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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1975
Page
2
A nationwide survey shows Washington County families shift up the income ladder with 68.4 percent earning $8,000 or more after taxes. The study by Sales Management compares area figures with national and Iowa data, noting a 6 percent median gain in 1974 but higher living costs erasing gains.
Mr and Mrs Jim Schwartzroch of Minneapolis Minnesota announce the birth of a daughter on October 26 1975 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Kurtz of Brighton and Mrs Leslie Schwartzroch of Minneapolis The former Justine Kurtz
Highland Drama Squad stages Adrift in New York on November 6 and 7 at 8 pm in the Highland High School auditorium. The melodrama follows Sweet Nelle as villain Francis Desmond kidnaps her to a so called opera house that proves a sleazy bar. Jack Marriwell rescues Nelle and preserves the homestead. Tickets are $1 for students and $1.50 for adults with higher at the door.
Washington Evening, published in Washington Iowa, lists staff including David Elder president and editor and William Shannon VP and advertising director. The paper outlines circulation by carrier and mail, with monthly and yearly rates and postal practices.
Admitted yesterday Willard Darby from Ainsworth for medical care. Dismissed today include Mrs. Justin Hammen of Harper and Mrs. Ronald McArtor and son of Crawfordsville, and Mrs. John Kelly.
Funeral services for Dora L. Skinner were conducted Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Bauer officiating. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers included Harold Nicola Dale Widmer Mahlon Leichty Milo Steele Jr. Walter Doak and Sam Patrick.LEGISLATIVE PAY DES MOINES The battle over retroactive pay raises for legislative employees could end soon as Polk County District Court Judge Harry Perkins plans a ruling in two or three days after arguments from about 100 employees’ attorney and Attorney General Richard Turner.
Keota High School presents The Wizard of 2 on November 14 and 16 with Karen Snakenburg as Dorothy Jeff Wallerich as Scarecrow Tracy Dill as Tin Woodman Eric Stoutner as Cowardly Lion and Ken Singleton as the Wizard The production adapts L Frank Baum's classic with Harold Arlen and E Y Harburg music and follows Dorothy on a journey from Kansas to Oz facing the Wicked Witch and seeking home brains heart and courage.
The United Presbyterian congregation voted Sunday to sponsor a Vietnamese family. A committee of Mrs. Robert Day Dr. James Jewell and Mrs Thelma Wagner was formed to pursue the endeavor. Also at the Semi Annual meeting officers were elected to three year terms and a nominating committee was named for 1976.
Washington Country Club holds Fair Frolics Saturday at 8 p.m.with games and organ music for $1 per person. Reservations not needed. A weekly steak fry precedes the event and attendees should bring their own steaks.
Boyd Nelson secretary for information services for Mennonite Board of Missions Elkhart Ind will speak at Bethel Mennonite Church on Sunday October 26 at 9 30 a m Nelson coordinates the boards information services He joined the staff in 1952 became secretary for relief and service then assumed current post in 1959 The article lists extensive family and local visits around Wayland Iowa and nearby towns with various residents and courtesies noted.
Paul V. Shearer announces assignments for the time capsule project. Chuck Satterfield handles procurement and deposit, Charles Morris contents, John Logan capsule plaque, Herbert Campbell program, Carlton Bump preservation of contents, Jackie Wells scroll for signatures, William Perdock finance, Sally Hotle location, Lee Thomas and Marty Chebuhar publicity. Mayors across the county will supply representatives as plans target a July 4 1976 burial in Central Park as a county highlight of the centennial celebration.
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