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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1971

Page

2

Ray forecasts revenue share aid for rural Iowa

DES MOINES UP I Iowa Gov Robert D Ray after meeting with President Nixon predicted states will get revenue sharing in some form He said the rural development proposal would boost funds to states and allow unearmarked money and greater flexibility The governor joined Illinois Gov Richard Ogilvie Missouri Gov Warren Hearnes and Wisconsin Gov Patrick Lucey at a two hour closed door session at the Fort Des Moines hotel The group praised the plan for supporting rural development while Ogilvie endorsed eliminating the Agriculture Department and dispersing its functions into new agencies Democrats Hearnes and Lucey suggested Congress will not back full welfare funding under a revenue sharing program

Des Moines UPI Iowa Robert D. Ray Ray Nixon Fort Des Moines Richard Ogilvie Ili Nois Warren Hearnes Missouri Patrick Lucey Wisconsin Tay Midwest Towa Ogilvie US. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department Hearnes Lucey Congressional

Cloyce Anderson Dies Here at 79

Cloyce M. Anderson 79 of 739 East Jefferson died Monday evening at Washington County Hospital after a period of illness. Born December 22, 1892 in Washington, he was a carpenter and lifelong Christian Church member. He never married and was survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leland Grove officiating. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was preceded by both parents, a brother, a sister, and a half-brother.

Cloyce M. Anderson East Jefferson Washington County Hospital Jones Leland Grove Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Anderson Washington Melville M Elizabeth Shenefelt Anderson Christian Church

Airman Richard Frank graduates at Lowry AFB

Frank Denver reports Airman Richard Frank, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Frank of Riverside, Iowa, has completed the U S Air Force weapons mechanic course at Lowry AFB Colorado and will be assigned to Davis Monthan AFB Arizona with a Tactical Air Command unit. He is a 1970 graduate of Highland Community High School.

Frank Denver Richard Frank Robert Frank Riverside Towa Lowry Afb Colo U. S. Air Force Davis Monthan Afb Ariz Tactical Air Command Highland Community High School

Nixon and Co becomes ConAgra a company name change

Nixon and Co now ConAgra with Nixon and Co. of Washington becoming ConAgra. Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co. owns the unit, expanding NCM from Nebraska flour mills to a 53 plant, 13 state and two territory food operation. Nixon Feeds keeps its name under ConAgra. President J A MacTier says ads and signs will switch by May first.

Nixon and Company of Washington ConAgra Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co NCM Nixon Nebraska Puerto Rico Spain Don Swartzendruber Nixon Feeds Nixon and Co J. A. Mactier

Lorain Lukenbach Dies in Arizona

Lorain Luckenbach 64 of Tucson Arizona formerly of Columbus Junction died Monday March 1 1971 in Tucson Funeral services set for Friday 1 30 p m at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction Burial in Columbus City Cemetery Calling hours Thursday evening Survived by wife Margaret Skidmore and daughter Phyllis Huie plus three grandchildren and sister Oma Willeford Born October 23 1906 in Nichols to Roy and Pearl Miller Lukenbach.

Columbus Junction Lorain Luckenbach Tucson Ariz Columbus’ Junction Stacy- Lewis Funeral Columbus City Cemetery Mr. Lukenbach Nichols Roy and Pearl Miller Lukenbach Anna Marie Hendrickson Margaret Skidmore Phyllis Huie San Carlos Calif Oma Willeford

ISU Alumni to Hear Foreman Speak at March Meeting

F. Foreman, ISU animal science professor and dairy science head, will address the Iowa State University Alumni and Friends annual meeting at Willows Supper Club on Saturday March 6 at 6 15 p m. He earned Professor of the Year in 1966 from College of Agriculture students. ISU alumni students prospective students and parents are invited. Reservations by March 4 to Keith Horn or Mrs Ed Whetstine.

