Television brings college to many homes in eastern Iowa
Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier notes adults in central and eastern Iowa can begin or supplement college education at home through the University of Mid-America UMAISU courses. ISU offers four UMA classes via IEBN and WOI-TV with 16 centers statewide. Tuition is 19 per credit hour plus materials. courses begin September 20 and the week of October 4.
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Iowa Wesleyan College
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Midway heads for Korean waters amid rising tensions
USS Midway sailed from Yokosuka after U S forces deployed two squadrons to Korea. North Korea warned of war posture as a tree trimming party near Panmunjom was attacked and two U S officers were killed. Kissinger called the attack premeditated murder and sought reparations.
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Kirkwood to graduate 400 at summer commencement
Kirkwood Community College will graduate about 400 persons at summer commencement on August 28 in Veterans Memorial Coliseum. U.S. Senator John Culver will deliver the commencement address at 10:30 a.m. The class includes 15 graduates from Washington County with diplomas and degrees in floriculture accounting nursing and other fields, and from Riverside and West Branch programs in various disciplines.
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Washington
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Bonnie Fritz
Connie Fritz
Derrene Harris
William Little
Nancy Robertson Stanwood
Vance Haesemeyer
West Branch
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Naomi Laughlin
Debbie Pedersen
Greg Ellyson
Jane Jelley
Recreation parley at Governor's Conference on Sept 10
The Annual Governor's Conference on Recreation will meet Friday September 10 at the Savery Hotel Des Moines from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m open to the public. It offers arts crafts do as you learn sessions with crafts such as macrame pressed flowers quilling stitchery and metal work plus a Fun With Food session. Special sessions cover recreation ideas resources for the physically handicapped social recreation and problem solving. Dr David Campbell vice president Center for Creative Leadership Greensboro NC will speak at the Governor's Luncheon. Sponsored by the Iowa Recreation Workshop Association Des Moines Iowa.
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Suspect in Illinois triple murder held on $3 million bail
Lincoln, Illinois. A 21 year old house painter is jailed on three murder counts after allegedly stabbing to death Lloyd C. Schneider 44 his wife Phyllis 45 and daughter Terri 17 at their ranch style home. The killings followed a bedroom door rending confrontation as the family escaped. Jeffrey Richardson survived. Bail set at three million dollars total.
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Funeral Sunday for David F. Richard
Funeral services for 82 year old David F. Richard of Wayland will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Eicher Mennonite Church with Rev Paul Goossen officiating Burial will be in Eicher Cemetery The family will greet friends this evening at Beatty Jennings Funeral Chapel in Wayland from 7 30 to 9 p m Richard died Friday at University Hospitals Iowa City He had lived at Parkview Home three years Born January 8 1894 near Wayland he was a farmer and son of Michael and Lydia Rich Richard He married Ruth Frey at Noble on November 25 1915 She survives with two daughters Hazel Reschly Wayland Wilma Weston Washington one son Roger Fairfield two sisters Leah Eicher Mt Pleasant and Anna Widmer Washington nine grandchildren nine great grandchildren Three brothers and one granddaughter preceded him in death.
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Wilma) Weston
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Roger
Martian life prospects rise as Viking tests continue
Pasadena scientists say new Viking 1 data keep open the possibility that Martian life influenced the puzzling soil results. Biology versus chemistry debates persist as repeat tests in sterilized soil yield fresh indications, with Viking 2 landing area decisions and orbital changes slated for soon.
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Carter surprised at Ford's selection in UPI report
Plains Georgia Jimmy Carter says Ford and Dole are too similar and laments leadership in the White House He notes Ford chose Dole to shore up the Midwest and questions campaign strategy He cites Reagan Connally Baker as suitable contenders and outlines Carter’s West Coast Midwest trip plans.
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Honor Cindy Larson at shower Saturday
Cindy Larson of Winfield, October 2 bride-elect of Bill Finke, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Silas Finke Jr. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Kenneth Arthur and Mrs. Don Rees with Mrs. Bob Finke of Olds. Attendees shared games and opened gifts as the couple’s families and friends gathered, with persimmon and apricot decor on the tea table. The note details numerous relatives and local connections spanning Winfield, Columbus Junction, Kirksville, Mt. Pleasant, West Liberty, Pleasantville, and nearby towns.
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Winfield
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Kirksville
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West Liberty
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Mediapolis
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West Burlington
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Iowa City
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Chicago
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Iowa City tryouts open for Man Who Came To Dinner
Iowa City Community Theatre announces auditions for its season opener The Man Who Came To Dinner directed by Elaine King. Auditions Aug 30 31 Sep 1 7 30 to 10 pm at the Recreation Center 220 S Gilbert St for men and women age 18 to 70. Call Ms King after 6 pm for options if unable to attend.
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Hauskin group to perform concert with family lineup
The Hauskin group features Howard Hauskin, his sons Tim and Kevin, with Tim as lead singer and Kevin as baritone piano player formerly with the Blackwood Singers. Howard’s nephew plays bass guitar. The public is invited to hear this concert.
Runaway truck kills eight near Cleveland
VALLEY VIEW Ohio UPI Eight persons died and 11 were injured when a tractor trailer ran out of control down a steep hill and slammed into a line of cars at a traffic light. Mayor Robert D Cusick aided victims as debris flew everywhere. The driver was shook up but unhurt amid ongoing investigations.
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Riches buy acreage in Wayland area farm home sale
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rich purchased the farm home and four acres from LeRoy Meyer at 114 mile on highway 78 west. The item list notes numerous social visits, travel details, and church announcements with residents and families from Wayland, Pandora, Mt. Pleasant, and surrounding areas.
Couple to Vacation at Gerk's Resort West Okoboji
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs John Lee will leave Sunday for a two weeks vacation at Gerks Resort at West Okoboji. They plan to entertain relatives there at various times during the two weeks.
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