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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1971
Page
7
The Farm Bureau urges stronger eminent domain safeguards to ensure full compensation for land and easements taken and for damages during construction. It backs delaying final damage settlements, local appeal authority at county level, and technical supervision for drainage replacements, with a focus on landowner protection.
Living ston Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Attorneys Ab stract Dept in office 112 South B Phone 653 2147.
Kalona reports Mrs Vernon Hartzler entertained at luncheon on Friday March 12 for Marie Jackson. Attending were Mrs Velma Way, Mrs Ivan Alt, Mrs Ford Skola, Mrs Nellie Fink, Mrs Logan Reif and Mrs Don Miller. Ka Ki Ka Hi Camp Fire girls prepared for Birthday Party March 21 at St James School Washington.
Mr and Mrs John Cox and family hosted a chili and oyster supper Friday night in Richland to thank volunteers who helped move their family to North English. Attendees included numerous local families and friends from Sully Town Brighton and surrounding areas.
Iowa report shows Washington County corn yields averaging 85.2 bushels per acre in 1970, down 15 bushels from 1969 amid blight and drought. Regions across the state vary with western droughts cutting yields, eastern blight and wind reducing farm production, while Keokuk and Wapello counties post gains.
A compilation of upcoming sale dates and locations across Iowa from March 25 to April 10. Items include farm sales near Nichols and Cotter Blacktop, a Crawfordsville furniture sale, an estate auction near Columbus Junction, and a machinery consignment sale at the Murphy Building Wayland. John Swartzendruber oversees the machinery sale. C Craig Buffington Estate is listed for the Columbus Junction auction. Additional sales are noted along Route 61 and Wayland via Livestock Sales Inc. in Iowa.
A large audience attended the Rubio Richland style and wig show held Thursday evening at the Rubio Community Building despite the March 16 scheduling change. Mrs Essex of Washington and club members showcased fashions with themes like Its the Spring Thing, assisted by Joy Hessletine and Jeannie Stagers. The event featured Easter Parade music, spring greenery, and refreshments, with model ladies and attendees participating in a lively program.
Wellman community notes mark Mrs Snavely birthday with visitors from Cedar Rapids Rochester Minn Moines and Kalona. Attendees include Mrs W A Kirkpatrick Mrs Ora Gingerich Kathy Debby Kirkey all joining for the celebration and a miscellaneous shower honoring Debby Kirkey prior to her March 27 wedding to Robert Belcher in Kalona.
Brighton reports the birth of Timothy Wayne Wikstrom in Golden Colorado to Wayne and Mrs Wikstrom. He weighed six pounds. Grandparents are Willis Horton and the Wikstroms with Willis Horton and Mr and Mrs Olin Mullikin among visiting relatives. Local social notes mention gatherings and visits around Brighton including the Pythian Sisters school of instruction and visitors from nearby towns.
Iowa weekly and daily newspapers unite to expand reach, aiming at readers of all ages. Affiliation totals include 385 papers in the network, signaling a broad, coordinated effort to deliver news across communities.
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