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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
6
Farrell Inc advertises a fresh stock of boxed stationery for graduation gifts. The note mentions a used Mitchell air conditioner 7,050 BTU priced at $15, and a promotional line for PF Flyers at Mangold TV and Appliance, Gibson Shoe Center, with several nearby numbers and storefront cues.
Des Moines reports trade moderately active with good demand. Butchers 25 cents higher, sows up 25 cents. receipts Friday estimated at 66,000 with prior weeks at 54,000 and 101,000 year ago. US 1-3 hogs by weight range listed. Chicago grain ranges shown with multiple high lows and closes.
University of Iowa professor Dr George N Bedell told a continuing education conference that emphysema patients should be as active as their lungs permit. He warned against resting and urged walking and regular exercise while stopping smoking and managing weight.
Washington High School’s Joe Gebhardt and Craig Paul struggled at Muscatine in the sectional, as Muscatine and Iowa City West led. Steve Goff led Washington with 77, while Nick Pulliam of Muscatine was medalist at 72. Washington finished 3rd with 330, no players advancing to districts. remaining duals loom.
Amazing new lotion claims to relieve itching scratching eczema inflammation and hot spots in dogs and cats. PETACOAT advertised at Drug Fair Washington Ia for pet care needs.
Multiple upcoming auctions announced across Washington County and nearby towns. May sales include Lulu Gallagher and Margaret Griffith estates at the Washington County Fairgrounds starting 6:30 p.m., May 15 Albert Franzen Estate goods at S11 W. 3rd starting 1 p.m., May 22 Paul Nebel estate goods at East Edge of Wayland starting 5 p.m., May 22 Lydia Horak Estate at Washington Fair grounds starting 1 p.m., and closing out sale at 805 Main Street Fairfield starting 10:30 a.m. Also regular livestock sales at Wapello, Columbus Junction, Wayland, Ollie, and Kalona venues with various start times and days.
A fragmented TV radio listing shows a scattered schedule with titles like Green Acres Hee Haw Merv Griffin and Love of Life. Multiple time slots across morning to evening hint at a local station’s daily lineup with news shows dramas and game segments.
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