Fred) Foreman Iowa State University The Willows Foreman Col ISU College of Agriculture Keith Horn Ed Whetstine

Dr Kettlitz to Speak on World Day of Prayer Friday

The Rev Dr William Kettlitz of United Presbyterian Church will deliver the World Day of Prayer message on Friday March 5 1971 marking the eighty fourth observance. Special music includes a First Baptist trio and an interdenominational choir led by Mrs Dwain Tschantz with organ by Mrs J W Helscher. Washington church women will join in posters publicity and Mayor Ralph E Martin has proclaimed March 5 World Day of Prayer. A nursery will be provided and residents are urged to attend.

William Kettslitz United Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church Robert Buffington LaVerne Zieglowsky Richard Peterson Dwain ‘Tschantz J. W. Helscher Washington Larry Duncan Don Gardner Keiffer Garton Robert Koehler Gerald Ridley Charles Lemley Leonard Llewellyn Ralph E. Martin Church Women United

Services Thursday for Joe Vodicka

Joe E. Vodicka 78 of rural Washington died March 1 1971 at his farm home after a months illness. Services Thursday at 2 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman with Rev Otto Steele Jr officiating. Burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona. Survived by wife Myrtle Long Vodicka three daughters Marguerite Lybbert Violet Chalupa Rozetta Fry and six grandchildren. Burial and funeral details provided by Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona. Born November 1 1892 in Washington County to Frank and Barbara Vodicka. Farmed in Kalona area member of church.

Kalona Joe E. Vodicka Washington Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman Otto Steele Jr Sharon Hill Peterseim Mr. Vodicka Washington County Frank Barbara Belka Vodicka Myrtle Long Iowa City Eldon Marguerite) Lybbert Waterloo Glenn Violet) Chalupa Loveland Colo Kenneth (Rozetta) Fry

YWCA Plans Evening Knitting Class for Women

The YWCA will offer an eight week evening knitting class for women starting Tuesday March 9 at 7 p.m. Mrs Mary Stewart will teach the course for a $3 charge to adult YW members. Call the YW desk by March 5 to enroll, minimum of 10 needed.

The YWCA Mary Stewart

Washinton drivers tied up in city accident

Cars driven by Dwight Jr. Graber and Robert A. Vargason of Washington collided near East Jefferson and South Second Avenue Monday. Graber car stopped to wait for a turn when struck from behind by Vargason, who was charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance. Damages estimated at 175 dollars.

Dwight Jr. Graber Robert A. Vargason Washton East Jefferson South Second Avenue Graber Vargason

Hospital Admissions Listing Naturalized Names Amid City Notes

Yesterday admitted Mrs. Thomas Mc Avoy at Washington medical and Deborah Boileau in surgical care. Today admission includes Frank Napp and William Brink for medical treatment. Also listed are Melo Janecek and Allen Lucas in Washington and Crawfordsville respectively, along with Mrs. Hubert Lines and Mrs. Jimmy Smith with her son in Washington.

Thomas McAvoy Washington Medical Deborah Boileau Washington Frank Napp Wellman William Brink Ainsworth Medical Melo Janecek Allen Lucas Crawfordsville Hubert Lines Wington Jimmy Smith and Son

Stinemates Joins ConAgra Sales Staff in Washington

Herbert Stinemates has joined ConAgra as a sales representative based at the Washington plant. He will cover the southeast corner of Iowa and part of Illinois, coming from Arco Chemical in the Fremont-Richland area. He will reside in Fremont with his wife and two children.

Stinemates ConAgra Nixon Feeds Washington Herbert Stinemates Towa Ilinois Arco Chemical Co Freemont - Richy Land Freemont

Basenji breed gains Nevada spotlight with rare litter

The Basenji, an ancient Egyptian breed rarely seen in the area, is highlighted as Tammy Howard of Nevada gives birth to five puppies. The breed is noted for its unusual quietness and lack of barking.

Itas Leslie Howards Nevada Tammy

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