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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
8
Questions and answers explain Phase IV economic controls under Nixon. Wages stay at 5.5 percent with 0.7 percent fringe benefits, and many prices remain frozen until Aug 12 with sectoral rule changes to follow. Rents and raw agricultural products remain exempt.
Ten years ago a local option measure on liquor by the drink appeared nearly certain in Washington County. The article notes strong support and anticipated campaigning as voters face the upcoming ballot.
Montgomery Ward in Washington will sponsor and promote the Presidential Sports Award program. Capt. James Lovell says 49 million adults lack regular exercise and Ward stores will help publicize the effort. Ward manager J R France notes the retailer will fund a promotional film and displays, with standards requiring 50 hours of activity over four months for eligibility, plus a Log Book and a $3 fee for a certificate and lapel pin.
Funeral services for Howard Duvall 88 who died Wednesday at Pleasantview Home Kalona will be Friday at 1 30 p m at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona with Rev John Woodin officiating. Burial is Elm Grove Cemetery Washington. He was born May 27 1885 in Fulton County Pennsylvania son of William H and Mollie Hanks Duvall. He married Maude McGuire who preceded him in death. He worked for U S Steel in Gary Indiana before moving to Kalona on retirement. He lived in Pleasantview Home 11 years. Surviving are a sister Mrs Werest of Pennsylvania and two brothers Rev Ira Duvall Breezewood Pa and Rev Arthur Duvall Canfield Ohio.
The Iowa legislature changed the final date for farm lease termination from November 1 to September 1. Ed Kirby of Iowa State University notes the change may take effect this year, requiring lessees to receive notice by September 1, 1973 or risk automatic renewal for the next year.
Ambrose S. Lutes 88 of East Pleasant Plain died July 18 1973 at Shenk Rest Home Wellman where he had lived 25 years. Funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church East Pleasant Plain Saturday 10:30 a.m. Burial in St Josephs Cemetery Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. at Gould Funeral Home Brighton Surviving wife one sister one brother and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Wayland resident Millard Duke Schlatter aged 64 died unexpectedly this morning. Funeral arrangements are pending with Beatty Jennings Funeral Chapel in Wayland.
Three Scouts from Troop 242 St James join Hawkeye Area Council Wakonda Camp near Central City and Illowa Council Camp Minnesota near Dixon Iowa on staff. Eagle Scout Steve Jaspering serves as aide and Order of Arrow coordinator at Wakonda, in his second year on staff.
Edith Lowry and Emma Murray returned from a one week food service management course at Iowa State University Ames. Eighty school lunch managers and supervisors attended. The program covered menu planning communication work schedules storage practices equipment and school community relations with food demonstrations. Sponsored jointly by University Institution Management Department and Iowa Department of Public Instruction School Food Services Section.
Markets report shows Joliet cattle sales light with 600 cattle and 800 hogs estimated Friday. Hogs steady to higher with No 1-2 195-230 lb around 50.00, Des Moines hogs firmer with butchers 46.00-48.00 for 200-230 lb, and sow prices up 3.00-4.00 as receipts reach about 40,000 today and 33,000 yesterday.
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