Water outage shocks town and summer events unfold
Dear Auntie reports a sudden loss of city water after a 10 inch main valve broke causing hours of dryness. Businesses struggled as water shortages paused services and fountains, with summer plans continuing as the community adapts. The piece notes heat, rain, and upcoming local tours, park openings, concerts, library programs, a Scout canoe trip, and school graduations.
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Washington
County Historical Society
Central Park
Sunset Park
St. James Church
Skunk River
Uncle Fur
Local Birth Notices for Washington Families
The Stork Gazette lists births including David Eugene Crossett son of Danny and Linda Crossett at 713 West Madison. Jennifer Jo Estabrook daughter of Ronald Estabrook in Rural Route 1 Letts. Tork Meek Whisler son of Lawrence Whisler in Rural Route 3 Washington. Tori Lee Sueppel daughter of Edwin Sueppel at 402 West 7th Washington. Christina Marie Naggs daughter of Robert Naggs at 505 South 11th Washington. Carmen Lynn Roberts daughter of Sammie and Lynn Roberts at 522 South Avenue E Washington.
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David Eugene Crossett
Danny Lou Crossett
W. Madison
Washington
Jennifer JO Estabrook
Ronald Eugene Estabrook
Letts
Tork Meek Whisler
Lawrence Meek Whisler
Tori Lee Sueppel
Edwin Lee Sueppel
West 7Th
Christina Marie Naggs
Robert David Naggs
S. 11Th
Carmen Lynn Roberts
Sammie Lee Roberts
S. Ave. E
Israel marks victory, seeks closer U S ties and defense pact
In Tel Aviv on the fourth anniversary of its Six Day War victory Israel renews calls for closer U S relations and a mutual defense treaty. Ambassador Rabin says such a pact would deter Soviet influence, while noting Egypt-Soviet ties prompt reexamination of U S demands.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
UPI
United States
Washington
Yitzhak Rabin
Davar
Jerusalem
Middle East
Rabin
State Department
U.S
Egypt
Iowa City $75,000 cancer research grant to UI study
The American Cancer Society awarded a $75,000 grant to University of Iowa researcher Dr. Stanley G. Korenman to explore how an intracellular binding protein in breast cancer cells relates to response to hormonal therapy and removal of ovaries and adrenal glands.
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Iowa City
UPI
American Cancer Society
University of Iowa
Stanley G. Korenman
Korenman
Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers advertises weekly mail edition
Note to readers explains the Saturday Journal provides a local news recap for former Washington residents and out-of-state subscribers. It announces weekly mailing availability for $4.00 per year.
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Journal
Washington
Memorial Day Observances In Washington Community
Memorial Day events proceeded after morning showers gave way to sunshine. The post office lawn flag raising by Harry Barker Marine Corps League detachment, Crooked Creek bridge sailors service, Municipal Band concert in Central Park, Boy Scout program, and a larger parade around the square at 10 a.m. followed by cemetery tributes. Local stores closed. crowds joined memorial programs. Also noted were painter instructor Tommie Tucker in Denver and two deer sighting near West Main Street. Minor league baseball results feature Golden Hawks 9 to 5 over Tri-County and Washington Blues 16 to 8 over Reds. Mrs. Russell Moreland of Ames visited with her father, Leo Stone, attending Memorial Day services at Rock Creek Cemetery. Moreland family members remained another day.
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Washington
Harry Barker
Marine Corps League
Crooked Creek Bridge
Central Park
Boy Scouts
Russell Moreland
Ames
Leo Stone
Moreland
Rock Creek Cemetery
Mr. Moreland
Four Washington youths save four at Lake Darling
Washington youths Steve Weeks Harry Knott Richard Porter and Raymond Garton aided by a 12 year old in a lake rescue after a boat carrying the Eldon family swamped at Lake Darling. The father and three children were pulled to safety by the group, Weeks injured. The 13 year old girl was towed to shore, then rescued by a boy in a canoe. All five survived with minor injuries.
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Washington
Eldon
Lake Darling
Steve Weeks
Harry Knott
Richard Porter
Raymond Garton
Weeks
Knott
Porter
Garton
Jon
Washington High School 1971 graduates receive diplomas
The Class of 1971 at Washington High School received diplomas at the 101st commencement in the school gymnasium. The program featured four speakers Carmen Black Diane Chalupa Rita Jones Jeannette McCarthy and remarks by school officials. A brass quintet and the concert choir performed as diplomas were presented by Principal Burge J. Hammond.
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Washington High School
Carmen Black
Diane Chalupa
Rita Jones
Jeanette McCarthy
Steve Johnson
Steve Lovick
Cheryl Vosika
Gary Ballard
Ben Johnson
James E. Lloyd
Board of Education
Burge J. Hammond
E. K. Schlapkohl
Dave Knaack
Dave
Boys register for basketball at Washington High
Forty five boys from grade through sixth register for a basketball school to be held at the Washington High School gym in coming weeks directed by Skip Speece of Washington. Crawfordsville students among University of Iowa seniors receive degrees this Spring with names and majors listed. The Washington County Developmental Center board meets to sign incorporation articles. executive director gives progress on area survey for aiding handicapped residents. Local social notes cover alumni banquets, family gatherings, hospital stays, birthdays, and upcoming teaching plans for graduates.
