District junior bowling tourney crowns state hopefuls
Ten Cedar Rapids district teams competed in the annual junior bowling tournament with five of six divisions showing local entries. First place in each division advances to the March 30 state tournament in Des Moines, led by Prep boys Moothart Decorating and Prep mixed Advance Ross with top series. Junior major girls Squire Shoppe and others also earned top spots. Parents and coaches accompanied the teams, while several squads placed second or third offering a strong local showing.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Sitter Electric
Jean Ward
Jane Stewart
Mindy Burlingame
Julie Talbot
Denise Clarahan
Moothart
Jim Edwards
Phil Hyde
Glenn Martin
Doug Ruppert
Bob Hauenstein
Ross
Julisa Rich
Mark Davison
Kelly Slagle
Steve Peterson
Kathy Wallace
Diane Harvey
Sally Patterson
Sherman Eden
Steve Davisson
Joe Holmes
Steve Gardner
Dick Sieren
Tony Stewart
Roe
Richard
Everette Hauenstein
Cal Little
Dorothy Dawson
Catherine Wallace
Helen Ward
Leo Mangold
Leo Beauchamp
Betty Ward
Lela Miller
Squire Shop
Advance Ross and
Milo Steele
Y.M.C.A
Luther College
Decorah
Davenport
Dubuque
Dr. Gerald Nemmers Elected to American Academy
Dr. Gerald J. Nemmers of Washington has been reelected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice. Re-election shows he completed 150 hours of accredited postgraduate medical study in the last three years. The Academy is the nation’s second largest medical association and mandates ongoing medical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald J. Nemmers
Washington
American Academy of General Practice
National Association of Family Doctors
Academy
National Medical Association
Troop 237 Scouts Enjoy Weekend Camp Experience
Perfect weather aided Boy Scout Troop 237 on a weekend camp at the troop campsite. After leaving Friday, they returned Sunday noon after some hiked seven miles to the timber. Much work on advancement, lean-tos and cooking instruction plus contests and recreation. A council fire Saturday night featured songs and skits. Rev. Charles Cowell led a Sunday worship service. Scouts included Bill Wagner, Chuck Raymond, Jeff Larsen, Tom Coon, Dick Lucas, Marshall Doughty, Terry Darbyshire, Stuart Larsen, Robert Thomas, Mike Woods, Terry Wagler, Joel Reighard, Tom Meeker, Fred Martin, Glen Martin, Alan Cowell, Greg Lucas, Mike Reighard. Adult leaders were Scoutmaster Davy Crockett, Assistant Scoutmaster Charles Lucas, and Lyle Darbyshire.
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Boy Scout Troop 237
Dave Schantz
Charles Cowell
Bill Wagner
Chuck Raymond
Jeff Larsen
Tom Coon
Dick Lucas
Marshall Doughty
Terry Darbyshire
Stuart Larsen
Robert Thomas
Mike Woods
Terry Wagler
Joel Reighard
Tom Meeker
Fred Martin
Glen Martin
Alan Cowell
Greg Lucas
Mike Reighard
Davy Crockett
Charles Lucas
Lyle Darbyshire
County brucellosis rating extended in Washington County
Washington County's modified certified brucellosis free status is extended to March 31 1971. Extension received March 18 from the Iowa Office of the Animal Health Division USDA. Extension follows testing showing cattle brucellosis below one percent in tested herds as part of eradication efforts.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Iown
Animal Health Division
Agricultural Research Service
USDA
Student sets fire to his clothing in protest
Ronald Brazee, 16, of Auburn, doused his clothes with gasoline and set himself ablaze in front of the cathedral area in Syracuse, a wartime protest. He is in critical condition with burns over about ninety percent of his body. He left a note claiming to give his life to end the war, and authorities are unsure of his motive or affiliations.
