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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
10
A reader asks how to respond when accused of stealing from a neighbor and seeks parental and legal guidance. The column covers telling a mother, contacting the husband, and explaining the situation to authorities. It also includes advice about a 17 year old with a misdated birth certificate facing adult legal treatment and work issues.
Mr. and Mrs. James Schiebel of Newton announce the birth of son Jeffrey James on Saturday May 28 1977 at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines. Weighing 5 pounds 4 2 ounces, he has a sister Kendi. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schiebel with great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schiebel of Washington. Mrs. Jim Schiebel is formerly Lynn Millard of Newton.
A calendar of public auctions across Iowa listing locations, owners, and start times. Listings include Kalona Wayland Winfield Washington Danville Brighton Hedrick Keota Wellman Sigourney and others with estate and consignments. Times mainly 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. on various June dates.
Dallas V. Hotle 75 of 727 East Washington Street died Thursday evening June 2 1977 at Washington Care Center after six months of illness. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J Roland Crandall officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Born June 23 1902 in Washington to Jacob and Ida Belle Hotle he married Hazel Snakenberg June 20 1934 in Des Moines. Survived by wife Hazel a son James Douglas Hotle of Washington a daughter Barbara Edfors of Wauconda Illinois three grandchildren and sister Velma Leacox of Cedar Rapids. Preceded in death by a daughter five brothers and a sister.
Dr. Mike Leary a local dentist will head the Washington Noon Kiwanis Club for 1977 78 as president designate replacing Clarence Brown in October. New officers include Marty Chebuhar as president elect Jim Schulze vice president Kevin Caldwell secretary Mike Moore treasurer with directors Joe McConnell Rick Hofer Oren Jarvis and John Sproule. The club also announced a foodstand at the fairgrounds open Sunday for the pickup pull with hamburgers hot dogs and soft drinks.
Washington County 4-H and FFA members will gather June 14 at 8 p.m. in the fair barn to review 1977 fair changes affecting swine and beef projects. Extension staff and ISU experts will discuss pseudorabies, carcass entry rules, premiums, and plans for the August 1-4 county fair.
The Evening Journal bulletin lists a series of local events through June including the Mid-Prairie Crusade at Mid-Prairie High School June 3 to 12, YWCA Art Workshop starting June 4, Washington Municipal Pool daily hours, Historic Conger House openings on Sundays, a truck pull and flea market, Washington Community Theatre South Pacific opening June 6, driver education at Washington High School, Pork Appreciation Days, and a Southeast Iowa Basketball Camp talk by Lute Olson. Also scheduled are Washington Community School District Board meeting June 8.
The afternoon musicale at Historic Conger House is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday June 5 with room and exhibit viewing from 2 to 5 p.m. A newly donated antique chapel organ will be featured in memory of Miss Virginia Petter’s parents. Performers include Mrs Yara Chmelar and daughters, Bob Pearson and son, Rowena Goodell and T E Myers. The event is organized by Mrs Joe Jones, Winnie Belter and Rowena Goodell. An exhibit on the world’s tall corn stalks and grower Don Radda is presented thanks to Mrs Betty Radda and Jesse Radda, arranged by Mrs Ralph Kleese.
New York UPI reports a national council warns pregnancy should avoid all alcohol. Dr Cruse cites fetal alcohol syndrome risks and outlines risk levels tied to daily absolute alcohol intake. The effort gains backing from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and pediatric and family physician groups.
The Crane Company sponsors a round robin fast-pitch softball tournament at Green Field Washington on Saturday starting 1:30 p.m. with Sigourney versus New London. Teams include Crane Sigourney New London and Rebling's Construction Co Fairfield. Admission is one dollar for adults. Matches run 1:30 first, last game at 9 p.m.
Iowa Development Commission plans teaser mail, ads, and a booth at the National Restaurant Association convention to persuade at least two and possibly six leading chains to add Iowa Chop to menus. IDC reports strong response, 40 inquiries, and high convention exposure with 110000 attendees. Also: Sunset Park tennis courts in Washington close for resurfacing and reopen mid next week.
Local social notes describe visits among Haskins residents and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Brice Miller and children spent Saturday with Mrs Floyd Carpenter. other calls include Ed Lenz in West Liberty and Mrs Marie Whetstine’s guests. A June picnic at Sunset Park is planned.
Trade slowed with light to moderate demand. No 1-3 200-230 lb butchers at 42.00-42.75, 230-250 lb 41.00-42.50. sows 36.50-37.50 for 270-330 lb. Joliet cattle too few for full tests. hogs 1,000 head firmer to 50 cents higher under 240 lb, No 1-2 200-240 lb 43.75-44.25. No 1-3 200-250 lb 42.75-43.75. 250-270 lb 42.00-42.75. Monday receipts cattle 5,000 hogs 1,500.
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