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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1969

Page

5

Aunt Agatha Week in Washington the gnats and UFOs

Dear Auntie notes a two week gnat plague blamed on cool damp May weather. Jim Frier calls them buffalo gnats that bite and swell neck glands. Weather shifts from cold to warming with more rain. Sightings of unidentified flying objects excite locals. National Pork Appreciation Day urged, plus band concert rain delay. Kalona tour, library art show, and YMCA life-saving lessons announced. Bicycle licensing reminder ends with a playful quip about biking.

Jim Frier Jim Moses Fitz The County Historical Society Iowa Mennonite Historical Society Kalona

Stork Gazette Friends List Local Births and Parents

Jacqueline Dawn McFarland daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald McFarland Box 62 Ainsworth Craig Lamar Leichty son of Mr and Mrs Russell Leichty R R 1 Washington Frances Renee Nash daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Nash Box 242 Keota Lynn Marie Griggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Lonny Griggs 920 Union Street Columbus Junction

Jacqueline Dawn McFarland Donald McFarland Box Ainsworth Craig Lamar Leichty Russell Leichty Washington Frances Renee Nash Ronald Nash Keota Lynn Marie Griggs Lonny Griggs Union Street Columbus Junction

The Week on the Farm June 7 1969 hay talk

The piece notes haymaking as the first batch completed and praises the twine tie bale system. Weather watch is critical as dry spells stress row crops and affect hay value. It highlights farm implement dealers and the crucial parts department, praising the friendly parts man who helps customers.

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Iowa urges free federal food coupons for poor families

Des Moines UPI Maurice Harmon Iowa Social Services Commission director urged U S Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin that food stamps be provided at no cost. He said nutrition supports child development and elder health and that all low income families should receive the same coupon totals regardless of income. He noted many eligible Iowa families do not participate due to large cash payments required, even considering hardship.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Social Services Commission Maurice Harmon Harmon U. S. Agriculture Clifford Hardin Hardin Agriculture Department Iowa

Washington Week in Review Highlights Local Events

A week of Washington notices: airport breakfast draws 325 attendees despite light air traffic, a unique aircraft by four local builders attracts attention, Rev. Leland Grove to lead First Christian Church starting June 15, and numerous community updates. Memorial Day golf, racing results, weddings, graduations, and family visits populate the column with names, places, and local milestones.

Washington Airport Washington Airport Club Washington Mark Mosier Bob Swift Bob Dahl Dick Embree Leland Grove First Christian Church

Junior golfers and horse show crowd at fairgrounds

Junior golfers competed in the annual Jaycee tournament at Washington Country Club finishing with Reed Edmundson 77 and Joe Gebhardt 79. Both will represent the Washington Jaycees at the Jaycee State meet in July. The event followed a horse show with 50 horses and riders judged by Don Dickinson of Brighton amid cold wind. Keota High School graduates held a ten year reunion at Dicky's Prairie Home. The Rev S Ray Blair plans to attend a church Synod in Beaver Falls, and a new Reformed Presbyterian Church will be formed. County Extension Service hires include Nancy Mangold and Galen Howsarer through College Work Study funds.

Art Duensing Diane Duensing Cedar Falls Duensings Susan Meier Don Meiers Mary Ellen Duensing Susan State College of Iowa Germany Fairgrounds Saddleburs Don Dickinson Brighton Washington Country Club Reed Edmundson Wellman Joe Gebhardt Washington Washington Jaycees Anamosa Kevin Caldwell Tom Trier Kim Walker Keota Keota High School Dicky’s Prairie Home Charles Stoutner Ray Eakins Dick Stewart Tom MacDonald S. Ray Blair Associate Presbyterian Church Beaver Falls Associate Presbyterian Synod Reformed Presbyterian Church Geneva College Blair Associate Church John Mitchell The Washington County College County Extension Service Bob Carter Nancy Mangold West Chester Galen Howsarer Crawfordsville Nancy Iowa State University Galen

Washington Area Graduations and Weddings Report

Washington Iowa and nearby areas note college degrees and engagements. James Kauffman earned a B A in accounting from Creighton. Cathy Christine Coon engagement to John Walter Kleese is announced. Major Grossheim pursues an M A in behavioral science at Sam Houston University. Stephen Peiffer earned a B A from Creighton University. numerous relatives travel for weddings and graduations across Iowa and nearby states.

Robert J. Coon Cathy Christine John Walter Kleese Elwood Kleese Washington James Edward Kauffman Edward Kauffmans Route 2 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Paul Grossheim Augusta Huntsville Texas Major Grossheim Sam Houston University Grossheim Joan Wilson Glenn Wilson Grossheims Stephen M. Peiffer Washington, Iowa Creighton University Leona M. Peiffer Peiffer Creighton Sigma Alpha Epsilon Washington Area University of Iowa Iowa City Richard Goodwin ED. S Lloyd Matthes B.S. Recreation Ainsworth Ross Rhoades M. D Ellen Miller Duane Swartzendruber Kalona Harold Lane Judith Gessel Riverside James Groff Mathematical Sciences Ronald McClellen General Science Wellman

Washington County schools close needful transfers amid mergers

The Washington County Schools superintendent's office will close June 20 and transfer functions to the Washington Community School District and Joint County School System. The Joint System, covering Cedar, Johnson, Linn, and Washington, will centralize teacher certification in its Cedar Rapids office. Additional items include new Southeast Iowa Junior Angus Association officers and a Kiwanis Club talk on Wild Flowers and Grasses of the Prairie by Mrs. Oneita Fisher, along with local social visits and graduations engagements.

Washington County Washington Community School District Joint County School System Cedar, Johnson, Linn Washington Counties Joint County Joint System Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club Oneita Fisher West Chester

Sighting of unidentified flying objects reported locally

In Washington area reports from Thursday night describe two observers Gifford Morrison and Jack Schnoebelen seeing unusual lights and shapes. Cedar Rapids pilots note objects overhead while meteor speculation is offered by weather officials. Local golf league standings and various community notices follow.

Washington Gifford Morrison Riverside Jack Schnoebelen Cedar Rapids Weather Bureau

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