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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1971
Page
3
Washington County farmers report strong sorghum yields up to 160 bushels per acre as 3 000 to 5 000 acres go for the new crop. Benefits include drought tolerance and valuable forage, with storage, drying, and market questions guided by the County Extension Office.
Mrs Bud Jungbluth of Brighton was the guest of honor at a Friday night baby shower hosted by her sister Mrs Larry Drayfahl in their mother's home Mrs Jack Fuhr. Twelve guests enjoyed games visiting and were given many lovely gifts with refreshments served at the end.
Mrs. Kate Gibson hosted the September 22 meeting of the Daughters of American Colonists with Mrs. Robert Kurtz presiding. The program covered National Defense noting violence revolts against government. Plans include state assembly in Washington on Oct. 21 with 9 a.m. registration and 12:30 p.m. luncheon. A bronze marker for Springdale United Methodist Church in Keota area is planned for Oct. 31. The next meeting is Dec. 8 at Golden Buckle in Keota for 12:45 p.m. luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Dale Darbyshire of Washington and Mr and Mrs Charles Hanna of Mt Pleasant have just returned from a trip to Canada and Niagara Falls. Mr and Mrs Clifford Bauer of St Louis were houseguests of Mrs Clark Bauer over the weekend and visited other relatives nearby.
Calendar column lists multiple group meetings and events with times and venues, including Monday music at UP Home, PTA introductions at schools, YWCA programs, Garden II gatherings, BPW Club dinner, Navajo Club cafe event, and senior citizens crafts session, all scheduled across several days with note of date changes and host venues.
Mr and Mrs Grant Fletcher of 314 South 9th celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Max Ross Columbus Junction and others from Morning Sun Winfield Crawfordsville Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Washington. They were wed September 28 1931 in Monmouth Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks of Anchorage Alaska were special guests at a gathering to witness President Richard Nixon meet Emperor Hirohito of Japan. The event occurred in an Elmendorf Air Force hangar on Sunday with Brooks noted as the son of Mrs H C Brooks of Wayland.
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