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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1971

Page

2

Turkiye on edge as METU clashes spill into dawn

Turkish troops and police battled about 1 000 armed students for four hours at Middle East Technical University in Ankara while hunting for abductors of four U.S. airmen. One student and one Turkish lieutenant were killed or injured. security officials spoke of potential martial law as ransom deadline was moved up.

Ankara UPI U.S Middle East Technical University METU Turkey Istanbul

Admitted Today: Mrs Lulu Williams Washington

Today the record lists multiple admissions including Mrs Lulu Williams of Washington along with several other individuals such as Mrs Frank Miller, Cecil Hawkins, Kenneth Kauéfmai Washington, Frank Pacha East Pleasant Plain, Frank Napp Wellman, Sheila Carroll Washington, Christine Duvall Washington, Al Yoder Kalona, Deborah Boileau Washington, and Mrs Oral Mayo Washington.

Frank Miller Washington Cecil Hawkins Kenneth — Kauéfmai Frank Pacha East Pleasant Plain Frank Napp Wellman Sheila Carroll Christine Duvall al Yoder Kalona Deborah Boileau Oral Mayo

Brinning Pvt Bill Brinning Listed in Busar-Ec Sta 1-B1

Private Bill Brinning of Company BUSAR-EC stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri is identified with serial 94 58 8756 and assigned to station 1 B1 in the local personnel registry.

Brinning Bill Brinning Busar-Ec Leonard Wood

Study class needs at Mid-Prairie

The Mid-Prairie Board of Education has reviewed enrollment trends and building needs to maintain a strong educational program. It calls for additional and replacement classrooms at Kalona Elementary due to overcrowding and substandard rural-structure classrooms. About 56,000 remains in the Schoolhouse Fund, usable for relocatable classrooms if voters approve March 23 without tax increases.

Mid - Prairie Board of Education Kalona

Jenny Madden Dies at Mt. Pleasant

Jenny Madden died at 1:90 a.m. today in Henry County Memorial Hospital at Mt. Pleasant. Born July 20, 1899 in Brighton, she was a daughter of William R. Madden and Lydia Dey Madden. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Gould Funeral Home Brighton with Rev. Orlan Hutchinson officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Brighton. Surviving are a brother Earl of Brighton and two nephews. three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.

Brighton Jenny Madden Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant She Was William R. and Lydia Dey Madden Gould Orlan Hutchinson Hillcrest Cemetery Miss Madden The First Baptist Church Earl of Brighton

Towa City lecture on Modern Germany by Ray Green

Ray Green, a leading film lecturer, will present a program titled Modern Germany on the Towa Mountaineers series. The talk is scheduled for Sunday afternoon March 7 at 2 30 p.m. in Macbride Auditorium on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.

Towa City Ray Green Germany Towa Mountaineers Macbride University of Iowa Iowa City

County appoints chairmen for Coffee Day drive

John A. Winga Jr of Washington is named to coordinate county planning for Coffee Day to be held Friday or Saturday March 26 or 27. He will be assisted by John J. Prochaska of Washington and announced by John Winga President of Washington and Edward Bartz Cedar Rapids State Coffee Day Chairman for the Town Restaurant Association. Participating restaurants offer coffee on the house, with donations in a special container for Iowa Association for Retarded Children funding. Proceeds go to training care and treatment of mentally retarded children and research or prevention.

John A. Winga, Jr Washington Offi County John J. Prochaska John Winga Edward Bartz Cedar Rapids Town Restaurant Association Resturant Iowa Winga Iowa Association For

Jr high begins self evaluation for NCA accreditation

During the in service on February 19 Mid Prairie Junior High staff started a self evaluation covering School and Community Philosophy and Objectives Major Educational Commitments Curriculum Design All Subjects Areas Student Activities Program Learning Media Services Student Services and School Plant and Admin Staff Each staff member serves on two committees while students parents and community members are consulted for input The evaluation must finish before the NCA visiting team examines the school on November 21 22 23 next fall year.

Mid- Prairie Junior High NCA

Guest speaker addresses drug abuse at Eureka church

A guest speaker from Iowa City will discuss the drug abuse problem Sunday evening at the Eureka Community Mennonite Church south of Washington on the Coppock road. The public is invited to attend this discussion which will start at 7 30 p.m.

Iowa City Eureka Community Mennonite Church Washington Coppock Road

Death of Frank A. Horesowsky at 92 in Kalona

Frank A. Horesowsky 92 died today at The Pines in Washington after a long illness. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona with Rev. Leroy Bergthold. prayer service 8:15 p.m. today in Kalona chapel. Burial Holy Trinity Cemetery Richmond. Born May 17, 1878 at Richmond to James and Pauline Pribil Horesowsky. married Mary Votruba in 1903. Survived by widow two daughters Wilma and Lillian Elias two sons Richard and Harry one sister Emma Lasek three grandchildren nine great grandchildren. One grandchild, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

Kalona Frank A. Horesosky

Local Veteran Patient Seeks Mail From Friends

Lyle George Crawford, a patient at Veterans Hospital in Town City, room 98, welcomes letters from friends and relatives.

