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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1971

Page

5

Burford's Circus of Art Opens at University of Iowa

University of Iowa art professor Byron Burford unveils The Great Byron Burford Circus of Artistic Wonders at the University of Iowa Museum of Art. The immersive show features life size plywood figures, eight color wheels, a mirror globe, staged acts, and a neon queen figure, drawing on memories from his youth and travels with circuses. The exhibit runs through May 2, with plans to tour museums afterward and a parallel midway display outside the tent.

Iowa City Byron Burford University of Iown Museum of Art Buford University of Iowa Burford Fairfield Iowa Greenville Miss YMCA Hhe Tom Mix Mix Jack Giant U of I New York City Madison, Square Garden Furford Clyde Beatty Beatty Clyde Venice Italy National Institute of Arts and Letters America Risley Mildred Beatty Cole Queen of Mustin Gesso Audience Magazine William Price Fox U of I Writers Workshop

New daughter in home of Ledgers

Richland announces the arrival of Pamela Lynn Ledger born March 14 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ledger. Grandparents Edward Ledger of Brighton and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Peck of East Pleasant Plain.

Don Long Richland Virgil Ledger Pamela Lynn R Gregory Philip Edward Ledger Brighton Joseph Peck East Pleasant Venard College Woolen Friends Church The Holy Land Kenneth Lankford Jefferson County Hospital Howard Long Washington Rachel Long

Dear Abby readers weigh wedding plans and mourning kindness

A reader asks how to handle a wedding guest cap while a groom’s mother threatens to sign for him. Abby advises letting the mother invite any she pays for and notes one signature may be enough in some states. In a second letter a widow mourns her father’s belongings being divided by sons in law and daughters’ clean up, leaving her with little to do.

Abby Sonto Abby Sven

Conscientious objection steps for draft registration

Dear Abby explains how to apply for conscientious objector status after registering for the draft. After requesting forms, the applicant has 30 days to collect references from neighbors teachers clergy and others to prove sincerity. If classified 1-A an appeal or personal appearance may be possible.

National Selective Service

Richland social notes feature Cox family and church events

Mrs Mabel Cox hosted son Marvin Cox of St Anthony and grandson Dale Cox of Missouri along with Mr and Mrs Wilford Cox. Dale enlists for service soon. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Adrian and Mr and Mrs Jerry Adrian with children. Holy Thursday and Good Friday Masses planned at Mother Cabrini church with Easter Mass April 11. Charles Archer and Charlene of Agency visited Mrs Omer Long. Pekin Fifth Grade concert at Ollie Elementary April 5 featured a vocal group and Cadet Band conducted by Miss Meeker and Mrs Kurtz.

Don Long Richland Mabel Cox Marvin Cox St. Anthony Dale Cox Missouri Wilford Cox Dale Howard Adrian Jerry Adrian Dave Dickey Packwood Mother Cabrini Catholic Church Charles Archer Charlene Agency Omer Long Richland Pekin Ollie Elementary School Kurtz Ronnie Meeker

Professional Directory Listing for Livingston Day and Associates

Livingston Day Kohoe Meeker Bates Attorneys are listed with office at 112 South B in contact number 653 2147. Dr M L Tweeton at 108 North Marion can be reached Wednesdays and afternoons at 53 2851.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South B M. L. Tweeton North Marion

Pekin Band Holds Concert at Pekin High School

Pekin Community High School hosted a Friday evening concert on April 2 featuring the brass choir clarinet choir percussion choir and other ensembles. The program included vocal numbers as students prepare for the State Small Group and Solo contest set for April 16 and 17 under instrumental director Harry Bethards and vocal director Leonard Schantz.

Don Long Richland Pekin Community High School Harry Bethards

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