Death notice for Harry Drake of Washington area
Retired farmer and telegrapher Harry Drake 76 of seven Isin near Kittanning Pa died Monday April 10 at his home. Born August 18 in Pennsylvania he moved to Washington as a young man and was a lifelong farmer. He married Vera Crone February 18 1920 in Muscatine. He belonged to several Masonic bodies and was Illustrious Master of Zeredatha Council. Survived by his widow one daughter three grandchildren a brother and four sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home with two ministers officiating burial Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Richard Peterson
Elm Grove Cemetery
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Vera Crone
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Mary Elzabeth) Moore
Rockford Mil
Andrew Drake
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Rebecca) ‘Slickers
E. J
Ann) Sabin
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Louise) Swan
Jamestown
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Edward Wenger, longtime Salina official, dies at 67
Edward P. Wenger a former Salina mayor and city official died at 67. A Washington County native, he moved to Salina in 1924 and later served as city commissioner and mayor in 1953 54. He worked as a security broker with Waddell Reed and was a Rotary president. Survivors include his widow Rosa four sons and four brothers and four sisters.
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Minn
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Anna Alliman
Clinton J. Cain
Denver
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Brown
Bloomington, Ill
Catholics Plan Open House for Catholic Schools
Catholics plan a statewide open house in all Catholic schools on Sunday afternoon April 25. Father W Robert Schmidt says the event showcases nonpublic education and aligns with state aid for nonpublic students. Students keep regular classes while parents serve as tour guides. Local officials and lawmakers receive special invitations, with an informal coffee hour planned.
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W. Robert Schmidt
Fr. Schmidt
Plan for student survey at Mid-Prairie junior high
Mid-Prairie junior high plans anonymous survey forms for students to help officials tailor the educational program. The two part questionnaire covers background and attitudes toward school areas, with data processed by a computer and shared with parents and school leaders. A copy can be viewed in the junior high office.
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Mid - Prairie
Rumpelstiltskin Play Set for Mt Pleasant Issue
Thirteen Mt Pleasant youths present the children's play Rumpelstiltskin at the Iowa Wesleyan College Science Hall auditorium on April 28 24 as the spring production of the Mt Pleasant Civic Theater Association. Shows include Friday at 7 30 p m Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday afternoon matinee April 26.
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MT. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College Science Hall
Laura Nyro to perform at University of Town April 24
Laura Nyro, Billboard's female of 1970, will headline a concert at the University of Town Field House on April 24 at 8 pm. Tickets are general admission $3, on sale at the University Box Office with remaining seats at the door. The University Entertainment Committee sponsors the show featuring Nyro and the jazz rock band If, noted for collaborations with major artists and a history of varied musical styles.
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Fifth Dimension
Kiwanis travel series ends Monday night
Kiwanis sub sponsored travelogues conclude this season with the final show titled Bright Belgium. John Strong presents the travelogue Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Single-admission tickets at the door are $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students.
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Eveting
Check lawn seed freshness and germination date tips
A seed specialist from Iowa State University cautions buyers to verify the germination test date on lawn seed labels. Seed older than one year may perform poorly, and state law requires sale within nine months of testing. Everson advises caution with in-store labels and recommends fall sowing for best results.
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Iowa State University
L. E. Everson
Towa State
Iowa
Everson
Careers at Home feature on Lloyd Ridley boutique
Mrs. Lloyd responded to the Careers at Home series describing a boutique she and Mrs. Gerald Ridley opened for a few days last fall in the Lloyd home prior to the holiday season. She was notified last week that her arts piece was accepted and will appear in a future magazine edition.
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