Hughes outlines Iowa progress under Gov. Hughes in 1963
Iowa Governor Harold E. Hughes reflects on a year of renewal and reform. He cites liquor law changes, 186 new or expanded industries creating over 6,000 jobs, $70 million in capital investment, and unemployment at 2.9 percent. He highlights racial equality measures, medical aid for the aged, reapportionment defeat, and home rule as pivotal for Iowa’s future.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Harold E. Hughes
Hughes
Tuwa
United Press International
Medica
Sughes
Education expands world view through international understanding
A Foreign Policy Association issue of Intercom surveys methods to teach world affairs in American classrooms. Schools like Glen Falls New York and Plattsburgh State University College for Teachers in New York State adopt globalized curricula linking art economics and social studies to international topics. Programs include exchange letters international culture courses and Great Decisions discussions reaching thousands of students and adults.
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Intercom
Foreign Policy Association
FPA
Glen Falls
N. Y
World Affairs Council
Europe
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Minn
Oxford University
Public
Junior League
Africa
Plattsburgh State University College For
New York State
The
New World Foundation
E. 46Th St
New York
Household water quality harms house plants and care tips
County Extension Director Jim Frier notes midwinter plant mood drop links to water. Horticulturist Charles Sherwood attributes issues to hard water salts and advises rain or melted snow water, proper soil mix, and avoiding metals and certain chemicals that burn leaves. A separate note mentions a 15 inch plastic time capsule in Bardstown Kentucky cornerstone honoring Stephen Foster.
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Jim Frier
Charles Sherwood
Iowa State University
Sherwood
New York
UPI
Bardstown
Tube Turns Plastics, Inc
Chemetron Corp
Stephen Foster
Kentucky
Foster
Friendly Fayettes Meet Saturday
KEOTA February fifth Four H club met at the home of Mary Jo and Sandra Neal with eight members two leaders and five guests present Joyce Bayliss reported on county officers meeting and upcoming programs Girls learned how to keep record books Lynn McInerney spoke about Michelangelo and his Rome artworks Mary Jo Neal discussed Gerard Von Hauthorst Kathy Greiner demonstrated reclaiming a picture frame Mary Jo Neal demonstrated varnish removal on a tabletop Recreation was led by Louise Adam Refreshments were served by the Neals The next meeting is set for March 7 with Janet and Louise Adam.
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Gerard von Hauthorst
Kathy Greiner
Mary Jo Neal
Louise Adam
Mrs. Neal
Sandra
Mary Jo
Janet
Earl Bakers Call at Cedar Rapids and Area News
Earl Baker and family visited Strawberry Point and Cedar Rapids while Jerry Greiner and Lois Hayes wed in Washington. Mrs. Warren Davis from Lincoln underwent surgery Jan 29 and was in satisfactory condition. Visits and calls occurred across Lone Tree Trenton and Missouri. Hubert Bruty was admitted to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
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Keota
Earl Baker
Maxine Baker
Strawberry Point
Keith Bakers
Cedar Rapids
Don Davis
Jerry Greiner
Lois Hayes
Washington
Warren Davis
Lincoln
Nebraska
A.I. FitzSimmons
T.J. Sorden
Lone
Hubert Bruty
Mercy Hospital
Paul Hammes
Don Bermel
Gerots celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Riverside
Riverside hosts a Saturday potluck for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gerot on their 25th anniversary at Montgomery Hall. A large crowd of 136 from Iowa City Tiffin Lone Tree Katona Muscatine Columbia and Riverside attended. The couple married February 2 1939 in Weltman with gifts and prizes noted.
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Riverside
Guy Gerot
Montgomery Hall
Iowa City
Ethel Seering
Paul Hann
Weltman
Glen Gerot
Henry Riggan
Wilbert See
Murphys Visit and Local Social Notes at Davenport
Mr and Mrs George Murphy and Peggy visited Davenport to spend time with their daughter and family. Colum bus Junction mothers shopped, Myral McCreedy of Iowa City visited Una Gordon. Dinner guests included Earl Walker and Bill Darby. Pat ient Newt Whetstine remains in Washington County Hospital.
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Haskins
George Murphy
Peggy
Davenport
Jim Kelly
Una Gordon
Bill Darby
Columbus Junction
Myral McCreedy
Iowa City
Jim Bean
Earl Walker
Tiffin
John Sands
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Patch Club
Irene Harrison
Mac Wallace
Newt Whetstine
Washington County Hospital
Keota Residents Visit in Davenport and Nearby Towns
Keota residents traveled to Davenport on Wednesday with Mrs. M M Flynn visiting the Ralph Peterson home and Mrs. John Flynn and Billy visiting in Moline at the Wyatt Dayton home. They returned Thursday. Several local couples hosted and visited Sunday through Tuesday lasting evenings and dinners.
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Keota
M.M. Flynn
John Flynn
Billy
Davenport
M. M. Flynn
Ralph Peterson
Moline
Wyatt Dayton
Walter Bower
Roy Funston
Harold Bohr
Albert Greiner
Corn Yield Tests to Be Released at ISU
The 1963 Iowa Corn Yield Test results will be released at the Iowa Crop Improvement Day on Monday February 10 at Iowa State University. County Extension Director Jim Frier notes the tests compare many Iowa adapted hybrids and provide accurate performance data for future plantings.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Jim Frier
W.H. Pierre
H. C. Waldorf
Iowa Crop Improvement Association
Iowa State Memorial Union
James Hilton
New Iowa State swine management pamphlets released
Four ISU publications on swine feeding and management are now available. Authors M D Whitaker and Emmett Stevermer with Dr Maynard Spear outline units on The Bred Sow Care of the Sow and Litter The Growing Finishing Pig and The Replacement Gilt. Copies offered at the Washington County extension office or Publications Distribution.
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Iowa State University
Washington County
Jim Frier
Washington
Morrill Hall
Ames
Iowa
M. D. Whitaker
Emmett Stevermer
Maynard Spear
Bailey son named treasurer of Theta Tau at State U of Iowa
Bruce Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey of Washington, has been named treasurer of Theta Tau, the professional engineering fraternity at the State University of Iowa.
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Washington Concrete CO
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Rock Island Tracks
Guy Gerots
Mrs. Marge Luckey
Raymond
Bud) Havel
Melvin Havel
Harry Musser
Lone Tree
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Havel
Leo Huffman
Lewis Weber
Mary Laney
Happy Haven Nursing
Laney
Bob Thomann
Leroy Schmidt
August Schmidt
Milwaukee
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Lester McCune
Amy
Beth
Matilda Wieland
Happy Haven
Murphys
Ivan Hartsock
Keosauqua
Jersey
Keosauqua Sale Co., Inc
Gene Lowenberg
Edward Pickering
Allan Reighard
Ardell
George Bond
Mabel Morris
Lula Randolph
Mabel Fagen
United Presbyterian Home
Minnie Green
Mae Sturgeon
Grace Vincent
Jennie Harris
Nelle Fink
Robert Fisher
Johnny
Dave Yokums
Mt. Pleasant
Dave
St Louis
Dick Fisher
West Chester
Walter Fisher
Frank Kleese
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Blair Wood
Fred Sheets
Nick Bermel
Mary
Elizabeth Aller
Charlie Grisham
New London
Iowa Dairyland Products Plant
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Gehl
PTO
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Ottawa
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