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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1969
Page
6
UPI reports hogs with various weight classes trading mostly steady to higher, No 1-3 200-230 lb at 22.75 to 23.25, 150 head at 23.35-23.50, and other weights listed. Cattle numbers at 6000 with steers and heifers up to 25 higher, prime and choice ranges cited, canner cows 18.00-21.25. Sheep 200 head with slaughter lambs steady and No 2 pelts at 29.00 for 100 lb lambs.
Entomologists warn termites are on the move with swarming peaking in spring. About 2,000,000 of 50 million homes undergo termite treatments annually, while many remain undetected. Formosan termites have been spotted in Texas, Louisiana, and South Carolina, expanding risk beyond traditional southern areas.
The Washington Fortnightly Club Executive board discussed a two year community improvement project co sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Sears Roebuck Foundation. Members were urged to join the Twilight tour on May 6 and help compile a scrapbook of projects with photos and articles.
A special meeting of the Airport Club is called for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the airport to prepare for the June 1 flight breakfast. All members should attend for instructions. For more information call Jim Rich or James Dunbar.
In Lahaina Hawaii Tony Lang won the beard contest title though he entered only the sideburns category judges named him overall winner. A termite advisory notes that termites ignore construction type and can reach wood through mud tunnels demanding professional prevention methods and pre treatment advice for new homes.
The First Presbyterian UPW hosted a Mother-Daughter banquet at Captain's Table with a shoe motif. White shoe centerpieces and shoe shaped name tags highlighted the theme Keeping in Step. Mrs Cal Wolf created decorations and a large white high button shoe housed Mrs Robert Coon, mother of talented daughters. A skit The Modern Day Woman Who Lived in a Shoe was written by Mrs Robert Johnson. Mrs Wolf led prizes for largest and smallest shoe. Iola Morrison played springtime selections on the organ. Mrs Wolf presided as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs Everett Meeker offered benediction and Mrs Johnson arranged the program.
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