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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1973
Page
1
Washington High School hosts a March 27 concert in the auditorium featuring the Concert Choir and Hi Fi s. Performances span Renaissance to modern pieces with solos by four students. Madrigal Singers join the program under director Robert Youngquist. Admission is $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for students to support the Chicago tour.
Iowa restaurants join a state wide Coffee Day to donate profits from free coffee to the fund for the retarded. Donations collected across the state are sent to the Iowa Association for Retarded Children. John A. Winga Jr. of Winga's Restaurant chairs the county drive with aid from Bob Lytle in Washington County.
Lincoln Elementary Parent Teacher Group will hold its final meeting Monday March 26 at 7 30 p m in the gym. Doors open 6 30 p m for viewing art projects. The program includes PE demonstrations by upper grade students under Mrs Fish and Mr Hennigan, music by Mrs Baileys 3rd graders and the Sunrise Singers, and a 16mm art class film by Mrs Silk. Instrumental solos by David Hillman and Cindy Coon. Students are under Mr Berliant.
A former Washington man, Gerald W. Kephart, 36, now of Knoxville, is among 14 Iowa Highway Patrol troopers named as outstanding officers for the Trooper of the Year award. The 14 were chosen by fellow troopers from 410, with four division winners to be announced. selections cite courteous, straightforward, and efficient service.
A 20 year old Burlington man Thomas Schrock died from internal injuries after a sport parachuting accident near Washington Municipal Airport. Witnesses said his main chute failed to open cleanly and the emergency chute deployed too late during a 7,500 foot jump with four Skyhawks members.
The Iowa Senate approved a landmark measure legalizing bingo raffles carnival games and friendly poker parties sending the bill to the House by a 33 13 vote after hours of debate The bill directs private betting within bona fide social relationships sets a 1 wager and 100 prize limit for certain games and allows annual raffles with up to 5000 in prizes Amendments add a 3 percent sales tax and annual licensing fees for operators The debate focused on Glenns amendment to permit poker and office pools amid concerns of enforcement and potential as a gateway to larger gambling plans
FBI director nominee Patrick Gray refused to provide details on the Watergate investigation to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He cited new Justice rules and said he would continue to share reports with White House counsel John Dean only if requested in his role. Byrd pressed for dates of discussions and topics but Gray stood firm, signaling uncertain support for his confirmation.
Robert Bonar of rural Washington was chosen as president of the Washington County Pork Producers Association for 1973 after balloting Wednesday night at the Extension office. He previously served as secretary and succeeds Marian Owens of Ainsworth who remains a director.
Partly sunny this afternoon, then mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with a chance of showers late tonight and on Friday. Southeast winds bring warmer air. Highs in the lower 50s today, overnight lows in the upper 30s, and Friday highs in the mid 50s.
Dubuque based Catholic pro life leaders say they will back the toughest possible abortion restrictions within the Supreme Court framework. They contend legal abortions are now possible and aim to pass measures including a conscience clause, reporting requirements, and protections for individuals and institutions not participating. Governor Ray reiterates support for a new law.
The WHS spring musical Little Mary Sunshine runs April 12 13 and 14. Jane Moss plays Little Mary with Mike Schooley as Captain Jim Warington and Nancy Twinkle is Denise Clingman. Cast includes Forest Rangers and Kadota Indians with ticket prices 1 for students and 1 50 for adults.
FBLA from Washington High School hosts the First Annual Business Achievement Day on Saturday March 24 with nine area schools Keota Pekin Mid Prairie Mediapolis Clear Creek Mount Pleasant Columbus Community Oskaloosa and English Valley sending students. About 100 competitors will take part in eleven business contests including spelling vocabulary extemporaneous speaking shorthand typing filing bookkeeping and business machines. Sixteen invitations were issued with nine affirmatives received and five honors will be awarded in each event. Contests run morning at the high school with awards in the afternoon to celebrate efforts toward vocational business preparation.
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