley will assume the office of Clerk of District Court on July 1, succeeding Robert Porter. The announcements followed several days of applicant reviews.

Washington County Board of Supervisors John Baldrige Ira Morrison Robert L. Riley Washington Washington County Court House Robert Porter

Custer retires after six decades in Washington town

Ed Custer, 72, retired plant operator after 60 years in service at Washington Water Works and earlier stints with a railroad, Garrets' horses, tile factory, Wilson Ice and Coal. Known as the ice man for delivering blocks to 250 homes, he recalls accidents and kids chasing him for crushed ice on hot days. Community notes report local break in at Squire Shoppe, Harold Brock's heart attack en route to Burns, Ore, honors for Margy in Graceland College, and various travels and hospital updates among residents.

Ed Custer Custer Washington Water Works Washington Garretts Wilson Ice’ and Coal Company Sweet’ Custer Harold Brock Washington State Lyle Stan Burns, Ore

Weldin retires from banking after 49 years

Phil Weldin vice president of the National Bank of Washington retires after a 49 year banking career. A dinner at The Captain's Table honored him with guests including his sister Edith Harwood and former employees Lucy Dempsey and Bea Kendrick.

Phil Weldin National Bank of Washington Weldin Edith Harwood Lucy Dempsey Bea Kendrick Carlton Wilson Washington Banker Washington National Bank Hendrick Washington

Red Cross learn-to-swim progress at Washington pool

The Washington pool’s Red Cross learn-to-swim program advances with volunteer directors Mrs. Grover Rosenkild and Mrs. Neil Lampkin praising certified water safety instructors from nearby towns. About 730 county youths are enrolled. 38 beginners and six advanced beginners have earned Red Cross certifications this summer.

Red Cross Washington Municipal Grover Rosenkild Neil Lampkin Mary Trotter Ainsworth Fageland Jana Flickinger Washington Margaret Logan Lisa Lemley Jo Evans Peg Llewellyn Sheryl Franzen Pamela Jones Kathy Walker Michelle Curley

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