Cancer Crusade Promotes Public Education Month
The April Cancer Crusade supports the American Cancer Society with a threefold public education program. Messages urge early cancer cure, regular health exams, awareness of warning signals, and caution against quack remedies. Iowa film library mailed 1,867 movies and 206 strips to users between 1970 and 1971. County chairs Mr and Mrs Arthur Duensing in Washington arrange showings via Burge Hammond.
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American Cancer Society
Iowa
Arthur Duensing
Washington
Burge Hammond
Air Force Commendation Medal for Michael R Nicholson
Michael R Nicholson, son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Nichol, received the Air Force Commendation Medal while stationed at Luke AFB Arizona after returning from Vietnam last November. He was promoted to sergeant on April 1 and served as an AT Crew Chief in the 8th Special Operations Squadron, contributing to A-37 aircraft reliability and combat sorties from January to November 1970.
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Michael R. Nicholson
Clayton Nicholson
Washington
Nicholson
Vietnam
Luke Afb
Phoenix
Ariz
8Th Special Operations Squadron
8Th Cial
Airie Nicholson
United Sates Air Foree
Seniors Organize Co-Ed 4-H Clubs
Seventeen high school age 4-H'ers met at the Extension office Thursday evening and two Co-Ed Seniors Clubs were organized, one in the Mid-Prairie School District and the other in the Washington School District. The Mid Prairie plan to meet May 11 at Wellman Park with a committee including Sandi Schroeder and others. The Washington club will meet the fourth Thursday of each month. temporary chair is Mark Hotchkiss and the May program committee includes Kathy Marek, Jane Shearer and Bernice Reed. Mentors from Keokuk and Washington counties assisted, and sponsors and members were to be contacted.
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Mid-Prairie
Washington
Mid+Prairie
Wellman Park
Sandi Schroeder
Karen Bush
Phil Houseal
Andy Rowe
Randy Porter
Mark Hotchkiss
Kathy Marek
Jane Shearer
Bernice Reed
Janet Bayliss
Cheryl Walter
Keokuk County
Marion Timmins
Washington County
Man
Julia Gamon
Funeral Friday for Mrs. Iva Denison
Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Denison formerly of the Prairie Flowers community were held in Ottumwa with Rev. Stan Woeste officiating. Graveside services followed at Elm Grove Cemetery led by Rev. M. O. Smith. Mrs. Denison died Wednesday night at her sister’s Ottumwa home and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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Iva Denison
Prairie Flowers Community
Ottumwa
Shrine Circus Set for July 19 in Washington
Don Orr president of the united in their determi Washington Shrine Club announces the annual Shrine Circus in Washington. Clyde Bros. will produce the show at the fair grounds with afternoon and evening performances. The program features skill feats animal antics aerial spectacles and clowns promising family entertainment free from offensiveness.
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Don Orr
The
United
Washington
Clyde Bros
Fair Grounds
Schools debate tax plans face legislature vote next week
House reconvenes to study tax school aid options including Gov Ray plan, interim committee proposal, and Democrat income tax plan. Stromer plan would cap local property tax at 30 mills to fund 350 dollars per student plus a 325 dollar state grant. Holden and Varley critique fairness, saying districts may pay far less and statewide equity would suffer.
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House
Robert D. Ray
Stromer
Edgar Holden
Davenport
Varley
Propose dance for non-prom goers
Students discuss hosting a prom night dance for those unable to attend. A 50 cent fee would cover expenses, with planning groups seeking interest. Call Mrs Giff Morrison 658 2397 or Mrs Robert Dunbar 653 342 or Mrs Clarence Zieglowsky 653 3207 by Tuesday evening to indicate interest.
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Giff Morrison
Robert Dunbar
Clarence Zieglowsky
Property transfers and land deeds across Wellman and surrounding sections
Record lists multiple deeds: Sarah Lee Miller to Joan Redinger transferring Lot 12 and Lot 13 in Block 7 Wellman. Catherine Miller and husband to Joan Redinger. Linda Lee Capper to Bernice C Commers. Aldine Z Gingerich to Richard M Stewart. Isadore Weber to Kevin Strabala. Also notes Wailing Wall description: 59 feet high in Jerusalem.
