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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1971

Page

2

Vietnam peace terms shake U.S. emotions and policy

Vietnam peace proposals from the Communists unsettle American public opinion as the Nixon administration weighs prisoner releases, troop withdrawal, and a long list of conditions that could undermine Vietnamization, while Kissinger plans next moves in Paris amid looming political strain.

United States United State Nixon Paris Henry A. Kissinger Kissinger U.S Thailand South Vietnam

Soybean loan rates to base on storage county

Soybean loan rates for the 1971 crop will be set according to the county where the soybeans are stored, a change from previous practice. In Washington County the rate remains 2.25 per bushel. nearby counties show 2.24 to 2.26. rates for other counties available from the ASCS Office.

Commodity Credit Corporation Robert Pearson Washington County Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC Keokuk Johnson and Town Henry County Louisa County ASCS Atlantic Sea Board

Folk Communion service planned at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian Church of Washington announces a Folk Communion in the Round at 8 15 a m Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. Students Joe Holmes Mark Shearer Millie Bordwell and Dave Knaack perform pieces with guitar arranged by Mark Shearer. J Holmes wrote Prelude Postlude and Coming Home. Music includes Simon and Garfunkel Dust N Aishes and Peter Paul and Mary.

United Presbyterian Church of Washington Joe Holmes Mark Shearer Millie Bordwell Dave Knaack J. Holmes Simon and Garfunkel Dust N'Ashes Peter, Paul and Mary

Coral Belles Host Special Guest Night In Iowa City

The Iowa Coral Belles Sweet Adelines chorus will host a special guest night on Tuesday July 13 at 7 30 p m at the Recreation Center Iowa City as part of a summer membership drive inviting women from Washington and nearby areas. The program includes a brief barbershop singing explanation music by the chorus and special quartet entertainment followed by a social hour. The 40 voice chorus directed by Shirley Holets of Cedar Rapids meets weekly at the Town City Recreation Center and plans a full length musical show each fall while competing with other Sweet Adelines choruses in spring. In May they placed seventh of 24 choruses. Members come from Iowa City Coralville Oxford Nichols Lone Tree West Liberty West Branch and Kalona. Women from the Washington area may contact Richard Corso at 1913 St Jonas City Ph 336 5932.

Sweet Adelines Iowa City Washington Surrounding Secial Quartet Townoral Belles Shirley Holets Cedar Rapids Washington Area Richard Corso St. Jonas City

Rites Held Thursday for Pearl Ross Heins

Ward reports the death of Pearl Ross Heins, 74, formerly of Washington, who died in Burlington on Monday. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial in Aspen Grove Cemetery. She was the daughter of Harry and May Ross of Washington, with survivors including cousins Mrs. Albert Rohrer of Washington and Harold Ross of Wellman.

Ward Pearl Ross Heins Washington Burlington Aspen Grove Heins Harry May Ross Albert Rohrer Harold Ross Wellman

Social Calendar Highlights From Brighton Area Clubs

Social calendar lists events at Brighton CBS Sonic Temple YWCA and various venues. Monday details include Ma sonic Temple gatherings Sack lunch 6 30 p m Rainbow Girls and Rainbow Board at the Mason Temple. Tuesday offerings cover Tops Club Legion Auxiliary Y Wives Summer Coffee and a radio club meeting. Couples Two Ball golf and a meal conclude the schedule.

Golden A Ywca Roon Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Room Legion Auxiliary M. J. Cruise Gerald King Gene Curtis Frank Peterson Dave Williams

Local visitors and relocations in Madera area

Mrs William Debra and family of The Rev Koltovich and others from Rand y, Sue Agarri of Madera, visit parental Mrs Earl Booth. Irene Conner returns from Rolla Missouri visit with Perry family. L W Flag from Sun City Arizona leaves after visiting John Davisson family. Anie Waters recovering at home after car accident. Elsie Meeker moves to Halcyon House Room 11.

William Debra An Koltovich David Strathmore Calif Duane Johnson Randy Wendy Andy Sue Agarri Madera Earl Booth L. W. Flag Sun City Ariz John Davisson

Ronald L. Davis Ordained at Westminster Church

Ronald Lee Davis son of Rev D Clarence Davis was ordained on Sunday June 10 1971 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda Iowa. The service featured an ordination message by his father with scripture from Second Timothy 2 1. About four hundred fifty witnesses attended including Sarah Davis and T Dewey Davis of Crawfordsville. Ron will minister at Hope United Presbyterian Church Richfield Minnesota directing youth programs for 400 to 600 youths and assisting the pastor. He earned a Master of Divinity cum laude from Dubuque Seminary on June 6 1971 and briefly served churches in Tingley and Mount Ayr Iowa.

