22 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
1
In Washington County this summer the employment supervisor notes improved agency activity but says many more calls for workers could be handled. Miss Wittetoe thanks employers who hired youth and urges others to call if they need help, especially for more applications from boys seeking work.
County Extension Director Jim Frier hosts three field crop clinics this week to address corn borers and related insect and disease issues in corn and beans. Washington County farmers are urged to bring questions, with locations at Bob Bonar farm near Crane Plant, Freel farm near West Chester, and Dale Roberts farm near Ainsworth School.
Proceedings of the county board of supervisors appear in today’s public notices section. The item records actions and decisions from the board meeting, detailing votes, agenda items, and scheduled follow ups for county governance.
Three Mississippi students from Rust College visit Des Moines for a summer United Methodist Church program. They compare black life and interracial attitudes, noting friendlier Northern whites yet persistent prejudice, and foresee gradual changes in the South while hoping for church integration and peaceful coexistence.
Gov. Robert D. Ray said he hopes the 1972 Iowa Legislature will avoid partisan fights and push key programs, citing tax reform, school aid, a balanced budget, and a new general services agency as major gains. He noted disappointments in abortion, environmental consolidation, and public employee bargaining.
Riverside's annual celebration, co-sponsored by the VFW Post and Riverside Chamber of Commerce, spans Friday and Saturday. Events include Gorham Rides, the 13-year-old All Star baseball tournament at Hall Park, a Saturday parade at 10:30, children's walk to American Legion Park, a Lytton Raiders performance, and a demolition derby at Hall Park plus midways games and three baseball games starting at 5:90.
Fair and partly cloudy with thunderstorms ending tonight. Lows upper 50s northwest and middle 60s southeast. Partly cloudy Wednesday with cooler west and north, highs around 80.
Washington police chief Lyle Varnett resigns effective July 1 after safety committee and city mayor request. Assistant chief Jack Cherry will act as chief temporarily while a new chief is named. Fire driver Leo Beauchamp also plans to resign on July 1.
A Morning Sun family of 10 was left homeless after a Monday fire likely sparked by overloaded wiring consumed the W. D. Harris residence. Fire Chief Delmer Johnston said the attic and roof were engulfed before firefighters arrived.
Judge Morrison ready to leave Washington County Attorney post and close his private practice as he prepares to assume the Sixth Judicial District judgeship. Appointed by Governor Ray, he will take the bench July 1 and follow a summer round robin schedule visiting his home town and other counties. Morrison will face a changing district as ten counties shift under new arrangements, with Jasper moving out and five more joining. he notes early duties include impaneling a grand jury and adjusting to staff transitions.
The Washington Community School Board approved the 1971-72 general fund budget with a $102,620 increase and a public hearing set for 8 30 p m July 14 at the Ior High Library Building State aid will cover the revenue gap based on a $45 per pupil growth factor The 1970-71 pupil enrollment was 2442 with 2323 9 ADM and 2244 5 average daily attendance The appraised value of district school buildings is 5 218 831 and new staff includes Christine Boos Mareia Kent Alice Trees Jay Whannel Lynne Busley and Howard Coakley
Washington merchants plan Ridiculous Day with a parade at 3 15 p m on Wednesday June 23. Stores open to usual hours until 3 p m then reopen after the parade. Marge Knega named queen and Richard Lins king will lead ceremonies at Central Park band stand before the afternoon parade.
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