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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1968
Page
5
UPI reports Agriculture Department projections show 1968 feed grain production at 171 million tons, a record nearby but below prior forecasts. If consumption reaches 167 million tons, a 4 million ton carryover would push the 1969 fall surplus to about 51.9 million tons, with a parallel rise in soybean output to 1.1 billion bushels.
A Keota family weekend gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rebal hosting Hollis Sisk and kin from St Louis, Oskaloosa, Harper, Cedar Falls, Wellman, Iowa City, Burlington, and Armington. Dinners at The Golden Buckle Buffet and with the Stewart and Sheets households are noted, as well as overnight stays in Montezuma and Wellman.
Everett and Judy Goodwin, new Brighton residents from Muscatine, were hosted by Jeanette Edwards this week. They live in a home bought from Anta Reighard with three sons. Mr. Goodwin works at Palmer Metals in Washington. About fifty neighbors joined a Sunday charivar at Dave Peck’s home, sharing noise makers and treats. Mrs. Max Bales and daughter Marcia visited the Gowey home in Omaha last week. The Past Chiefs Club hosted a turkey dinner at the K P Hall, with twenty two in attendance, followed by games and social time, an annual highlight. The Farrier family moved from their home to an apartment, with plans to relocate to a farm home. John Lowe and wifeoccupied the Farrier home. The Past Chiefs Club held its usual Thursday meeting at the K P Hall, electing officers: Gladys Schooley president, Clifford Leeper vice president, Doyle Paul secretary and treasurer, with Stella Lauderdale and Grace Hoover in charge of cards and gifts. The entertainment featured a contest and a story. lunch was served. Harmony Club gathered with eight members. roll call on Armistice memories and Bingo provided entertainment, with lunch served later. Mrs. Tony Meath and daughter attended the Hobby Show at the K C Hall in Washington, displaying hand work and crafts. The show drew a large crowd, with tables featuring hobbies like antique rocks, guns, coins, glassware, and more.
Donovan Bales and Mrs. Bales of Des Moines visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Bond on Friday. They attended a Chinchilla meeting in Washington on Sunday before returning home. George Bond hosted Friday evening visitors with Leland Kracaw. Richard Devol of Silver Springs overnighted with James Coffman and visited his grandmother Ella Grove at Maplewood Manor before heading to Denver to see his mother. Matts Sonday, 85, is hospitalized in Iowa City with a light stroke pneumonia and heart condition. George Sondag Iowa City, Dave Sondag Coralville, and Mary Chebuhar Washington visited Ralph Sondag. Elmer Vincent hosted dinner with Arthur Jones and Paul Adam families. Harold Rhodebeck Washington joined for a belated birthday dinner with Mrs. Rhodebeck. Ron Dill visited Gary Dill and family at West Liberty.
Auction catalog itemizes hay and silage quantities, straw, various farm implements and tools, household items, 21 head of cattle withages, extensive John Deere and Ferguson machinery, milking equipment, and related farm accessories. Includes tractors, plows, planters, harvesters, wagons, belts, and utility equipment.
Iowa's offense tops the Big Ten with 38.4 points per game over five conference tests led by Ed Podolak's 666 rushing yards and 7.2 yards per carry. Larry Lawrence passes for 657 yards and seven touchdowns while Kerry Reardon and Barry Crees contribute in receiving and punt duties. The Yankees have won 29 pennants.
UNI hosts its fourth annual preseason cage clinic with coach Zeke Hogeland leading the program joined by Wayne Lichty Don King and George Sovereign. Sessions include offense defense drills and Olympic tournament review with talks by Sovereign at 10 00 am Lichty at 1 00 pm King at 2 00 pm and Hogeland at 3 00 pm Admission varies by student and adult status with coaches free.
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