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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1977

Page

4

Hendersons' Arkansas vacation end in Crawfordsville

Marian Waters reports the Henderson family Mr and Mrs Dave Henderson Robi and Deanna return from a two week stay at Fish N Fiddle Resort near Mountain Home Arkansas. Dave fished a 7 12 pound walleye and enjoyed sightseeing with other families. The piece also notes social outings church activities and 4 H events around Iowa communities and mentions Alberta Rhea preparing for state and national conferences.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Dave Henderson Robi Deanna Fish-N-Fiddle Resort Mountain Home Ark Dave Glenn Anderson Larry Black Becky David Fish-N-Fiddle Larry Fletcher Pam Brad Hendersons Galesburg Ill Alice White Olive Mitchell Betty Gipple Arlene Fletcher Kaye Winter Mabel Monsin Betty Hamil Florence White Carolyn Steele Doug Carrie Lea Carol Lucy Kane Mark Griffith Shannon Mark Rog Griffith Vail Colo Aspen Independence Pass Gerald Ford Iran Griffiths Badlands Black Hills Evansdale Marlene Ralph Koch Harlan Winter Duane Gipple East Iowa Davenport Iowa Senate House Supreme Court Library of Congress Clowertom +H Club Legon Demald Melands Brookhart

Dinner guests of the Browers

Social notes list numerous local guests and visits. Carolyn Brower and John Semonco of Beltsville Maryland arrive for a ten day stay. Other relatives and friends from Keota Washington Marengo Colfax and Mesa Arizona attend gatherings, birthdays, and farewells.

Ketor Ann Brower Ruby Helscher Charles H. Brower Lori Brower Carolyn John Semonco Beltsville Donna Capper Keota Lola Marner Wellman Middleboros Jeff Richard Giles Mesa Ariz Wayne Kurtz Homer Kurtz North English John Capper Helen Romine Washington Everett Jones Bettendorf Bill Yoders Karl Jones Kevin Jones Vick Chohon Lindsay Neb Dave Hobscheidt A. J. FitzSimmons Elizabeth Leitsinger Odd Fellows Home Mason City Bill Yoder Kathleen Adam Paul Sievert Joan Stout Wietece Murillo Gilbert Jr Morley Tm Calvary Baptist Church Lawame Sievert Stout Jon Bohr Andy Lapeemgert Bud Surras Leland Harras Bud Horras Wes Jean Don Edith Nodame

Federal payments to wheat growers may come this fall

County Executive Director William K. Day explained that deficiency payments could be issued this fall if the national average price for the first five months remains below the $2.47 target. Using a $2.25 loan rate, the example yields 22 cents per bushel, calculated from yield and allotment. All wheat allotment holders are eligible regardless of disposition. Farmers are advised to contact the county ASCS office for details.

William K. Day Day Commodity Credit Corporation Senate House of Representatives ASCS ASC County Committee

Cedar Clippers 4 H Club Holds July Meeting

The Cedar Clippers 4 H Club met at Liz Scotts home with thirteen members and three visitors Kerry Cartier Monica Bull from Canada and Angie Kern. Members presented talks on Laundry Bag on a Hanger Cutting and Sewing with Nap How to Use Penetrating Seal Water Base Paint Nature Material Wall Hangings and Lap Back Pillow. They worked on stools. The local achievement show is at Mrs Myra Crawfords home July 18 and the next meeting at Debbie and Lori Altenhofens on Aug 8. A record book workshop will be held at the August meeting.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Liz Scott Kerry Cartier Monica Bull Canada Angie Kern Marsha Jones Lea Robbins Marthetta Benson Lori Altenhofen Myra Crawford Debbie

Dear Abby confirms teen pregnancy claims in letters

In a Dear Abby exchange a 13 year old confirms that a 13 year old boy could father a child, citing a 15 year old girl and an abortion. A Minneapolis teacher defends affectionate contact with students, while critics misread motive. Abby cautions that boundaries differ by age and that adults must avoid appearances of intimacy with minors.

Abby U.S Minneapolis Minn

How to fake an illness and other odds and ends

L M Boyd reflects on wartime leaflets encouraging faked illnesses and a mix of quirky Q A exchanges. The column surveys medical quirks, aging, marriage odds, learning rates, and social curiosities with a skeptical humorous tone. It cites a Weatherford Texas address and a 1977 copyright.

L.M. Boyd Adolf Hitler L. M. Boyd P. O Weatherford

Bridge B. Jay Becker bidding quiz analyzed

In Bridge World, experts debate a South hand after a 2 diamonds doubled by West. Votes split among four diamonds, pass, and three hearts. Fishbein favors four diamonds. Field sees slam potential. Kahf? Miles defends a forcing two bid with this hand. Remey prefers three hearts acknowledging risks of missing or overcalling.

Bridge World Magazine Fishbein Partner Kahn West Miles South North Remey

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