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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1972

Page

8

Iowa approves drainage permit for gas storage plan

The Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission granted Northern Natural Gas a permit to drain 360000 gallons daily from an underground pool northwest of Des Moines to create an underground gas storage facility, despite 23 unfavorable comments. The panel also approved 12000 gallons daily for Floyd River discharge by Hespers Rural Water District and other small permits, while deferring Iowa Public Service Co.’s Woodbury County plant request for more data.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission Northern Natural Gas Co Dallas County U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Northern Natural Gas Raccoon River Commission Hespers Rural Water District Floyd River Sioux City Cold Storage Co Stockyard Service and Supply Sioux City Agriculture Business Co Whiting John H. Breck Co Fort Madison Lennox Industries American Can Co Iowa Public Service Co Woodbury County

Rites Pending for Harold Miller 62 Wellman

Funeral services are pending for Harold Miller age 62 of Wellman after his unexpected death this morning. Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Miller Wellman Powell Funeral Home

Wellman Man Arthur Allen 59 Dies After Illness

Arthur Thomas Allen 59 longtime Wellman resident and former town marshal died Thursday March 30 1972 at University Hospitals Iowa City Funeral services set for Saturday April 1 at 1 p m Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Pastor Albert Larsen officiating Burial Wassonville Cemetery He was born March 9 1913 in Wellman son of Glenn and Emma Mae Perrin Allen Married Ernestine Simpson in 1944 in Kahoka Missouri Survived by widow one stepson James Simpson of Independence Kansas three brothers William Gilbert and Marlyn Allen all Wellman two sisters Edith Romine Wellman and LaVanda Reynolds Tucson Arizona Preceded in death by parents two brothers and one sister.

Wellman Arthur Thomas Allen University Hospitals Iowa City Powell Funeral Home Albert Larsen Wassonville Mr. Allen Glenn Emma Mae Perrin Allen Ernestine Simpson Kahoka Amanas Maplecrest Kalona James Simpson Independence Kan William Gilbert Marlyn Allen Edith Romine LaVanda Reynolds Tucson Ariz

Mildred Edmondson 59 Dies in Denver

Word comes of the death of Mildred Edmondson 59 a former Ainsworth resident in St Luke's Hospital Denver Colo. She had lived in Denver for several years and died Tuesday evening. The funeral will be held in Denver today. Surviving are two sisters Martha Whisler Denver and Dillion Schantz Grandview and one brother David Edmondson Grandview.

Mildred Edmondson Ainsworth St. Luke’s Hospital Denver Colo Martha Whisler Franklin Avenue Dillion Schantz Grandview David Edmondson

Real estate transfers to multiple grantees in various sections

On the Record details transfers including Enos C Swartzendruber and wife to Tobias J Miller Land in Section 8-77-7 E A Wetrich to Robert D Wetrich Land in Sections 12-77-9 Thomas Delbert Hudson and wife to Amos L Hostetler and wife Land in Section 19-77-7 Helen A Cressey and husband to Lafe T Klopfenstein et al Land in Section 17-75-6 Charles F Greiner and wife to James D Carey and wife The W 66 ft of Lot 14 in Auditor's Plat of NW Washington Everett M Tobin and wife to Leonard P Tobin An undivided one half interest in land in Section 18-75-6

Enos C. Swartzendruber Tobias J. Miller E.A. Wetrich Robert D. Wetrich Thomas Delbert Hudson Amos L. Hostetler Helen A. Cressey Lafe T. Klopfenstein Charles F. Greiner James D. Carey N.W. Washington Everett M. Tobin Leonard P. Tobin

DeMolay installs Washington Chapter officers in ceremony

Officers of the Washington Chapter Order of De Molay were installed in special ceremonies Sunday. Bill Williams received the master councilor pin from Thomas F. Harch of Burlington, who also presented a gold robe. Over 150 people attended, with Rainbow Girls aiding refreshments and the Mothers Club.

