Coffee Day raises 569.32 for Washington County fund
Washington County Coffee Day raised 569.32 to benefit the Town Association for Retarded Children. Organizers John Winga Jr and John Prochaska praised restaurant partners and diners, noting the fourth straight year above 500 and aiming for top ten state status. Participating venues across Kalona, Wellman, Washington, and nearby towns contributed coffee, labor, and facilities for the cause.
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Washington County
John Winga Jr
John Prochask
Nis
Iowa
Iowa Restaurant Association
Winga
Prochaska
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Corners
Shamrock Inn
Brighton
Alice’s
Crawfordsville
Ed’s Dairy Sweet
Kalonial
Wayside Inn
Riverside
Steve & Judy's
Wellman
Col. Groff
West Chester
Washington
Gambling issue to be discussed at Wellman church
An information meeting on gambling is set for Wellman at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall of As Methodist church on Tuesday April 13. Speakers include Rev A J Larson and Harold Butz. The event is sponsored by the WCTU and area ministers. State Senator Richard Stephens will send a statement.
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Wellman
Fellowship Hall
As- Methodist Church
Towa
A. J. Larson
Wellman Baptist Church
Harold Butz
Town Council of Churches
WCTU
Richard’ Stehens
Katy Fry Dies in Cedar Rapids at 7 Months
Katy Louise Fry 7 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Fry, died Sunday in Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Born Aug 19, 1970, in Cedar Rapids. Survived by parents, sisters Vicky and Peggy, brother Jerry, grandparents Lester Nicola of Sigourney and Orval Fry of Fairfield. Memorial service Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
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Cedar Rapids
Katy Louise Fry
William L. Fry
Vicky
Peggy
Jerry
Lester Nicola
Sigourney
Orval Fry
Fairfield
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Charles Mehaffey
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Verdi Requiem Planned by U of I Music Groups
The University of Iowa will stage its spring concert on April 14 and 15 featuring The Oratorio Chorus University Choir and University Symphony Orchestra performing Verdi's Requiem Mass. Soloists include Kathryn Harvey Carolyne James Robert Eckert and Albert Gammon. Tickets available at the University Box Office Iowa Memorial Union.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Oratorio Chorus
University Choir
University Symphony Orchestra
Guiseppe Verdi
Phe
Daniel Moe
James Dixon
The
U of I
Kathryn Harvey
Carolyne James
Robert Eckert
Albert Gammon
U of I School of Music
Iowa Memorial Union
Verdi
Alessandro Manzoni
Milan
Manzoni
Gioacchino Rossini
Paul Dowdy
San Antonio
Tex
Thomas Hoekstra
South Holland
Claud Powell
Ft. Worth
Hoekstra
Sue Langlas
Pre-Easter services at Ainsworth churches
Union maun dy services at Ainsworth United Methodist Church on Thursday April 8 at 7 30 p m include communion and a choir presentation Service of Shadows a choral meditation on the Passion Good Friday union service at 7 30 p m at United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth hosted jointly by both churches
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth United Methodist Church
United Presbyterian Church
Pony Express Ride Supports Crippled Children In Iowa
Southeast Iowa riders from Morning Sun Winfield and Columbus Junction participate in a Pony Express event to raise funds for Crippled Children. Teams ride via Highway 92 to the fairgrounds with money from Lake Darling and Washington pickups, aiming for a statewide $25,000 goal under the slogan We ride so others may walk.
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Iowa
Pony Express
Crippled Children
Morning Sun
Winfield
Columbus Junction
Ainsworth
Washington
Fairgrounds
Lake Darling
Lumbus Junction
Saddle Sub
Clothing Needed for CWS Projects at Washington Church
The Church World Service clothing truck will stop at First Baptist Church in Washington on Monday April 12. Donations of usable clothing blankets and infant and children’s wear are urged through April 10 at local churches for sorting and packing. Heavyweight and lightweight items are needed with light weight in greatest demand. unusable items such as hats shoes ties swimsuits and pocketbooks are excluded.
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Church World Service
First Baptist
Washington
Asia
Africa
South America
Wesleyan Summer Sessions Offer 71 Courses and Alaska Trip
Iowa Wesleyan College announces a two term Summer Session starting June 7 with seventy one courses a Motivational Study Skills Seminar and an Alaska field trip. Each term runs six semester hours, June 7 to July 9 and July 12 to August 13. The MSS Seminar directed by Dr James Laymar evaluates student needs and prescribes study activities earning three hours in Principles of Psychological Adjustment. The eight week Alaska trip led by Prof D D Millspaugh grants biology credit with up to 12 semester hours in Ornithology Introductory Entomology Field Biology and Independent Biological Studies.
