Washington County farmers in 156-participant conservation program
Preliminary figures show 156 farms in Washington County joined agricultural conservation and pollution abatement cost sharing during the last year. National totals reach 828,962 farms, 41.5 million acres treated, and 2,222,456 participants across 1965–1970. The ASC notes emphasis on enduring practices and REAP energy toward cleaner air and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Robert Pearson
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Pearson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Ascs
REAP
Puerto Rico
In Islands
May Day bridal shower for Konnie Meeker in Richland
Miss Konnie Meeker, fiancée of Larry Craig, was honored at a May Day themed bridal shower May 1 at Woolson Friends Church Richland. About 30 guests attended and gifts were displayed in a large May basket. Korinie's mother Fran Meeker and sister Linda Mairs attended from Eldora, Iona, and Hedrick. The event included readings, a musical quartet, and games with lavender and white decorations. Konnie and Larry Craig plan to wed May 30 in Eldora Iowa. Additional notes mention local visits and upcoming wedding plans for Michele Smith and Keith Thomas. Real estate assessment changes for 1971 were announced by the Keokuk County Board of Review with filing deadlines May 1–20 1971.
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Richland
Ronnie Meeker
Larry Craig
Woolson Friends Church
Chalmers Hoskins
Bob Hoskins
Mike McCormick
Wilford Lock
Mel Maedler
Konnies
Fran Meeker
Linda Mairs
Eldora
Iona
Alta Miller
Hedrick
Konnie
Seth Hoskins
Ronnie
Hannibal
Missouri
Iowa
Carroll Morgan
Tonkawa
Oklahoma
C. B. McLean
McLean
Morgans
Ralph Nordyke
Mt. Pleasant
Michele Smith
Keith Thomas
Howard Thomas
Miss Smith
Northeast Missouri State College
Thomas
Mt. Pleasant High School
Vic Oswalt
Harold Shelongoski
Board of Review
Keokuk County
L. Black South English
Harold ‘Grove
Sigourney
Martin Wood
Delta
Earl Grove
Keswick
Board For Review
Acessors
Riverside Couple Welcome Birth of Daughter Raye Ane Franks
Mrs. and Mr. David Frank are proud parents of a seven pound ten ounce girl, Raye Ane, born Wednesday at Mercy Hospital in Riverside. The newborn joins the Frank family with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frank and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kallaus, great grandparents listed, and visitors noted. The mother and baby were discharged Monday.
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Wilbur Kiene Riverside
David Frank
Raye Ane
Mercy Hospital
Frank
Robert Frank
Carl Kallaus
Fred Frank
Frank Kallaus
Alvin Stransky
Orval Meeks
Geneva Sc
Cancer drive totals reported in Riverside region effort
Hank Ketcham notes completion of the Cancer drive in Riversite and Iowa Township with totals $77 in South Town Township $73 in North Iowa Township and $261.04 in Riverside. Township chairmen and volunteers listed include Mrs. Don Kirch ner Mrs. Melvin Hav el and many others who assisted and contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dann
Amanda Lillis
Gerald
Missouri
Riversite
Iowa Township
Don Kirchner
Fred Kucera
Melvin Havel
Ray Kron
South Town Township
Paul Sehnoohelen
North Iowa Township
Harold Owens
Riverside
Fred Luckey
Ted Carter
Harley Westphal
Charles Russe
Bob Klepfer
Marion Davis
Don Davison
Bess Burich
Leroy Muller
Arthur’ Horn
Ned Fig
Rummelhart
Russ
Jack Muller
Carl Menel
Harold Cress
Kuceras win trip to Lake of the Ozarks
Fred and Alma Kucera of Riverside win a free trip to the Lake of the Ozarks on May 21 to 23, sponsored by Leo and Delores Krotz. The article notes their regional distribution ties and lists visiting friends and local club activities surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Kiene
Riverside
Fred
Alma Kucera
Lake of the Ozarks
Leo
Delores Krotz
Kuceras
Clara Rath
Wesley Ramsey
Washington
Lloyd Lantz
Milan
Ilinois
William L. Lantz
Edgar Sweet
Wilma Lantz
Jess Havel
Don Davison
A Rath
Pleast View
Davisson
Paths of Destruction Lie in Fate's Hands
A cryptic reflection on fate governing the trajectories of ruin and calamity, suggesting outcomes are shaped by unseen forces beyond human control. The line emphasizes inevitability and the sway of destiny over destructive paths.
Fyening Journal Washington Town May 6 1971
The Fyening Journal reports local Washington Town happenings for Thursday May 6 1971 with brief notes on community events and public notices. Residents scan market updates weather snippets and town announcements as spring activities unfold.
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Fyening Journal
Washington
Local Family Visits Before Return Home
The report mentions a man visiting his brother and family in Wellman and Mrs. Jack Muller. He also spent time with sisters, brothers, and his mother Mrs Edna Muller before returning home Tuesday afternoon.
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Ing
Wellman
Jack Muller
Robert
Edna Muller
Shenk Nuts
Antique household items and tools collection for sale
Historical listing describes an assortment of furniture including an antique desk two dressers with mirrors a sewing cabinet and trunks plus fruit jars apple peelers lard press sausage stuffer and various metal kettles and jugs. It also notes lawn equipment two Lawn Boy mowers reel mowers a wheel barrow and ladder along with new machinery flashing lights a concrete mixer a Briggs engine a 100 lb fire proof safe and assorted dishes and small items.
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Konnie Meeker
Mrs. Don Long
Steele Lumber, Inc
David Franks
By Hank Ketcham
Alice
Adreee
Ozarks
National Weather Service
Sky Wes
U.S. Department OF Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ike Yoder
Wilbur Swartzendruber
Auets
Kalona Savings Bank
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