Washington Order of de Molay Dennis Huston Dubuque Casey Bonham Cedar Rapids Jeff Hamft J.C Muscatine Brad Scott Marshall Dave Anderson Dave al Gardner Iowa City The Washington de Molay Bill Williams Richard Shepherd Mike Roe Dennis McAllister Jeff Lampkin Gary Connelly Wendell Timmins Terry Renoux Tom Berdo Gary Crawford Rene Smith Sentinel Richard Wood Randy Payne Dave Booth Thomas F. Harch Burlington de Molay Washington Temple Order of Rainbow Girls Shari Bash Rainbow Here Rainbow Girls Mothers Club of Masons

Murphy Criticizes Farm Policies in State Race

James L. Murphy a Democratic candidate for state secretary of agriculture condemned the Nixon Administration approach calling it an old farm versus middleman tactic intended to hide farm program failures. He said disclosures showing livestock prices only minorly raise retail food prices aid farmers.

Runnells UPI James L. Murphy Murphy America

Birthday Gatherings Mark March at Mt Pleasant Homes

A Wayne Berkshire home in Mt Pleasant hosted a March 26 birthday party for Mrs Bud Lease and Jack Shumaker and celebrated Mrs Lease's 57th wedding anniversary March 27. Attendees included family from Cedar Rapids Fairfield Iowa City and Mt Pleasant. Also noted were bowling tournament participation by Schantz Mitchell American Legion Post teams and several local visits and births.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Wayne Berkshire Mt. Pleasant Bud Lease Jack Shumaker Lease Jim Shumaker Aaron Brian Todd Cedar Rapids Lisa Leslie Judd Vernon Steve Fletcher Earl McVey John Hamil Jr Duane Seberg Merle Twinam Elgin Ill Glen Peterson Charlie Mark Denny White Des Moines Carlton White Ron White Larry Rhonda Fairfield Randy Davis Iowa City Helen Bill Stoner Bob Henderson Aledo Carter Sheese Jim United Presbyterian Church Dale Brehmer Ainsworth Washington Ray Joecken Waverly Chip Patrick Joeckens Waco S.W. Second Street Iowa Charles Twinam Ellen Layne Chariton Jan John Braida Mike Fye Mt. Union J. W. Sommer Don Sommer Robby Shelley Roy Sommer Teresa Schultz Everette Sommer

IFYE Applications Open for International Farm Youth Exchange

Julia Gamon of Washington County 4-H announces open IFYE applications for 20 to 30 year old unmarried former 4-H members. The program, run by the National 4-H Foundation since 1948, has seen Iowa delegates abroad and hosting families locally. County 4-H contributions support the fund as delegates return to share experiences with clubs and groups.

Julia Gamon Washington County International Farm Youth Exchange National 4-H Foundation IFYE Gary Murphy Washington New Zealand India Ed Augustine Ireland Robert Miksch Stephen Viggers Vern Escher Marion Augustine John C. Owen Joe Jones

Ham less caloric than beef say nutrition experts

Phyllis Olson and Bob Rust of Iowa State University compare three ounce portions: beef about 390 calories versus ham roughly 290 and trimmed ham even lower. Cured ham has fewer calories than fresh pork per ounce and deboned style ham lowers it further.

Phyllis Olson Bob Rust Iowa State University

Applied Arts Meeting Hosts Swiss Guest On Home Front

Mrs Paul Evans Jr and cohosts entertained Applied Arts I with 13 members present. Brigette Pluess an AFS student from Switzerland spoke with slides, and a $10 vote supported the high school jazz band trip to a Swiss festival. May 3 breakfast at the Country Club was noted.

Applied Arts Paul Evans Jr Kenneth Hanson Robert Williamson W. W. Nolin Stanley Mesirow Brigette Pluess AFS Switzerland John Elliott Donald Pencil

Little Brown Church in the Vale lit by 1000 watt lamps

Nashua motorists can now see the Little Brown Church in the Vale after nightly illumination with mercury vapor lamps rated at 1000 watts. The church is described as bathed in light each evening, improving visibility.

Little Brown Nashua

Iowa and Illinois Livestock Markets Report Trade and Prices

Des Moines markets show uneven demand with hogs drifting lower for some cuts and steadier sows. U S 1 3 hogs range from 20.50 to 23.75 per cwt across weights while sow prices sit 18.25 to 21.50. Joliet cattle trade mostly lower with high and average choice steers down 25 and heifers off 50. Cattle prices span 31.00 to 36.75 for various grades. Receipts listed for today and recent days.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Minnesota U.S Joliet, Ill

Eight Grandmothers For Fontanelle Baby

Marc Neumann son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Held of Fontanelle is a lucky baby with eight living grandmothers.

Marc Neumann Held Eugene Held Fontanelle

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