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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

7

All-State Plans Highlight Iowa Sports Moves

Iowa players announce college plans as they depart high school ranks. Mason City star Dennis Shaffer to enroll at North Town Area Community College. Ottumwa guard Joe Ferguson signs with Southeastern Community College. Davenport West standouts Don Fennelly and others join 1971-72 rosters. Dick Gibbs weighs pro football vs pro basketball options, with teams such as the Giants Bulls and Nets showing interest. Track coach Wally Hanson named regional coach of the year for Eagle Grove. Bart Starr speaks at FCA event in Fort Dodge advocating Christian values and human dignity.

Dennis Shaffer Mason City North Town Area Community College Shaffer Mohawks Don Ross Giant East Waterloo Joe Ferguson Ottumwa Southeastern Community College Burlington Ferguson Bulldogs Don Fennelly Davenport West Hawks Fennelly Dick Gibbs New York Giants Chicago Bulls New York Nets Gibbs Little Cyclones Giants University of Texas At el Paso Light Village Starr St. Edmond High School Nixon America Green Bay Fellowship of Christian Athletes al Pastrano Denver Broncos Kent Kramer Minnesota Vikings Sam Wyche Cicinnati Bengals John Lotz

Rural Environmental Assistance Program boosts farm pollution efforts

Washington County farm program official Robert Pearson outlines REAP as a cost sharing plan to fund 50 percent or more of permanent conservation practices on farmland. The program, run by county ASC committees, targets soil and water protection, wooded land, wildlife spaces, and open areas, with enduring measures like waterways, buffer strips, and tree plantings.

Washington County Farm Program Robert Pearson REAP Pearson ASC

Support rate set for barley here

The Washington County ASC committee set 1971 barley loan at 0.81 per bushel, aligned with the national average for No 2 grade. The rate reflects market and transport links in major producing areas and aims to keep grain under loan storage near producing regions for marketing flexibility. Loans are available to all eligible barley growers. barley is not in the 1971 feed grain set-aside, so participation is not required.

Washington County Robert Pearson Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC Pearson

Certify Your Farm Acreage With New USDA Leaflet

A USDA leaflet PA-962 outlines do it yourself certification of set aside and crop acres. It warns noncompliance can cost farm program payments, urges precise measurement, and offers measurement service from the County ASCS. Robert Pearson notes growers using official guides gain compliance with planting history and allotment rules.

U.S. Department of Agriculture County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ASCS Robert Pearson ASC Mr. Pearson Pearson

Sunday guests at Keota Geils are hosts at supper

Keota May 4 Mr and Mrs Gerald Higdon of Newton visited Rev Scott home during last week's evening. Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Geil included Clare Paxton family Muscatine Nellie Geil Billy Igler Zigler Cedar Rapids, Tana Sailor Jim Flynn Chuck Geil Vietnam veteran, Ruth Ginkens Ron visited Jim Ginkens Washington. Several locals visited, dined, or hosted in homes around Keota and Washington.

Keota Gerald Higdon Newton Scott Joseph Geil Clare Paxton Muscatine Billy Igler Nellie Geil Frank van Buskerk Ary Zigler Allen Zigler Cedar Rapids Tana Sailor Jim Flynn Chuck Geil Vietnam Ruth Ginkens Ron Jim Ginkens Washington Ralph Tinnes Robert Shetler Bettendorf Kenneth Holmes Forrest Green Ralph Herr Harold Holmes R. N. Quist Skatoosa David “Folland Mark Weber Vic Vogel Warren Sennett Rosa Greiner Robert Greiner Lyle Romine Joe Romine Shawna Stewart Thelma Horsey Warren Bennett M. R. Greiner Sigourney Mond Keith Wells Robyn David Reeves New Jersey Donna Christensen Kirksville College Rita Pierce Kirksville E. J. Mormann Eldridge T. R. Burton Norbert Hammes Mary Ann Fairfield Carole King Brian Rockford Ill Leo Keiffer David Fadung William Durian Val Williamson Jim Durian Alain

Video tape used to nab culprits in Waterloo

Waterloo police used video surveillance for the first time to arrest three men and seize drugs worth about 2 500 dollars. William Sires and Gerald Metz were arrested in a pickup with 1 500 dollars of drugs. a warrant then yielded 1 000 dollars of marijuana at Jack Siemens residence. The case involved about 900 off duty hours. suspects held without bond on multiple counts.

