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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1977
Page
9
A reader complains about suggestive bumper stickers and California license plates with six letter words. The DMV confirms personalized plates have long been available, prompting concerns over promoting crudeness for profit. The column notes ongoing public reaction and official clarification.
A reader writes about a mistaken corsage choice causing sniffles and calls for sympathy while another asks about off-color license plates and a court fight over recall. The column offers dating, lunch nutrition, and civic questions with practical, plainspoken advice.
June 14 Wayland report notes Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schladweiler of Villa Grove Colorado stayed with Mrs. Schladweiler’s sister Mrs. Ralph Osborne and other local visits. Several families hosted, with visits to Rock Island and Wellman. Mary Ellen Linn graduates salutatorian in St. Louis. Mary and Sara Goossen named to Grace College dean’s list. parents Rev. and Mrs. Paul Goossen reside Route 2 Wayland.
Star Country Club gathered at Richland where Mrs. Lawrence Leisure hosted at her west Richland home on Thursday, June 23. Mrs. Viola Weber and Mrs. Raymond Weber hosted and spoke, with Baker winning first and third in a six horse pony hitch and wagon event at the Jefferson County Ag Grounds in Fairfield, under the Jefferson County Saddle Club show.
The Highland Community School Board met June 13 at Ainsworth elementary approving a school property well project with Columbus Junction attorney Thomas E. Perry present. Hedemann received a plaque for service, resignations were accepted, 504 compliance adopted, mats refinished, and trips noted. Five teachers hired, special education pooling approved, and other maintenance and scheduling actions discussed ahead of a July 11 meeting.
Warren E. Brown, a 56 year old fireman and Franklin County Civil Defense director, has visited fire stations in 40 countries. In Moscow he used his fireman badge as a visa, exchanging handshakes and gifts with Russian fire officers. He plans to visit China next May to see a Chinese fire drill and continue international firefighting exchanges.
The Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors met with three members present. They approved official bonds for county staff, a two year ambulance service contract at 43008 per year, a new personnel policy, and several retail cigarette and alcohol licenses. A compromise settlement of 5000 with Mary Bailey was approved, and salaries for county employees were set and certified. Additional actions included staff appointments, wage lines, and authorizing a 60 hour ward attendant course at Kirkwood Community College. The meeting adjourned with routine adjournment.
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