Muscatine elects Evelyn Schauland mayor in 1976 milestone
In a Journal photo feature Evelyn Schauland, first woman elected mayor of Muscatine, discusses her sincerity, work ethic, and goals for credible city government. The piece covers her background as a former teacher, family support, and plans to serve residents. it notes her oath date and family life. It also profiles Betty Elliott at Hy Vee, Virginia Hicks as Muscatine High School coach, Vickie Cosby at the Workshop, and community meal volunteers.
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Muscatine
Marguerite Griesenbrock Krieger
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Marlin
Betty Elliott
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Hy-Vee
Betty
Mount Pleasant
Maurice
Bill’’ Elliott
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Virginia Hicks
MHS
Hicks
University of Iowa
West Junior High
Muscatine High School
Ted Blaesing
Ted
Vickie Cosby
Cosby
Vickie
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Earl
Soil Conservation Service
Oakland State University
Lorman
Miss
Muscatine County
Floyd Alfred Holladay
Betty Holladay
Betty Lynette Holladay
Marolf
Town of
Wilton
Harry Emnick
Louie Hudgens
City of West Liberty
Community Consultants and Constructors, Inc
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Susan C. Harris
Hilltop Farm Subidivision
Conesville Christmas Visits and Local Events Summary
Santa Claus visited the Conesville fire station drawing about 140 children who received candy sacks. Firemen sponsored treats for senior citizens. A work day at the Conesville Methodist church is set for Friday December 26 starting at 9 am with a potluck at noon. A Fort Wayne Children’s Home offering was taken at Grace United Church Christmas program. Mr and Mrs James Forbes Sr and family hosted a Christmas supper with guests from West Chester Nichols. Mrs Almon Hillyer of Burlington visited her mother. Anita McKean Jr and spouse welcomed son Daniel James born December 18 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Lewis Peterson hosted a family gathering with guests from Ames Wapello Letts Cotter Columbus Junction and Conesville.
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Fort Wayne
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Grace United Church
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West Chester
Nichols
Almon Hillyer
Burlington
Anita McKean
James Forbes Jr
Daniel James
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lewis Peterson
Ames
Wapello
Letts
Cotter
Columbus Junction
Minimum wage rises to 2.30 per hour on New Year’s Day
The Labor Department says nearly four million workers will gain immediate pay raises as the federal minimum wage increases to 2.30 per hour on New Year’s Day. The expanded coverage includes farm workers domestics local government employees and retail clerks across 57.4 million workers in total.
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Washington
America
Labor Department
Congress
New Hampshire primary filings mix for 1976 race
Concord New Hampshire candidates file for the February 24 primary as Ford faces Reagan in the Republican contest and six major Democrats plus several minors seek spots. Names include Bayh Carter Harris Sanford Shriver Udall with minor contenders listed. petitions require 500 signatures per district and a 500 filing fee.
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Ford
California
Ronald Reagan
Indiana
Birch Bayh
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Oklahoma
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