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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1972
Page
2
The notice lists Washington Public Library hours for Monday Wednesday Friday from 12 30 to 9 p m and Tuesday Thursday Saturday from 10 a m to 6 p m reflecting public service times.
Warmer weather does not slow book borrowings as new shipments arrive. A long list includes Oh Valley Green by John C. Culp, The Dream Team by Joe F. McGinnis, There Was a Season by Theodore V. Olsen, and many more across fiction, mystery, biographies, and children's books. Memorials and editor additions accompany selections, with Story Hour for Children scheduled June 12 to July 6, 9 to 11 a.m. Monday to Thursday for K-4 readers.
A Golden Ager tour from Johnson County visits New Glarus and Dubuque with coffee at a closed park, a Swiss Miss lace factory stop, and a museum tour. The group returns home after a long day, shopping in Dubuque and sharing a Caramel Corn recipe. Centennial events loom for West Chester Lone Tree Riverside in 1872 era.
Washington reports anticipate an accord where the Soviet Union would buy about 200 million dollars worth of U S feed grains each year for five to ten years as part of a broader trade agreement. The plan hinges on debt clearance and a change in Soviet trading status plus congressional approval. Nixon prepares for the Salzburg trip with top aides and officials.
Keota May 17 among those who visited in the Andy Sheetz home recently were Mr and Mrs Richard Sheetz Bernie Barbara Rita Diane and several others from Newport News Virginia Norwalk and Buena Park California plus Ft Collins Colorado. Other funeral visitors included multiple Keota area friends and relatives with visits continuing through the week and Sunday guests listed.
The CJ Chapter of P.E.O. in West Des Moines marked its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1902 by seven Valley Junction women, the group honored four fifty year members and Isabelle Ramay for sixty years of membership.
Classes for the United Vacation Bible School will be held May 31 June 2 and June 5 to 8 in Crawfordsville at the United Methodist and United Presbyterian churches for preschool through eighth grade from 1 30 to 4 p m daily. Offerings go to Hillcrest Home Dubuque. A Northeast Missouri State College group will sing May 28 at the United Presbyterian church. Various family visits and social notes follow including Mothers Day greetings and a Steamboat Days invitation for Barbara, Little Miss Iowa last fall.
American Legion Commander Corbin Crawford announces Memorial Day services for Veterans at Ainsworth Cemetery on Sunday at 2 p.m. May 28. Rev. Vincent James will speak. Helpers to make bouquets for Veterans graves should meet at the Legion Hall Saturday May 27 at 7 p.m.
May 20 1972 marks the f41st day with Mercury Jupiter in morning sky and Venus Mars Saturn in evening. Births include Emile Berliner born 1851 a German American inventor of the microphone. Notable events: 1506 Columbus died, 1927 Lindbergh began solo flight, 1963 Supreme Court legalized sit ins, 1970 McCormack retired.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder president and editor and business manager William Shannon, and Charles Morris managing editor. It notes carrier and mail rates locally 50 cents weekly, 40 cents nearby, and annual mail subscriptions from 6 to 15 dollars depending on route and location.
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