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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1977
Page
10
The Highland Community School Board met July 11 at the High School. Gordon Dyer reported increasing music program needs with enrollment rising by 27 students to 166. The board approved two band trips, one to Adventureland and one to Wesleyan College.
County 4-H members leaders and parents meet July 18 at 6 p.m. at Raymond Howsare farm east of Crawfordsville for beef and sheep judging demonstrations sponsored by Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Clubs. Past sessions drew over 50 participants from Washington County with judging by John Schneider and Jim Ledger and plans for a State Fair team.
Taunce Mathiason, president of the National Bank of Washington, spoke to Kiwanis A.M. club at Captain's Table about changes at the bank over the past year and future plans. He noted lower service charges, a merger with Ainsworth State Bank, and a new bank under construction. The program included a Q and A session as the meeting's main portion.
In The Service Worps Bindlach Germany Army Private Michael D Woods son of Rodney B Woods 1218 N Second Washington Iowa recently was assigned as a mechanic with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Bindlach Germany Pvt Woods entered the Army last December.
Washington FFA members competed in the Southeast District Livestock and Meats judging contest at Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Twenty two chapters and 113 participants joined, with Washington teams placing third overall. Individual results include Andy Hora fourth, Gregg Hora sixth, and Andy Hora ninth in meats judging. Team and individual members named include Scott Holmes, Duane Hammen, Gregg Hora, Randy Robison, Andy Hora, Craig Hall and Kevin Hora.
Livestock prices at Joliet Illinois show cattle steady with few high grade steers at 38.50 to 39.50, heifers 37.50 to 38.00, no canner cows. Hogs steady with No 1-2 200-230 lb at 48.00. No 1-3 200-250 lb at 47.50 to 48.00. some 270 lb at 45.00. Monday receipts: cattle 5,300 hogs 1,400.
UPI reports Des Moines market activity with No 1-3 and No 2-3 butchers in several weight ranges from 200 to 550 pounds, sow prices steady, demand moderate to light. Estimated receipts 45,000. Thursday 37,000. last week 57,000. year ago 40,000.
ISEA president Robert J. Gilchrist, a Marion junior high math teacher, criticizes Iowa education finance as reduction retrenchment and realignment. He urges the Legislature to revisit a January proposal costing about 25.1 million dollars, arguing the current headcount financed system shortchanges students and districts. The plan would raise spending with enrollment, replace per pupil costs with a true weighted average, and allow below average districts to reach the state weighted average.
Mrs Glenn Cupp turned 70 with a surprise party on Wednesday as friends from Wellman Marion Cedar Rapids and Williams burg area sent gifts and shared cake. Family visits continued through weekend with trips to St Louis Wichita and Iowa City and a nursing debut by Sue Rowley Aller.
A rain slicked highway crash in STRINGTOWN Oklahoma killed eight people. Six members of a Wilburton family rode in the car that collided with a motorhome carrying eight Virginia and Maryland travelers. The motorhome driver and his 12 year old daughter died. six other occupants were injured, one critically. Names include Linda D Roberson 29 and her husband Boyce Joe Roberson Ester Mae McCabe 51 Carrie McCabe 12 Melanie 3 Amy 8 and Robert Burton Robey 41 and his daughter Michelle 12.
Chicago grain market report lists July September December futures with highs lows closes and percent changes for Wheat Corn and Soybeans. Figures show fluctuating values across months with notable soybeans near six hundred carryovers and corn around two hundred teens to two hundred thirties.
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