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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1968
Page
7
Ohio State and Michigan sit atop the Big Ten standings as unbeaten leaders. UPI reports the Buckeyes are eight-point favorites over Iowa in a key Saturday clash while Michigan faces a lesser rival, with odds favoring continued league perfection for both.
A long list of estate and household goods sales dated November through December spans multiple Iowa towns. Notable events include Frank Lemley Estate in Haskins, sales in Brighton and Mt Pleasant, Washington County Fairgrounds, Kalona and Wayland, with dates from November 16 to December 10. Energy centers on farm equipment, antiques, livestock, and real estate, with executors W. R. Schantz and Mary Wright among others. A separate college football note discusses Michigan vs Wisconsin and Big Ten implications.
John F. Hanlon, Iowa IRS District Director, outlined Gun Control Act of 1968 registration requirements for firearms and destructive devices. By December 1 owners must register with the IRS. Form 4467 is available at IRS offices and must be filed in triplicate. Serial numbers are required. devices lacking numbers receive an assigned serial by the nearest IRS office. Firearms should not be brought to IRS offices for registration.
Local page notes events in Washington Town on Friday November 15, 1968. No detailed actions or names provided in readable text.
A fragment indicates contact with the nearest Alcohol and Tax or IRS office for duties and enforcement actions. The text is incomplete but suggests an official inquiry or guidance related to alcoholic beverages taxes and related fees.
The Jackson Jills 4-H Club met at Peggy Chabal’s home on Monday. Enrollment cards were completed. Officers chosen were Sue Horn president, Peggy Chabal vice president, Kathy Marek secretary, Mickey Wheelan treasurer, Diana Green reporter historian, and Lori Green music recreation. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother.
Team series led by Fire Dept with 2426 while Melody Lanes posted 2256. Team game scores reached 810 for Fire Dept and 796 for Auct. Individual top series were Bob Hauenstein 460 and Kelly Slagel 437. High individual games included Mark Dawson 167 and Randy Messer 165.
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