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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1969
Page
3
An era guide explains watching pro football on color TV with instant replays and radio options. It details game start, player introductions, coin toss, kickoff mechanics, return plays, and the preplay huddle, ending with a tease for Tomorrow: The Offense.
Mrs Wayne Knapp entertained the Snowball Social Club Wednesday at a 1 pm luncheon. Guests included Mrs David Bell Mrs Ray Whisler Mrs Robert Fickel Mrs Ardell Pieper and Kathy Pieper. Alice McDaniel spoke on Cosmetics and a business meeting followed. Next meeting will feature crafts with Mrs Glenn Knapp.
Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Apprentice Dale B. Lampe, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Lampe of West Chester Iowa, trains 140 hours in flight with Training Squadron 28 at the U S Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Texas. Upon completion he will be presented his Wings of Gold and become a Naval Aviator.
A sale at 702 East 2nd St Washington Iowa begins at 1 p.m. for the Anna B Houseal estate with agents Robert Houseal and Grace McKune. A second closing out sale on November 15 occurs 3 miles east 2 miles north and 1 mile east of Wayland starting at 12 noon for Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fort owners.
Willard Ginkens of Keota is listed in critical condition at University Hospital Iowa City. He was moved to intensive care Thursday morning and is expected to remain there through the middle or end of next week.
Halcyon notes report an evening piano recital by Mrs. F G Bagge's students with names mostly unsigned. Craft Groups advance carpet rag rug project for Gift Fair. Visitation by Mr and Mrs Richard Flynn of Keota and Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at Halcyon House with guests Vivian Shasepeare Velma Wright and Don Maxwell president WSCS. Welcome back E J Hessel schwerat after absence. Thursday visit from Mrs T M Nelson to Vida Latta.
The first Interact meeting of 1969-70 at Captain's Table drew twenty five members and prospects. Sgt. Strand of the Iowa City Police discussed drugs and narcotics, noting Iowa City as a hub for state activity and warning of consequences, brain damage, violence, and criminal penalties. He urged community alerts and responsible action, with questions answered by the group.
The Chicagua 4 H Club met on October 13 at James Scheeler as host and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Fourteen members answered roll call with fire department phone numbers. Officers elected: Danny Mottet president David Wright vice president John Leichty secretary Gary Messer treasurer Sanford Rugg reporter. Junior leader is David Hyde. Topics included Phoning for Help How to Out Smart a Fire Fire Do s and Don ts You Can Survive Tornadoes. Pledge led by David Hyde. host provided refreshments. A hay ride is planned for October 23.
Equalization Aid warrants have been distributed through the Keokuk County Board of Education to districts Hedrick Sam $12,519.29 Keota $23,972.76 Pekin $41,861.76 Sigourney $43,441.14 Tri County $36,212.71 total $158,007.66 about 25 percent of last year’s aid.
Thirty three Iowa schools were removed from the State Board of Public Instruction probation list after inspectors confirmed corrected deficiencies. Of 31 remaining on probation, most still face impending actions and time limits to meet standards. The move follows concerns over staffing and delayed inspections. The list includes both public and non public schools, with Sioux Center Christian noted as the only non public school restored.
Abigail Van Buren presents readers letters about marital strain from cigarette smoking appraising divorce grounds and a son’s dress code while offering guidance on addiction, parental boundaries, and open dialogue. The column also discusses a teen tanning photos incident urging mother daughter closeness and non punitive support.
Gov. Robert D. Ray announced a $27.5 million distribution to about 450 Iowa public school districts to ease cash flow. This is 25 percent of the annual equalization aid with another 25 percent expected after Jan. 1 and the balance in May 1970. The package includes future half-year state income tax rebates totaling about $19 million and total school funding this year at $161 million, about one third of the state budget.
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