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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1973
Page
2
A satirical lament on poor service in restaurants and the hope for better treatment. The speaker mocks hostile waitstaff and casts Ralph Nader as a figure who might expose industry faults. They note signs promising better service and joke about diners seeking places labeled Ralph Nader Eats Here.
Iowa Southern Utilities Co announces the fifth annual Art In with judges Sister Mary Clarice Eberdt John Bowitz and Ted Rasmussen. The event on Oct 13 at Burlington seeks over 100 artists, citing past participation and regional exhibitions. Applications are available through Iowa Southern offices and local art networks.
A catalog of names paired with vehicle makes including Ford Chevrolet Dodge Mercury GMC and Chrysler. Multiple individuals such as James Murphy and Theodore Larsen appear alongside brands like Ford and Chevrolet. The list also includes motorcycles and trucks among the vehicles.
Ronald Kielkopf of Fremont wins the Champion Barrow at the Keokuk County Show and takes the Championship in the Carcass Contest with a Heavyweight Barrow. V.G. Farms of Oskaloosa takes Reserve Champion in the Carcass Contest. Awards include cash prizes and trophies to Kielkopf, V.G. Farms, and other top placers from Sigourney, Packwood, Keswick, Rose Hill, Wellman, Ottumwa and What Cheer. Judges included Oscar Mayer buyers and university extension staff.
Jay S Brewer and wife transfer property to Clarence C Zieglowsky and Juanita Zieglowsky. The deed begins at the intersection of the west right of way line of Highway 1 and the north line of the southeast quarter of section 13 township 75 range 8. Description continues with further lines not provided.
Dr Robert J Creighton Shenandoah high school director and new ISEA president launches an eight week listening tour from Aug 20 to Oct 12 visiting 55 Iowa communities to gauge citizen views on education. He chairs a goals driven program under the theme Its the kids that count and will live in West Des Moines during the tour.
Hope Lutheran Church near Brighton hosts a two day Mission Festival on Sept 22 and 23. Pastor A L Schulz opens with slides on New Guinea missions, pastored here before going abroad. Esther Schulz speaks on Women’s View on Missions. Sunday includes worship, a basket dinner, and closing remarks by Pastor Alton Koengeter of Faith Lutheran Church Brighton.
The Thirty Niners met in the VW room with 31 members. Dessert was served by Mrs. Everett Burham, Elsie Davidson, Mrs. Glenn Holden and Ruth Anderson. Guest speaker Mrs. William Harwood spoke on shells from around the world. New members Vella Hotle and Mary Masson joined. illness noted for Mayme Squire, Edith Weidner and Berdie Guthrie. Guests included Jean Crone and Mrs. Harwood.
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