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Washington County Board of Review
Crane Co
Court House
Earnest Lund
Comany
Wendee Beranek
Robert Beranek
Richmond
Pamela Proudfit
Donald E. Proudfit
Washington
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
St. Thomas More Church
Iowa City
Dianne Lyle
Keota
Jim Frier
Washington County
Abe Epstein
Towa State University
Ames
Towa
Story
Henry
Ottumwa
Burlington
Frier
Washington High School
Skip Speece
Crawfordsvill
Ville
University of Iowa
David Lee Hauenstein
Edward Hauenstein
Crawfordsville
David Ray Wagner
Suzanne Jean Miller
Robert W. Miller
Freeport, Ill
Susanne
Freeport
Kenneth Edward Madden
Robert C. Madden
Susan Kathleen McGinnis
William McGinnis
Columbus Junction
Ainsworth
Rhea Kaye Pease
T. J. Pease Jr
Ft. Collins
Colo
Colorado State University
College Avenue Stadium
Pease
Hazel Pease
Colorado ‘Springs
Award scholarship to Marsha Brock
Marsha Brock of Washington has been chosen for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing Program. The award covers nearly all four years of nursing school. Dr E J Vosika announces two new first aid instructors Rex Allensworth and James McEldon join a growing Washington County Red Cross team. The Riverside Clinton mission church plans Teen Center housing survey and worship services with volunteers from United Presbyterian in Washington. Various local residents attend commencements, weddings, and family visits as listed.
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Marsha Brock
Wayne Brock
Washington
Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing
Marsha
E. J. Vosika
Washington County
American Red Cross
Patty Holden
State University
Towa City
Robert E. Jones
Rex Allensworth
Kalona
James McEldon
Brighton
Roger Schloss
Riverside
Dale Booth
Virginia Booth
David Horsey
Mariom McAvoy
Dorothy Pauly
Boyd Siefkas
Vicki Dare
Gloria Zuehrke
Sheri Burkum
United Presbyterian Church
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Clinton Church
Riverside Church
James Hartley
Keota Boy to Attend 33rd Annual Boys State
Kevin Greiner son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Greiner will represent Keota American Legion at the 33rd annual Boys State June 5 to 11 at Camp Dodge. The event brings together delegates to study government and public affairs.
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Jim Stewart
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Town City
KEOTA
Kevin Greiner
Raymond Greiner
Keota American Legion
Camp Dodge
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Ray Redfinger
Earl Redfinger
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Harley Schmitt
Omaha
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Janette Vinson
Denton
Texas
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Ronald Stalder
Miss Vinson
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A. English
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Bob English
Susan Knapp
Dick Ross
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LaVernon Weaver
Spirit Lake
Sam Henry
Tex
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Ackley
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Applegate
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Melcher
Marie Woods
Kay
Des Moines
Town Methodist ‘Hospital
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Maurice Conrad
Ricque
Jim Finucane
James Finucane
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Ralph Wilson
Wayne Mangold
West Chester
Nancy Mangold
Janesville
Wis
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Terry Mangold
College of Veterinary Medicine
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Linn Animal Hospital
Marion
10Th Avenue
John Schulz
Dayton
Xavier University
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Barbara Glassburner
Mediapolis
Springboro
Inland Division
General Motors
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Robert Craig
George Horn
Kevin
Kathy
B. B. Bordwell
Mark Campbell
Doug
College of Agriculture
Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
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Marshalltown
Blanche Harvey
Ray Wehr
Ralph Schilling
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Jim Schulty
Lake Parsippany
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Yarl
la Crosse
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Yaro Chmel
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Ward Kamper
Claudia
River Forest, Ill
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Winga’s
Harley
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Ely
Minn
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Seattle
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Hayleys
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Fairbanks
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Laird Neuhart
Gwen
Don Rich
Clifford Baker
Wayland
Connie
Lloyd Hayes
Richard Hayes
Grover Frank Thompson
Nurnburg
Germany
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Harold Youngs
Joe Cochran
Fargo
N. D
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Kirk
Susan
Toda
Michelle Mitchell
Grand Island
Neb
Alfred Lemke
Carla Lemke
Fairfield
Linda May
Brack and
Scottie
Los Angeles
Mrs May
Don Applegate
Jami Bump
Carlton Bump
Jami
Seifert Store
Young Iowa Board
David Hull
Kirksville
Gwendolyn Dorothy
M. K. Albright
Arden Hull
Cortland
Greg Srenneman Ha
University Hospitals
Evening Journal
Iowa
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Glen Ellyn
Ill
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Mary Beth
Fayette
Joslins
Clark Nelson
Beth and
Amy
South Bend, Ind
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