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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
8
UPI reports May wholesale prices up 0.3 percent, eased from 0.8 percent in April as auto dealer rebates and home building supply cuts curb inflation. Lumber and transportation equipment declines helped limit overall gains, though metals prices signal potential inflation later in summer.
A directory listing multiple law firms and professionals in Washington Iowa including Griffiths Anderson Buffer Morrison Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and others with office addresses and phone numbers. It also lists chiropractors osteopaths optometrist counseling and child care services and several local businesses. Includes hours for some offices and references to nursing homes movers and an abstract department.
Hilton Gregory aged 67 died in his Galena Park Texas home on May 25. Born November 14 1908 east of Keota he served in World War II and married Bert Self on November 1 1942 who survives with two sons Ronald and Paul two grandsons a sister Mrs. Mary Henderson of Keola and a brother in Glendale Arizona. He ran a Galena Park garage before retiring to grow orchids. Funeral held in Ripan Texas on May 27. He was a United Methodist Church member and American Legion member.
Chicago market report shows grain ranges with Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans across multiple contract months. Prices listed as high low close and previous close, highlighting volatility in Wheat around 370 to 360, Corn near 298 to 284, and Soybeans near 587 to 613 with several month markers and adjustments.
The First Baptist Church announces a Bible School from June 7 to 11 with daily sessions 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Highlights include two missionary presentations by Rev. Bill Rathbun on Zaire and Rev. Greg Berkey on American Indian missions in Oklahoma. The week ends with a morning worship on Sunday, June 13, led by children. Livestock prices and receipts for Joliet cattle and hogs are listed, noting declines and steady gains.
The article notes only two GOP congressional contests in the fifth and second districts, with eight Senate and 36 House races statewide. County offices such as sheriff and auditor are on the ballot, plus 100 state representatives and 25 Senate seats. Authorities expect unusually low turnout despite presidential-year attention.
Tom Hall of Wellman named valedictorian with Mary Jo Johnson as salutatorian for 1976 Mid-Prairie High School graduates. State of Iowa scholars include Mark Houseal and Mary Jo Johnson. Other awards go to Rhonda Gent for Stricker nursing scholarship, Valerie Spicher, Darrel Hershberger, Danforth awards, Maggie Eash for Mid-Prairie scholarship, Tom Welte for Keith Penningroth Memorial scholarship, Dave Gascho for national choral award, and Gerg Gaston for the Sousa band award. Chopin piano and additional honors noted for Mark Houseal and George Eash.
Livestock trade was slow with moderate demand as butchers stayed steady. Prices shown for various weight classes range from 44.00 to 49.75 per cwt, with sow values around 40.25 to 43.50. Separately, Educational Service offers $100 scholarships as Kalona and Wellman students are recognized for perfect attendance and coaching awards, including Mary Jo Johnson and Delwyn Hershberger.
On June 4 1976 the Washington Evening Journal lists speech awards with names including Dave Gascho Tom Hall Rick Enfield and Darrel Hershberger for Division I. Tom Hall also receives Best Thespian and Distinguished Service awards. Bar Association honors Jay Crone, Kalona and Keota families noted for local ties.
Debbie and Matt Peiffer of Clarksville Iowa are visiting in the homes of their grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Simpson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Peiffer.
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