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Syracuse
N.Y
UPI
Vietnam
Ronald Brazee
Auburn
Charles’ Fahey
Catholic Charities
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Brazee
Hugh Brazee
Planned Parenthood Discussion Set By County Group
Washington County Community Action Program committee will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Robert Day home with planned parenthood as the topic Dr Delmer Eggert Mt Pleasant medical director of the Mental Health Institute and Mrs David Gross Keokuk director of the Lee County Planned Parenthood Organization will present the program A business meeting of the local committee will follow and advisory members are urged to attend for important matters
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Washington County Community Action Program Committee
Robert Day Home
Planned Parenthood
Delmer Eggert
Mt. Pleasant
Mental Health Institute
David Gross
Keokuk
Lee County
Planned Parenthood Organization
Conservatives accuse Budget as brutal and call on Wilson to quit
In London the Conservatives lambasted Britain's Labor budget as brutal. Ian MacLeod argued the budget is the heaviest in peace time and possibly wartime, urging Roy Jenkins to justify it. He charged Prime Minister Wilson with delaying recovery and betraying promises, saying the government is discredited.
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London
UPI
Britain
Harold Wilson
Labor
Ian MacLeod
Roy Jenkins
MacLeod
Wilson
Tory
Property transfers outline Roy Marr and David Goodwin deals
Roy Marr and wife transfer north 43 ft lot D block 4 in OP Ainsworth to David Goodwin and wife. Dorothy M Gray transfers to Ernest E Green starting at NW corner of lot 1 block 1 in Graber and Jarvis subdivision to Washington.
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Roy Marr
David Goodwin
Ainsworth
Dorothy M. Gray
Ernest E. Green
Graber and
Jarvis Subdivision
Washington
Dog license sales lag behind 1967 figures
Washington County dog license sales trail 400 units behind 1967 as Walter Schroeder notes. Rabies shots must precede licensing with two year duration. 1968 requires revaccination. Lag blamed on owners not reporting personal property for assessment. penalties start May 1 at $1, often double the usual fee. licenses cost $1 for males or neuters and $3 for females.
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Washington County
Walter Schroeder
Mr. Shroeder
Mergers on Iowa State Board Agenda
Proposals to merge county school systems in Webster Hamilton Wright and Linn Johnson Cedar Washington meet Friday for approval. If approved, a single superintendent would run each merged district. Hamilton and Wright superintendents plan retirement. Webster’s Mecklenburg is favored by three counties. Meetings set for March 2.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
State Board of Public Instruction
Webster
Hamilton
Wright
Linn
Johnson
Cedar
Washington
Webster County
John Mecklenburg
Wright County
Johnson, Cedar
Alfalfa variety selection cautions from Iowa State expert
Agronomist Frank Schaller warns high yield is not the sole criterion for alfalfa varieties. He urges considering use, wilt resistance, winter hardiness, maturity date, and regrowth after cutting, noting many good options remain untested and brands may vary. Buy from reliable seed dealers to ensure quality.
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Iowa State University
Frank Schaller
Schaller
Pig Derby entries grow to 46 at Washington County Fair
Twelve Washington County pig producers already entered 46 pigs in the new Pig Derby Class to be held at the Washington County Fair next August. Entries require weighing and marking before pigs reach 15 pounds and birth after February 20. Pigs must weigh at least 185 pounds on August 7 for judging on rate of gain and carcass quality. Contact the Washington County Extension office to enter. Top producers who have not yet entered are urged to join this county only competition.
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Washington County
Washington County Fair
Jim Frier
Washington County Extension Office
Washington Evening Journal Town 52353 Mail Rates
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including editor and business manager, with advertising, news, and production leadership. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays, holidays, and July 4th, and carries United Press leased wire service. Mail subscription rates in Iowa are referenced for months and year.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Town
David Elder
William Siannon
View
Charles Morris
News
Bob Shatter
Howard Hazen
Somlay
Pown
Washington
Iaw
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Ass‘n
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Iowa
Service notice for Henry Kempf flight assignment
Henry Kempf listed with service number 16925615 CMR 1 SQ3723 Flight 262 Lackland AFB Texas 78236. Kempf now resides in Prescott Arizona and was previously a Washington resident.
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Henry
Kempf
Lackland Afb
Texas
Prescott, Ariz
Washington
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American Academy
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Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Wolf's Flower Shop
Geirhyannis
Paul
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