Nursing unit expansion approved at United Presbyterian Home
The health facilities construction review committee of the Iowa Comprehensive Health Planning Council unanimously approved a 36 bed nursing care unit for the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. The plan will replace the current 19 bed unit, with the old space converted to 16 residential rooms later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Home
Washington
Iowa Comprehensive Health Planning Council
Washington County voters need not register before June 4 primary
County party officials report many inquiries about registration but say voters in Washington County do not need to register before the June 4 primary. The notice clarifies that registration is not required on or before election day for this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walnut School Open for Visitors Sunday
The old Walnut School building five miles southwest of Washington on highway 1 will host visitors Sunday afternoon. Washington County Historical Society members will greet guests and a 6 p.m. picnic on the school lawn is planned for those interested in joining the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Walnut
Washington
Washington County Historical Society
The
Historical Society Group
Deputies Consider Resigning Over Pay at Wapello County
Two more Wapello County sheriff's deputies Harold Brown and Alvin Best indicated they may resign citing long hours and pay of about 2.72 dollars per hour. Earlier this week Deputy Gerald Bone resigned citing being among the lowest paid county employees. The Board of Supervisors said the budget lacks funds for raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
UPI
Wapello County Sheriff's
Harold Brown
Alvin Best
Gerald Bone
Wapello County Board
1974 Hurricane Season Opens With Female Names
Miami reports the 1974 hurricane season begins with storms named for women from Alma to Wilma. Dr. Neil Frank notes no names start with Q X Y or Z due to few suitable names. Some groups protest while others defend naming storms after women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
UPI
Alma
Wilma
Neil Frank
National Hurricane Center
Hurricane Center
Muscatine teachers vote no confidence in superintendent
In Muscatine the Education Association backed a 144 to 17 vote against School Superintendent Russell Ward citing alleged harassment during evaluations and a too low starting salary. About 185 teachers did not vote as contracts for 1974-75 were unsettled and no clear pay terms existed. Ward blamed stalled talks on the school board negotiating team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Ward
Swindlers active in Iowa warn by state agencies
United Press International reports spring sees a wave of con artists in Iowa. Elderly residents in Waverly and Des Moines lose sums of 2100 and 5000 dollars respectively to schemes claiming quick returns or found loot. In Marshall County, three men billed a barn painting at 600 then demanded 1600 after spraying. Authorities seek a late-model Buick with Arkansas plates in the latter case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Iowa
Atty
Richard Turner
Arkansas
Marshall County
Jaworski presses Nixon on executive privilege in two courts
Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski fought in U S District Court over presidential secrecy claims. He urged denial of privilege on Stans documents and urged narrowing Ehrlichman and Colson subpoenas while Gesell scheduled a Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Leon Jaworski
Nixon
White House
Jaworski
Supreme Court
United States
U.S. District Court
George L. Hart
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Gerhard A. Gesell
John D. Ehrlichman
Charles W. Colson
Ellsberg
Gesell
Colson
Ehrlichman
Youthful bank bandits surrender after seven hour siege
Two teens from Rancho Cordova held 24 hostages at Crocker National Bank in a seven hour standoff after a failed $1 million robbery. They surrendered to deputies and FBI, later telling a TV audience of their troubles and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancho Cordova
Calif
UPI
Crocker National Bank
Michael D. Madigan
Brian James Young
FBI
Madigan
Young
Robert Ruh
Bill Harvey
Kcra-Sacramento
Harry Sweet
Harvey
Ruh
Richland Justice Court Record Book Presented to Society
The Justice of the Peace record book from Richmond English River township covering 1876 to 1899 was donated to the Washington County Historical Society, detailing criminal and civil cases, marriages, and other records. Notable judges include W. E. Kerr and G. A. Montgomery with many cases of small sums. fines ranged from 10 cents to several dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Hotle
Justice of Peace
Richmond
English River Township
Washington County Historical Society
Hubert Freund
Jess Radda
Justice Court
Justices of Peace
W. E. Kerr
J.P
G. A. Montgomery
J. L. Strabala
Havel
Triska
Fessler
Boone
Casper
Dawson
Shalla
Jugenheimer
Berdo
Historical Society
Frank Kleese
Washington Library
Farm prices fall for third straight month in May
The Agriculture Department reports May farm prices down 4 percent marking a 14 percent drop since February. Livestock markets lead losses with beef cattle and hogs each down heavily over four months, pressuring meat prices and fueling calls to curb beef imports. The beef import program remains suspended, allowing unlimited imports since 1972, prompting producer complaints over market squeeze from Australian beef shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Agriculture Report
Nixon
Europe
Japan
Hawkeye satellite launch planned by University of Iowa
University of Iowa scientists finalize weekend preparations for the Hawkeye research satellite to be launched from Lompoc California aboard a NASA Scout Rocket. The mission will study solar energy interactions with Earth's magnetic field to illuminate the Aurora Borealis and mark the university’s unique space program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
UPI
University of Iowa
Lompoc
Calif
North Pole
U of I
Quiet Spring Day With Mild Temps Expected
Mostly sunny conditions with highs around 70. Clear cool night with lows near 50. Sunday looks warmer with mid 70s highs. Light variable winds persist today and tonight.
Washington County to Host First Feeder Pig Cooperative
Washington County producers unveil the Washington Feeder Pig Association Inc a 10 farm group planning a 600000 multi owned operation on 20 acres near Grace Hill 10 miles southwest of Washington. The plan includes two confinement buildings a farrowing house a nursery and a breeding gestation unit producing up to 12000 feeder pigs yearly. Pigs will be shared among shareholders with centralized management and waste system a lagoon designed to minimize odor. Officials expect first litters late December or January and aim to keep profits in the community while boosting local taxes and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington Feeder Pig Association Inc
Washington
Grace Hill
Iowa
Nebraska
Worthington
Bill Norman
Rural Wellman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walnut School
Des Moines
Raymond Coon
Ainsworth
Hawkeye
Norman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!