Tour of Robins Highlights Family's Fiftieth Reunion
One hundred persons attended the Heefner family fiftieth reunion in Robins on Sunday. The photo shows Dick Heefner and Ollie Heefner at a farm once home to many Heefners. A second shot features David, Lisa and Dana Bomkamp with Sam Heefner and his father at an old pump during the tour of family sites in Robins.
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Iowa Parties Ignore Bus Ride and Daylight Saving in 1966 Platforms
Iowa Republicans and Democrats avoided mention of allowing private school students to ride public buses and of Daylight Saving Time in their 1966 platforms. The article notes DST splits between eastern and western Iowa and discusses potential legislative action, including a DST repeal proposal and how platforms differ on the short ballot and governor appointment powers.
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Harold Hughes
Columbus Jct Youth Drowns in Farm Pond
Marvin Hoag 17 a Columbus Junction resident drowned Sunday afternoon in a pond on the Robert Snyder farm five miles northwest of town. Don McAttee, Steve Snyder and Gary Thompson were with him when he jumped in and sank. The elder Snyder recovered the body and the Wapello rescue unit was summoned. Services will be held Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. at Stacy Lewis funeral home.
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Eight-year-old Randy Fahlgren Dies in Burlington Accident
Randy Fahlgren eight son of Mr and Mrs Richard Fahlgren of West Burlington was killed Saturday after being struck by a car in front of his home.
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Man Who Can't Get Mad No Man-Bishop
INDIANOLA AP The South Iowa Methodist Conference opened with Bishop James S. Thomas urging that anger rightly directed can fuel constructive work. He said ordinary people turn weakness into strength and urged ministers to channel anger into worship and social action. About 600 delegates from 489 churches attend the weeklong session amid bicentennial observances and plans for a $1.2 million budget and pastoral counseling programs.
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Former Sailor Rescued From Cedar River
Ronald Klinkhammer 27 of Downey was rescued from the Cedar River by Cedar County Deputy Sheriff Dick Hancock and Davenport men Fred Brown and Gilbert Rehder. He, his sister, and a girlfriend were at Rochester County Park when he entered the water. After discarding his shirt and socks to help launch a boat he swam briefly as the current pulled him downstream. He clung to a snag about a mile below the park, having been in the water roughly an hour. all were aided by Brown who has a nearby cabin for access.
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Mrs Geiger To Return to Sheldon After Parole
Mrs Geiger the 63 year old who embezzled 2 million from her father's bank in 1961 will be paroled July 1 and return to Sheldon Iowa a town of about 4250. A Justice Department spokesman said she will definitely return and may face mixed reception from locals who knew her as a prominent figure. She is released from Alderson federal prison for women at 830 am EDT and her parents do not plan to meet her.
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Services for Oddie P. Clark 82
Lisbon obituary notes Oddie P. Clark of Lisbon died Friday. Visitation Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Morgan funeral home with burial in Lisbon cemetery. Born January 30 1884 in Linn county he attended Cedar Rapids Business College and moved to Lisbon in 1949. Survivors include wife Jennie and four sons Ted Merle Russell Paul.
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Family details of Mrs. Ralph Ralston and relatives listed
The obituary lists four daughters including Mrs. Ralph Ralston and Mrs. Clair Robertson among others, plus four stepsons, and a large extended family of 25 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren spread from Anamosa to Jacksonville Florida and Mt. Vernon.
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Poweshiek Medical Examiner Dr Thomas Brobyn Dies
Funeral services were pending Monday for Dr. Thomas E. Brobyn Poweshiek county medical examiner. He died of a heart attack at a hospital in Grinnell Sunday.
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