Log Cabin DAR Open House Schedule in Sunset Park
The Washington Chapter DAR announces summer open houses at the SunSet Park Alexander Young Cabin built in 1840. Open second and fourth Thursdays 2 to 4 pm starting July 10 with hostesses named for each date. Visitors may donate 25 cents or more for upkeep. groups may arrange tours for a $5 fee.
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Sunset Park
Blair Haymes
Haymes
Robert Kurtz
Nondas Richardson
Robert Morgan
Toppan Johnson
Martha Nicola
Roberta Lampkin
Helen Ward
Charles Hotle
Maurice Meyer
Washington Chapter
Cedar Township
Alexander Young
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Tourism Committee
Rehearse "The Sea" for SCAD project at Washington High
Rehearsals continue for the Summer Creative Arts and Drama main production The Sea by Edward Bond. The cast includes Willy Carson Matt Foster Evans Mark Dawson and several returning performers. The Sea opens July 18 19 at 8 pm in the Washington High School auditorium with a 1.50 admission. The play follows a boating accident off the England coast and explores death and resurrection themes. Directing is Dr. Richard Scharine of William Penn College with assistant Nancy Reneger.
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Washington
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England
Willy Carson
Matt Foster
Evans
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Hatch
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Hollarcut
Arnold Smith
Vicar
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Rose Jones
Jane Moss
Jessica Tilehouse
Cheryl Pfeifer
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Judy Marshall
Jilly
Rose Ann Payne
Rachel
Brenda McConnell
Davis
Marcia McGuire
Richard Scharine
William Penn College
Nancy Reneger
Washington High School
Washington County Fair Adult Division Seeks Craft Entries
Plans for the adult division of the Washington County Fair invite entries in crafts and hobbies. Superintendent Rhia Davison of Wayland and assistant Mrs. Wayne Mangold of West Chester oversee submissions open to men and women. Demonstrations are planned for Fair week with items including oil painting, jewelry making, lace, spinning, and ceramics. The fair runs July 28 to 31 and complete exhibit lists are available at the Extension office in Washington.
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Washington County
Rhia Davison
Wayland
Wayne Mangold
West Chester
Davison
Washington
Iowa State Employees Benefit From Largest Salary Hike In Years
The 36,000 Iowa state workers receive increases of 10 percent for those earning up to 7000 dollars, 9 percent for 7000 to 14000, and 7 percent above 14000, costing 34.8 million. Merit steps could add 13.8 million, IPERS changes cost 9.4 million with later costs rising to 43 million annually by 1982.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Drowning Victim Identified From Skunk River Near Brighton
Ed Buffalo 26, of Brighton, a Crow Indian and Vietnam veteran from Montana, was identified as the weekend drowning victim in the Skunk River near Brighton. His body, found two miles downstream, was recovered after 36 hours of dragging amid debris. death ruled accidental and burial planned in Pryor, Montana.
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Evening Journal
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Brighton
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Washington County Sheriff's Office
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Montana
Hitches
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Pryor
Mont
Ford would distribute gasoline tax to states
President Ford asked Congress to adopt a national highway program that would award 25 percent of the federal gasoline tax to the states about 1 billion dollars yearly. The plan would permit states to raise their own gas taxes by at least 1 cent and shift funds from the Highway Trust to general funds.
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White House
General Treasury
Ford
State Treasuries
Plan Pony Show at Crawfordsville Lions Club
The 21st annual Lions Club Pony Show at Crawfordsville offers over $500 in cash prizes. The eventceeds Saturday July 19 at 6 30 p m at Crawfordsville High School ball park features 16 classes from local pony halter to roadster and pony teams with wagons. Lunch on grounds by Lions Club. Admission is $1 for adults and free for youths under high school age.
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Lions Club
Crawfordsville
Argentina Strikes Halts Nation Under Peron Crisis
A 48 hour general strike paralyses Argentina as workers protest Mrs Perons austerity plan. Rail bus subway services cease. Newspapers radio go dark. Cabinet ministers resign but stay on as leaders clash with Economy Minister Rodrigo and labor groups. The showdown marks the worst crisis since civilian government returned in 1973.
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Argentina
UPI
Maria Estela
Isabel) Peron
Celestino Rodrigo
Jose Lopez Rega
Rodrigo
General Labor Confederation
Afl-Cio
Peron
Juan Peron
908 Victims On Highways Over Fourth of July Weekend
United Press International tallies show 508 deaths on highways during the holiday period from Thursday evening through Sunday, with total deaths 738 across traffic, drownings, planes and other causes. Texas led states with 43 highway deaths, followed by California 42, Illinois 25, Florida 22, and New York and Michigan 19 each.
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United Press International
National Safety Council
Ridaevinbs O
Texas
California
Illinois
Florida
New York
Michigan
Iowa revenue tops estimate by 28 million in 1975
State Comptroller Marvin Selden announced Iowa's revenue for the year ending June 30, 1975, reached 989.1 million dollars, 28.3 million above his forecast. He cited strong individual income tax, use tax and inheritance tax receipts and projected a possible surplus near 250 million dollars, with final surplus figures due next week.
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Des Moines
UPI
Marvin Selden
Iowa
Selden
Weather outlook with mild night and warm Tuesday
Fair conditions tonight with a low in the mid 60s. Increasing clouds Tuesday bring a 20 percent rain chance and widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms with highs in the mid 80s. Northerly winds stay under 10 miles per hour tonight.
Des Moines Rally Protests Iowa Helmet Law
About 500 motorcyclists from across the state rallied at the Capitol to oppose a helmet mandate. Protesters rode the MacVicar Freeway to the Capitol, with some climbing statues and burning helmets on the sidewalk. Organizers Mark Spragg and Kelly Wendeln criticized government helmet mandates and planned a further rally for September 7.
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UPI
Capitol
Statehouse
Iowa
Mark Spragg
Spragg
Kelly Wendeln
Wichita
Kan
Hell’s Angels
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