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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1971

Page

5

March weather, coupon days, and local news in Washington

The week notes spring hints with lawn care ads and coupon days, plus a four inch snowstorm followed by dense fog. A cello concert is planned at the high school, thieves steal church checks, and the high school football coach and assistant leave for Davenport. St Patrick's Day is anticipated.

Davenport Washington Ymca Dubuque YMCA Denny Coon Jeff Buhr

Local Announcements Honor McCleary and Brown Families

Bryan Lee McCleary, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lee McCleary of Rural Route 2 Wapello, and Valerie Ann Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lee Brown of 1109 East Main Washington, are listed in this reader notice segment highlighting family entries and addresses.

Bryan Lee McCleary Thomas Lee McCleary Wapello Valerie Ann Brown Kenneth Lee Brown East Main Washington Don Custer Kathleen Ann Robert S. Cheyney Robert J. Cheyney Sxt Jerry Combs Vita Lane Ft. Walton Beach Fla Eglin Air Force Base Hospital John B. Combs Edward Clay Denison Edgar Hanna Monmouth, Ill Becky Charlie West Ross Hanna Monmouth Wests

The Week on the Farm March 13 1971

A March farm column notes wet snow and fog delay spring farm work. Farmers plan to move stock and grain, prepare equipment, and feed livestock. It warns that soil protection practices lag and calls for voluntary responsibility to safeguard Mother Earth.

Washington Week in Review Highlights Local Achievements

Local fame hits town as Kathy Fisher wins Home Garden Dream Garden Contest, with wildlife friendly plant choices. Washington High and city sports notes cover district finals, bowling records, wrestling success, and regional college honors. Community milestones include weddings, travels, and a hospital surgery update alongside school board actions and tax debate context.

UNI swimmer Lampkin qualifies for national NCAA meet

Cedar Falls UNI finishes second to Mankato State at the North Central Conference Swimming Meet in Mankato Minnesota. Junior Larry Lampkin from Washington becomes UNI's first swimmer to qualify for the NCAA College Division Meet with a 58.5 backstroke in the 400 medley relay. He heads to Springfield May 7 to compete in the 100 yard backstroke.

Cedar Falls University of Northern Town Mankato Minn Panthers Mankato State Larry Lampkin Washington Lampkin UNI Glen Henry Springfield

Washington YW YMCA Girls Swim Team Takes Second at Sectional

The Washington YMCA girls swim team finished second at the Os kaloosa sectional, earning 35 local girls a spot at the state meet in Dubuque in two weeks. Oskaloosa led with 403 points, Washington 400, Ottumwa 177, Keokuk 162. coach Milo Steele Jr. praised the records set and the strong showing.

Washington YW - Ymca Oskaloosa Dubuque Washington Ottumwa Keokuk Milo Steele Jr

March 10 Weather Brief and Local Notices

Snowfall Tuesday left roads briefly hazardous in the Washington area but warmer temperatures helped clear the streets today. Final street assessment levies were set with a 30 day payment window at 10 percent steps, after which interest accrues. In regional sports, Montezuma defeated Mid-Prairie 74-58 ending their bid for state, while Montezuma’s girls team advances to state tournaments. Community notices include engagements, surgeries, missionary travel, and family events across Washington and surrounding towns.

Mid - Prairie Winfield Mount Union Washington Gym Hawks Ottumwa Montezuma Washington City of Washington City Hall

Washington Manpower Study Sends Mail to Residents

Washington County area residents will receive a mailing from the Manpower Study Committee outlining a comprehensive labor force survey. Chairman William Perdock emphasizes the study will quantify available labor and a full inventory of skilled and unskilled workers, including professionals and retirees.

Greater Washington County Manpower Study Committee Washington Post Office William Perdock Washington Area Perdock Lbor Lesmen

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