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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1976

Page

8

Treat Farm Ponds Now To Save Summer Fishing

Iowa State University extension wildlife specialist Bob Moorman urges pond owners with prior nuisance algae or expected problems to treat now. Copper sulfate costs about 5 dollars per acre for crystals, more for liquid. treatments can be broadcast from shore or boat and are safe for swimming and livestock water. A fall retreatment is likely around August, and mid July applications require partial treatments to avoid oxygen depletion.

Bob Moorman Iowa State University Moorman

Janice Johnston Celebrated With Multiple Showers Before Wedding

Janice Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Johnston will marry Don Jones on June 12. She received several showers in Minnesota and Iowa with guests from Decision Magazine Fox Meadows Plymouth United Methodist Melcher Fern Cliff Washington and Wayland. Hostesses included Joelle Brown Judy Martinsen Pat Martinsen Heidi Hjertstedt and Mrs Milt Flickinger among others. Apricot and ivory decor highlighted the celebrations.

Duane White Ainsworth Janice Johnston Dale Johnston Don Jones Janice’s Decision Magazine Minneapolis Minn Fox Meadows Plymouth Joelle Brown Judy Martinsen Pat Martinsen Heidi Hjertstedt Mary Ann Crowe Alberta Jones United Methodist Church Melcher Iowa Janice Dallas Knoxville Fern Cliff Ted Saforek

Cuckoo's Nest to open here Thursday

The film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest opens Thursday at the State Theatre in Washington. It swept the Academy Awards, earning best picture and other top honors. Jack Nicholson won best actor, Louise Fletcher best actress, Miles Román best director, and it won best screenplay.

State Theatre Washington Jack Nicholson Louise Fletcher Miles Roman Nicholson R.P. McMurphy Miss Fletcher

Dake wins second feature race at West Liberty

Darrell Dake of Cedar Rapids won his second feature in a row at West Liberty before 4,500 fans. Dake and Mel Morris posted fast times, Morris led early, Ron Weedon challenged, then Dake moved ahead to win with Weedon second and Morris third. Other races saw Jim Stadola win the sportsman, with heat and late model winners listed. A Memorial Day race with a $5,000 purse was announced for May 31.

Gale Reed West Liberty Darrell Dake Cedar Rapids Dake Mel Morris Morris Ron Weedon Weedon John Moss Ken Walton Roy Boyse Wellman Klickhammer Downey Jim Stadola Sportsman Bernie Frieden Mark Colberg Roy Reese Gail Brenner Bob Stogdell

Census says crime far higher in 1974 than FBI reports

The Census Bureau's victim survey estimates 39.6 million serious crimes in 1974, almost four times the FBI's 10.1 million tally. Interviews in 65,000 homes and 15,000 businesses suggest a 7.5 percent rise from 1973, with robbery up 15.1 percent, rape 7.8 percent, and assault 8.5 percent.

Washington UPI Census Bureau FBI

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