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Alaska
Iowa Wesleyan College
James Laymar
D. D. Millspaugh
Community Singers present Easter Messiah in Letts and Columbus Junction
The Community Singers a 65 member group formed in 1969 from churches near Columbus Junction Letts Washington Massine Grandview offered Handel Easter Messiah on Palm Sunday at Letts Methodist Church 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm at United Presbyterian Columbus Junction Barbara Radda daughter of Mrs Don Radda serves as a member representing Washington Community Paul Duncan Columbus Junction school music director leads the chorus
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Community Singers
Columbus Juncion
Letts
Washington
Maseine
Grandview
Methodist Church
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus Junction
Barbara Radda
Don Radda
Ezra J. Miller 74 dies after heart attack at Kalona farm
Ezra J Miller aged 74 died Monday night at his Kalona area farm home after a heart attack. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 30 a m at the Joe Jr Miller home with Levi Schrock and Sam Mast officiating. Burial in Peter Miller Cemetery Kalona. Yoder Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow Edna six sons Mahlon E Chester E Joe Jr Herman E Edward E of Mo Mark A of Riverside three daughters Catherine Yoder Barbara Miller Ida Miller 49 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and a sister Mrs John S Yoder Jr of Kalona. Preceded by parents and seven brothers.
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Saluna — Nara J, Mer
Kalona
Joe Jr. Miller
Levi Schrock
Sam Mast
Peter Miller
Yoder
Ezra Miller
Joel
Amelia Yoder Miller
Edna Miller
Kilona
Miller
Old Order Amish Church
Mahlon E
Chester E. Joe Jr
Herman E
Edward E
Grandin, Mo
Mark A
Kindergarten Roundups at Highland and Riverside This Week
Kindergartners will not attend the meetings. parents report birth certificates and forms at 2:30 p.m. on April 20 at Ainsworth and April 21 at Riverside. Parents name up to three current kindergarteners known. preschoolers visit April 26 to May 7 with about four children daily.
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Ainsworth
Riverside
Drug commissioner targets false ads for OTC drugs
Washington DC foods and drug commissioner Charles Edwards urged a crackdown on deceptive nonprescription drug advertising while opposing a hard deadline for proving OTC drug efficacy. He planned talks with FTC chief Miles Kirkpatrick to coordinate action and argued many OTC remedies lack scientific support yet stay on shelves. Edwards noted extensive false claims and widespread TV ads, while saying the FDA will keep OTC products on the market pending future testing.
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Washington
UPI
Foods and Drug Commissioner
Charles C. ” Edwards
Edwards
Jon
Miles W. Kirkpatrick
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
FDA
United States
Iowa Senate panel backs 15 percent monthly credit charge
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill allowing retailers to levy a 15 percent monthly charge on revolving accounts and 15 percent annually on installment loans. It would also let delinquent balances incur a 1.5 percent monthly interest with penalties for violations. Rich ard Turner had challenged the charges in court amid proposals to limit rates. Glenn and Turner clashed over amendments, both rejected.
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Des Moines
UPI
Senate Commerce Committee
Richard Turner
Iowa Retailers Association
Iowa
Turner
Polk County
Gene Glenn
D - Ottumwa
Commerce Committee
Iowa Hog Markets Report Trade Range and Receipts
Markets interior Iowa southern Minnesota hog markets seen moderate activity with good demand. Butchers and sows 25 cents higher. Estimated receipts today 80 000, Monday actual 85 000, prior week 97 000, year ago 74 000. Prices vary by weight with U S 1 3 200 230 lb butchers 16.00 17.00 and ranges for heavier hogs and sows across several weight classes.
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Sade
U.S
Fears Rise Over FDA Moves Tightening Drug Rules
Industry voices concern that FDA policy statements promising strict enforcement could trigger wholesale removal from the market of over the counter remedies. The potential shakeout raises questions about access and pricing for consumers nationwide.
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FDA
South Viet group raids supply area in Laos operation
South Vietnamese commandos raid a North Vietnamese supply area inside Laos and claim destruction of four Communist command posts. In another clash near Tan Nhon, 83 enemy soldiers are said killed as guards repelled the attack. Fire Base 6 near the Laos border also faced a raid, with eleven Communists reported slain. American and South Vietnamese forces abandoned Khe Sanh, the base used for the Laos push.
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Saigon
Laos
Tharp
Indochina
Tannh
Central Highlands
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
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