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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
1
The United Presbyterian Home plans a patriotic pageant titled Let Freedom Ring on Thursday July 1 at 7 30 pm on the east lawn. About 30 members and friends contribute costumes and narration led by Grace Kerr. It closes with fireworks and a rain date Friday.
Over 1.5 inches of rain fell Sunday with .84 inch before 7 p.m. more showers through night brought total to 1.66 inches. Lightning caused a house fire at 1102 East Washington. a nearby tree was damaged. No hail or damaging winds reported. Also notes meet for Bicentennial Time Capsule, ambulance radio unit received, and Jim Leach plans county visits on Tuesday June 29 with a full schedule of events.
In Minden Iowa a tornado cut through the German settlement injuring a few and destroying or damaging dozens of homes and businesses. Mayor Orvel Raven and residents scrambled to protect people and secure aid as the community faces at least one million dollars in damages and a potential disaster declaration.
Lise Nielsen, former American Field Service exchange student at Washington High School in 1973 and 1974, has returned from Denmark. An open house for Lise and her mother is set at the home of Jim and Rosemary Laing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1, inviting all Washington friends.
Severe storms drenched south central and southeast Iowa with up to 50 mph winds and baseball sized hail. Knoxville and Fairfield reported heavy damage including blown trailers, downed trees and power lines, with several hours of outages and minor traffic crashes in Des Moines.
The 1976 World Food Conference at Iowa State University brings 650 scientists from 60 countries. Clifton Wharton Jr. warns millions could die in the next decade unless population growth and distribution are addressed. He says politicians must join professionals in decision making and policy design. Sartaj Aziz calls the United States to lead in averting future food crises and notes overconsumption by rich nations worsens scarcity.
Lt Col Charles E Hayes 37 of Des Moines drowned at the Coralville Reservoir while trying to retrieve a beach ball. He will be buried in Grace Hill Cemetery after a Tuesday funeral in Washington. Memorials may be left at Sherman Eden Funeral Home. He served as career counselor and recruiting officer for the Iowa National Guard and was a former officer candidate at the Iowa Military Academy.
The Washington County Conservation Board fights a forfeiture claim by Daniel F. Nolan over a 1974 sale of about 78 acres to form the English River Wildlife Area near Wellman. The board seeks a declaratory judgment to confirm the contract and payment terms, asserting the forfeiture notice is null and without legal effect.
James D. Gorham announces an anonymous donation of 3000 dollars placed in trust at The Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association. Interest will grow to about 600000 dollars by July 4 2016 for Tricentennial Educational Scholarships to finance advanced education for worthy students. An annual fund status report will be released.
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