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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1971

Page

2

Fail to halt traffic head off protest march

Washington police moved quickly to head off an unauthorized antiwar march toward the Justice Department as protesters attempted to obstruct rush hour. About 22 arrests by 10:15 a.m. EDT and a Pentagon withdrawal of 4,000 troops followed a day of scattered demonstrations and dispersed crowds.

Washington UPI Justice Department Franklin Park Lath Itreets Defense Department Pentagon Potomac Justice 1 Department Bers American Psychic Association I T Key Tra Dopulouis Virginia Maryland Thomas Rique Santa Fe N.M

Death notices Howard F. Schultz 56 Ainsworth

Howard Fredrick Schultz, 56, of Ainsworth died May 3 1971 at Washington County Hospital after a six year illness. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Einar Fetterman. burial in Ainsworth Cemetery. Born July 28 1914 in Oskaloosa. Survived by wife Ethyle five sons Howard W Duane George Steve Ronald, one daughter Sharon Gillis, four granddaughters, four brothers and three sisters. Burial details and family names listed.

Howard Fredrick Schultz Ainsworth Washington County Hospital Sherman- Eden Einar Fetterman Ainsworth Cemtery Mr. Schultz Oskaloosa Herman Augusta Berndt Schultz Ethyle V. Wilson Lutheran Church Howard W Duane George Steve Ronald Brighton Roger Sharon) Gillis Ray Janesville Wis Bill Sumterville Fla Bob Edwin Fort Dodge May) Blatter Washington Marie) Loos C. G Lillian) Loos

Key U.S. critics lose hope for SALT progress

Senate figures Sen Stuart Symington and Sen J William Fulbright say the Nixon administration plans no SALT accord. Symington warns an adviser favors ABM, doomings SALT after Vienna talks. Fulbright calls ongoing arms race and talks insanity and suggests breaking off negotiations if both sides escalate.

Washington Vienna Senate Armed Services Committee U.S Gerard G. Smith Symington United States

Webelos finish engineering badge work at pack meeting

Webelos from Pack 242 completed their engineering theme with a blocks and tackles session led by Ron Stockstill of Crane Company. The group designed several types on site, learned safety chaining and blocking, and will receive the Webelos award at the next meeting. A geology hike in the McBride area will follow as they work on geology badges.

Webelo Ron Stockstill Crane Company McBride

Two Iowa State Newman Officers Elected For 1971 72

Two Washington students were elected to the Newman Association executive council at Iowa State University. Nancy Schneider and Nancy Wittetoe will head Family and Social Life and coordinate activities for 1971 72 as part of a six member officer team. The organization, with about 3000 students, continues a program of religious education and social events.

Washington Newman Association Iowa State University Nancy Schneider Melvin Schneider Nancy Wittetoe Edwin Vittetoe Iowa State Newman Association

Local residents share news of visits and family events

Pvt Tom Lowe arrives home from Ft Leonard Wood for two weeks' leave to visit wife and parents before rejoining duties at Ft Hood. Cedar Falls guests Sue Lowe returns to UNI with Gamma Phi Mother’s Day luncheon, spring football game led by Cal Schooley. Hospital stays noted for John Hiller. Sandra Johnson Brock greets newborn granddaughter in Long Beach. Navy husband Steve Brock home planned in June from Viet Nam waters. Grandchild announcements from Morrison family in Kent and visit by Marjorie Coon of Los Angeles. Local dinners celebrate Merle Statler and others. Northwestern bound Katie Krigbaum visits Pronga and Zeck families before law school start. family dinners honor several relatives.

Tom Lowe Ft. Leonard Wood Robert Lowes Ft.Hood Texas Robert Lowe Cedar Falls Sue University of Northern Town Lowe Gamma Phi Mothers Day Cal Schooley Washington High School UNI Katie Krigbaum William Krigbaum Durham N.C Les Pronga George Zeck Gary Miss Krigbaum Pronga Zeck Northwestern Law School Northwestern University Evanston Katie Mrs. Zeck

Principal Jeff retires after long Lincoln school service

Miss Jeffrey retires after a career as school nurse promoting student health across about 2,100 pupils. She served as liaison to parents, interpreted tests, and arranged follow ups with doctors, dentists, and optometrists while coordinating PTA support. Open house planned 3 10 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the junior high.

Lincoln School Jeffrey Washington Miss Jeffrey Ainsworth Jeff PTA Jett

Pack 242 summer activities listed

Pack 242 summer activities announced for Cub Scout Pack 242 include Scout-O-Rama on May 15 in Town City, last pack meeting May 20, Webelos geology hike May 23 at McBride, Memorial Day parade May 30, Anti-litter day June 5, Dad-lad campout and fish derby June 12-13 at Lake Darling, pack picnic July 18 at Weed Park Muscatine, Webelos overnight July 24-25, dad-lad camp day August 8 at Camp Waubeek, and Den Mothers and committee organizational meet August 24 for Fall term.