Waterloo UPI William Sires Gerald Metz Elgin Ill Jack Siemens Siemen Waterloo City

Kalona Alumni Banquet Plans Highlight Golden Anniversary

Kalona High School alumni set May 15 at Mid-Prairie Junior High for the Class of 1921 golden anniversary Alumni Banquet with Delm Hershberger and others attending from California Oregon Florida and Iowa. Reservations and cash by May 12 to Roger Miller. Mrs Lamont Kelley chairs preparations. reception committee named. Junior and Senior High Fellowships guests at the Unit ed Christian and Baptist church enjoyed a 6 30 dinner and bingo. Rotary Assembly plans for Lake Placid May 18 involve Mr and Mrs Logan Reif and about 149 counties worldwide.

Florida Leland Marie Figgins Lamont Kelley Belle Davis Marie Jackson Larry Kern Roger Miller Kalona United Christian and Baptist Church Earl Fry Steve Reif Marie Jack Logan Reif Rotary International Assembly Lake Placid New York Rotary C. C. Shimon

Professional Directory Entries For Livingston Area Attorneys

A directory listing local professionals includes LIVINGSTON Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Abstract Dept 112 South 3 phone 6332147 John C Owen 09 East Main Street 58 0531 Stewart Shearer Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer 225 West Main 6532159 Dr J R Bissland Chiropractor Kalona Iowa 6562411 hours Monday Friday 10 to 12 2 to 5 30 Production Credit Association Monthly Fri 8 to 5 210 North Town Washington Melvin Schneider manager

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South 3 John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Ab‘tract Dept West Main Production Credit Association Monthru North Town Washington Melvin Schneider

Social weekend guests and local gatherings listed

Mrs Hazel Coffey and others shared high and low scores at a group event. May 17 plans include Mrs J R Swartzendruber hosting. Weekend guests included Mrs Rose Hilger and Mrs Ethel McDonald, with dinner at Prairie Home. Mr Willis Gingerich and Tom visited, plus travels to Kansas City for business. Extended family visits link Town City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids activities.

Dickies Prairie Home Richland Willis Gingerich Tom Melvin Sa Orek Ontario California Jacki

Harmony Four Quartet Sings at Bennett Church

The Harmony Four quartet performed in Bennett Iowa on May 2 during worship services at the United Church of Christ and later at a Silver Wedding Anniversary reception for Warren Rixe. Attendees from Wayland included several families and students who joined events around Washington County Fairgrounds. A correction notes the Rev Denny Freese will begin his pastorate at the Independent Bible Church June 6.

Wayland Irs Harold Rixe Thurlone Myers Duwaine Hirschy Dale Richenberger Bennett Iowa Harmony Four United Church of Christ Warren Rixe Washington County Fair Linda Mary Ann Hauenstein Kendra Wyse Barbara Brooks Rhonda Chrisner Susie Ricks Barbara Suse Washington Clair Boshart Roy Boshart Wilmar Minn Marge Brimhall Harold Kauffman Joe Lang Frank Longwell Conrad Hilton Cubs Joe Gowey James Springborn Gowey Patti Haberman John Stoner Harry McClintle Des Moines Harry Wade Huffman Denny Freese Independent Bible Church

Household Goods and Furnishings Auction List

A catalog of assorted household items includes beds and mattresses, dressers and chests, upholstered and swivel rockers, tables and chairs, a sewing machine, a General Electric broom, wardrobe, lamps, fans, vacuum, mirrors, pictures, kitchenware, pots and pans, dishes, tools, garden items, and other articles for sale. Items noted imply a comprehensive estate or moving sale collection.

Items for sale including Furniture and Tools Listed

Sale notice lists Frigidaire refrigerator many furniture items including chairs tables cabinets and chests plus kitchenware tools and household goods. Items mention rugs lamps clocks watches binoculars and sporting gear. Also notes stoves, beds, dressers, mantles clocks and assorted personal effects.

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