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Sarah Lee Miller
Joan Redlinger
Wellman
Catherine Miller
Joan Redinger
Linda Lee Capper
Bernice C. Commers
Aldine Z. Gingerich
Richard M. Stewart
Isadore Weber
Kevin Strabala
Hoffa to testify on prison leave in New York trip
Hoffa the pension fund leader faces testimony Monday or Tuesday as he heads to New York on a judicial order. Warden Noah Alldredge said the trip was a brief one day matter, following a March 31 parole denial and San Francisco visit earlier in April. Hoffa, convicted in 1964 for conspiracy related to kickbacks, remains a nominal Teamsters leader.
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Pension Fund
Federal Penitentary
Hoffa
Justice Department
Washington
New York
Noah Alldredge
Alldredge
San Francisco
Nashville
Chicago
Teamster
Supreme Court
Teamsters
Club activities JW BAKER WRC and Women of the Moose notes
JW Baker Women’s Relief Corps hostess Mrs Ralph Robertson hosted a Thursday gathering with thirteen members present. Announcements covered May meetings and memorial services at United Methodist Church, with all members urged to attend. Moose chapter events included a style show for Project Martin and Academy night at ISU rooms with ring ceremony for two new members Judi Curl and Carrol Drayfahl.
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JW. Baker
WRC
Ralph Robertson
J.W. Baker
Lester Laubaugh
Harry Kleese
Edgar Bandy
Women OF Moose
Women of the Moose
ISU
Judi Curl
Muscatine
Ronnie Stalder
Washington
Iowa City
Judit Carl
Yaro Sojka
Academy of Friendship
Ins
Academy
Carrol Drayfahl
Waterloo
State health men speak at Rotary meeting
Ronald Probasco and James A. Stewart spoke at a Rotary Club meeting chaired by Ralph Martin in Lloyd Robertson’s absence. They described the Hoover Health Planning Council in Washington County and its area group with Johnson, Cedar, Iowa, Benton, Linn, Jones and Delaware counties and its link to the Iowa Office of Comprehensive Health Planning. Ivan Moredock was introduced as a new Rotary member.
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Ronald Probasco
Iowa Regional Medical Health Program
James A. Stewart
State Health Planning Council
Rotary Club
Lloyd Robertson
Ralph Martin
Hoover Health Planning Council
Washington County
Johnson
Cedar
Iowa
Benton
Linn
Jones
Delaware
Local Navy Sailor Kent Myers Visits Before Norfolk Assignment
SNSK Kent Myers from San Diego recently completed Class A Storekeeper School with the navy and will spend leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Masson Jr. before reporting to Norfolk. At Des Moines, a group of locals attended the American Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association convention.
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Snsk Kent Myers
San Diego
Calif
Navy
George Masson Jr
Norfolk, Va
The
American Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Des Moines
Don Dayton
Richard Hesser
Eileen Hammen
Lena Houiseal
Richard George
John Prochaska
Hesser
Dayton
Social Calendar WCTU President Directs Conference
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Town announces WCTU president Mrs Gary Murphy will direct the area conference at the United Methodist Church West Chester Tuesday April 27 from 930 am to 330 pm The program emphasizes inspiration information and instruction with focus on education legislation youth and union chapters from nearby communities invited to participate
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WCTU
Cecil Roberts
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Town
United Methodist Church
West Ches
Washington,Wellman
West Chester
Town City
Muscatine
Winfield
Highland students shine in state music contest at Mid-Prairie HS
Highland students earned top ratings in a state small groups and solo contest at Mid-Prairie High School Wellman. Performers included Steve Roberts on bass and Larry Tener in multiple solos and ensembles such as clarinet quartet trumpet solo trombone solo and woodwind groups.
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Vivision
Steve Roberts
Madrigal
Larry Tener
Paul Davis
Carla Craig
Ous
Sheryl ‘Swenson
Boys
Randy Conry
Marty Miller
Sharon Goodwin
Sorority Plans May Basket Drive for Meals on Wheels
Beta Sigma Phi sorority launches May Basket project to raise funds for Meals on Wheels and other club activities. Dean Knight, Mrs. The Maggers, and Mrs. Joe Redlinger say orders are being taken to fill baskets for home delivery. Call 653-2884 or 653-5584 to place orders.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Dean Knight
the Maggers
Joe Redlinger
Social Security rep to meet public in Washington
A Social Security representative will visit Washington to meet the public at the Post Office from 9 30 a m to noon on Wednesday April 28.
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Social Security
Washington
Post Office
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Wayland
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