Vaudeville themed Cub Pack 242 meeting highlights
About 175 Cub Scouts Webelos and guests attended Pack 242’s April gathering at St James with a Vaudeville theme. Awards were given for wolf gold and silver arrows, bear badges and denner bars. Webelos crossing to Boy Scouting and art activity judges were announced, along with upcoming events and committee meetings.
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Tendens
Webelos
St. James
Cubs
Webelos Pro
Brian Carey van Lemberger
Bob Elder
Juce Gearin
Mike Dickerson
Ott Neil
Terry Little
Bob Romine
Bob McKowen
Den 8
Robert Kelley
Robert Johnson
Dick Waltman
Wolf
John Pearson
Todd Sueppel
Nigel Ray
Scott Kelley
Danny Westen
Jeff Stockstell
Mike Richardson
Gerald Neff
Rodney Dorsett
Mike Altenhofen
Welt
Randy Liebe
Kevin Hess
Mark Waltman
Brian Reighard
Arthur Hess
Mark Waltm
Todd Fulton
Denner
Brad Neil
Robby Johnson
Kevin Banks
Jay Neff
den I
Mary Ray
Waltman
Wegelos
Keiffer Garton
Dave McCall
Joe Lins
Nim Oris
Dick Schuck
Kieffer Garton
Ricky Eden
Phil Garton
Tim King
Matty McKowen
Lyle Hanson
Stacy Bandy
Scott Sotelo
Steve Liebe
Steve Liebe, ‘Tracy Swift
Kim Farrier
Danny Cold
Dennis McCall
Joe McKowen
Terry Westen
Scott Craig
Bobby Ron Iie
Bill Blackburn
Rites Wednesday for Mrs Grout in Kalona
Emma L Schenk Grout 88 died Monday at the Iowa City Care Center after eight months there. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Chapel Kalona with Rev. Russell Wilson officiating. Burial in South Sharon Cemetery. Born Feb 24 1885 in Johnson County daughter of Ulrich and Mary Burkley Schenk. Married Lute Grout Feb 14 1912 Cedar Rapids. he died in 1968. Survived by sons Orval and Cleldon Riverside two grandsons and sister Anna Hughes Alcester S D. one daughter seven brothers and a sister preceded her.
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Kalona
Emma L. Gro
Towa City
Ca Center
Peterseim
Ki Tona
Russell Wilson
South Sharon
Emma Schenk
Johnson County
Ulrich
Mary Burkley Schenk
Lute Grout
Cedar Rapids
FCIC ends corn insurance here in Washington County
Federal Crop Insurance on corn for 1971 ends in Washington County as of April 19 per Iowa State District Director Henry L Kling. Insurance is limited by county due to corn blight uncertainty. 1970 policyholders who canceled cannot reinstate. Soybeans still eligible. district office at 1511 East Washington Washington IA closed for 1971 corn insurance.
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Washington County
Henry L. Kling
Iowa
Kling
FCIC
East
Washington
Fort Madison hosts tenth annual antique show and sale
Plans are set for Fort Madison High School gym to host the Tenth Annual Antique Show and Sale on May 12 and 13. Twenty two dealers from six states display antiques from barbed wire coloring to Dresden china with a book display. Admission to the dining room is free with a door prize chance. Proceeds go to charity via the Double Ten Circle of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons.
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Fort Madison
Fort Madison Senior High School
20Th Street
Avenue 3
Dresden
China
Fea
Double Ten Circle
The
International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons
Funeral services for Mrs Walter W Jarrard
Funeral services for Mrs Walter W Jarrard were held Monday at 2 p m in the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev M C Smith in charge. Mrs T R Phillips was organist and Mrs Herb Rich soloist. Pallbearers were Relden Jarrard Donald Jarrard Eugene Kerr James Kerr Robert Hayden James Wood. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Jarrard
Walter W. Jarrard
Jones Funeral Home
M. C. Smith
T. R. Phillips
Herb Rich
Relden Jarrard
Donald Jarrard
Eugene Kerr
James Kerr
Robert Hayden
James Wood
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Dring welcome daughter at county hospital
Mr and Mrs Edward Dring of route three Washington welcomed a daughter born this morning at Washington County Hospital. The newborn weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and both mother and baby are reported doing fine.
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Edward Dring
Route Three
Washington
Washington County Hospital
Sandra
Burger ruling upholds school desegregation busing plans
The Supreme Court, in rulings on cases from North Carolina Georgia and Alabama, endorses district court powers to shape desegregation busing. It says transportation plans must be weighed for health and educational impact and that race may inform attendance line decisions as part of dismantling dual systems. The Mobile County case was reversed for inadequate consideration of bus routes.
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Burger
U.S. Ircuit Court of Appeals
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Georgia Supreme Court
Clarke County
Oi Board of Education
Athens
State Supreme Court
Mobile County
Circuit Court of Appeals
Mobile
5Th Circuit
Highland Supt Goodwin Resigns to Accept Mount Pleasant Post
Highland School Superintendent Richard Goodwin has submitted his resignation to the Highland Board of Education to take a position in the Mount Pleasant school system. He has served eight years at Highland, the last two as superintendent, with resignation effective July 1.
