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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1971
Page
3
Dennis Mahan and many local youths enter institutions across Iowa and nearby states. Sophomores and seniors from Brighton area families attend University of Iowa and others while names like Rita Wright Fred Wright and Diana Rarick appear among graduates and new entrants. A separate update notes Don Lowe’s birthday dinner near Wayland and community events including Legion Auxiliary activities, church visits, and expression of condolences.
Richland Iowa September 21 Star Country Club held a fall luncheon at Freida Wallerich s home with co host Wilda Terrance Attendees totaled 13 members and one guest Decorations followed a fall theme Mrs E H Bennett led the program Assisting hosts were Mrs Ralph Shirkey and Mrs Mary Duke Next meeting planned September 30 with Loren Hinshaw as hostess and Kermit Hinshaw as co host Freida Wallerich to present the program with Wilda Torrance Also reported are visits and weekend gatherings among local families including the Hadley, Bailey, Cox and Letts households and others across nearby towns.
Pekin High school earned 25 points to win the 1971 all sports trophy ahead of Waco and Van Buren in Richland. Pekin also claimed the 1971 summer girls softball championship with a 13 0 conference record. Richland Cub Scouts held a campout at Bond Hill Park with fathers, despite a Saturday rainout. Upcoming events include Clay Club activities and Pekin Music Boosters meeting. Promotion Sunday at Richland United Methodist Church recognized several students with Bible pins and year pins.
Miss Linda Ranshaw was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Wayland Mennonite Church hosted by Mrs Willis Alliman and others. Guests included family from Wayland and Washington. The couple, Linda and Ronald Brown of Washington, plan to wed October 24.
Linda Byler aged 19 was killed in an automobile crash while returning from Purdue University. Lance, the driver, was injured. Mrs. Lewis Powell and other relatives traveled to Goshen Illinois for funeral services at the College Mennonite Church. Local happenings include Farm Bureau prizes, visits, club meetings, and plans for the 1972 state convention with group activities and guest speakers.
Washington County youth leaders are invited to enter the 1971 72 Iowa Youths Concern project. Awards for top papers in four categories include Bulova Accutron and Bulova watches. The contest ends March 31, 1972 with state winners announced later.
Pork producers and wives are invited to the Farm Bureau building Monday at 8 p.m. for the announcement of winners and results in the third Washington County Barrow Testing Station competition at Yoder Feeds research farm. About 70 pigs were entered weighing about 50 lbs in April.
The Midwest Plan Service and Iowa State University present a new complete plan for liquid manure storage tanks engineered for varied traffic surfaces. It covers alternatives from 12 foot depths and 24 foot widths with different top strengths to fit no traffic livestock or machinery use. The 4 page plan sheet costs $1.00 and can be ordered from the Washington County Extension Office with a one week delivery.
Washington reports the National Farm Price average slid 2 percent in the month ending Sept. 15 due to lower hogs and corn prices. Prices remained slightly above a year earlier, with milk prices partly offsetting rising costs. The report shows price-cost ratios near 90s and a mid-September index at 11 percent of the 1967 base for prices received.
Ed Carris Relief Corps held a Sept 24 meeting in Fraternal Hall Keota with 25 members. Walburga Heisdorffer presided. Jr vice president pro tem Tressie Schreckenga and color bearers pro tem Irene Grisham and Mary Sorden. Members received 25 year pins for several names, show Altruistic reports with numerous donations and services, note WRC origins in 1890 with 22 members, and announce October 22 meeting.
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