Cattlemen Register for Referendum on Beef Checkoff
Washington regulators opened registration for a nationwide referendum to decide if cattlemen will back a checkoff program expected to raise 30 million to 40 million annually for beef promotion advertising and research. Supporters led by the Beef Development Task Force urge a large turnout while critics including NFU officials push for heavy participation against the plan.
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Washington couple marks 57th wedding anniversary
Local notices report Mr. and Mrs. Edd Custer of Washington celebrate their 57th anniversary today. Also listed are guests from Tucson and Ottumwa, a death notice for Edward McGuire of Merrillville Ind, and college commencement attendance for Bambi Shalla of Springfield Mo.
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Washington
George Shalla
Dorothy Wollrab
Harold Sojka
Richard Wollrab
Tina
Tanya
Brenda Pelmer
Kendall Tschantz
Mark Smith
Bambi Shalla
Springfield
Glendale High School
Bambi
Mike Shalla
Livestock Markets Report From Des Moines And Joliet
Trade was slow to moderate with good demand as butchers led gains. Des Moines receipts estimated at 80,000 with Friday 43,000 and Saturday 16,000. Joliet cattle and hogs reporting higher notables and price ranges across weight classes.
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Des Moines
UPI
Joliet, Ill
Diabetes Group Plans Iowa City Meeting
The Hawkeye Area Chapter of the American Diabetes Association Iowa Affiliate will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday June 9 at 7 30 p m in Room B at the Iowa City Recreation Center An open discussion on the organization s future plans will be held Diabetics families friends and all interested persons are urged to attend
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Hawkeye Area
American Diabetes Association
Iowa
Iowa City Recreation Center
Annie dominates 1976 77 Tony Awards night
The musical Annie wins best musical and multiple awards at the 31st Tony ceremony. Dorothy Loudon and Thomas Meehan earn top honors, with Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, David Mitchell, and Peter Gennaro cited for their wins. The Shadow Box takes best play. Julie Harris and Al Pacino are among other winners. Special awards go to Diana Ross, Lily Tomlin, Barry Manilow, and theater institutions.
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Clarence C. French 74 dies after long illness
Clarence C. French 74 of 1021 South Third Avenue died Sunday June 5 1977 at Washington County Hospital after a long illness. Funeral Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. J. Roland Crandall in charge. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born October 13 1902 in Bradford Illinois and married Eunice Ruth Ball May 21 1930. Surviving: wife daughter Jean Hyde two grandchildren two sisters.
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South Third Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Jones
J. Roland Crandall
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. French
Bradford
Ill
Strawther
Louisa Peterson French
Illinois
Iowa
Eunice Ruth Ball
Highland honors list final year rolls by grade
The final nine weeks honor roll for Highland Junior and Senior High School lists students by grade. Seventh graders include Debbie Becker Lori Buck Kathy Colbert Kathy Foster Nancy Frank John Funk Penny Gerot Deanne Havel Mary Huffman Randy Jenkins Linda Koehler Mary Megchelsen Becky Owen Mary Schneider Chris Schnoebelen Lisa Schnoebelen Dallas Shalla Dan Simon Janice Spenner John Strabala Judy Sweeting Gerry Tener Ken Thomann Rita Waldschmidt Marvin Walsh Marcy Weimer Chuck Wieland Joni Williams. Eighth graders include Marty Armbruster Julie Arndt Denise Havel Jack Hooten Michelle Kiene Debbie Lewis Maria Newton Mike Owens David Rabenold Ann Schneider Rich Schneider Greg Schnoebelen Phil Schnoebelen Beverly Simon Cindy Strabala Betty Swailes John Westfall David Young. Ninth graders include Marsha Byerly Peggy Huffman Kellie Keeler Karen Koehler Sara Megcelsen Brad Russell Pat Schneider Sue Spenner Lisa Wieland. Tenth graders include Linda Eagle Diane Funk Patty Hardy Dawn Horak Kris Kucera Ellen Latta Rhonda Lewis Dwight Miller Leanne Schnoebelen Lois Schnoebelen Randy Schnoebelen Donna Scott Leanne Simon Janene Stout Jackie Thomann Kathy Waldschmidt Regina Waldschmidt Janice Walker Linette Wieland.
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Deanne Havel
Mary Huffman
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Ken Thomann
Rita Waldschmidt
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Marcy Weimer
Chuck Wieland
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Marty Armbruster
Julie Arndt
Denise Havel
Jack Hooten
Michelle Kiene
Debbie Lewis
Maria Newton
Mike Owens
David Rabenold
Ann Schneider
Rich Schneider
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Phil Schnoebelen
Beverly Simon
Cindy Strabala
Betty Swailes
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David Young
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Dawn Horak
Kris Kucera
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Rhonda Lewis
Dwight Miller
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Lois Schnoebelen
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Donna Scott
Leanne Simon
Janene Stout
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American Legion Post June meeting canceled
The June meeting of Leon Beatty American Legion post has been canceled. Funeral services for Paul L. Adam were held Friday at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Edward J. Shepherd in charge. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery. Sherman-Eden Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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American Legion
Leon Beatty American Legion
Mrs Frank Wilson dies in Montana at 95
Mrs Frank Marsh Wilson 95, of Ronan Montana formerly of Washington died in Ronan June 3 1977 after an extended illness Graveside rites planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday Elm Grove Cemetery Funeral Home Jones in charge Surviving children Mabel Hardy Rowman Mildred Lee Minneapolis Harvey Wilson Absarokee six grandchildren 36 great grandchildren 15 great great grandchildren
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Ronan
Montana
Washington
Elm Grove
Jones Funeral Home
Della E. Swails
Louisa County
Iowa
Henry
Mary Jane Swails Owen
Winnette
Wyoming
United Methodist Church
Mabel E. Hardy
Rowan
Mildred Lee
Minneapolis
March of Concern raises 1887.17 in Mid-Prairie event
The 1977 Mid-Prairie March of Concern on April 24 gathered 1887.17 in donations for American Indian Children, CROP and Heifer Project. Key donors who gave 50 or more included Patti Dillon and several others. The event, sponsored by the Mid-Prairie Council of Churches, thanks participants and volunteers.
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Della Bringman
Jane Buckwalter
Rod Borup
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