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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1973
Page
8
A boastful reminiscence on legalized friendly poker in Iowa after a legislative shift. The piece profiles a regular circle of players, their slang, stakes, and rituals, noting late hours, the social lure, and the tension with spouses, while preserving names with initials and a field-report tone.
Otis W. Joiner of Kent Feeds warns of a possible temporary soybean meal shortage and urges farmers to cut protein levels, use urea-balanced supplements, feed liquid supplements, reduce pig starter protein, and curb waste. He cites record crop hopes for adequate fall supplies and invites cooperation to stretch protein until new beans arrive.
A claim shows a program delivering more people served for less cost than competitors. Officials tout efficiency gains and broader reach while detailing budget allocations, target demographics, and projected outcomes across key districts.
Six members of a distant Conger lineage from Burlington Colorado toured the Conger House in Washington on a Wednesday detour en route to a Janesville Iowa reunion. They learned the home’s Aaron Conger connection after a brief peek inside with Mrs Steve Wiggers, and the house will open Sundays 2 to 5 pm through Labor Day weekend.
Significant events on this date include the 1945 Texas annexation agreement by Congress, the 1947 Taft Hartley act passage over Truman's veto, the 1964 appointment of Gen Maxwell Taylor as ambassador to South Vietnam, and the 1967 censure of Senator Thomas Dodd for campaign fund misuse. Also noted are birth of King Edward VIII in 1894 and planetary positions for June 23.
Julia Gamon, county extension 4-H leader, says entries for the Iowa 4-H dairy production contest must be submitted by July 1. Cows must complete a 305 day lactation by the entry date to be eligible. Entry is required for those planning to enter the Iowa State Fair 4-H show.
Youth Employment Service urges more job openings for girls amid low placements. Jeff Boshart notes babysitting is the main option, with 26 placements this week and 65 in four weeks, far below 1,182 two years ago. Call 853-3272 or visit the Chamber of Commerce in Washington 7 am to 3 pm.
Property transfers include Robert K. Lenninger and wife to Russell L. Schafroth for portions of South Washington blocks and auditor subdivisions. G E Montgomery to Robert A Kennedy for Lots 4 5 6 in Wilsons Addition. United Christian and Baptist Church of Kalona to Wallace Gascho for Kalona Lots 1 and 2 in Grady's Addition. A J Steinbeck to Dave Dunbar for land at Joy Ave and Second St Rubio.
Rhea Porter of Washington County born May 27 1895 died June 20 1973 in Vero Beach Florida after a lingering illness. He was a World War I veteran and building contractor. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery and American Legion rites. Survivors include his wife Nita Belle Porter and two brothers Homer Porter and Clarence Porter.
Mrs. Jan Johnson, known in Washington as Jan Voss from Home Fair, will guest at the DAR log cabin on Tuesday June 26 at 3 p.m. She works with the Tri County School System and wrote an article on the cabin for a regional educational magazine. The log cabin was rewired by Robert Marie and cleaned by the cabin committee and volunteers.
A teen challenge rally is set for June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Assembly of God church 107 South 15th Avenue Washington featuring Rev. Philip Breithaupt from Mid-America Teen Challenge Training Center. Two films Unhooked and Our High Society? will be shown. activities for under 12s provided. Breithaupt will explain Teen Challenge aims and the Cape Girardeau center.
Charles R. Curtis 58 of rural Crawfordsville died at his farm Friday. He was a farmer and truck driver. Funeral services set for Monday 2 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville with Rev Ray Van Engen officiating. Burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home in charge. He was born July 20 1914 south of Crawfordsville son of Charles Edward and Dorothy Wilson Curtis. Survived by wife Emma Lucile Jones Curtis died March 23 this year, five children three sons Charles C. Curtis Larry C. Curtis Ruth Lambert Rosemary Graber and Janet Windmiller, 13 grandchildren, one brother Everette, one sister Alice Heck, and his father Charles Edward Curtis.
The Jefferson County WCTU will hold its annual convention at the First Christian Church in Fairfield on Wednesday June 27. Registration starts at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to women within commuting distance. Myrtle Morris, president, asks attendees to bring a covered dish and their own table service for the noon luncheon. Each Union in the county will present a program segment with Reverend Ned Gillum as the afternoon guest speaker.
A prisoner riot at Nevada State Prison left five inmates injured and about 1000 in damage. Warden Edwin Pogue said the disturbance started when a black inmate received a larger scoop of ice cream than the white prisoner behind him in the food line.
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