Dear med Agatha Week in Washington October 1969 notes
The column laments a local drug issue near Iowa City involving pep pills and marijuana among youths, hoping for a quick stamp out. It reports frosts, winter prep, a grand store remodel at Joe Falk & Co, Lt Gov of Kiwanis Robert Nicola, National School Lunch Week observations, seasonal weather ads, and a tax jurisdiction dispute over Crane Company's assessment. It also notes a lagging Community Chest drive and ends with a casual question about making taffy apples.
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Birth notices for Hall Leeper Van Fleet sisters
The Stork Gazette lists Theresa Jean Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Hall Rural Route 1 Ainsworth Pamela Joanne Leeper daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford F Leeper Rural Route 1 Brighton Tricia Anne Van Fleet daughter of Mr and Mrs Dyle Van Fleet 614 East Second Washington.
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Charles Edward Hall
Ainsworth
PAMELA JOANNE_LEEPER
Clifford F. Leeper
Brighton
Tricia Anne van Fleet
Mrs. Dyle van Fleet
East Second
Washington
The Week on the Farm Observations and notes from rural life
Harvest and fall tillage slow as grain and ground dry. Temperature drops and sun wanes. Grain moisture testing now reliable. monitor moisture for safe storage. Soybean market discounts high. Calves weaned and cows moved to greener pastures. fences strained. A missing cat returns, company visits with a curious dog. Hickory nuts crop looks good for city folks. Congressman Schwengel hosts farm program leaders to discuss rural issues with USDA officials Lodwick and Waters.
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Fred Schwengel
USDA
Seely Lodwick
Howard Waters
Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers
The Saturday edition offers Washington ex-residents a quick weekly local news digest. Subscriptions for out-of-state readers are mailed for $4.00 per year.
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Washington High students attend state conference in Ames
Washington High School students Ric Enerio Scott Turnipseed Jim Rosenkild Kim Robertson and Steve Johnson attend the Student Council Conference on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Workmen begin moving equipment for sand blasting on the Washington County courthouse prep work continues and rainfall totals rise through the weekend. Federal aging funds will end for 12 projects by June 30 1970 including the Service Program for Older Citizens at the YMCA. Monmouth College sophomore Pat Hennigan shines in a 30 0 win over Ripon College. Community notices recount visits family events and a heart attack scare for Ted Brown at Mercy Cedar Rapids hospital.
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Washington flags mark Vietnam moratorium day observations
Washington residents largely carried on with daily tasks while some displayed flags and signs at homes supporting the U.S. stance in Vietnam. A Delbert Earls family display on East 15th Street included a sign asking how many more boys will be sent to Vietnam, though the family said it was not part of any organized protest.
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Double Weddings Tie Two Iowa Couples in Mennonite Church
Karen Roth daughter of Elmer and Mrs Roth of Wayland wed Gordon Watson son of Carlos Watson of Richland in the Wayland Mennonite Church on Saturday October 11. The Rev Vernon Roth of Eureka Mennonite Church officiated the double ceremony with the vows at seven in the evening. Kalona vows followed as Ramona Kauffman of Kalona wed Robert Amlong of Washington in the Kalona Mennonite Church with Rev Carl Smeltzer presiding.
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Washington
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Eureka Mennonite Church
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Pacha earns Joint Service Commendation Medal
Senior Master Sergeant Charles H. Pacha of Brighton and the U S Air Force received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for meritorious service from October 1964 to July 1969 as Administrative NCO of the Organizational and Management Planning Directorate in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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Brighton
United States Air Force
Pacha
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Judge rules Crane case lacks court jurisdiction
District Court Judge L R Carson ruled the court has no jurisdiction to assess tax fairness for the Crane Co. plant in Washington. After hearing arguments, the judge found no authority to value the city property leased to Crane Co., nullifying actions by the assessor and board of review. Washington's Community Chest reports $19,086.05 in pledges, with divisions tallying portions toward their goals.
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Local drug abuse problem warned by Washington officers
Washington police and County Attorney Ira Morrison announced that drug abuse among youth is a local issue, not just a big-city concern. The investigation spanned months, urging parents to address the problem locally without sensationalism.
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