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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1972

Page

4

Col Harland Sanders to attend Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers meet

Colonel Harland Sanders, creator of the KFC chain, plans to attend the 23rd Annual Reunion of the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers this fall in Shelbyville, Kentucky, after a career spanning farming, service, and franchising growth to 600 outlets by 1963. The report notes his humble beginnings and lifelong modesty as Old Threshers welcome his visit.

Col. Sanders Old Settlers Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Harland Sanders United States Indiana Sanders Cuba Corbin Kentucky Cornell University Happy Chandler Duncan Hines Colonel Sanders Canada Shelbyville

Twilight oat plot meeting set for July 14 at Frank Patterson farm

A twilight meeting at the Frank Patterson farm nine miles north of Washington on highway 1 starts at 7 p.m. Friday July 14. Iowa State Extension Agronomist Dr. Harvey Thompson will discuss lodging disease resistance and performance of 69 oat varieties. All farmers and interested locals invited. A juvenile from Iowa City was arrested and a stolen car recovered after a Washington citizen reported suspicious activity near a service station.

Frank Patterson Washington Highway 1 Harvey Thompson

Dear Abby Style Dear Debates and Driving Queries

In a reader letter mix, Debbie questions Linda’s response to John asking for a date and A readers weigh in on trust and loyalty. The second note, Minnesota widow asks if age 65 is too old to learn to drive and guidance on getting a permit and lessons. The column ends with a Professional Directory tease.

Abby Debbie John Linda Carol Minnesota AAA

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