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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

5

Dear Aunt Agatha Weekly Washington Notes on Rain and Local Happenings

Rainy week delights residents while demolition of the 80 year old First Presbyterian church attracts attention. Dave McCall earns Annapolis appointment, Ben Johnson wins Missouri bound scholarship, Eileen Jeffrey retires as district nurse after 34 years, and a 50 bed nursing home is planned on East Polk. Ed Brown throws a 170 ft 6.4 in discus, Brigitte Pluss to join as next foreign exchange student, Little League and Pee Wee baseball start May 11.

First Presbyterian Main Street Second Avenue Ben Johnson University of Brigitte Pluss Switzerland Fitz

Autumn Lynn Sheridan Baby Announcements In Ottumwa

The Stork Gazette lists Autumn Lynn Sheridan daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Patrick Sheridan of 321 N Washington Ottumwa Kimberly Jean Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Perry of 213 E 3rd Washington Pamela Lynn Allbright daughter of Mr and Mrs William David Allbright Route 3 Washington Chriselda Trevino Zuniga daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Luis Zuniga Box 223 Columbus Junction

Autumn Lynn Sheridan Robert Patrick Sheridan N. Washington, Ottumwa Kimberly Jean Perry Mrs Duane Perry E. 3Rd, Washington Pamela Lynn Allbright William David Allbright Washington Chriselda Trevino Zuniga Joe Luis Zuniga Columbus Junction

The Week on the Farm May 8 1971

The long dry spell ended with general county showers replenishing top soil moisture. Most corn is planted and soybeans are next. Big equipment aids seed bed prep though soil compaction remains a challenge. A cock pheasant and hen pheasant outwit a domestic cat, guiding it away from the hen with decoy calls before disappearing.

Journal Saturday edition offers weekly local news summary

Note to readers explains a specially prepared Saturday issue for out-of-state readers and former Washington residents. It states the edition is mailed weekly for four dollars per year to subscribers.

Journal Washington

Appointed to naval academy McCall to enter Annapolis

David Michael McCall, son of Mr and Mrs William D McCall of 703 East Second Street Washington, selected to enter the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Md. His selection from the district reflects exceptional qualifications as alternates nationwide compete for the Academy berth. McCall is a Washington High School senior and will be eligible to join the new class on June 30.

David Michael McCall William D. McCall East Second Street Washington United States Naval Academy Annapolis U.S Fred Schwengel McCall Washingon High School Schwengel Young McCall Naval Academy

Washington High Gets Video Tape Recorder For Classroom Use

Washington Community School system purchases a Title II video tape recorder enabling instant replay for speeches and experiments. Speech and chemistry teachers plan to use the equipment to let students review work, improving critique and understanding in class.

Washington Community Michael Krambines Floyd Woods Carlton Bump Lees

Prochaska heads Washington Jaycees installation event

John Prochaska was installed as president of the Washington Jaycees at a dinner meeting at The Willows. Jack Gentzkow, national director from region five, was the installing officer. Other officers named include Jerry Hendricks, Larry Griggs, Ralph Graber, Clark Smith, and Bob Baker. Directors are Ron Goff, Bob Crossett, Gerald Farris, Tom Horak, Gary Shebeck, Lyle Moen, and Bill Orr. Lyle Moen and Gary Shebeck received special recognition for the year’s records and recognition project.

John Prochaska Washington Jaycees the Willows Jack Gentzkow Region Five Jerry Hendricks Larry Griggs Ralph Graber Clark Smith Bob Baker Ron Goff Bob Crossett Gerald Farris Tom Horak Manchester Demons Ed Brown Dave Greene Brown Washington Ward Anderson Don Adams Scott Swartzendruber Daryl Braun Lions Anderson Adams Swartzendruber Braun Joe Gilmore Jim Whittaker Ed Rees Carole Arington Heights John Evans John Hersey High School Bob Evans Karen Hob Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Chicago Chicago

Ninth graders place third at Mt Pleas ant quad track meet

Washington ninth graders finished third in a four team Mt Pleas ant quadrangular track meet on Wednesday. The Demons totaled 36 points while Keokuk won with 110 and Mt. Pleasant was second with 92. Jeff Holden earned one Demon first place point with a 36 ft 1 1/2 inch shot put. Steve Libe took second in discus and the 440 yard relay of Renoux Libe Moore and Mullikin also finished second.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Demons Keokuk Mt. Plant Field Trojans Jeff Holden Steve Libe Renoux Libe Moore Mullikin

Fancy mailbox earns National Mailbox of the Month honor

In rural Iowa, Stanley Mouser’s steam engine mailbox, built from junk scraps, was chosen by Farm Wire News as National Mailbox of the Month. Ellen Fenn’s photo caption notes the hobby, with Mouser a member of the Midwest Old Threshers.

Stanley Mouser Farm Wire News Ellen Fenn Washington Stanley Mt. Pleasant Mouser

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