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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1971

Page

5

Dear Aunt Agatha Week in Washington June 19 1971

Pleasant Washington week with Father's Day shopping and frequent rain trials. Construction booms around town as nursing home and houses rise near hospital, while Brighton hosts Whoopee Days with pork barbecue. 4H youth at Lake Darling camp, retirements Ranger Lester Nieland of Highway Patrol marked by clock gift. School vision tests ahead of fall, reunions in progress, Central Park concerts begin, mixed weather and summer scenes. John Romoser reports two blonde raccoons in chicken house.

Brighton Lake Darling Court House Lester Nieland Washington Highway Patrol Washington County Central Park John Romoser West Chester Fitz

Local births listed in Richland Gazette

The Richland Gazette notes newborns Richard Lynn Miller Alvin S. Miller Rural Route 1 Karona Charlotte Ann Hildebrand Box 9 Ainsworth Charisma Dawn Borntreger 306 N Marion Washington John Kapp Essex Rural Route 2 Washington Shelley Lynn Sommer Rural Route 1 Crawfordsville Kimberley Ann Johnson 414 W Jefferson Washington recorded as children of listed parents with family addresses.

Richard Lynn Miller M Alvin S. Miller Karona Charlotte Ann Hildebrand David Edward Thidebrand Ainsworth Charisma Dawn Borntreger Jonas J. Borntreger N. Marion Washington John Kapp Essex Thomas Essex Shelley Lynn Sommer Donald Sommer Crawfordsville

The Week on the Farm Highlights Weather and Crop Outlook

A countywide hail event followed by scattered rain slowed hay making and cultivation. Corn has grown well after two weeks, with some fields laid by. A neighbor jokes about chemical drift hurting soybeans, as bids for old crop soybeans rise to 3.12 per bushel. Weather has been hot and humid, with traders debating corn supply amid potential blight. The piece notes reliance on science, new plant varieties, fertilizers, and improved farming practices.

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Washington earns pedestrian safety citation amid four year record

Washington joins two Iowa sites cited by the Iowa AAA Motor Club for a pedestrian fatality free period spanning four years, with a plaque to be presented soon. The issue notes a deadly motorcycle crash near Keota and extensive hail damage in Dutch Creek Township alongside community notices on engagements, weddings, and local events.

Washington Iowa Iowa Aaa Motor Club

Washington City projects repair breaks and street renewal

Night break on a water main at South Seventh Avenue and East Washington Street reduced water pressure this morning. Richards Construction Co. continues repair work as 70 blocks of blacktop streets are renovated, scarified, rolled and resealed as part of the city maintenance program.

South Seventh Avenue East Washington Street City of Washington Richards Construction Co Sidney and Elmira Coon Sunset Park

Paul Craig qualified for state junior golf championship flight

Paul Craig of Washington earned a 78 after two rounds of 39 in the state junior boys golf tournament at Iowa City. He tied with nine others for four spots, then qualified by parring the first playoff hole. He will face Robbie Pomerantz of Des Moines in 36 holes of match play. The Des Moines foe shot 35. The golfer is son of Mr and Mrs Rich.

Craig Paul Washington Iowa City Craig Robbie Pomerantz Des Moines Rich Paul Randy Smith Cedar Rapids

Ridiculous Day parade highlights announced for Washington

Youths return from the New York Washington trip as Ridiculous Day 1971 nears with many entries and merchants seeking Ridiculous Bargains. King and queen Richard Lins and Marge Kneen named to lead the parade on Wednesday June 23. Brighton and West Chester youths with 10 sponsors toured New York City and Washington DC, raising funds through various schemes.

Washington Richard Lins Marge Kneen Brighton Westchester New York City Washington, D.C New York Capital

Riverside plans celebration amid tax dispute docket

In Washington Iowa plaintiffs City of Washington and Crane Company ask the district court to curb property valuations for 1971 taxes. They contend actual value should be 2.401 million and assessed 648270, challenging Board of Review actions lowering figures. Also notes Rotary Club meeting, Riverside festival set for June 24 26 with carnival derby and parade details including local participants and visitors.

Clerk of District Court Washington City of Washington Crane Company Washington County Board of Review Jrl R. Wood Board of Review Riverside Main Street Chamber of Commerce Lif Lytton Raiders Lytton Iowa

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