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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1971

Page

2

Illinois men prep for pre induction exams amid draft bill impasse

Illinois hiring for pre induction physicals resumes as Congress delays the draft bill. Dean Sweet, director of Selective Service, says active induction awaits law. About 3000 men to be examined this month, 1100 more cleared will await signed legislation. Lottery numbers 125 toward 195 in past year. all volunteer army eyed for 1973.

Springfield Ill UPI Congress Washington, D.C Fers Chicago Illinois Selective Service Dean Sweet Illinois Nixon Sweet Minois Defense Department

Mills Motor marks 30th anniversary in Washington

Gib Mills owner operator of Mills Motors observes the 30th business anniversary in Washington. After nine years as a repair shop he began selling the American Motors line of cars. Details of the anniversary sale appear in an advertisement elsewhere in today’s Evening Journ.

Gib Mills Mills Motors Washington Mills American Motors

Washington County Fairgrounds sale column listings

A sequence of sale notices notes auctions and livestock sales around Washington County Iowa. Entries cover household goods hog equipment real estate and livestock auctions with dates locations and organizers or owners such as Harry Boileau Towyn Davies Mae Sturgeon Robert Vincent Frank Miller Kalona Kalona Livestock Sale Ka lona and Wapello Livestock Sales Inc.

Washington County Fairgrounds Harry Boileau Washington Towyn Davies Keota Mae Sturgeon Robert Vincent Harper Iowa Frank Miller

Wednesday Concert Program by Municipal Band

The Municipal Band will perform in Central Park on Wednesday July 14 at 8 p.m. The program includes God Bless America Guadalcanal March Intra and Rondo Do You Know the Way to San Jose The Band Played On United Nations March Romeo and Juliet Billboard March Kensington Overture My Sweet Lord South Paint Your Wagon Now Thank We All Our God and Washington Post Star Spangled Banner.

Central Park America Guadalcanal Intra Rondo San Jose United Nations Washington Post

H and R Block official denies tax record misuse claim

Mrs Jeanne Chapman of H and R Block in Washington today responds to a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging improper use of confidential tax records. She defends the company’s practices, stating all customer returns are kept in confidential files under her supervision and have never been shared.

Jeanne Chapman H& R Block Ameri Washington Federal Trade Commission H& R Block, Inc Chapman Block Internal Revenue Vice FTC Alrives H & R Block Jeanne Jeane Chapman Kapman

Local speeding and yield fines noted in justice court

In Washington a motorist received a $16 fine in the justice of the peace court for speeding. Pamela Sue Cheyney was fined $10 for failure to yield the right of way in a separate case.

Fimea Gosepn Lesuewit Washington Justice of the Peace Court Pamela Sue Cheyney

Davises Return From New York Visit

Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis returned after a two week vacation in Ithaca New York with son Dr D Clair Davis wife and four grandchildren. The family stayed in a dorm near the Center and attended Clair’s 8 80 morning class. They toured Lake Seneca Niagara Falls and a Canadian rose festival, with side trips to Olivet Michigan and Beloit Wisconsin.

Harvey Davis Ithaca N.Y D. Clair Davis Clair Universty Platteville Wis Finger Lakes Davises Lake Seneca Niagara Falls Canada Olivet Mich Lair

Glen Hawley Golden Anniversary Celebration

Richland hosts an open house at the Lions Club to honor Mr and Mrs Glen Hawley on their 27th wedding anniversary. About 160 relatives attended despite rain, with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren present except for a grandson and one great grandson who were ill. Guests traveled from six states to greet the couple born in 1921 in Phillips County Kaw.

Richland Lions Club Glen Hawley Tey Horn Phillips County Kaw Delbert ,Thatcher Gardena Calif a_ litte Todd Willhoit Colorado Ohio California Indiana Missouri Nebraska Iowa

Military rites set for William Barth

The American Legion will conduct graveside military rites for William P. Barth at Grove Cemetery. Barth died here Monday. The funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. James Catholic church.

American Legion William P. Barth Im Grove Barth St. James Catholic Church

Benda- Plans to Expand Iowa Utilities Commission Staff

Van Nostrand announces expansion of the commissions legal staff and extra personnel in divisions handling railroad and grain storage. He aims to hire five attorneys in the legal division and bring in a top drawer attorney to lead the division, arguing internal staff will improve rate regulation and save public funds through tax or rate savings. He mentions possible legislature action to increase staff or cut responsibilities.

Commission van Nostrand Avoca Theion Iowa van Nostrand i

Softball Tournament at Columbus Junction Iowa

The Columbus Junction Softball Association sponsors a 16 team double elimination event at Marshall Memorial Field in Columbus Junction Iowa. The August 15 tournament runs with round games starting at 6 30 p m. Entry fee is 25 plus two game balls and must be sent to Don Orr by August 7. Players from Indiana and Missouri are not eligible and entries are on a first come first served basis.

Columbus Junction Softall Association Marshall Memorial Feild Columbus Junction Iowa N Turing Gentry Don Orrolumbus Junction Ilindy Missouri

Iowa grain warehouse regulation plan awaiting USDA aid

Van Nostrand outlined a proposal to regulate grain warehouses in Iowa with a joint state federal inspection program. Iowa would hire inspectors and the USDA would supply at least one grain inspector, aiming to meet a twice yearly inspection requirement despite a small five member staff.

Iowa Towa U.S. Department of Agriculture van Nostrand USDA

County WCTU Plans meeting in Wellman

The Washington County Womans Christian Temperance union convention will be held Tuesday July 20 at the new Wellman park with registration from 9 30 to 10 am. Morning session starts at 10 with devotions followed by a short inspirational talk and local and county business. After a picnic lunch at noon the afternoon session opens with devotions at 1 15 followed by a memorial service at 2. Senator Stephens will speak on Community Activity that Counts in Legislation. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Washington County Woman’s Christian Tempert Union New Wellman Park Star 10 Yelock Stephens

Mrs. Glennie Wolfe Celebrates 85th Birthday

Mrs. Glennie Wolfe marked her 85th birthday on July 8 at the home of her daughter Maxine Pickering where she is residing. Present were her family except Darlene Miller who was in Kansas City.

Glennie Wolfe Maxine Pickering Darlene Miller Kj City

Birthday Supper for Mrs Wolfe Brings Family Card Gifts

A large group including Ordell Wolfe and many relatives gathered for a supper hosted by Mrs Wolfe. The occasion featured a decorated cake and hostess gifts while Mrs Wolfe received numerous cards and well wishes from her grandchildren and family.

Ordell Wolfe Robert Richard Robin Ronald Rhonda Ed Sheppard Mike Loraine Billy Joe Forest Henry Texas Pickering Tom Lonnie Jr David Barbai Lester Whittaker Patty Debra Wolfe

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

A plumbing add reads SEWEREAMER promises to remove roots paper grease and organic matter from sewers without tools Just mix and pour in floor drain Fast acting formula marketed by CARSON PLUMBING & HEATING with 10 lb cans priced at 4 30 and claims results are assured.

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