Job Opportunities for Blind in Iowa Studied
A 50 member statewide committee began surveying job prospects for Iowa’s blind residents. Appointed by Kenneth Jernigan director of the Iowa commission for the blind the group starts under a new federal regulation. The panel will guide employers in determining suitable tasks for blind workers while avoiding misplacement.
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Iowa
DES Moines
Kenneth Jernigan
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Jernigan
Rites for Ida May Beatty Meek Held at Parkers Grove
Ida May Beatty Meek widow of John T. Meek of Shellsburg died Sunday after a brief illness born November 17, 1874 in Atkin and married September 16, 1896 in Vinton. She leaves two daughters, three sons, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial services set for Parkers Grove Baptist Church with burial at Parkers Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel West. Donations may go to the Parkers Grove Baptist Church memorial fund.
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Shellsburg
Ida May Beatty Meek
John T. Meek
Atkins
Vinton
Parkers Grove
Thomas Maxwell
Alta A. Roths
John W
Lloyd A
Howard W
Blanche Saha
Palo
Iowa
Parkers Grove Baptist Church
S.C. Blumhagen
Cedar Falls
Turner Chapel
Man Bound to District Court in Indian Settlement Knife Attack
Tama County bound Indian settlement resident 22 year old Alexander Walker Jr on assault with intent to inflict bodily injury after allegedly cutting Alvin Bear 17 on the arm with a knife Aug 28. Bear received 22 stitches at Tama Clinic. Walker released on personal recognizance. warrant issued after Bear’s mother Dorothy Bear filed info. Sheriff served warrant Sept 15.
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TAMA
Alexander Walker,Jr
Indian — Settlement
Tama County
Jim Sorensen
Walker
Alvin Bear
Bear
Sorensen
Dorothy Bear
Milo Quigley
Tama Girl 14 Released from Jail
Tama County juvenile court will hear Reba Blackcloud 14 on reckless driving and driving without a license after she spent about 48 hours in Marshall County jail. She pled guilty in Tama City court, failed to pay a 100 dollar fine, and was held after a highway patrol chase. Social Services and Probation Officer Hauser arranged her release.
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Toledo
Reba Blackcloud
Tama County
Harold Hauser
Marshall County
Jim Sorengen
Tama
Highway Patrol
Professors Plan Fight Against Iowa College Salary Freeze
In Des Moines the Iowa Conference of the AAUP approved a fund and emergency committee to oppose college board salary cuts. Arthur E. Ryman Jr says the fund will support faculty at all Iowa colleges, including legal action, describing the freeze as a rollback to preincrease levels from 1970. The fund will be overseen by leaders from the University of Iowa and Simpson College.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ryman
John Huntley
AAUP
University of Iowa
Norman L. Thomas
Simpson College
Community college and Drake chapter presidents named
Lyle Niemeyer president of the Marshalltown Area VI Community College chapter and Gerald Schultz president of the Drake chapter, along with Ryman himself, are referenced.
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Lyle Niemeyer
Marshalltown Area VI
Student Apathy Grows Yearly Says Iowa Educator
DES MOINES AP Dr James Reusswig superintendent of Iowa City schools warns that student interest wanes each year due to lack of spontaneity in learning. He urged better teacher student understanding at the Iowa State Education Assn Human Rights Conference which drew educators from 24 districts. Also note TV listings: Henry Fonda and Carol Burnett appear on PASSWORD on TV 9.
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DES Moines
James Reusswig
Iowa City
Reusswig
Iowa State Education Assn
Henry Fonda
TV 9
Injuries and Charges From Decorah Street Accidents
Three Cedar Rapids men Charles LeGrand Charles Engleby and Lon Christianson were treated for facial lacerations after a one car crash in Decorah the vehicle rolled down a 15 foot embankment. Rodney Wiemeri of Milwaukee was charged with reckless driving and failure to yield after a separate one car crash while attempting to elude police.
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Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Charles LeGrand
Charles Engleby
Lon Christianson
Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital
Roy LeGrand
Rodney Wiemeri
Milwaukee
Wiemeri
Champagne water in Plettenberg Bay stirs local concern
Residents of Plettenberg Bay South Africa describe the amber colored water as champagne water signaling a possible water quality or supply issue raising questions about treatment and safety in the coastal town.
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Champagne Water
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Want ads perform an important community service
Daily reading of want ads serves the community by informing residents of available goods services and role opportunities. This brief note urges residents to check the listings for useful items employment and local notices.
Rites Wednesday for Minnie Besser 100
Minnie Besser 100 died Saturday night at a Sigourney hospital born October 6 1870 in Baden Iowa lived on a Harper area farm before entering a Keota nursing home She was married to Frank Besser who died 1924 Survivors include four daughters two sons 19 grandchildren one step grandson and 43 great grandchildren Services are set for Wednesday at 10 am at St Elizabeths Catholic Harper with burial at St Elizabeths Cemetery A rosary will be recited at 8 pm Tuesday at Reynolds Funeral Home Sigourney
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Harper
Minnie Besser
Sigourney Hospital
Baden
Iowa
Keota
Frank Besser
Vedette McClean
Marjorie Striegel
LaPorte
Ind
Ursula Adams
Washington
Vivian Aller
William
Francis
Walburga White
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church
St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery
Reynolds
Sigourney
Want Ad Promises Quick Storage Space Listings
Local classifieds urge readers to sell or trade unwanted items to free space. The brief copy highlights the ease of posting want ads to find new homes for household goods and furniture.
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Dave Mellvoy
Barney Mellvoy
Dave
First Ave
M. R
Marty) Smith
Peoples
Philco
Linn County Savings & Loan Association
7Th Avenue
Marion
Astro
City
Lmrs
Marion, Iowa
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