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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
8
U S agricultural exports for 1972-73 reached a record high with grain and oilseeds leading gains. Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner expects large exports to continue into the next year, aided by strong overseas demand, higher world meat consumption, and a weaker dollar though some push for curbs on exports persists.
The local DECA unit met to organize a rummage sale on September 15 at the fairgrounds exhibit building. Proceeds will fund travel to the state convention in Des Moines this year. A variety of items will be offered at minimal fees.
John Sobaski, senior at Washington High School and son of Mr and Mrs Harold Sobaski of Washington, will be listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. He participates in bands choir student council Science Club and National Honor Society and plays football while serving as president of the Letter Club. He is eligible for publishers scholarship programs.
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller swore in 16 new judges on Monday to handle a predicted surge in drug trial cases under New York state antidrug legislation.
Fannie E. Gilbert who died August 29 bequeathed a farm to the First Baptist Church of Washington, naming the church as principal beneficiary under her will. Miss Gilbert long supported the church as an active member.
Chicago grain markets show limited movement with slight shifts across futures. The report notes price ranges and closing levels compared with the previous session, reflecting modest trading volume and steady demand signals.
Cattle supplies remain short delaying market clarity while hogs rise for the week. Corn and soybeans show modest price movement with steady to higher bids for some items. Trade slow but demand fair. butchers report steady to higher prices on oats and pork products with varied futures across grades.
Elsie B Libe 89 of Washington died Sept 12 1973 after three year illness. Funeral Saturday 10 am Sherman Eden Funeral Home Rev W J Stevens. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Karl Neva Chorpening and Mrs Dan Boone, 16 grandchildren, four great great grandchildren. son Charles Leroy Libe preceded her.
The Future Homemakers of America held the first meeting of the new school year at the high school home economics room with advisor Miss Atwood and 12 members. Cathy Hahn was elected president, with Chris Hesseltine as vice president Loree Satterfield secretary Linda Adrian treasurer Kim Boileau music and recreation chairman. Loree Satterfield was chosen president to preside over the district meeting in Washington next fall and will be installed Sept 29 at Keosauqua. The group cut out keys for the program, discussed the year’s activities, and held an officers meeting with Miss Atwood.
Keota William Luers 92 lifetime Keokuk County resident died Wednesday in Mesa Arizona Funeral services pending at Powell Funeral Home Keota Survivors include two sons Dean W Washington Milo Keota and daughter Ruth Ilene Conrad Sigourney
Bert Oepping, 76, died Wednesday afternoon September 12, 1973, at Muscatine General Hospital. He lived at the Lutheran Home in Muscatine and had farmed in Columbus Junction. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home with Rev Leo Ruley and Rev Lloyd Bauer officiating. Burial is in Indian Creek Cemetery. He was born January 2, 1897, in Muscatine, son of Henry and Ida Oepping. He married Mary Jane Hunter October 1, 1919. she died December 23, 1968. Surviving: daughter Marjorie Bonnichsen of Columbus Junction, two grandchildren, and brother Verne Oepping of Tama. He was preceded in death by four brothers.
Emmett Sulleger claimed peas and corn made his breath smell of alcohol, but Judge James L. Short found him guilty of drunken and reckless driving on Aug. 21. The State Highway Department truck driver paid $177 in fines and costs after the hearing, while arresting officers noted his odd seating miscue in the booking room.
Beliel Pvt Chris A Beliel enlisted Sept 4 at MCRD San Diego California entry lists him as son of Mr and Mrs John Beliel Rural Route 2 Washington. He serves with F Co 2nd RTBN and is assigned under service number 478 70 4979 2089.
Red Cross Home Nursing instructor Mrs Mary Koerner will conduct a Prospective Parents class starting Tuesday Sept 18 at 4 a m in her home 722 South Ath The six session series includes new content in the first four sessions and two final sessions A Home Nursing text will be provided Enroll by calling the Red Cross office this week
A compilation of individuals and their vehicles including Mercury owners George or Lucille Sojka and Peter A. Bell, GMC Truck owner Ower R. Roth, Ford Truck owners John E. Huber Marsh and Lynn L. Wagamon, and other cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers such as a BMW Bruegge Plumbing & Heating, a Dodge Willie D. Schrock, and a Pontiac associated with William or Edith Trotter.
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