Winter Walk Safely On Icy Days Says Prof Scott of Iowan
University of Iowa adviser Prof Gladys Scott urges proper footwear with crepe soles or rough corrugated bottoms to prevent slips. She stresses flat footing, relaxed posture, and controlled gait to reduce tumbles and injuries. At crossings wait for cars to stop as skidding cars may fail to miss pedestrians.
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Iowa City
Gladys Scott
University of Iown
Scott
Department of Physical Education
U of L
Christmas reunion tips from Iowa State expert
When family comes home for the holidays and seniors wait, plan to ease chores and protect valuables. Nancy Meredith recommends ahead food prep, child safety with high shelves, a grandchild toy drawer, clear rules, simple activities like checkers or stories, and supporting parents to create warm memories.
Domestic Engineers Hold December Meeting at Vanderlinden Home
The December meeting of 4 H Clubs Domestic Engineers was hosted by Debbie and Sherrie Vanderlinden. Lora Green called the meeting to order as members discussed a forthcoming craft bazaar. The group read a Christmas story and poems, sang carols, and held a gift exchange of homemade decorations. Refreshments followed.
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Debbie
Sherrie Vanderlinden
Lora Green
Weekend TV listings for Channel 2 through Channel 9
Area television schedule Friday through Sunday lists programs by channel with entry times and titles including Calucet Miracle 34th St News Last Word Price Right Jeopardy MASH Bob Newhart Mannix and more across channels 2 to 9. Notable titles include The Glass Menagerie Wild Wild West UFO and The Price Is Right with multiple airings and evening blocks across Friday Saturday and Sunday.
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Channel 2
Terra
34Th St
M. T. Moore
Bob Newhart
C. Burnett
Price
Carol J Andrews
Reasoner
L. Welk
Griff
M. Dillon
Miracle
4Th St
M.T. Moore
B. Newhart
UFO
Calucci
P. Mason
Mannix
B. Jones
Tell
Judge Maude
Channel 9
Lucy
A. Griffith
Carol
J. Andrews
FBI
ABC
Identical Hats Trend Among Local Men At Town Events
Two local men wear same brand and color hats, attend many functions together, and have traded hats for months. A new mistletoe and holly shipment arrives as Sigtot Town promotes Christmas florals, contact 653-5457 for orders.
Christmas Night Story Moves Home Folks in Midwest Calamity
Grace Kerr recounted a true 1930s Christmas tale at the Variety Night, showing a Midwest farm family weathered financial ruin with faith and joy. The program featured Joy to the World, piano by Rev LeRoy Selby, and organizers Florence Davis, Rosamond Bauer, Ruth Anderson, and Mabel Anderson.
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Liliang Vrasure
Bethlehem
Midwest
America
Grace Kerr
LeRoy Selby
Florence Davis
Rosamond Bauer
Ruth Anderson
Mabel Anderson
Weathered voyage clouds Kohoutek view aboard Queen Elizabeth 2
Astronomer Lubos Kohoutek wrapped up a three day voyage on the Queen Elizabeth 2 amid cloudy seas that prevented a clear sighting of the Kohoutek Comet. He reported a faint star near the horizon before 5 30 am.
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New York
UPI
Lubos Kohoutek
Kohoutek
Senior Center Holiday Dinner Brings Community Spirit
Grace Kerr reports the December senior center dinner drew about 100 attendees despite poor weather. The event featured table decorating, a youth presence, folk singing, and a travelog by Rev. and Mrs. Higdon. Betty Stephens to oversee office duties January and February, with January birthday party planned. Craft Group to resume in January. The piece ends with a Christmas reflection on goodwill and shared celebration.
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Grace Kerr
Rich Brass
Dave Higdon
Jesus
Harold Stephens
Betty
4 H records advance to state competition
Four Washington County 4 H members had their records chosen to advance to state level from area competition held December 7. Represented counties numbered seven with 54 submissions. 29 records were selected for state competition. JoElien Viggers Melinda Reed Ed Anderson Sue Huber represent Iowa Maidens Crooked Creek Cyclones Starliners and Washington County respectively. Mrs M L Crawford served on the selection committee.
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Washington County
4-H
JoElien Viggers
Melinda Reed
Iowa Maidens
Washington
Ed Anderson
Crooked Creek Cyclones Club
Crawfordsville
Sue Huber
Starliners of
M. L. Crawford
School Lunch Menus Across Washington Areas
Readable weekly lunch menus list meals for Washington St James Igles Lond and neighboring towns, detailing daily offerings from Monday through Friday. Entries include main dishes, sides, desserts, and milk, with notable items such as pork rollups, turkey with gravy, pizza, and fish sandwiches.
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Washington
ST. James
Waco
Mid-Prairie
Iowa Farm Bureau president says family farm can survive with help
Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau President J Merrill Anderson told about 2000 delegates at the state convention that family farms can survive and prosper only if consumers and the federal government smooth the way. He warned price ceilings disrupted markets causing shortages and inflation and cautioned that boycotts do not solve rising food costs. He urged better outreach to cattle feeders about the dangers of removing ceilings and noted Iowa cattle industry may contract 30 percent this year. The Fayette County Farm Bureau was named best in the state for 1973, with Mahaska County second.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Farm Bureau
J. Merrill Anderson
State Farm Bureau
Anderson
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Fayette County
Fayette
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NBC News
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Mr. Rogers
S. Holmes
Wolf's Flower Shop
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Karl Megdelsen
Robert
Ainsworth
Karl Megchelsen Jr
Montrose
Paul G. Megchelsen
Keokuk
Megchelsen
Frances Patton
Sparta, Ill
Charles Willming
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Cook Book
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Nielsen
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