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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1973

Page

5

Quill and Scroll awards in Columbus High School

Journalists Jan Story and Joni Stapp won Editors awards at Columbus Community High School Quill and Scroll ceremony. Betty Jo Jennings received special recognition for exceptional work. The piece notes Poppy Day May 18 and 19 in Columbus Junction and local attendance at the Kentucky Derby by area residents.

Helene B. Dillon Columbus Junction Betty Conklin Unit 100 American Legion Auxiliary Oscie Moran John L. Dillon Plainfield Ind Harry T. Have Jr John Sara Todd Jeff Jennings

Real estate transfers and community notices in Columbus Junction

A lengthy list of property transfers in Kalona and Columbus Junction is followed by community awards acknowledgments. Awards include third, second, and first awards to local residents, Boy Scouts collaboration on a community improvement project, and donations for planting. Community events include Vacation Bible School at United Methodist Church May 29 to June 2, alumni banquet June 2, and an upcoming Joliet-Marquette Tricentennial presentation in Toolsboro. Local figures thanked for tree planting and donated materials.

Mary Beth Heindel Betty Jo Jennings Pat Garrett Sue Scott Debbie Harris Deb Gregan Susie Griffin Jan Story Joni Stapp Kathy Skubal Ruth Reaney Nancy Kemp Ala Manly Roberta Dircks Jane Garrett Kathy Goble Terry Herr Pam Lowe Lorie Morrison Becky Richman Deb Ruchotzke Rita Sands Linda Jennings Kathy Schlapkohl Peggy van Auken Tina Allen Allison Butt Boy Scouts of Columbus Junction Federated Club Dr. Edkin Independent Bible Church Mark Pugh Jeff Clark Bob Currie Joe Conaway Bruce Garrett Louis Tathien Robert G. Brown Carla Harris Chautauqua Park United Methodist Women’s Bettendorf Keokuk Our Town Blanche Williams Robert ‘Teimyer Burlington Iowa Columbus Community High School Columbus Community Club Russell Newell Iown Joliet - Marquette Toolsboro Louisa County Board of Supervisors

Airman Becker Completes Air Force Weapons Mechanic Course

Airman John M. Becker, son of Mr and Mrs Norbert Becker RR 1 Ainsworth Iowa, graduated at Lowry AFB Colorado from the Air Training Command weapons mechanic course. He will report to Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina for duty with a Strategic Air Command unit. Becker's 1971 high school was Highland Community High Riverside Iowa.

Becker Denver John M. Becker Norbert Becker Ainsworth Iowa Lowry Afb Colo Air Force Air Training Command Seymour-Johnson Afb N.C Strategic Air Command America Airman Highland Community High School Riverside

Queen Steamboat to Move to Des Moines Park Complex

The Iowa Highway Commission issued a permit to move the Queen, a steamboat with Iowa history since 1864, from Lake Okoboji to Adventurelands of America near Des Moines for lake excursions on a new 10 acre site. The 74 by 15 foot craft will ride a 9 foot wide, 190000 pound truck with a police escort on a 200 mile eight hour trip via Spencer, Ames and Ankeny. Also, the panel approved paying Rep Adrian Brinck 3015 for a billboard removal in Lee County under a highway beautification program, a decision that critics challenged.

Ames UPD Iowa Highway Commission Lake Okoboji Des Moines Iowa Great Lakes Spencer Ankeny U.S. 218 Lee County Brinck Outdoor Advertising Co Adrian Brinck West Point Robert Rigler New Hampton Commission

Inmates Could Guide Tours at Alcatraz Rock

Former inmates of the Alcatraz prison may serve as guides when the rock opens for tours in San Francisco Bay. William Penn Mott, superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, said applicants have already applied and will be seriously considered. A final decision is at least five years away, while the public will be admitted for tours in the meantime.

San Francisco UPS Alcatraz Ncisco Bay William Golden Gate National Recreation Area Hel

Professional Directory Livings Day Meeks and Associates

Attorneys Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle listed in office 112 South B. Abstract Dept. with phone 6532147 showing as active in a professional directory entry.

Livings' Day Kehoe Meeks Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle South B Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Insect Pests Rise As Warm Weather Returns

Iowa State University extension entomologist Steve Ryan warns that warmer weather brings more home pests. Identification followed by correct pesticide use is key, as not all insects are harmful. some are beneficial. County extension directors can help choose appropriate control methods and ensure pesticides are used only for stated purposes and doses.

Iowa State University Extension Steve Ryan Ryan Vnse County Extension

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