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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1971

Page

3

Local News Items From Luther College and Area

Residents note reunions and travel with family visiting in Oklahoma City and Decorah. Ann Gregory of Decorah, Luther College freshman, named varsity cheerleader for 1971 72. Steve Bealer returns from 14 month Vietnam tour, discharged in Oakland. Dr David Gregory back from Mercy Hospital after eye surgery. Hixson family from Akron Ohio visited relatives here. Warren Dare recovering from severe injuries in Kentucky, hospital in Louisville with ongoing care and hip surgery.

Don Mily Paul Jeremy Oklahoma City Okla Ann Gregory Luther College Decorah Steve Bealer Don Bealer Vietnam Oakland Calif

Regents mull cuts to state universities amid budget pressures

Regents weigh governor's recommended cuts to the University of Iowa Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa while avoiding panic. Possible actions include program priority setting faculty reductions and rotating course offerings enrollment ceilings are opposed as ineffective for cost control. Enrollment is expected to decline only slowly due to the post war peak.

Redeker University of Iowa Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa H. Rand Peterson Harlan Dale Tieden R. Elkader Charles Graley New Hartford Donald Shaw Davensport Shaw

Sunshine Club Plans May Luncheon At Koehler Home

The Sunshine Community Club met with 15 members and one guest, Mrs. Edwin Reha. They discussed a Mother’s Day luncheon on May 19 hosted by Mrs. Pete Koehler, with seating at 12:30 pm. Entertainment by Mrs. Evert Weston and refreshments by Mrs. Reha and Mrs. Richards.

Sunshine Community Club Mike Koehler Edwin Reha Pete Koehler Evert Weston Dale Richards Reha

Plan Open House for Selby Family Farewell

The Rev LeRoy Selby and his children will be honored at a farewell open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p m in the social rooms of the United Presbyterian Church The Selbys plan to leave April 29 to return to the mission field in Pakistan Hosts Mr and Mrs Don Stout and family invite all friends The party follows visits to relatives in Apache Junction Grant and Denver with extended family in between.

LeRoy Selby United Presbyterian Church Selbys Pakistan Don Stout West Delbert Daniel Selby Apache Junction Ariz Mr. Selby Iarve Selby Ferne Benge Grant, Neb Don Selby Denver

Boggs claims his telephone line was tapped

House Democratic Leader Hale Boggs charged that his Washington home phone was tapped and denounced the FBI while urging J Edgar Hoover be fired. He cited an investigation finding possible interference on his line and said a phone company told him no tap existed, though he believes taps were used at FBI request.

Warren Dare Kentucky Louisville Shirley Dares Washington Evanston Ill Florida UPI House Hale Boggs FBI J. Edgar Hoover Louisiana Boggs Congress Hoover Hitler Gestapo Senate Boges Tno Telephone Company Hhe

Austine Li Pattern Dress with Yoke and Pockets

Advertisement for a fashion pattern by Austine Li in the Washington Evening Journal. Details include yoke pocket dress design, sleeveless or sleeves, back zipper, sizes 10 12 14 16, size 14 fabric yardage 2 3/8 yards, standard bust 36 waist 27 hips 98, price 1.00 plus 18 cents postage, payment by cash check or money order, adds 1.25 for new pattern books, mail to Austine Lamar Fashion Patterns Box 1615 G P O New York 10001, include full name address ZIP pattern number and size.

Austine Lamar Washington Evening Journal G.P.O New York

Kirkwood Sets Summer Sessions With Multiple Terms

Kirkwood Community College invites applications for summer sessions. The 12 week term runs June 7 to August 21 with a June 8 start date. Two six week terms begin June 8 and June 20 with registrations June 7 and July 9 respectively. The bulletin lists courses, schedules, and costs. Admissions notes 12 credit hours cap and per credit pricing, and vocational programs have limited summer intake.

Kirkwood Comunity College Mnd Kirkwood Jim Miller Iller

Just Us Club Marks 54th Anniversary Luncheon

The Just Us Club celebrated its 54th anniversary with a luncheon at the Captain's Table. Mrs. Pearl Parcel and Mrs. Ralph Robertson oversaw yellow and white decorations and place cards in club colors. Members shared memories, a letter from Mrs. A. J. Vorheis recalled charter member Mrs. C. E. Brock, and cards were signed for absent members. Newly elected president Mrs. Lewis Goodlander and other officers assumed duties at the gathering.

