Highlanders Echo Warm Thanks From Iowa Schoolchildren
The University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders, a 70 member group including bagpipers, drummers, and dancers, gather a flood of thank you letters from eastern Iowa students after performances at schools and civic events. Some notes praise the music and uniforms while others express hopes for future visits, with bright student drawings accompanying many messages.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders
Iowa
Highlanders
U of 1
Europe
Highlander
Jimmy
Cynthia
Jenny
Heather
Tony
Shannon Gaffney
U of Scottish Highlanders
Leary Trial Witness Calls Him Genius by Psychologist
In San Luis Obispo, Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro testified Timothy Leary has an IQ of 143 placing him in the upper 1 percent. The psychologist said Leary’s intelligence is higher than 99 of 100 people encountered.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
UPI
Timothy Leary
Leary
Jeffrey Shapiro
Halcyon House Guild honors new superintendent at tea
The Halcyon House Guild held a spring tea honoring new superintendent Mrs. Mabel Rehfeldt from two to four PM. Former superintendent Mrs. Mayme Squire introduced the guest, marking a formal welcome and transition of leadership.
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Halcyon House Guild
Mabel Rehfeldt
Halcyon House
Mayme Squire
Jenny Fischer 86 Dies in Sigourney Kinross
Jenny Fischer 86 died Saturday March 31 at Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney after a lingering illness Funeral services set for Wednesday April 4 at Sacred Heart Kinross with Rev Harry H Linnenbrink officiating Burial in Little Creek Cemetery Kinross Rosary Tuesday 8 p m at Powell Funeral Home Wellman Born February 28 1887 near Kinross to Matthias and Frances Fischer She worked about 50 years at the Kinross bank Survivors include a sister Mrs Rosalia Linnenkamp of Sigourney plus one grandniece and one grandnephew Preceded by parents four sisters and four brothers.
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Kinross
Mary Genevieve
Jenny) Fischer
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Harry H. Linnenbrink
Little Creek
Powell
Wellman
Miss Fischer
Matthias
Frances Birrer Fischer
Kinross High School
Kinross Bank
Rosalia Linnenkamp
Ronald Grant Named Hy-Vee Bakery Manager in Washington
Ronald Grant of Ankeny is appointed the new bakery department manager at the Hy-Vee in Washington. He has four years with Hy-Vee and comes from Des Moines. His wife Melodee and two year old Patrick will join him once housing is found. He replaces Bob Messer, who opened the department two years ago and has been transferred to Mt. Pleasant.
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Ronald Grant
Ankeny
Washington
Des Moines
Melodee
Patrick
Funeral Tuesday for Lonnie K. McKune 24
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Peterson Funeral Home in Alpha Illinois for Lonnie K. McKune age 24 who died early Friday in Kenosha Wisconsin after a long illness. Visitation was in Kenosha Saturday night. Survivors include his wife Pat and a nine month old daughter Tammi, his parents Manuel Junior McKune of Winfield and Virginia McKune of Andover, five brothers and four sisters, two grandmothers.
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Peterson
Alpha, Ill
Lonnie K. McKune
Kenosha Wis
Kenosha
Mr. McKune
Washington
Pat
Tammi
Manuel Junior McKune
Winfield
Thorp scholarship finalists named
Ten Iowan high school students are named Thorp Credit Inc finalists for 1973 state scholarships. Finalists include Denise Sofranke Jill Whitcomb John Bisenius Cynthia Williamson Timothy Beyer Randy Lett Sheila Helgerson Corinne Fastje Rachel Larsen and Dennis Rosauer. Two state winners will be chosen April 8 from essays on ecology or the United States most important issue plus scholastic records and activities. Established 1965 the program has provided 514000 in scholarships and savings bonds to Iowa students.
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Des Moines
Iown High School
Thorp Credit Inc
Denise Sofranke
Gerald Sofranke
Louilia
Jill Whitcomb
Donald Whitcomb
Omage
John Bisenius
E.J. Bisenius
Cascade
Cynthia Williamson
Dale Williamson
Cedar Rapids
Timothy Beyer
Virgil Beyer
Clear Lake
Randy Donald Lett
Donald Lett
Wilton
Sheila Helgerson
James Helgerson
Clearmont
Corinne Fastje
Edward H. Fastjer
Denison
Rachel Larsen
Edwin F. Larsen
Extra
Dennis M. Rosauer
Donald Rosauer
Gilbertville
Universit
United States
Iowa
Safety tips for handling horses in riding and barns
Cautious Jim Frier notes horses cause 25 percent of farm accidents in barns. Tom Wickersham of Iowa State offers safe handling advice: approach from shoulder, stay calm, speak softly, keep clear of hind quarters, tie with halter, lead and load carefully, wear light clothing at night, and use bedding to prevent slips. Maintain personal safety against barn infections and use protective gear to prevent rope burns and injuries.
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Jim Frier
Washington County
Tom Wickersham
Iowa State University
Iowa
Two-Vehicle Crash Near Washington Causes $800 Damage
A Saturday 3:05 p.m. collision on highway 1, three miles north of Washington, involved Gordon D. Troyer and Kenneth W Young. Troyer attempted a passing move on Young’s panel truck. Young crossed the center line. No injuries were reported.
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Highway 1
Washington
Gordon D. Troyer
Kalona
Kenneth W Young
Troyer
Young
Market report from Chicago and Des Moines livestock bids
UPI markets show grain and livestock price movement with wheat higher and cattle, hogs, and oats varying. Quotations include choice steers at 46.25 to 48.50, heifers 44.50 to 46.00, and hogs around 50 to 60 cents lower with US and state breakdowns and daily receipts listed.
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Chicago
UPI
Joliet, Ill
Des Moines
Iowa
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Hy-Vee
Axel C. Matson
Goldfield
Matson
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France
California
Thorp
Honor Ray Kelly
Britt
American Legion
Kelly
Santa Monica
Dick Clark
Loretta Clark
Superior
Randy Moller
Alcester
Pere Etaliant
Mangold
House of Service
Eajoy
Lowa Cafe
Prince Matchabelli
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
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