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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1969

Page

5

Washington column notes fall weather and local news

Dear Auntie writes from Washington in early October 1969. Glenn Mace, former mayor and Ford dealer, dies. School board meeting features a Civil Liberties Union lawyer and student speakers at a time of debate over long hair. Claude Woods becomes fourth mayoral candidate. Local events include a pie supper, Sweet Adelines concert, and YWCA tennis. Planning commission with Stanley Consultants plans future growth. County farm income projected at over 41.5 million dollars. Safety Patrol at Stewart Elementary recruits girls. Concludes with a friendly query about raspberry preserves.

Glenn Mace Ford Civil Liberties Union Claude Woods Dublin Mt. Pleasant Y.W.C.A Washington Stanley Consultants Washington County Stewart Elementary

Local Birth Announcements From Kalona Keota Riverside

Kaylene Joy Yoder daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin A Yoder Rural Route 1 Kalona Melinda Rae Eakins daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Eakins 106 North Chesney Keota Pamela Kay Shalla daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Shalla Rural Route 1 Riverside

Kaylene Joy Yoder Melvin A. Yoder Kalona Melinda Rae Eakins Raymond Eakins North Chesney Keota Pamela Kay Shalla Larry Shalla Riverside

The Week on the Farm Thaddeus reports on crop outlook and wildlife

Thaddeus reflects on the year's crop performance across the county noting that averages may dip from last year while some fields may break records due to management and seed choices. He cites weed pressure in soybeans, blight and pollution limiting corn, ongoing harvest delays from weather, and a trend toward soil conserving tillage with disced fields. Wildlife observations include foxes in a planted area and a covey of quail visible in a waterway, framing the season as both challenging and hopeful.

Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers note

The Saturday edition offers out-of-state subscribers a quick wrap of weekly local news. It highlights the mailed weekly service for former Washington residents, priced at four dollars per year.

Journal Washington

Marek named to ASC committee in Washington County

Robert Marek of Washington was elected as a regular member of the Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee at the annual county convention. He joins How ard Lins and Robert Pearson on the panel responsible for administering farm programs for the coming year. Also listed are several local political candidates and community updates on births, visits, and anniversaries across Washington and nearby towns.

Robert Marek Washington Washington County 4 - H’ers Washington High School Debbie Baker Busy Bees Peggy Chabal Farmeretts Jackson Jills Mary Jones Crooked Creek Cloverettes Kathy Marek Farmerettes Susie Sojka Edward Adam Dutch Creek Flyers Jim Hotchkiss Washington Hustlers Kent Stout Franklin Cubs Chuck Trier George McKinstry Concensus Frances Miller Marion Timmins

Woods candidate for mayor files papers in Washington

Wednesday October 1 report notes Claude Woods filed nomination papers as a mayoral candidate on the People’s Ticket, joining a field that includes M. L. Brown Vernon Witting and Ralph Martin. The article also covers school board discussions on long hair, the Rosenkild case, and a wide sweep of local notices, appointments, and social updates from Washington County.

Progressive Party Ralph Martin Walter Messer Second Ward Donald Pilcher Fourth Ward Dale Doggett Claude Woods Washington Woods L. C. Willits Peoples M. L Bill) Brown Vernon Witting Citizens Ticket Progressive Witting Martin

Local students shine in high scores and civic notes

A district court will decide if Washington County Assessor has jurisdiction to appraise Crane Company for tax purposes. Ernest Lund hopes a ruling this month after Sept 22 proceedings. Commendations go to Nancy Schneider and John Wiggers for top 2 percent National Merit scores. Washington County 4-H elects 1970 county council members. Drive-In worship attendance averaged 238 this summer with peak 307. Engaged: Jane Ann Larson and James J. Cuddeback announce plans. Parents: Lyle Larson of Council Bluffs and Kenneth Cuddeback of Washington.

Washington County Ernest Lund Lund United Methodist Church Explorer Scout Troop Boy Scouts Loren Robertson Cecil Long Jane Ann Larson James J. Cuddeback Lyle G. Larson Council Bluffs Kenneth Cuddeback Washington

Legion meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Washington

American Legion post in Washington schedules a meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Legion room of the city hall. Refreshments will follow.

Ambulance course completed and refuge closure planned

The Louisa Division of Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge near Lake Odessa will close to public use on September 30 and reopen January 1 to provide an undisturbed sanctuary for waterfowl during migration. Wayne Weier, refuge manager, cites fall closure as necessary.

Wapello Louisa Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Lake Odessa Wayne Weier Weier

Community Chest drive opens in business district

The 1969 Community Chest drive begins this week in the business district with the Business Division leading contacts Co chairmen Tom Horak and Yale Jarvis met with workers and captains to discuss this year s plan Captains include Dick Anderson Dick Horak Miles Krieger Doug Chute Willis Jones Gerald Hahn John Winga Jr Ted Johnson Dr M L Tweeton and John Logan Volunteers will canvass the business community Two engagements are announced Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson of Pleasant Plain announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Esther to Michael G Scarff of Burlington The Washington Community School Board states James Rosenkild must improve his hair and the action is deferred pending a federal case in Iowa Rain totaling 1 05 inches fell overnight delaying some field work but providing moisture to fields and lawns Washington and Johnson counties will lose their Exten-

Washington School Board Jim Rosenkild Rosenkild Burge Hammond Hammond Jim Tom Horak Yale Jarvis Dick Anderson Dick Horak Miles Krieger Doug Chute Willis Jones Gerald Hahn John Winga, Jr Ted Johnson M. L. Tweeton John Logan Floyd Johnson Pleasant Plain Barbara Esther Michael G. Scarff Burlington Miss Johnson Hazel Johnson Jesse O. Scarff Cheyenne, Wyo Washington Community School Board James Rosenkild Iowa Washington

Marriages of Carriker Ballard Bickhart Arnold and Novy Griffith

Deborah Carriker and Wayne Ballard wed in a 230 ceremony at First Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Peterson officiating. Jeanne Katherine Bickhart wed Steven Paul Arnold at Church of the Living Word in Sepulveda California. Linda Novy and Michael Griffith married September 17 in Iowa City by J P Lyons.

W. R. Ward Delavan Wis First Baptist Church Deborah Carriker Charles Carriker Washington Wayne Ballard Merl Ballard Crawfordsville Richard Peterson Jeanne Katherine Bickhart Fred E. Bickhart Steven Paul Arnold Christine Arnold Lloyd Arnold Church of the Living Word Sepulveda California Riverside Linda Novy Dale Novy Mr. Novy Michael Griffith Milton Griffith Iowa City J.P. Lyons

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