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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1968
Page
2
Bill Potter presided at the Citizen Band Radio Club meeting Tuesday evening at the Firemen's Hall. Marlin Logan of Kalona spoke on Bolivia, describing his agriculture teaching experiences and local customs. The club voted a summer time change. April 9 meeting starts at 8 p.m. at Firemen's Hall.
Iowa restaurants will observe Coffee Day on Friday March 15 with free coffee in participating cafes. Funds raised go to Iowa Association for the Retarded Children for research education and facilities including classes day care and workshops. Local organizers John Winga Jr and Robert Lytle lead Washington County efforts. Ed Mineart assists Brighton area.
Businessmen and farmers from Southeast Iowa gather in Ottumwa at 9:00 a.m. Friday in the Ottumwa Coliseum for a Farm City Forum featuring Governor Harold E. Hughes and experts from Iowa State University and South Dakota State University. Speakers include Dr. B. R. Duncan on soil resources, John Wilson on local opportunities, Duane Acker on livestock opportunities, and Lindley Finch on the business of agriculture, all framing agriculture as the region’s top growth engine. The event, sponsored by the Ottumwa Chamber Agriculture Committee, aims to show farming as a major economic driver with potential growth parallel to industrial expansion. Tickets available through County Extension Offices.
United Press International reports Iowa teachers in Moulton Udell reject a 200 dollar rise for new starters as the district offered 5500 base. In Keokuk a 6100 base for bachelor degree teachers is set, while other districts discuss 12 percent or 600 dollar increases and teachers will vote on the proposal.
The American Field Service chapter meeting at the high school, presided by Rev. Dr. Vernon Elgin, drew twelve attendees. John Mansur, an AFS student from Brazil, attended as a guest while officers for the coming year were named and plans discussed for local fundraising and a June AFS family picnic.
Washington Y's Men heard a report from the nominating committee at the meeting Tuesday evening. Robert Huber, committee chairman, presented nominees: Robert Logan for president, Wayne Ganon for vice president, John Butler for treasurer, Ed Augustine for secretary, Ray Whisler, Fred Andersen, and John Hohl for two year board terms, and R. B. DeLa for one year board term. The election will be held soon.
Washington's newly organized Concert Association expands to four concerts in its first year, including the Princeton Chamber Orchestra as a featured fourth show. The season runs fall through spring 1969, with 384 adult, 23 student, and 66 family memberships sold during the campaign. Other attractions include The Lyric Singers, The Classical Ensemble, and violinist Stanley Plummer.
North Korea suggested possible leniency for the Pueblo crew if the United States apologizes for the attack and commits not to repeat it. Pyongyang warned of different measures if U S attitudes at Panmunjom talks do not change, accusing Washington of hindering the crew’s return through its stance.
The Washington YWCA plans its annual meeting for the evening of April 5 in the community room. Guest speaker is Jerry Smith, a local high school student who recently returned from a year abroad as an American Field Service exchange student in Brazil, with musical selections by high school singers. Members urged to attend and make reservations with the YWCA.
Mr. Ream Daughrity, former vice president of the Trust Department at Iowa-Des Moines National Bank, has been appointed General Counsel for the Iowa Association for Retarded Children. The announcement came from President W. A. Pattison after a January 28 board meeting. Daughrity, a 1924 Iowa Bar admittee and Drake University Law School graduate, will lead a new Family Financial Planning program, providing consultation and statewide education alongside legal guidance. He has held multiple professional roles and served on numerous committees with banks and charitable organizations. He notes the need for ongoing parental support for handicapped children beyond age 21.
The 1968 social security amendments signed January 2 by the President simplify and improve Medicare. Key changes include that patients no longer must pay doctor bills upfront, the option for doctors to file claims, a lifetime 60 day hospital reserve with Medicare covering most costs, and full coverage for radiologists and pathologists starting April 1 1968. Physical therapy payments are expanded, and residents are urged to seek help from the Burlington Social Security office for claims guidance.
The Iowa Maidens 4-H Club met Monday evening with 14 members and one leader, Mrs. George Hora. Demonstrations covered reaction of colors, form, texture, and line. Hostesses served refreshments as members worked on feel and see pictures. Cedar Clippers 4-H Club also met Monday with Denise Hammen reporting lines have a message and Rita Jones presenting matting and picture framing, Annita Hammen speaking on bulletin boards, followed by refreshments.
Admitted yesterday include Winnie Robison Washington medical Judith Krueger Washington medical Larry Fisher Washington surgical Henry Wolfe Keota medical and Charles Horak Washington medical today Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edwin Hostetler Kalona Dismissals include Mrs J D Richards Washington and Mrs Rudolph Bonni chsen Columbus Junction
Members of the Washington Adult Farmer Class will tour a large grain elevator complex and the Firestone Rubber plant in Des Moines on Thursday March 21. The day includes viewing grading, handling, storage facilities, dinner at Bishops, and a look at tire manufacturing from raw rubber to finished product. Ron Andersen urges attendance and travel arrangements should be coordinated with Mr. Andersen. The group departs from the north side of the high school at 6:30 a.m. and returns about 5:30 p.m. There will be no class meeting this Thursday evening.
Funeral services for Mrs. J E Lemmon will be held Thursday at 2 p m in the Sherman Eden Funeral Home. Rev Milan Thompson pastor of Bethel Presbyterian church will conduct rites. She was a member of Bethel. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery.
DES MOINES UPI A Des Moines federal grand jury indicted John Conner 21 Davenport and Richard Akers 22 Shenandoah on charges of failure to report for induction. Akers earned a $250 bond after a separate county attorney charge. Indictment cites Akers as failing to report for induction in Pottawattamie County on March 4.
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