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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1972
Page
8
A zoning proposal affecting Cot Parochial School moves to public hearings. Community members and officials discuss the plan, potential rezoning impacts, and required permits. The hearing aims to clarify site use changes and future development.
The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at City Hall at 7 30 p m Monday on a proposed new zoning ordinance for Washington. The session will explore significant land use changes and allow public input.
The Commission will send its zoning plan to the City Council after a public hearing. The 83 page study, prepared with Stanley Engineering, outlines new land uses and symbols F-1 flood plain C-1 conservation A-1 agricultural R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 residential and R-1 R-2 general and 1-1 industrial districts replacing M-1. The plan aims to qualify for federal aid and is on file at the city clerk's office.
The Fortnightly Club Music and Literature departments present a varied program of sacred music and religious drama at the United Methodist Church Monday evening, starting at 8 p.m. Guests are welcome.
Judy Roland daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Roland has been accepted as a member of the 1963 United States of America High School Band.
Pleasant Plain obituary notes Mrs. Frank Chalupa died at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield at 7 15 p.m. Friday Nov 24 1972 after six years as a patient Funeral services set for 10 30 a.m. Monday at Friends Church Pleasant Plain with Rev Wade Dillavou officiating Burial in Friends Cemetery Visitation 7 30 8 30 p.m Sunday at Raymond Funeral Home Fairfield She was born June 22 1878 in English River Township near Wellman taught school in and near Wellman married Frank Chalupa Feb 22 1905 The couple lived on a farm near Pleasant Plain Survived by two daughters Mildred Tucker New London and Arlene Forbes Cedar Rapids five grandchildren eight great grandchildren Preceded by husband 1948 son Leroy a great granddaughter Beverly and six siblings.
A November 7 service awards dinner at the Captains Table in Washington marked 35 years for Leslie Epperly 30 years for Kermit Klopfenstein and 20 years for Willis Horton in the telephone industry. They were honored by General Telephone Company of the Midwest with pins presented by M. Tom Sepic. Also noted was a $25 reckless driving fine for Ralph Leonard Roberts.
Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star held a meeting in the Masonic hall with worthy matron Mrs. H E Peterseim presiding. Reports from Grand Chapter in Des Moines were given. Members sent Thanksgiving cards to shut ins and thanks were given for a chair lift donation. Numerous social and family events are listed, including birthdays, quilting, and Thanksgiving plans. A birth and a surgical procedure are noted among local residents.
Cub Scout Pack 242 at St James operates as a city wide pack in its fifth year with nine dens and sixty boys aged eight to ten. Den leader coach Geneva Pailliotet brings ten years of Cub Scouting service and leads den leader training.
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