Just Us Club Pearl Parcel Ralph Robertson Harding A. J. Vorheis Denver Colo C. E. Brock

April meetings and club activities across the area

The HJ Club met at Mrs Larry Marek home with seven members answering roll. Bake sale planned for July picnic and donations to Red Cross and Cancer funds were decided. Y Wives held a Washington meeting with sixteen members. Public Affairs tour to Des Moines included Iowa legislature and the Commission for the Blind with Dr Jernigan speaking. Thirty Niners Club welcomed Goldie Leon at YWCA. VFW Auxiliary held a Tuesday meeting with 16 members and reports on charity work. Officers and delegates were elected for various posts. several clubs planned May activities at the County Home and other venues.

H.J. Club Larry Marek Richard Kron Red Cross Cancer Lorence Marek Keith Horn Ray Sojka Public Affairs Department Des Moines Iowa Commission For the Blind Herb Campbell House Senate Commis For the Blind Kenneth Jernigan United States Clance Logan Edgar Stewart M. L. McCreedy R. L. Clarkson Don’ Mai Richard’ McCleery Lloyd Turnipseed Joe Jones H. W. Ramseyer George Goldie Leon Thirty Niners Club YWCA Frances Patton Glenn Holden Wiliam Patman Mayme Squire Edith Weidener Sunshine Claude Tucker L. M. Bicher Rhea Hoover Edna Smith Ruth’ Nolin Charles G. Rouseulp E. E. Stutsman Blanche Foster Squire Weidner Ruth Bell S. W. Delong Charles Walker VFW Post Home Dave McGaffey Town City Cancer Fund CAP Center Francis Reed Willard Gray Max Arbogast Sam Weeks Mary Mayes Gordon Sampson Carl Kelley

BPW Club Hosts Party at County Home Evening

The Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual party at the County Home on Wednesday evening. Twenty one men and twenty five women residents attended as dancers provided entertainment. Sophomore girls Trudy Griffeth Debbie Myers and Jody Brown and men Bob Applegate Clarence Zielowsky and George Kimball finished the music. Gifts were given to each attendee. Mrs Clem Eagle led arrangements with assistance from Lillian Shaffer and Dorothy Lobrer.

Business and Professional Women's Club Trudy Griffeth Debbie Myers Jody Brown Bob Applegate Clarence Zielowsky George Kimball Clem Eagle Lillian Shaffer Dorothy Lobrer

Social Calendar Three Days Ahead at ISU

Thursday events include Women of Moose at 8 p.m. in the ISU meeting room. Family Living 1 and Creative Living 1 appear at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Robert Wiley and Mrs. James Rossen listed respectively. Friday plans show Women’s Relief Corps at 1:30 p.m. and WCTU at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Geannie Nayadiey. Monday features Cyrus Chapter at 7:30 p.m. for Degree work at the Masonic Temple, plus Music at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Claire Keating. Also Monday Nighters at 7:30 p.m. in the YW room and Sugar and Spice Club at 3:45 p.m. in the YW room.

Women of Moose ISU Family Living Robert Wiley Creative Living James Rossen Women's Relief Corps Ralph Robertson WCTU Geannie Nayadiey Cyrus Masonic Temple Clairé Keating Sugar and Spice Club

Dear Abby advice columns on aging lovers and family ties

A widower seeks help marrying an 18 year old as his son resists and manipulation recurs. Readers advise a long engagement if real love endures and note the older man should assess motives. Other letters discuss marrying into a ready made family and the burdens of a possessive parent, with empathy for those trapped by duty and age.

Abby Althe Von Cindy Reader

Junction youth finalist for Veishen's You at Town State scholarship

Richard Carroll of Route 1 Columbus Junction is among finalists for Veishen's You at Town State scholarship. Among over 200 applicants, 11 women and 5 men were chosen for scholastic feat and activity participation. All admit to Iowa State University Ames. Scholarships totaling 750, 375, and 125 dollars will be awarded at the Kickoff Banquet on Thursday May 6.

Richard Carroll Route 1 Columbus Junction Veishen Iowa State University Ames

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L. F. Harding Hedrick David Gregory Mercy Hospital Donald Dean Hixson Myra, Gayle Alan Akron, C Ralph Hixson Wapello Selby Family Ken E Austine Li Mar Sieglowsky Builders J. Club Y-Wives VW Room Ottumwa Kay Woeste Affairs BPW Club Wayland Jack and Dorothy Schlosser Mobil Station Main Street Mississippi Valley Speed Club Abigail van Buren Dad Smokey RTT The Advertising Council HE State U.S. Forest Services Advertising Executivem
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