Town City Lake Darling Weed Park Muscatine Camp Waubeek

Dave McCail named for Annapolis Naval Academy

Dave McCail of 703 East Second learned he was appointed to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis Md after a long year and a half of tests physicals and FBI checks He was chosen in the general category from the district with the unfolding competitive process ahead He plans a chemistry major and reports to Annapolis June 30 for basic training before fall classes

Dave McCall U.S. Naval Academy At Annapolis Washington High School Ernie Beemblossom Dave Academy Journal Dave McCail U.S. Naval Academy William D. McCalls East Second University of Iowa Fred Schwengel FBI Earnest Beemblossom Edwin Bailey Naval Academy Matt Redlinger Military Academy West Point

School board refuses to rescind firings in Iowa district

NORTH ENGLISH IUPI reports that English Valley School Board refused to discuss or reverse its March 8 decision to terminate five teachers over issues from job elimination to too many years of experience. The fired educators include Mrs. Riva Claypool Mrs. Mildred McNabb Mrs. Bernita Tarbox Mrs. Marlene Gaston and Mrs. Margaret Fancher as residents protested at the Monday night meeting.

North English UPI English Valley School B Riva Claypool Mildred McNabb Bernita Tarbox Marlene Gaston Margaret Fancher

Troop 242 Scouts Enjoy Camp and Trail Hike

Twenty eight Scouts and Scouters from Troop 242 at St. James hiked the Illinois ac Fox Trail Sunday after an overnight camp in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. They traversed steep hills and dense woods along the Mississippi River and Hauberg Indian trails, with sightings of deer and various plants. After lunch they visited Milan and Black Hawk State Park home to the Black Hawk Memorial Museum and Watch Tower. Next, Scout activities include Scout-O-Rama in Iowa City for elementary Scouts and a trip to Yellow River Forest for Junior and Senior High Scouts.

St. James Loud Thunder Mississippi River Mississippi Scdats Milan Black Hawk State Park Black Hawk Memorial Iowa City Yellow River Forest

Carpenters Local 1308 Meets Wednesday Evening

Carpenters Local 1308 will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p m at the OOF Hall Mem Fres are asked to attend.

Carpenters. — Carpenters Local 1308 Mem- Fres

Home Eye Safety Tips From Town Society

The Town Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns that 40 percent of vision impairments stem from home accidents and offers spring and summer precautions. Wear safety goggles for yard work and chemical use, keep aerosols away from children, ensure toy safety, and have first aid steps for specks burns blows and cuts, including seeking medical care when needed.

Town Society For the Prevention of United States

Golden Touch Adds Dutch Boy Paint Line

Golden Touch Decorators announces a full Dutch Boy paint line to its existing drapery carpet and linoleum offerings. The store on the south side of the square has operated for about two years under Jim and Evelyn Eash and now provides paints finishes and painter supplies.

Golden Touch Decorators Dutch Boy America Golden Touch Jim Evelyn Eash

Accident at Iowa Avenue and Main Street injures two

Cars driven by William Joseph Black of Washington and Ida Mae Pringle of Brighton collided at the intersection Monday at 2 30 p m Police estimated damage to each vehicle at 150 Mrs Pringle was charged with failure to yield the right of way and paid a 10 fine in the justice of the peace court

William Joseph Black Washington Ida Mae Pringle Brighton Iowa Avenue Main Street

Washington County Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Events

A condensed social calendar lists numerous club meetings and gatherings in Washington County from Tuesday through Friday. Notable entries include a nurse cookout with Mrs Merlin Zwicki, an FHA Fashion show at the high school auditorium, and multiple women’s and service clubs meeting at various venues including the Town City Hairdressers, Masonic Temple, and United Methodist Church.

Washington County Merlin Zwicki Washington Hairdressers Evelyn Lukavsky Chritian Friendly Circle Club Bob Quinn McCleery YMCA Delta Alpha United Methodist Church Everett Gardner Harlan Hotel Mt. Pleasant PEO Senior Citizens Crafts Daryl Dodder Nellie Dodder James Larson Rebekah Lodge Masonic Temple Masons

Henrys Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Keota

In Keota a neighbor group surprised Henrys on their 25th anniversary with ice cream cake and coffee. The couple shared cards and conversation with guests including James Flander Leslie Horning Dorothy Greiner Tillie Henry Daryl Redlinger Everett Greiner Joe Weber and others while the crowd received candy bars cigars and pop.

Tillie Henry Daryl | Redlinger Everett Greiner Joe Weber Earl John and Dean Greiner Pat Grener Herbert Bomber Zeno Keifer Leo’ Keifer Charles Horning Linda Henry Iowa City Gene Heisdorffer

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Rennie Davis Chicago Seven Abby Hoffman Benjamin Spock Scott Chrere Washington Circle State Department Fonday Davis Spock Hoffman Howard F. Schultz Ted Woods Ted Wolf's Flower Shop Webelos Newman John Hiller University Hospital Walter Johnson Long Beach Calif Steve W. Brock Brock Sandra Johnson Navy Vietnam Morrison Sarah Elizabeth James Morrisons Kent Wash Marjorie Coon Los Angeles Larry Lauderman Cindy Merle Statler Grace Stone Dale Statler George Baker Don Rich Wilmer, Canderman Grace and Dale Osincup’s Prescription Service Center Troop 242 Tellet B.T Osincup Ainsworth C. E. S Linger Longer Club Don Bartholomew Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Senior Citizens Y. Marion Hobby Club Russell Davison VEW Esther Gras Town Rosemary Lottie Augustine Just Us G. A. White Henrys Novotny Rior Iowa
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