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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1976

Page

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Writer Robert Hellman to direct Washington workshop

Poet playwright Robert Hellman arrives in Washington to direct a six week Summer Creative Arts and Drama writer's workshop. He will lead Wednesday and Friday sessions with optional one on one conferences, focusing on clarity and individual voice while avoiding group critiques.

Mark Keedy Robert Hellman Washington Hellman New York City Guthrie 2 Theatre Tyrone Guthrie Theatre Minneapolis New York University University of Iowa Apollo Press Margaret J. B John Barnabas Australia Spain Italy France Denmark Jules Nessie Copenhagen Hellmans

City police crackdown targets bicyclists traffic rules

Evening Journal reports City police have begun enforcing traffic laws against bicycle riders. Police Chief Ken Bauer says adults will receive fines and youths will have bicycles impounded for a week to curb the rising bicycle traffic on city streets.

Evening Journal City Police Ken Bauer Bauer

The Chinese Wall cast announced by SCAD summer drama

The Evening Journal notes the SCAD Summer Creative Arts and Drama cast for The Chinese Wall by Max Frisch. Cast list includes Kurt Johnson Jolisa Rich Brandon Ray Sherrie Scott Mark Keedy Lori Vaughn Mike Jones Jenny Harris Peggy Harris Larry Weidner Owen Gamon Judy Eaton Janette Edwards Peter Edwards Richard Lemke Arnold Smith Larry Weidner Jolisa Rich Jenny Harris Peter Edwards Arnold Smith Owen Gamon

Max Frisch Allan Lemke S.C.A.D Kurt Johnson Hwang Ti Brandon Ray Mee Lan Sherrie Scott Wa Tsiang Mark Keedy Jolisa Rich Arnold Smith Liu Lori Vaughn da Hing Yen Mike Jones Fu Chu Owen Gamon Romeo Joan of Arc Juliet Jenny Harris Napoleon Bonaparte Brandon Ray Columbus L’ Inconnue de la Seine Peggy Harris Pontius Pilate Larry Weidner Richard Lemke Philip of Spain Judy Eaton Janette Edwards Peter Edwards Owen Ganon

Eviction Ordered For Vigil Group In Fort Smith

A federal judge signed an order to evict 24 people from a house repossessed by the government where they have waited nearly 10 months for the second coming of Christ. U.S. District Court Judge Paul X Williams sent the order to the U.S. marshal's office for enforcement with service timing not yet known.

Fort Smith, Ark UPI U.S. District Court Paul X Williams U.S. Marshal’s Office Marshal’s

Construction activity boosts first half 1976 permits

Washington residents issued 363 500 dollars in new home construction in the first half of 1976, with 11 dwellings. Additions to buildings and fences totaled 47 700 dollars, and garages and carports 55 000 dollars. The period’s total 1 583 700 dollars is 63 percent of 1975’s 2 495 993 dollars, excluding the over one million dollar community arts center project. A list of permits includes numerous named individuals and firms for dwellings additions church work garages utility office and storage signs and a U S Army Reserve project.

The Evening Journal Washington Army Reserve Addition Community Arts Center

Kelley defends FBI role at Indians' trial

FBI Director Clarence E. Kelley testified in the trial of Robert Robideau and Darelle Butler, defending the bureau’s use of informants against the American Indian Movement and stating AIM is not inherently objectionable. He noted AIM appears in the FBI Domestic Terrorist Digest, while defense argued teletypes spread fear on Pine Ridge prior to the 1975 killings of agents Coler and Williams.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa UPI FBI Clarence E. Kelley AIM Kelley Robert Robideau Portland Ore Darelle Butler Rogue River Pine Ridge Oglala Sioux South Dakota Jack Coler Ronald Williams William Kunstler Kunstler

Fair entries due Friday July 9 for Washington County Fair

Washington County Extension Service advises 4-H and FFA members mail in fair books and entry cards with fees due by Friday July 9 to the County Extension Office. Don Adams notes computer entry speeds require early submission. Exhibitor passes issued with entries. livestock science mechanic and arts entrants may pick up passes July 26. Changes include a new lamb class in sheep and a 50 cent per exhibitor entry fee for 4-H photography. judging set for 7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building.

Washington County 4-H FFA Don Adams Ec Club Fairgrounds

Weather outlook: clear night and warm Friday

The forecast calls for clear conditions tonight with a low in the mid 60s. Friday will be partly cloudy and warmer, around 90, with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Winds from the southeast near 10 mph.

Ainsworth Man Given Suspended Term For Motorcycle Larceny

Ronald Goodwin age 19 of Ainsworth received a 10 year suspended prison sentence on a larceny of a motor vehicle after pleading guilty. Judge Ira Morrison placed him on two years probation with Court Services supervision for the May 5 theft of a motorcycle owned by Leroy and Bonnie Conrad of Crawfordsville. The sentence was suspended pending good behavior. The information was filed by County Attorney Richard Bordwell.

The Evening Journal Ronald Goodwin Ainsworth Ira Morrison Goodwin Leroy Bonnie Conrad Crawfordsville Anamosa Morrison Court Services Department Richard Bordwell

Antique tractor display planned for Washington County Fair

Stanley Mouser will headline an antique tractor display at the Washington County Fair this year. Interested exhibitors should contact Mouser of Wellman, Jim Frier or Mike Orris of Washington. Mouser will exhibit a model steam engine with saw mill and baker fan, a hand car and baggage wagon. The area will be fenced and guarded during the fair week.

Stanley Mouser Washington County Mouser Wellman Jim Frier Mike Orris Washington

Crawfordsville Pony Show Opens With Cash Prizes

The 22nd annual Crawfordsville Pony Show sponsored by the Lions Club starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the high school ball park. Expect 90 to 100 ponies across 16 classes with trophies ribbons and over $500 in cash prizes. Entry is $1 per class and admission is $1 with free entry for under high school age. Lions Club runs a food stand on site.

Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Lions Club Lions Club

Fire damages hopper behind Pearl Button Co factory

Washington firefighters were called to the 600 block of East Seventh Street and found a large metal hopper in flames behind the former Pearl Button Company factory. Investigators say an acetylene torch used by a salvage worker sparked the fire. crews quenched flames and stayed to inspect smoldering debris.

The Evening Journal Washington East Seventh Street Pearl Button Co

Snakeskin Surprise On Rural Riverside Buick Hood

Leonard Horak of Riverside found a two foot ball snake skin on the dash of his 1965 Buick after parking Monday afternoon. The reptile entered through a wall six inches from the car, crawled across the hood to the vent and left the skin on the radio speaker before escaping through the window. Horak says he has seen snakes around his property but never this bold.

Horak

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