Union Whit school bond referendum campaign kicks off
The UW School Support Committee launches a district wide canvass through August 28 to explain two bond issues on the September 13 ballot. Proposition one funds rebuilding at Union with a new gym and updated classrooms while preserving the newer wing. Proposition two plans a 10 acre athletic complex beside Whitten with football field track baseball diamond and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Speas
Judy
Dave Robinson
Gene
Union
Bangor
U-W
Whitten
Land Use Bill debated by Union Norm Riggs
Union Norm Riggs of the Iowa State Extension Service spoke to the South Hardin Kiwanis Club on the Land Use Bill now before the Iowa legislature with pro and con arguments. He also outlined projects to preserve Iowa farmland. Carl Proescheidt joined as a new member. The next meeting moved to Wednesday August 24 at the Union Supper Club with Union-Whitten and New Providence school faculties as guests.
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Norm Riggs
Iowa State Extension Service
Iowa
South Hardin Kiwanis Club
Carl Proescheidt
Union
Union-Whitten
New Providence School
Cox Represents Union At Cheyenne Rodeo
Marvin Cox of Union Wyoming has raced Appaloosa colts for eight years at Cheyenne Frontier Days. His horses often win or place in the George F. Guy Mare and Colt race, with one colt setting a record of eight straight first-place finishes. Cox notes the event is not status racing and describes how mares and foals race in a format across eight days.
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Marvin Cox
Rural Union
Wyoming
Cox
Skip
Skeeter
Kim Cox
la Crescent
Minn
Jerry Cox
North English
Frontier Caye
Grant and loan approved for Whitten plan
The Farmers Home Administration of the USDA approved a loan of 192400 and a grant of 90300 to the city of Whitten. Funds will build distribution lines and sewer treatment for 70 residents. The loan runs 40 years at nine percent interest.
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Farmers Home Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Whitten
Chuck Grassley
Rancher Cox keeps Frontier Days tradition with mare colt races
Cox, a longtime Frontier Days attendee from Cheyenne, travels with his wife and grandchildren to the rodeo each year. He fields two mares driven in a furnished buggy and one racing colt, noting his newer reputation for mare colt races and his love of watching ponies run. He started racing colts for fun and to stay active in retirement.
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Cox
Kim Cox
Ralph
Cheyenne
Union Square Dancers hold graduation dance with caller
The Union Square Dancers held their final lesson Monday with Bill Breckenridge as caller. Monday August 22 featured a graduation dance at the Union park slab with dancers from other clubs invited. Beginners square dancing classes will start in September if there is sufficient interest. contact Herman Harris or George Hammer.
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Union Square
Bill Breckenridge
Union Park
Herman Harris
George Hammer
H-1 WANT ADS For IH McCormick Deering Farm Machinery
International Harvester McCormick Deering Farm Machinery and implements advertised by H-1 Want Ads. Includes sales and service with phone contact 486-2385 and Whitten location.
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International Harvester
McCormick Deering Farm Machinery and Implements
Sales & Service
Whitten
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Marge Burke
Minneapolis
Neil Packer
Giannetto
John Deere Farm
Dial
Hamilton & Roper
Pewehouse Appliances Union
Iowa PLC
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Gaion
Liscomb
Hauser
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Munson Feed & Supply
FORD
Union Auto
Bracy Lumber
Union, Iowa
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Quality Colony Paints
Robie
Vaux Industries
FDIC
Union-Whitten Insurance Agency
Union, Ya
Mclean County
Union Feeder Pigs, Inc
Biersborn Funeral Home
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