Building Needs Continue Fewer Iowa Pupils To Start School
Iowa DPI projects fewer first graders in 1972 73 yet plans ongoing expansion of facilities and programs. State census shows 42 300 projected first graders with 55 945 five year olds. officials warn growth in urban districts and need for larger classrooms persists despite enrollment declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
State Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Eldert Groenendyk
DPI Planning and Development
Groenendyk
Obrecht
Bettendorf
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Headliners 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party
The Headliners 4-H Club met with Leslie Stephens on Monday for a Christmas party. The girls caroled then returned to the Stephens home for refreshments hosted by the hostess and her mother, and Mrs. Stevenson and Mary. A gift exchange took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Stephens
Stephens
Leaders in pinochle marathon at end of third round
The Y s Men pinochle marathon lists Mr and Mrs William Sheetz leading with 3390 points. Hugo Lensch and Don Paul follow in second and third, while Delbert Zager Marion Augustine Verle Gallagher Scott Wilcox Clarence Berkhof Ed Blattner Carl Jarvis and Richard Havel round out the top ten with 2670 to 1730 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheetz
Hugo Lensch
Don Paul
Delbert Zager
Marion Augustine
Verle Gallagher
Scott Wilcox
Clarence Berkhoff
Ed Blattner
Carl Jarvis
Richard Havel
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Prairie Flower School
Volunteer units from Washington Wellman Kalona Keota and West Chester fought a stubborn fire at Prairie Flower School Sunday evening. Heavy smoke required air tanks and breathing apparatus as firefighters worked three hours after containment to prevent a rekindle.
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Washington
Wellman
Kalona
Keota
West Chester
Prairie Flower School
Immediate equipment check for cameras and gear
The assistant is instructed to perform an instant audit of cameras, batteries, flash bulbs, film, and related equipment to ensure all items are accounted for and in working order. The task emphasizes rapid verification of inventory, condition, and readiness for use.
Speech Contest At Washington Junior High
The ninth grade speech class of Washington Junior High presents a Friday program on December 20 at 3 00 p m in West Double north end of the building. Nine students have prepared ten minute humorous and dramatic readings. A panel will judge and award two winners per division who will perform before the student assembly in January. Participants: Becky Atkinson Cheri Burkum Roger Cline Cindy Gugel Rita Fisher David Levy Judi Mullikin Jeff Swartzendruber and Jane Vacha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior High
West Double
Becky Atkinson
Cheri Burkum
Rodger Cline
Cindy Gugel
Rita Fisher
David Levy
Judi Mullikin
Jeff Swartzendruber
Jane Vacha
Local Servicemen Return Home and Holiday Travel Notes
Dick Wollrab returns from Viet Nam duty and settles in Lone Tree with wife Vida Doeries. Sperry Easter is a Veterans Hospital patient in Iowa City for about three weeks. Adolph Havel and family, Oak Park Illinois, recover from a virus infection delaying Washington holiday plans. Les Grim heads to Europe visiting relatives in Stuttgart and cities across Europe. Sgt Dale Eatinger returns for Christmas from Southeast Asia and reports to Clinton-Sherman AFB. B H McCarthy moved to University Hospital Iowa City for tests. Cyril Osweiler, Keota, enters Des Moines Veterans Hospital for treatment and possible surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry Easter
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Dale Eatinger
Chester Eatinger
Southeast Asia
Clinton - Sherman Air Force Base
Okla
Cyril Osweiler
Keota
Des Moines
Farm tax guide now available for 1969
The Farm ers Tax Guide for 1969 is available at the Washington County Extension Office per county extension director Jim Frier. Prepared by the IRS, this 48 page booklet answers many questions about 1968 federal income tax problems. It explains farm income and expense items, filing requirements, and topics such as farm business expenses, inventories, capital gains, soil and water conservation, self employment tax, gasoline tax credit, and more.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Internal Revenue Service
Frier
Mrs Chance hosts missionary council at church
The First Assembly of God Women’s Missionary Council met Tuesday night with Mrs Duane Chance. Thirteen attended as Mrs E L Aubuchon led devotions on What Christmas Spells. Members packed candy for the Christmas program and planned the New Year’s Eve service December 31 at 8 30 p.m. featuring the film In His Steps. The next meeting is January 7 at 7 p.m. with Mrs Jessie Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Women’s Missionary Council
Duane Chance
E. L. Aubuchon
Jessie Albright
4 H Club Reports Activities With Food Talks And Demonstrations
The Farmerettes 4 H Club met Monday with Myrna Cave. Fifteen members and two leaders Mrs Keith Horn and Mrs Elmer Sojka attended. Members named an unusual piece of furniture for roll call. Susan Sojka spoke on Improper Lighting and Deb ie Horn on Art Study. Kathy Marek presented Care of Sewing Machine and Mealtime Planning. Demonstrations included Show Grooming by Kathy Marek Peggy Chabal Working with Leather Connie Goodlander and Christmas Tree Safety by Patty Sojka. Refreshments were served and a gift exchange was held.
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Farmerettes
Myrna Cave
Keith Horn
Elmer Sojka
Susan Sojka
Debbie Horn
Kathy Marek
Carol Marek
Peggy Chabal
Connie Goodlander
Patty Soj
Bible II Club Hosts December Meeting and Christmas Party
Mrs M R Flickinger entertained Bible II members at her home for the December meeting and Christmas party Monday night. Leader Mrs John Lemmon conducted the business while Mrs Roger Sherman read passages from Matthew and Luke. A cooperative dessert was served with help from cohostess Miss Bernice Wilcke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Flickinger
Bible II
John Lemmon
Roger Sherman
Bernice Wilcke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gayle Obrecht
DIP
Roscoe van Dyke
DPI
van Dyke
Hower
Wolf's Flower Shop
Schoonover Drug
Evening Journal
Dick Wollrab
Dorothy Wollrab
Vietnam
Army
Vida Doeries
Lone Tree
Adolph Havel
South Lyman
Oak Park
Ill
Havels
Les Grim
Europe
Spec. 5
Richard Westpthal
Mark
Stuttgart
Germany
London
Madrid
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Lisbon
B. H. McCarthy
University Hospital
Hannah G.E
Duncan
Nat’l, Bank
West Side Square
RADIO
Northern Electric
Fanity Electric
Parker House
Pastry Shop
Dial
Ium
Polaroid
TIMEX
TRANS
Old Spice
Yardley
Jade East
English Leather
Burley, Yama, Mennen Watch
Rubinstein
Chantilly
Coty
Leatherie
Tussy
DuBarry
Walgreen
Remington
Norelco
Schick, Sunbeam
Fanny Farmer Chocolates
KINGS
Mrs. Chance
NSB
Bob Roe
North Iowa
Pete
Washington’s
Northeast Pole
Squire
Squire Shoppe
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