Welfare reform in action shows able-bodied must work
An editorial cites a New York welfare commissioner who screened 50 able-bodied recipients and directed them to work at the highway department. Nine refused, nine chose to work, two gained permanent highway jobs, and two were ill while others moved or left the rolls. The piece argues strict enforcement would reduce welfare rolls and benefit communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Commissioner of Welfare
Highway Department
Mills Co Fair 4 H Awards and Thursday Events
The Mills County fair continues with 4 H judging concluding Wednesday’s horse show and cook out king contest. Thursday features Family Day with tractor pulling and Teen Dance. 4 H Home Economics awards list blue red and white ribbons across categories including Flower Arrangements and Table Setting with multiple winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hetzel
LuAnn Bloomer
Karen Stogdell
Chris Ellison
Kathy Leu
Vonda Jurgens
Donna Christensen
Teri Haack
Cathy Forward
Dixie Honeyman
Joyce Costello
Keira Sell
Beth Ann Robbins
Susan Falk
Lorraine Wyant
Harva Hillyer
Susan Miller
Karen Stogdill
Debbie Williams
Julie Deitchler
Mary Steiner
Yvonne Gradle
Priscilla Steiner
Paul Hillyer
Home and Garden Tips Includes 4-H Garden Awards and Pest Guide
A long list of 4-H and home garden contributors appears, followed by results from Fresh Vegetables Blue and other displays, then Livestock Judging Contest top individuals and teams. The Home and Garden Tips section details mimosa webworm description, life cycle, and recommended insecticides Sevin and malathion with detergent additive for better sticking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Barber
Scott Hillyer
Greg Hillyer
Richard Primrose
Charles Haack
Dennis Stonerook
Linda Ricter
Roger Williams
John Skerritt
Jay Christensen
Lori Chambers
Donald Greiner
Steven Williamson
Lu- Ann Bloomer
Linda Richter
Harva Hillyer
Doug Bass
John Sayers
Gary Dunsdon
FFA
Glen Dickersbach
Mills County
Sido Fitzwater
Villisca
Malvern Ffa
Malvern F.F.A
Villisca F. F.A
West Pott
Corning
Bedford
Amish Governor Convened On School Teacher Rules
Governor Robert Ray presided over an extraordinary session with Amish leaders over schooling. The state board of public instruction moved to require certified teachers in Amish schools, with an option to exempt under special legislation. The board had previously exempted the group in a close 5 to 4 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ray
State Board of Public Instruction
Ray
Wisconsin
U. S. Supreme Court
State Board
Noah C. Miller
Kalona
Stolen car chase nets Hutchinson man in Mills County jail
A stolen car from Minnesota linked to a Wednesday night break in at Edwin Brunnings farm north of Glenwood led to the arrest of Thomas Benage 21 of Hutchinson after a pursuit by Highway Patrolman Ron Forrest and Chief Kenneth Mead. Benage faces breaking and entering charges with bond set at 5000 in Mills County jail. The report also notes a separate Iowa discussion involving Amish education beliefs and state patrol morale amid gubernatorial politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Brunnings
Glenwood
John Wertz
Kenneth Mead
Thomas Benage
Hutchinson
Minn
Ron Forrest
Mead
Benage
Mills County
Drug Abuse Film Shown At Newcomers Club Meeting
The Chemical Tomb, a drug abuse film, will be shown at the Mills County State Bank courtesy room on August 10 at 7 30 p m. The Newcomers Club invites anyone interested in the drug problem to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County State Bank
Community College district realigns areas for directors
The Western Community College merged Area XII districts in Mills Fremont Harrison Shelby Pottawattamie Cass Page and others. District No 2 includes Hamburg Sidney Fremont Mills Glenwood Malvern Nishna Valley and Essex districts. W. D. Baer of Malvern currently serves District No 2. Nomination papers available from IWCC secretary Lester E. Andrews. Services Held Wed MARVIN PIERCE JR funeral for 28 year old Marvin William Pierce Jr held Aug 4 with military graveside rites in Des Moines.
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Town Western Community College
Harrison
Shelby
Pottawattamie
Cass
Mills
Fremont
Page
Hamburg
Sidney
Fremont-Mills
Glenwood
Malvern Community
Nishna
Laurel Hill
Des Moines
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Mills Co. Fair
Lisa Blank
Toni Grudle
Nutrient
Susan Perkins
Jackie Smith
Barbara Richter
Karen Vanderlinden
Susan McKern
Ter Haack
Kathy Stille
Marilyn Sinner
Kathy Laughlin
Toni Gradle
Julie Jones
Kay Henderson
Beverly Forney
Shari Richter
Belinda Decker
Cookies
Orton
Morton Buildings, Inc
Clarinda
Iowa
Paula Hillyer
Laurie Gustafson
Linds Richter
Cynthia Wirth
Dawn West
Valeri Blackburn
Kim Byers
Debra Williams
Nancy Sothing
Sandra LaFollette
Sandra Utterback
Kellie Hendrix
Valerie Dickersbach
Bambi Byers
Kala Maher
Red Leurie Graham
Kristy Wilson
Christene Barton
Cindy McKern
Vicky Perkins
Lisa Rahr
Pamela Timson
Tracy Blackburn
Janis Costello
Patricia Walter
Cheryl Baggs
LuAnn Bloom
Battle AX
B.C
Freer Gallery
Washington, D. C
By Nick Reavis
Town Press Association
Don Reid
The
IPA
Minnesota
Franzenburg
Dean Fender & Sons
Highway 34
Merrill Sargent
GLEE
Dashner
OPINON + TRIBUNE
Ron Barnes
Dave Snow
Corwan Akers
Naanee
Bagh Shop
Rick Barnes
Ene Ee Ae
Glenwood Publishing Corporation
First Street
Fremont County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Rex Theatre
Pe Lcoleralucdd
Barry Newman
Dean Jagger
Cleavon Little
Supe Sou Tamer
Omia Salncer
Proces
Remnard
Sarapan
Glelliamd Card
Emicuien Prater
Perrezm
Colomay
JURL
IGE
Glenwood, Iowa
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