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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1971

Page

6

Relatives billed for money owed to Iowa power company

Iowa officials warned local community action agencies to watch for utility firms transferring unpaid bills to relatives accounts. A Des Moines woman faced a misapplied bill after her son’s debt was added to her account, causing months of fluctuating charges before resolution. The ICC and power company cooperated to correct the error and allow extended payment without penalties.

Iowa Power Company Des Moines Iowa Office of Economic Opportunity Robert Tyson Dennis Hogan Tyson Polk County Hogan Power Company Iowa Commerce Commission ICC

Little Leaguers to play at Oskaloosa

The National Tri County Little League team visites Oskaloosa for their third game of the tournament after early wins 2 to 0 over Oskaloosa and 5 to 0 against Knoxville. Tri County All Stars include Steven Edward Bontrager Kalona and Kalona teammates Martin Young Randy Hochstedler Kelly Gipple Timothy Brenneman Terry Beckley Keith Dodson Thomas Jean Jeffery Bartman Scott Rich Tom Miller Steve D. Yoder Jon McFarland and Doug Rummelhart.

Oskaloosa Knoxville Steven Edward Bontrager Kalona Martin Young Washington Randy Hochstedler Kelly Gipple Timothy Brenneman Terry Beckley Keith Dodson Lone Tree Thomas Jean Hills Jeffery Bartman Ainsworth Scott Rich Tom Miller Steve D. Yoder Jon McFarland Doug Rummelhart

Monday softball results and schedule at Green Field

Lemley and Tait led the Reds in a 17 11 win over the Piledrivers in a make up game at Green Field. Ken Neil won on the mound while Kevin Crawford lost as the Brewers outlasted the PBA 7 6 in eight innings.

Lemley Dean Pohren Tait Reds Brighton Crane-Falk Piledrivers Ken Neil Kevin Crawford Nto Brewers PBA Chuck Doughty Hardy Bruce Paul Wa Con - da DeKalb George van Fouten Frank Chmelar John Richards Perfex Green Field

On the Record Deeds Sworn Transfers of Real Estate Details

On the Record Deeds lists transfers including Michels to Otto K Michels of land in Section 22 Jessie Furman to Marlyn Yoder of lots 1 2 and north half of lot 3 in Outlot 3 Brown Struble Subdivision Wellman Louis Pailliotet to Robert Pailliotet undivided half in seven tracts Riverside Redlinger to Laing land in Section 4 74 7.

Suo N. Michels Otto K. Michels Jessie Margaret Furman Marlyn W. Yoder Brown & Struble Wellman Louis E. Pailliotet Robert J Pailliotet Riverside James A. Redlinger James K. Laing

Welcome back salad buffet for Mrs Kerr at Stewart home

Ten years ago thirty friends of Mrs George Kerr gathered Tuesday for a one oclock cooperative salad buffet in the home of Mrs Richard Stewart as a welcome back courtesy for Mrs Kerr.

George Kerr Richard Stewart Kerr

Warning on go cart driving from Iowa Department of Public Safety

A memo from the Iowa Department of Public Safety declares go carts do not meet motor vehicle equipment laws and may not be used on streets or sidewalks. It notes that on public roads all licensing rules apply and that parents could be held responsible if minors drive, potentially risking their registered plates.

Iowa

Proclamation Honors CAP Fifth Anniversary by Mayor Martin

Mayor Ralph E. Martin signed a proclamation marking the fifth anniversary of the Washington County Community Action Program. It lists CAP branches including Head Start Day Care Family Planning Hamemaker Home Health Aide Neighborhood Centers Mainstream Neighborhood Youth Corps and Drop Out programs and urges recognition of past achievements and future aid to citizens in need.

Ralph E. Martin Washington County

Rosanne Blosser Shower Honoree in Roy Rogers Home

Rosanne Blosser of Brighton was honored at a personal shower Monday evening at the Roy Rogers home with Ellen Koch as hostess aided by Mary Snyder. About 25 relatives and friends attended. special guests included mothers of the bridal couple and the future groom’s grandmother. The bride elect received kilts and games were played. decorations featured baby blue and emerald green. Miss Blosser will marry Daniel Rogers on August 7, with guests from multiple nearby towns.

Rosanne Blosser Brighton Roy Rogers Ellen Koch Mary Snyder Virgil Blosser Elbert Elmore Wayland Crawfordsville Washington Town City Mt Pleasant Fairfield Burlington Miss Blosser Daniel Rogers

Welfare reform tops Nixon agenda in HEW testimony

Secretary Elliott L Richardson told the Senate Finance Committee that Nixon welfare reform bill is the nation's top domestic priority and could curb rising welfare rolls by the mid 1970s. He cited 14.4 million on relief while Long warned the proposal risks a permanent welfare subculture and vast relief expansion.

Washington UPI Eiliott L. Richardson Health, Education and Welfare HEW Senate Finance Committee Nixon Richardson Russell B. Long D-La Long

Order of Arrow Induction Planned for Troop 242 Scouts

Ron Carey and Rick Goodwin of Troop 242 undergo call out and pre ordeal into the Order of Arrow. The July 30 31 ceremony in Hayes Timber features Richard Schuck blessing the arrows John Lins leading the trail of silence and Gary McClure directing the three fires. Four scouts and one scouter from Troop 242 will be inducted into the Order of Arrow, an honor society for Scout campers, after the three point ordeal of silence hard work and scanty rations.

Ron Carey Rick Goodwin Troop 242 Boy Order of Arrow Richard Schuck John Lins Hayes Timber Gary McClure

Castro celebrates 18th anniversary rally in Havana

Cuban Premier Fidel Castro spoke at a mass rally in Plaza de la Revolucion praising improving conditions in Cuba. He argued Yankee imperialism is weakening and predicted revolutionary movements will drive reactionary governments from South America.

Miami UPI Fidel Castro Astro Havana Plaza de la Revolucion Cuba

Couple honored at Ollie bridal shower

Roger Wonderlich and Janet Vanderlinden were honored at a miscellaneous bride and green shower at Ollie Baptist church. Entertainment included readings and a musical duet. The couple will marry August 1 and opened gifts at a table decorated in yellow.

Don Long Richard Roger Wonderlich Janet Vanderlinden Ollie Baptist Church Janet Roger Jean Brown Karlene Fisher Lucinda Wonderlich Joni Vanderlinden Janice Coop Sandra Swanson Mari Snider Willa Mae Swinney Jill Hoys Jill Gene Hoy the Hoys Michael W.E. Luithly Aaron Nordyke Ralph Steel Don Hagen Noral Frankie Greiner Packwood Bill Sable Anamosa Sables Harold Salts

Edker McClurg of Rubio Dies in Richland

Edker McClurg of Rubio died of an apparent heart attack found by his sister this morning. He lived alone for days and lies at Gould Funeral Home in Richland awaiting arrangements. Born January 24 1900 Ollie he married Emma Hill in 1925. Survived by wife Emma, son Terry of Brighton, sister Ida of Brighton. Preceded by parents and siblings. lifelong Rubio area resident.

Richland Edker McClurg Rubio Fairfield Terry Brighton Ida McClurg

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