County Fair Showcases Diverse 4 H and FFA Entries
Washington County fair crowds will enjoy 700 4 H and FFA participants with 1200 home improvement articles from August 1 to 4 at the fairgrounds. beef judging shifts to Tuesday with 260 market entries and a new carcass class. swine judging moved to Wednesday with 136 pens. Dog obedience is Friday evening. parade of champions follows the 4 H horse show. crafts, dairy cattle, garden, rabbit, poultry, and many other exhibits await public viewing.
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Waco Theater robbery wounds clerk during payday loot
An armed robber shot downs in the left arm during a Saturday night heist at the Waco Drive-In theater near here. The assailant fled with more than 500 dollars as assistants rushed receipts to the office and a late show continued amid investigation by the Washington County Sheriff.
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County W55 Closure Aims Road Resurfacing
The Evening Journal reports county highway W55 from the southern Washington city limits to the Washington Henry county line was closed today for resurfacing and partial repairs. The project signals higher payments ahead as funding moves to improve the road. Local officials urge motorists to seek alternate routes during this work.
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Evening Journal
Washington
Washington - Henry County
Washington County property taxes rise in 1977 78 year
Property tax levies rise across all 24 Washington County districts with the Washington Community School District bearing the sharpest increases up to 28 percent. Farm and city residents face higher bills. the City of Washington again records the highest total levy while Brighton remains the lowest. A sample tax for a $30,000 home with homestead exemption shows $653.24 due in 1977 78. County engineers plan major road work on W55 near Red Brick, with limited detours and a month long closure for through traffic.
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City Water Pumps Fail Prompting Conservation Plea
The two largest pumps delivering Washington's water are out of service. Water superintendent Marvin Glandon urges residents to conserve water for the next 48 hours to avert a serious crisis. Crews will work tonight to restore at least one pump, but full capacity isn’t expected for 48 hours.
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