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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1977
Page
5
Lee County Sheriff Don Arnold says searching for missing prisoners is a long running duty in Fort Madison. He notes escapes increase as prisons liberalize and farm transfers occur, and that local citizens often help by reporting suspicious activity though tips are sometimes bogus. Two inmates fled a prison farm Saturday and were caught Sunday with resident help.
A compact listing shows CHIILD CARE THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC licensed day care pre school with multiple locations in Washington AiNsworth and Columbus Junction. Also listed are CHIROPRACTORS COUNSELING COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE by appointment in the Court House, FARM FINANCING, PROFESSIONAL MOVERS COOKS TFR INC agent Atlas Van Lines in Fairfield, and REALTORS Swarthout Realty with broker Lowell A Swarthout at 301 S. la. Phone numbers included where shown.
Thomas M. Kelly of Brighton found guilty May 16 of discharging a weapon within city limits and fined 50 dollars. Michael D. Allen of rural Wellman had an OMVUS charge transferred to district court May 17. Edward L. Kleineberg of Brighton found guilty May 12 of permitting an authorized driver and fined 10 dollars. Various speed, misc, and trucking violations listed with names and fines. Des Moines: Iowa Senate rejected a House-passed bill allowing involuntary late-night mental hospital commitments without formal hearings by a 33-17 vote.
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