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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
3
Sue Behrends a University of Iowa art history graduate student works as a research assistant at the University of Iowa Museum of Art since last fall uncovering the complex behind the scenes care and arrangement of exhibits.
Directory of Attorneys chiropractors real estate and service providers in Washington Iowa with offices on Main Street North Marion and B Street. Listings include Anderson Buffer Day Meeker Bates Owen Stewart Shearer and others plus Children House daycare and Maplewood Manor nursing home and local service firms.
Washington report summarizes psychiatrist Dr. John M. Rhoads of Duke University Medical Center describing overwork syndrome. Symptoms include fatigue irritability sleep disturbances and concentration problems possibly mimicking heart or brain disorders. Severe cases may need hospitalization while milder ones benefit from rest and balanced schedules.
Mr and Mrs Everett Greiner entertained at a barbecue park supper in Keota on Sunday evening. Numerous family and friends attended including Darnell and Donovan Wyse, Leonard Tindal, Dick Haifley of Washington, Kenneth Guy of Brighton, Dean and John Greiner, Rita Greiner, and many others from nearby towns and states.
The third annual Gas Engine Tractor and Car Show at the Pioneer Museum in Sigourney on Sunday June 26 will display gas engines and cars from area enthusiasts. A 1912 Mogul tractor, bought near Fort Dodge in 1974 and now one of about fifteen remaining, will run through the day alongside Chevrolet Convertibles from 1955 to 1975. The 5-building museum, with thousands of items, will be open 10 am to 6 pm with lunch and kiddie train rides.
A reader asks about a protective mother limiting outings. The response says involve a family meeting if needed and praise care. A teen asks how to lose weight. guidance includes medical diet, gradual weigh-ins, and exercise. Another teen seeks trust after stealing. counsel stresses earning trust through honesty and patience.
Government data show the 1975 death rate fell to 8.9 per 1000, the lowest in U.S. history across whites and non whites, men and women, and all age groups.
Iowa State University entomologist Harold Stockdale warns continuing drought could trigger widespread grasshopper outbreaks statewide. He notes early, smaller hoppers move from roadsides into corn, soybeans, and hay, risking yield losses if defoliation occurs. Early edge spraying with labeled insecticides is advised to reduce later losses.
Betty Ward of Fairfield manager of the state liquor store and former Washington resident is May's Iowa State Store Manager of the Month in Beverage Journal. A widow and Bowler with a 170 average, she captains winning women's and mixed teams, has six 600 series this season, and coached junior bowling for about a decade before joining the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department five years ago.
A Washington caterer for a Saudi Arabian embassy event boasted only Iowa beef for its main entree. The Ridgewell's spokesman refused to name the supplier, citing a long confidential relationship. Iowa official Marshall Richards sought details but received evasive replies as the matter remained unprobed.
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