Lyle George Crawford Veterans Hospital Town City

Professional Directory Careers in Livingston and Nearby

Directory listing lawyers and offices: Day Everett Meeker Bates Abstr. Dept. 112 South B phone 653-2147. Morrison and Lloyd 211 West Washington St. 653-5431. Owen Attorney 109 East Main. Shea attorneys West Main 653-2150. Dr M L Tweeton 108 North Marion 653-2351. Closed all day Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker &Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South B M. L. Tweeton North Marion

UP Committees at Luncheon Meeting

James Lloyd and Robert Day serve as co chairs of the United Presbyterian building fund and campaign. To manage tax season demands they organize Tuesday noon soup and sandwich luncheons in the Ingston Day Kehoe Meeker and Bates law firm basement with Mrs. Lloyd Marek cooking. The building fund campaign runs March 26 to 28, 1971, with Reverend William D. Millen directing final stages.

James Lloyd Robert Day United Presbyterian Church Ingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker and Bates Lloyd Marek Day Building Fund William D. Millen New York Department of Church Building United Presbyterian Church In the

Delta Kappa Gamma Panel Discusses Conflicts of Today

A young people panel from local schools presented for the Alpha Chi Chapter at Captain's Table on Wednesday. Speakers included Steve Roberts Highland Pat Reisener Washington Tom Bennett Keith Edwards Columbus Community Don Reschly Mark McAndrew Mid-Prairie. Irene Trotter presided and committee reports were read. Hostesses Mabel Detweiler and Elsie Zook. The St Patrick theme influenced decorations.

Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Steve Roberts Highland Pat Reisener Washington Tom Bennett Keith Edwards Columbus Don Reschly Mark McAndrew Mid - Prairie Irene Trotter Mabel Detweiler Elsie Zook St. Patrick's

School Menus Calendar Highlights Week of Meals

A long list of weekly school menus details daily meals across Monday through Friday. Items include hamburgers with gravy, lasagna with tuna, chili soup, turkey and noodles, fish sticks, meat loaf, and various sides like buttered corn, green beans, beets, and applesauce. Desserts range from cake to fruit cups and pudding, all served with milk.

Waco

Old 1909 Threat to Blow Up U S Senate Found in Amarillo Paper

Dr. Kerr in Amarillo discovered a March 31 1909 issue of the Daily Panhandler with a Chicago datelined report headlined Mysterious Unknown Says He Will Blow Up United States Senate. The letter writer “C Hodges” claimed nitroglycerine plans to destroy the Senate and kill himself. Authorities considered the handwriting educated and indicative of intelligence. No confirmation of identity.

Kerr Daily Panhandler Amarillo United States Senate Chicago Ins James B. Stuart Post Office Capitol Senate C. Hodges

Senior Citizens Plan Pinochle Tournament

The Senior Citizen group announces a pinochle tournament on Monday March 4 at 1 30 p m in the McClery room of the Y The Senior Center requests registrations this week from those interested to participate if not yet signed up.

McClery The

Toastmasters Club Welcomes New Member Rev Leland Grove

The Rev Leland Grove was welcomed as a new member and delivered his ice breaker at the Thursday Captain's Table gathering. John Ganon spoke on Psycho Cy bernetics while John Beeler served as toastmaster and Ralph Martin led table topics inviting men to join weekly meetings.

Leland Grove Toastmasters Club John Ganon John Beeler Ralph Martin

C B Radio Club to Meet at Firemen's Hall

The Citizen Band Radio Club will hold a meeting on March 9 at 8 p.m. at the Firemen's Hall. All C B radio operators are urged to attend and wives are welcome to join the club.

Citizen Band Radio Club Firemen’s Hall C. B

Anderson Funeral Services Held for Cloyce M Anderson

Funeral services for Cloyce M Anderson were conducted Thursday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Leland Grove presiding Casketbearers included Phil Weldin Clarence Logan Rich Weeks and Carl Jungbluth Jr Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Anderson Cloyce M. Anderson Jones Funeral Home Leland Grove Phil Weldin Clarence Logan Rich Weeks Carl Jungbluth Jr Elm Grove Cemetery

Washington Town Daily Press masthead fragment

A fragmented OCR passage shows a Washington Town daily newspaper masthead with partial names and roles such as editor president and advertising director, plus stray phrases about postage and publishing terms.

Washington Journal Town Pub Sethe Rr Mishap Jrimrtater Eel Aver Ings Wink"etewellyn

Subscription rates in Washington area and mail options

Rates listed show carrier prices of 90 per week in Washington and 12 for six months by mail. Additional figures indicate 400 or more in the Washington retail trade area and 80 by mail outside the headquarters route.

Washington

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