Today in History May 5 1972 highlights and birthdays
On this date May 5 1972 notable events include Alan Shepard becoming the first American in space in 1961, Napoleon dying in exile in 1821, and various Civil War and world events. Birthdays mention James Beard aged 68. Coleridge quote attributed as thought for today.
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Associated Press
Alan Shepard Jr
Atlantic
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Helena
Archduke Maximilian of Austria
Mexico
Puebla
Fredericksburg
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
May Tea at Letts Church Honors Families and Guests
Approximately 50 attended the May tea sponsored by the Willing Workers Class of the Independent United Brethren Church. Rev Edwin Strodfman of Pacific Garden Mission Chicago spoke. Mary Hafner presided. Gerry Lee and Ruth Newell poured. May Liebbe aged honored as oldest mother. Mrs Jennifer Jacobs youngest mother. Mrs Westerfelt mother with most daughters. Mrs Paul Liebbe traveled farthest. Pauline Fuller grandmother with most grandchildren. DURANT Rev Stanley Kammerer of St Pauls Episcopal attends College of Preachers at Mount St Alban Washington DC this week. The College invites 21 priests weekly for conferences on preaching as a vehicle of communication in congregations. Participation is by invitation. ordained priests with three years minimum.
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Paul Liebbe
Davenport
Pauline Fuller
Letts Den 2 Cub Scout Pack 54 Holds Opening Ceremony
At United Methodist church Monday evening Letts Den 2 presided over the opening ceremony. Lee Jones Curtis Sill and Allen Pameticky received Bobcat pins while Dale Howell Rodney Teel Kevin Quigley and Duane Carpenter earned Wolf badges. Kelly Fross won a Bear badge and John Murry Duane Carpenter and Kevin Quigley earned Gold Arrow points. Webbelo awards went to Ernest Pameticky Mike Turner David Bieri Roger Gann Mark Bobling Bill Brendel Tony Oberhaus and others. Rodney Teel Rick Slater Todd Crist and Kevin Quigley received Denner cards. Kevin Quigley earned a recruiter badge, and Tony Oberhaus advanced to Boy Scouts. Mike Turner sold 150 pancake supper tickets. A prospective cubs meeting was held and Den 2 closed.
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LETTS
Letts Cub Scout Pack No. 54
United Methodist Church
Lee Jones
Curtis Sill
Allen Pameticky
Dale Howell
Rodney Teel
Kevin Quigley
Duane Carpenter
Kelly Fross
John Murry
Rick Brockett
Webelos
Webbelo
Ernest Pameticky
Mike Turner
Forrester
David Bieri
Roger Gann
Mark Bobling
Bill Brendel
Tony Oberhaus
Denner
Rick Slater
Todd Crist
Doug Blrick
Wehelos
Boy Scouts
Den 2
Cancer Society van to visit Lone Tree on Monday
The Johnson County Chapter of the American Cancer Society will park a mobile van on Lone Tree main street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. The information unit will continuously show slides and literature about the pap test, of particular interest to women. Community volunteers will staff the unit.
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Lone Tree
Johnson County
American Cancer Society
Conesville tightens nuisance law for dogs at large
At the May town council meeting Conesville announced strict enforcement of the general nuisance ordinance due to more dogs roaming. Unlicensed dogs will be picked up immediately. licensed dogs that roam will be noted after the first offense, with a second violation leading to animal sheltering. The town discussed a new park area as action was delayed. The council approved buying petunia plants for beautification, with Mrs. Louise Mac Eacnern in charge of planting. Town officials and staff reports were presented. next meeting set for June 6 at 7 p.m.
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Conesville
County Animal Shelter
Louise MacEacnern
Cheryl van Dyke
Phyllis Swailes
John Garizke
Richard Singleton
Russell Maxwell
John Thornton
Jason Wolford
Clifford Crafton
Marshal
Chey van Dyke
Columbus meetings slated announce community gatherings
In Columbus Junction Louisa County Art Guild meets at 7 30 pm Monday in Columbus Community Building. Columbus Community Club convenes Monday noon at Harold's Place. L Bar M Rodeo hosts a meeting at Keith McConahay's home at 7 30 pm. Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge gathers Thursday at 8 pm with Hostesses Terry Gray and Naomi Murdock. Founders Day observed with Convention report. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at Mrs Bettie Oakes home. Poppy Day set for Saturday May 10 chaired by Mrs Betty Conklin with Carol Summy and Ann Lowe assisting. Music Mothers join at 7 30 pm Monday in Columbus High School Spanish room for annual meeting.
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Columbus Junction
Louisa County Art Guild
Columbus
Columbus Commuity Club
Harold's Place
Keith McConahay
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Terry Gray
Naomi Murdock
Henrietta Howell
Ess
Irene Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Bettie Oakes
Columbus City
Mary Meeker
Betty Conklin
Carol Summy
Ann Lowe
Music Mothers
Columbus High School
All Music Mothers
Social calendar and town council actions in Wapello
The Wapello social calendar lists weekly gatherings including PEO with Dorma Williams and the Goodwill club. Oakville town council approved a $100 fine or 30 days in jail for tampering with stop signs and the creation of new street maps reflecting annexed mileage. A 1973 Iowa Code set will be purchased for $5.
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Oakville
Pike Grange notes Mother's Day in Muscatine
Pike Grange met for a potluck with 97 members attending to observe Mother's Day. Mrs. Jerry Lanfier presided as master. Cheri Lanfier reported $45.10 from Easter bake sale. 31 entries in the grand sewing contest were announced. a six week code reading class for grange work will be taught by Mrs. John Rehbehn. Special corsages honored Viola Morrison youngest mother Marcia Lanfier and Elsie Poole oldest mother. next meeting scheduled for May 16 with Memorial services and potluck lunch.
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Nichols
Pike Grange
Gary Lanfier
Jerry Lanfier
Women’s Activities
Cheri Lanfier
Pike
Barbara Tucker
John Rehbehn
Lincoln
Neb
Mildred Porter
Viola Morrison
Marcia Lanfier
Elsie Poole
At & P.m
Philip Jarrett
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West
South Vietnam
Palermi
Italy
James Beard
Samuel Coleridge
Letts Church
the Finest Mothers Day
American Greetings the Fresh Idea Company
Mulberry Ave
Sierra
Muscatine Plaza
Bag
Rocker
Longlegs
Funky Winkerbean
Tim
BY Tom Batuk
Cancer Society
van In
Wapello
Waapelw
Tne
Dorma Williams
Tarry
Mildred Weber
Goodwill Club Piank
Opal Vernard
District United Methodist Women
Junction Methodist Church
Methodist Assn
Sunshine Club
Edith Toms
Merry Makers
Dorothy Devore
Kappa Tau Betas
Hazel Green
Marguerite Allen
Muscatine
Journal
Bpilen Lanfier
Doris Peterson
Anna Myers
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