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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
6
A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors for floral tributes cards and practical support during sorrow and after hospital stay. Special thanks to Dr Mecreedy and nurses for excellent care. Mrs Floyd Olds 7250 credits show appreciation and donation.
District Auxiliary meeting in Nevada draws 355 junior members with Kathy Schultz and Sue Arthur as pages. Lynn Dvorak of Swisher elected state Chaplain. District winners advance to National judging. Local family gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries fill fathers day weekend as area residents attend weddings, picnics, and visits. Jim Edgar named Dietrich Manufacturing district sales rep. several residents honored in Dean’s List and hospital discharge.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Steele visited relatives in Macon Missouri at the Browning home. Mrs Mabel Hollingsworth toured California with family. Richland Lions plan a July 4 chicken barbecue and tractor pull with five classes. Weddings, anniversaries, club meetings, and softball results from Richland and What Cheer are noted along with local upcoming games.
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 2 decision, ruled unions may legally make political contributions if they come from voluntary donations, overturning the conviction of two St. Louis union members. Justice Powell dissented, warning of power from large unions and corporations. Chief Justice Burger sided with the dissent. The ruling vacated convictions of John L. Lawler and Lawrence L. Callanan, each fined $1,000 and jailed for a year.
Friday to Sunday listings across channels 2 3 4 6 12 show schedule blocks including news, movies such as Man On A String, That Man In Istanbul, Days of Wine and Roses, and programs like The Odd Couple Cade's County and Big Valley. Notable items include Lucy Cousteau Love and War, Dick Cavett show, and final 4:30 Sesame Street.
Almanagh United Press International for Friday June 23 1972 recalls historical events on this date from 1845 Texas annexation to 1967 Dodd censure. Note of the day quotes James Stephens. Classified buys include two or three sows, bulls for sale and limestone stock with a Kalona phone contact.
A June and July schedule lists multiple public auctions across Washington County and nearby towns. Items include household goods autos furniture and livestock with start times ranging 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parsons College Wellman Kalona Mt Pleasant and other sites with details on venues owners and sale days.
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