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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1971
Page
5
Wall ace L Fagen treasurer in moonington County publishes a list of delinquent personal property taxes for the current year. The notice says taxes must be paid within ten days of final publication or a distress warrant will be issued. Owner's name Bower Fred and other listed taxpayers are named.
Brighton development firm buys corner lot at West Main and Farmer Street and hires Jim Miller to build a three bedroom house with full basement and garage this fall. Meanwhile residents travel to Burlington and Muscatine for family visits. Mrs Stone remains in serious condition after a horse accident near the former Tim Lowe property. Harmony Club meets with officers elected and plans a Christmas party with refreshments served by the hostess and Edna Sanders.
Wayland reports multiple quilting gatherings with Mrs Levi Roth hosting a Monday party for J C Wenger Eva Leichty Ezra Wittmer Ralph Wenger Ervin Reschly Eva Beese Earl Swartzendruber Margaret Reschly and Katie Roth. Another all day quilting hosted by Mrs Earl Swartzendruber drew Dale Diers Dan Widmer P P Graber Jake Roth Ervin Reschly J C Wenger Levi Roth Ralph Wenger Ezra Wittmer Lillie Stauffer Martha Roth Eva Beese and Katie Roth. Also noted: Mrs Wade Huffman underwent major surgery at Burlington Memorial Hospital and others attended Tax School in Des Moines and family visits in Minnesota and Iowa communities.
Four suspects tied to a $90,000 Detroit Bank and Trust heist have been arrested. Two female employees Lyanna Davis and Jacqueline Walker face aiding and abetting charges. Robbers wore white smocks and ski masks. Two male suspects from Detroit and Hamtramck were held on robbery and conspiracy charges, with others pursued.
Thanksgiving gatherings at Riverside host Albert Novy and others. Guests include Paul Grecian family Allen Sexton from Lone Tree and Dallas Queck family from Bettendorf. Clarence Wilson visit cited. Henry Keine observes 52nd anniversary. Open House at Riverside Elementary and Ainsworth center planned for December. Kindergarten Roundup results show 45 children registered for 1972 73 year. Riverside Chamber of Commerce to meet December 2 at Jan's Tap to plan Xmas events.
Wayland November 24 Wayland Study Club meets at Mrs. Warren Berghs home with fifteen members answering roll by presenting heirlooms. Mrs. Helen Graber reviews the book The Robe. Also notes greeting guests and local family births and visits.
Drive-in and fast food restaurant operators are invited to a 7:30 p.m. December 1 talk at the Cedar Rapids Area Extension Office. Iowa State University Specialist Tom Beattie will discuss training and managing employees, with sponsors ISU Extension Service and the Eastern Iowa Chapter of the National Drive-In Association. Members not required.
A 1971 L M Boyd syndicated column offers short observations and quips on women habits Swiss birth records and welfare myths. It includes bits on shopping trips knee movement explained by a Dallas doctor, notes on Napoleon arsenic rumors and mothers living longer than childless women, ending with a mail address for submissions.
In the 1950 Bermuda Bowl match between Great Britain and the United States, two four spade bids produced contrasting defenses. Sam Stayman as declarer steered the US to 620 points after ruffs and precise club play, while Britain’s John Crawford defended with a singleton club lead, forcing a down one for South and earning the USL team 720 points. The article notes the identical bidding at both tables and promises a future piece on technique.
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