Ronald Lee Davis D. Clarence Davis Westminsterized Presbyterian Church Sarah Davis T. Dewey Davis Crawfordsville Ron Salem Welsh Church David T. Davis Williamsburg Clarence Hope United Presbyterian Church Richfield Minnesota Robert Dickson Richfield Church Minneapolis United Presbyterian Dubuque Seminary Dubuque United — Presbyterian Warches Tingley Mt Ayr Town Clarinda Mt. Towa Ev. Davis Sarah Davis and Iowa

Mrs Stout Hosts Mission Society Meeting

Mrs Stout presided as hostess for the Mission Society gathering Thursday afternoon with nine members responding to roll call and twelve children present. Mrs Charles Bartholow led devotions and Mrs Gary Todd led the business meeting in officers' absence. Todd also presented the lesson from the Sermon on the Mount with Mrs Gaylen Jarrard assisting in refreshments.

Ess Presbyte Society Charles Bartholow Gary Todd

Linger Longer Club Holds September Plans

Mrs. William Chmelar hosted the Linger Longer Club with eight members, three children, and guest Miss Corrine Phelps. Members shared birthplaces and baby pictures. no August meeting. September gathering will be with Mrs. Yaro Chmelar.

Linger Longer Club William Chmelar Corrine Phelps Yaro Chmelar

Legion Chicken Supper Scheduled for July 13 at 6 30 P M

The American Legion will hold its annual chicken supper on Tuesday July 13 at 6 30 p m at the Captain s Table Officers elected in July will be installed Leo Stone commander Don Hazen first vice commander Hubert Lehrer second vice commander Roy Palmer adjutant Neal Burton finance officer Howard Alenbernd chaplain S W Kasser historian Tom Coon will report on Boys State attendance at Camp Dodge A film will follow the report All Legionaires are urged to attend.

American Legion Leo Stone Don Hazen Hubert Lehrer Roy Palmer Neal Burton Oficer Howard Alenbernd S. W. Kasser Tom Coon Boys State Camp Dodge

Omar Steigleder dies in Wellman

Omar C Steigleder 83 died this morning July 1971 at Shenks Nursing Home Wellman after living there two months Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p m at Kalona United Methodist Church Rev James Ross officiating Burial in Sh Cemetery Kalona He born November 6 1887 in Spencer married Wilda F Kitterman February 8 1908 She survives He ran a Kalona plumbing and heating business for over 50 years retiring 1965 An honorary member of the Kalona Volunteer Fire Department.

Kalona Omar C. Steigleder Shenks Nursing Home Wellman Kalo United Methodist Church James Ross Peterseineral Steigleder Spencer Wilda F. Kitterman

Mission Society meeting led by Mrs Mouser with Japan talk

The Mission Society met at Mrs Stanley Mouser’s home with 24 present including guests Mrs Joe Goodlander and Mrs Jerry Longer. Mrs Daryl Longer presented on the Manley Chase family missionaries in Japan with letters, a baptism note, and a school dedication.

Prairie Rower Missionary Society Stanley Mouser William Nebel Joe Goodlander Jerry Longer David Hess William Mouser Daryl Longer Manley Chase Japan Chase Yoko Hasegawa Ipswich Mass Ward Benson Gertrude Morse Africa Robert Scott Deanners Scott Jim Frier Massachusetts Duane Johnson Bill Koltovich California

Rustee Schaforth Celebrates Birthday With Sunset Park Party

Rustee Lee Schaforth, two, son of the Russell Schaforths, celebrated his birthday on Wednesday July 7 with a wiener roast, homemade ice cream and cake at Sunset Park. Nearby children attended, including his sister Jackie, Kimmy and Ricky Moen, Cindy and Junior Been blossom, Mrs Lyle Moen, and Mrs Mary M Hayes who also marked her birthday Monday.

Rustee Lee Schaforth Russell Schaforths Sunset Park Jackie Kimmy Ricky Moen Cindy Junior Beenblossom Lyle Moen Mary M. Hayes

Admitted Yesterday and Dismissals Reported

On the record Mrs Theresa Adam of Washington admitted yesterday for medical care. Today Gilbert Cavin of Washington admitted for surgical treatment. Dismissed today are Mrs Stanley Skinner of Keota Mrs Fred Martens and daughter of Keota and Augustine Bulger of Washington.

Theresa Adam Washington Gilbert Cavin Surgical Stanley Skinner Keota Fred Martens Augustine Bulger

Washington Evening Journal Wantington Notice

Postage paid at the register office for the second day of the run. Daly preece faertone and Robert Shaffer listed as local advertiser. Production superintendent onsenterion mania prison Wontega to oversee the notice. Annual rate 34 dollars with six months at 7.60 dollars.

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Dear Abby column letters on debt marriage and sleep

A reader asks how to handle chronic debt and hiding bills from her husband and fears breakdown. Abby advises stopping new borrowing, closing charge accounts, sharing the budget, and letting the husband manage finances. Additional letters discuss wedding gift etiquette after a best friend’s wedding and a blended family sleeping issue with a 9 year old. guidance includes professional help and counseling, plus writing to Abby for personalized replies.

Abby Tom Treasury Department

C B Radio Club to Meet Tuesday

The C B Radio Club will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Firemen's Hall. Election of officers is the main item of business. Wives are welcome and all dues paying wives may vote. All members urged to attend.

C. B. Radio Club

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