Mid-Prairie Board Approves Amended Budget 75 76 Adaptation
Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education held a regular session August 11 approving bills and financial reports. Tentative approval was given to an amended 1975-76 budget totaling 2,321,278 with no tax levy change. Public hearing set for September 8 at 8 p.m. to consider the amendment.
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Mid-Prairie Community Schior
Barrier Credit Board
Wilbur Yoder
IMS
ESEA
Michael Quick
Phil Swartzendruber
John H. Miller
Dave Weidenbach
Wallace Marner
Paul Schrock
Jim Truelson
Louis Hoylman
Ken Petrone
Marion Timmons
Ted Griffith
Paul Swank
Clarence Stull
Iowa Supreme Court
Ray Sailor
Chris Helmuth
Wellman
Nancy Swartzendruber
Linda Huber
West Chester
Marcia Yoder
Susan Chorpening
Mid-Prairie
Town Association of School Boards
IASB
Amarillo Man Finds 16.37-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds
In Murfreesboro Arkansas retired maintenance man W W Johnson found a 16.37 carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park the largest in over two decades. He named it Amarillo Starlight hoping for a good sale though experts question its value and cutting prospects.
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Murfreesboro, Ark
UPI
North America
W.W. Johnson
Amarillo
Tex
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Johnson
State Parks and Tourism Department
Star of Arkansas
Themond
Arkansas
Little Rock
Murfreesboro
Lloyd Stanley
Arger
Goliath Frog News Brings West Africa Record Catch
A West African goliath frog weighing seven pounds and spanning 32 inches from nose to extended legs was recently captured. The specimen represents the largest known individual of its species, highlighting the region's remarkable herpetofauna.
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West Africa
Livestock market slows as prices edge higher in Des Moines
Des Moines reports slow cattle trade with demand fair and hog prices mixed. No 1-3 200-230 lb cattle scarce, hogs 200-235 lb range at 58.75-59.25, sows firm to 50 cents higher, heavier hogs around 48-50. Prices vary by weight class and grade across the yard.
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Des Moines
UPI
Uliet, Ill
Late August Gardening Tips for Roses Mums and Evergreens
Late August and early September offer key steps for rose care transplanting chrysanthemums and establishing new lawns. Do not fertilize roses after August 1 to avoid winter damage. Water lightly and remove mulch to harden new growth. Choose potted mums for instant bloom and plant in full sun with weekly soaking if rains are sparse. transplant evergreens now with root development in mind and use anti desiccant sprays. Lawn seeding best between mid August and early September with fertilizer and soil testing, and consult ISU pamphlets 181 and 491 for guidance.
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A.E. Cott
Cott
Iowa
Iowa State University
Duncan suit seeks rescission of Henry County real estate deals
L A Duncan and LAD Inc filed in Henry County District Court on July 2 asking for rescission of real estate contracts. Defendants include William H Smart Phyllis Monson Grow and Smart Distributing Co. Duncan alleges prior fraud and misrepresentation before signing contracts after an June 4 transfer, while noting Smart sought $86 400 in promissory notes on June 13 and 18.
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L.A. Duncan and
LAD Inc
Ait
Henry County
William H. Smart
Phyllis Monson Grow and
Smart Distributing Company
Smart
Duncan
Railsback Joins Keota Law Firm In New Partnership
D. Scott Railsback joins Keota firm Laing & Railsback with offices at 207 E. Broadway Keota. Grinnell Phi Beta Kappa graduate and Chicago law degree holder previously served as Assistant General Attorney for Union Pacific in Omaha and as an attorney for the United States government in Washington. He belongs to multiple bar associations and federal courts.
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Keota
Donald N. Laing
D. Scott Railsback
E. Broadway
Laing & Railsback
Railsback
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Iowa
University of Chicago
United States
Washington, D.C
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Omaha
Nebraska
Art
Supreme Court of Iowa
Supreme Court of Nebraska
United States Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia Circuit
United States Court of Claims
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Nebraska Bar Association
Association of Interstate Commerce Commission
Roy E. Wood Dies at 87 in Ainsworth
Roy E. Wood, 87, died unexpectedly this morning at his residence in Ainsworth. Funeral arrangements in charge of Jones Funeral Home are indefinite at this time.
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Roy E. Wood
Ainsworth
Jones Funeral Home
Mrs Zager 90 Dies at Home in Kalona Era
Mrs William L Carr ie Bell Zager 90 of 404 E Van Buren died unexpectedly at home August 21 1975. Funeral set for Aug 3 1975 at Sherman Eden with Rev Leland Grove. Burial Kalona Cemetery. Survived by four stepsons 13 step grandchildren 13 step great grandchildren. She was born July 13 1885 in Kalona and lived in Washington since 1950. She had worked in Hesselschwerdt s Department Store.
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William L
Carrie Bell) Zager
E. van Buren
Sherman-Eden
Leland Grove
Kalona Cemetery
Zager
Kalona
William L. Zager
Washington
Eastern Star
White Shrine
Royal Neighbors
The
Christian Church
Hesselschwerdt
Stanly Zager
Columbus City
Delbert Zager
Lewis Zager
M.D
Waterloo
Olon Zager
Omaha, Neb
USDA predicts 9 percent rise in 1975 food prices
Washington dispatch reports the Agriculture Department forecasts 1975 retail food prices will average about nine percent higher than 1974, a bit above prior estimates. The USDA also maintained that unpredictable events may limit grain exports to Russia from triggering major supermarket price hikes this year.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
USDA
U.S
Russia
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Sere
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Stewwayne
Pickens
Sera Harry Morgan
John Mgisoveesten
Grit Vavenceoey
Bill Anderson
Norman Tokar
Chicago
Kingsbury Inn
Columbus Junction
Iowa Ave
Jim Frier
L. A. Duncan
Washington E
Amnal
Mrs. Zager
Cindy
Tim Brashaw
W.F.W. Hall
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Nighthawks
Lorie & the Heartbreakers
Pirate's Cove
Hardees
Hardee
Hamburger
Nqrase
Martin Hoenig
Mgr
Robo
Beeneja Aid
Warren Stewart
Washington Cafe
J.C. Carris
Leland D. Carris
Thomas H. Berdo
Mr. Carris
Jock Itch
Athletic Supporters
Nat
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Candies
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