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Kngmana Community
Richard Goodwin
Highland Board of Education
Mount Pleasant
Goodwin
Highland School
Local Iowa State honors list winter Deans' List names
A subset of 1,271 Iowa State students named to the winter quarter Deans' List is announced. From Washington: Michael P. Brisce, Laurence J. Cuddeback, Mariam R. Jones. Nearby towns include Carl J. Stinacher Brigh ton Pamela Rochotzke Roger D. Smith Columbus June Mary M. Temple Keota Wayne A. Hershberger John R. Houseal Philip G. Miller Wellman Robert J. Bauer Vicky J. Bauer West Shester.
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Iowa State
Ames
Washington
Michael P. Brisce
Laurence J. Cuddeback
Mariam R. Jones
Carl J. Stinacher
Brighton
Pamela’. Rochotzke
Roger D. Smith
Columbus
Tion
Mary M.’ Temple
Keota
Wayne A. Hershberger
John
R. Houseal
Philip G. Miller
Wellman
Robert J. Bauer
Vicky J. Bauer
West Shester
Youth Falls Through Skylight While Repairing Roof
A Kalona roofing worker fell about 15 feet through a skylight at the Sportshop on the south side of the square Monday afternoon. He survived with a bruised leg and sore rear, while spectators Mr and Mrs Bash heard the crash from Golden Touch Decorators next door.
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James Bash
Golden Touch Decorators
Kalona
Reg
Hustlers Club Plans County 4 H Skating Party
Hustlers of Washington met with 34 members present. Chuck Hoile spoke on Parasites in Livestock. A countywide skating party for all 4 H members is set for April 20 from 7 to 9 30 p m. Joe Warne discussed Refueling Power can Mowers. A Weller talk covered Dress for Around Mowers and Tractors. Refreshments were served by Jerome Wittetoe and Joe and Don Marie.
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Chuck Hoile
Joe Warne
Alike Weller
Jerome Wittetoe
Joe
Don Marie
College finances push cuts and tuition burden rise
The piece chronicles widespread college financial distress with 22 closures over two years. It notes tuition covers only about a third of costs, leaving students and donors to cover the rest, while debates about budget cuts and funding escalate.
WCTU Conference Planned for April 27
WEST CHESTER The State Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold an area conference at the United Methodist Church on Tuesday April 27. Unions from Town City Washington Wellman Muscatine and Winfield are invited. A luncheon will be served with a free will offering. Mrs Cecil Roberts state president leads the meetings assisted by field worker Mrs Ray Sojka.
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West Chester
State Women’s Christian Temperance Union
United Methodist Church
Town City
Washington
Wellman
Muscatine
Winfield
Cecil Roberts
Ray Sojka
Lee Henrys Plan Anniversary Party
Lee Henrys plan silver wedding anniversary open house from 2 to 4 pm Sunday April 25 at their home seven miles south of Keota. Former Lorene Dawson and Mr Henry were married April 28 196 at the Little Brown Church. Their two children Linda of Town City and Larry of Keota will host. No gifts requested.
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Anaars. Leery
Keota
Lorene Dawson
Henry
Little Brown
Linda
Town City
Larry
Hospital records show births and discharges in Washington and Brighton
Yesterday: Lloyd Griggs in Washington admitted for medical care. Today: Mrs Leo Nardy in Washington and Mr and Mrs Edward Dring in Washington welcomed a daughter. Discharges include Mrs James Lyle, Mrs LeRoy Mineart, Marion McAvoy, and Mrs Stephen Meslinger with son in Brighton, plus Mrs Marvin Hammen and daughter in Keota.
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Lloyd Griggs
Washington
Leo’ Nardy
Edward Dring
James Lyle
LeRoy Mineart
Brighton
Marion McAvoy
Stephen Messinger
Marvin Hammen
Keota
Mrs James Thomas to Speak at Cedar Rapids WSCS Meeting
Mrs James S Thomas wife of the United Methodist bishop for the State of Town will speak Thursday afternoon April 22 in the Cedar Rapids WSCS meeting at the United Methodist Church sanctuary. She will show slides about a recent trip to South America. A nursery is provided and tea will be served in Fellowship Hall after the program. The public is invited.
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Dick Wallman
Cubs
Webelos
Den 1
Mary Ray
Den 12
Dennis McCall
Den
Jerry Kings
Dave McCall
James S. ‘Thomas
United Methodist Church
Washington
Cedar Rapids
The
United Method
Thomas
South America
WSCS
Fellowship Hall
Engagement Announcement For Miss Donna Lins And Bernard Schmidt
Miss Donna Lins is announced engaged to Bernard Schmidt of Riverside with the wedding planned for August 14. Parents Mr and Mrs Donald Lins of Washington reveal the news. the groom-elect is the son of Mrs Agnes Schmidt of Riverside and the late August Schmidt.
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Donna Lins
Bernard Schmidt
Ainsworth
Donald Lins
Washington
Agnes Schmidt
Riverside
August Schmidt
Local area notices mix of deaths and events in brief
An assortment of local items reports a Sunday accident near Galva Alabama that killed a former West Chester resident, plus family updates. Other notes mention Barb Achen’s election to Mount Mercy College committee, a Mount Mercy junior, a Texas winter trip home, a Monmouth College freshman honor society recruit, a Western square dance in Fairfield, a wedding rehearsal in town, and obituaries and conventions attendance in Des Moines and New Alexandria.
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West Chester
Raatalsaner
Burling
Galva
Skieroad Iron
Massner Ste
Luan Landess
Millers Garage
Junior Ag
Fairfield
Ken Bower
Des Moines
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