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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1973
Page
8
Ten years ago Custer captured both the singles and all events handicap titles in the women’s city bowling tournament, which concluded this past weekend at Melody Lanes.
Geneseo residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuhr spent the weekend with Mrs. Glenn Dunbar and family as they marked the Dunbars 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Captain's Table Sunday. Charles F Greiner of 526 West Monroe is observing his 80th birthday today with children planning visits. Sunday visitors to Maplewood Manor Keota included LaVerne and many others from Wayland Brighton Atalissa and Washington along with Mrs Saunders who had been at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield before transfer.
A list of motorists paying various fines in the justice of the peace court includes Nancy Windus of Ainsworth fined 5 for speeding. Dale John Dunn of Keota 15 for speeding. Harry Dean Peak of Muscatine 10 for stop sign. Jerold W. Lister of Washington 10 for speeding. Harold Gilbert Keasling Jr. of Eldon 25 for improper registration and 50 for hit and run. Robert Allan Northup of Keota 10 for failure to stop. Glen Allen Martin of Washington 15 for littering.
UPI grain report shows mixed grain futures with wheat and corn periods, hogs and oats trading steady to higher amid slow trade and solid demand. Soybeans quote at various price ranges with futures activity and weekly receipts figures noted alongside regional market activity in Des Moines and Chicago.
Duane K Miller of Wellman presided at the annual price guessing awards with Marion Fitzgerald closest to the hog price at Peoria first market day. Second place went to Mrs Jerry Greiner of Keota. Actual price 30.75. low 14.35. average guesses 22.76. Marvin Gent won a five pound ham. New county directors for 1973 are Charles Twinam and Orlen Reschily, replacing Forrest Eubanks and James Moeller. Guests included Peggy Chabal and Paul Queck. Owens announced the association nears 100 members with a goal of 600.
The BOWL.A.DERES won with 42 points, Crone Kids 37, and Ridge Runners 36, with Who Knows 35 and Devils 32 trailing. High team series went to Pointers & Letters with 2074, team game to Pointers & Letters at 746, while Todd Crone led individuals with 536 in series and Allen Runner scored 231 in a game. Kay Lister added 556 in series and 217 in a game.
The What Fores posted 1994 versus Gutter Dusters with 196 in team games. Four S's totaled 738 while What Fores had 113. Individual marks include Lucy Smith 560 series and 210 high game, Connie Shebeck 190, Steve Smith 253, and Jim Smith 210. An amount shown is 55 dollars linked to Jim.
In Joliet Illinois live stock prices show cattle at 2 400 head with steers up to 1.00 higher and heifers 1.00 higher. High choice and prime steers sell 48.50 to 49.00 with loads at 49.50. Hogs total 1 000 head up 0.75 to 1.00. No 1 2 200 to 235 lb hogs 40.50 41.00. Tuesday receipts: cattle 500 hogs 700.
Oakley C Payne 71 of 902 South Iowa Avenue died Saturday March 10 1973 after a brief illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m in Jones Funeral Home with Rev Paul Lobb officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by three daughters eight grandchildren a brother and two sisters. Born October 11 1901 in the area.
Cedar Rapids area students can meet representatives from more than 20 four year colleges at Kirkwood Community College Transfer Day. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building S, high school students from anywhere in Merged Area Ten may attend with Kirkwood students.
FDA orders all Fred Mushroom Products canned mushrooms recalled after botulism and progressive decomposition found in multiple lines. Cincinnati official William R. Clark calls the recall astronomical as the company barrels produce over 2,000 cans daily. Clark notes unclear production year, and Fred plans reprocessing if no botulism is detected. Officials blame tight can packing that hinders proper heating.
The Washington Junior High Jazz Ensemble placed third in the Junior High division at the Washington Jazz Festival last Saturday. Trombonist Mark Ballard, Linda Bash on alto sax, and Marty Schooley on tenor sax earned outstanding soloist honors. It is the group's first year and first festival competition.
The CROP planning and organizational meeting will be at Eicher Church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Max Gumm, Town CROP director, will assist in evaluating 1972 and planning for 1973. Leaders and interested persons are urged to help plan and select the 1973 local board. Last year the Waco area donated 13,501 in cash and corn to feed the hungry and aid worldwide relief.
Elizabeth Marie Avard 83 of North English died this morning at Maplewood Manor in Keota where she had resided six months. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m in North English United Methodist Church with Rev Donald Johnson officiating. Burial in English River Brethren Cemetery near South English. Friends may call Powell Funeral Home after 7 p m today. Born May 12 1889 in Missouri to Matthew and Alverda Blair she moved to North English as a child. Married Burton E Avard December 23 1914. Survived by son Gerald one brother and one step sister. Husband died February 9 1973. Also preceded in death by son Dean one brother three step brothers and two step sisters.
Edith Shields died today in Washington County Hospital after years of illness. Cremation will occur with burial in Hartford, Michigan. Born February 19, 1884 near West Chester, she studied at Northwestern University and Chicago Musical College, taught at Chicago Musical College and Iowa Wesleyan College, and served as organist at First Presbyterian Church. Her husband Henry S. Shields and son Henry E. Shields are later listed as deceased.
Jim McCreedy chairman of the Washington County Soil Conservation District Commissioners says Thursday March 15 is the deadline for tree orders. The district offers trees and shrubs to promote windbreaks and wildlife areas with price lists available from commissioners McCreed Pacha Bohr Reed Shalla and at the Soil Conservation District office on West Jefferson Street in Washington.
Samuel West 25 of 822 Sycamore Burlington died at the VA hospital Iowa City. Funeral Thursday 1 30 p m at Prugh Chapel Burlington with burial Aspen Grove Cemetery. Survivors include wife Deborah son Samuel J Jr daughter Melinda Kay parents Joseph and Irene West sister Kathleen West Hawkins. He served in the Navy 1967 1971.
Funeral services for Bertha Esther Dunbar 94 were held at Powell Funeral Home. She was born September 18 1878 in Dutch Creek township. Survived by children Gladys Glant Cloyce Boyd Mildred Hammen Harold McConnell Bernice Gill Evelyn Wade Cecile Watson Dale Widdifield and Thelma plus 37 grandchildren 89 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Preceded by husband a son Everett two grandchildren and other relatives. Burial followed at local church grounds.
Accident report states cars driven by Helen L. Ward and John William Jones of Washington collided at North Second and East Second. Police charged Helen Ward with failure to yield the right of way.
Hospital notes record births: Saturday a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Smith of Fairfield and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Howard Hunt of Washington. Friday a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gary Lange Letts. today a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herman E Slabach Kalona. Dismissals include Mrs Dean Swenson Ainsworth. Mrs Larry Whetstine and daughter Wellman. Mrs Walter Fritz Brighton. Thomas Rabenold Ainsworth. yesterday Mrs David Siefkas and son Washington. Mrs Thomas Jacobs and daughter Letts. William Andrew Pence Brighton. Scott Gesling Columbus Junction.
Advice to avoid rich animal fats and eat more fish and low-fat milk. Kitchen decisions can lower heart attack risk. Ask your Heart Association for recipe ideas that are real heart savers.
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