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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1969

Page

5

Week in Washington reveals small town changes and color

Aunt Aiatha writes of a week in Washington with light news: clear weather, hydrants and traffic posts painted bright, a brick front job on the State Theatre, ongoing remodeling at Joe Falk Store, and local art shows selling works. County Superintendent’s office closes. schools merge, banks shorten Saturday hours. Floyd Woods relocates to Lake Darling for a Summer rest with tent life and home cooking.

State Theatre Joe Falk Floyd Woods Lake Darling

Local birth announcements feature Ropp Townsend Clevenger Peiffer Garton Haller Gillis Ropp Driscoll

The She Stork Gazette lists newborns and parents from Kalona North English Columbus Junction Keota Washington and Ainsworth. Recipients include Sara June Ropp Harold Townsend James Clevenger Pamela Peiffer Mary Garton Cassandra Hall er Lori Gillis Julia Ropp and David Driscoll with home addresses and parental details.

Week on the Farm Notes Flood Risks and Field Tricks

In June 1969 the Skunk River runs bank full while bottom land farmers monitor flood risk. Early corn and soybeans show promise as haying continues. a rotary hoe is tested to fight weeds but a wet spot causes a late rescue of a stuck tractor. Local helpers celebrate solving another field mishap.

Saturday Journal Summary for Out-of-State Readers

The Saturday edition offers Washington ex-residents a quick weekly local news wrap. Available to out-of-state subscribers by mail for $4.00 per year.

Journal Washington

Washington Notes and Local Happenings Remain Busy

Washington area news covers rainstorms and lightning damage from the past weekend, a change in commodity loan service fees, high school and college graduations, reunions, family visits, and military assignments. Notable items include an Iowa Bar Admissions examiner from Washington, Legion baseball results, and community updates across several towns and families.

Tutoring drives goals for Wash ington County youths

Fifty four children in Washington County and 54 volunteer tutors joined in a school year effort to raise achievement. The program served only half of enrolled children due to tutor shortages. Tutors consulted teachers for learning problems and assigned home work activities, with no charges to parents.

Washington County

Open stairwells flagged in state fire safety breach

Two Washington district schools and Mid Prairie facilities were cited in January fire safety inspections for open stairwells creating a chimney effect risk in multiple story buildings. The district hires Wehnert & Associates to draft fixes, then will seek bids to close the stairwells. A second item notes Fran Geyer's Advance Ross Pulitzer for The Ross Star editor, awarded at Shamrock Inn, and other local notices.

Washington District Mid Prairie District Washington High School Brighton Washington Iowa City Wehnert & Associates Fran Geyer Advance Ross Ross Star Advance Ross Corporation Shamrock Inn Ainsworth Iowa

Palmer elected Iowa 4-H state secretary

Palmer son of Wellman residents Lyle and wife elected state secretary of Iowa boys 4-H. Ames hosted the election night event with Lynn Hinderaker and Charlotte Woods named state presidents. Also noted were new honors for Barbara Rustan in medical technology and local weddings and engagements.

Perry Palmer Lyle Palmer Wellman Iowa Ames Lynn Hinderaker Radcliffe Charlotte Woods Creston Rustan Pella Community Hospital Garth Rustan

Washington area school board acts on faculty changes

Washington Community school board approved resignations of Kathy Anne Downs Sandra Pfeiffer and Elaine Beeler and took up other school operation matters at a regular meeting.

Washington Community School Board Kathy Anne Downs Sandra Pfeiffer Elaine Beeler

Evening Journal headline from Washington town

June 14 1969 issue notes local news items for Washington town with brief notices and community updates. Readers see schedules announcements and short reports on residents and events typical of a Saturday morning edition.

Evening Journal Washington

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