Iowa debates universal motorcycle helmets in new session
Iowa lawmakers revisit a mandatory helmet bill amid fears of losing federal highway funds. Proponents led by Rep. Krause and Ed Bittle cite head injury reduction and safety ethics, while opponents argue for rider freedom. Officials warn 6 to 10 million dollars yearly in federal money could be at risk if no law passes.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Federal Highway Administration
Sven Sterner
State Office of Planning and Programming
Highway Safety Project
Sterner
DOT
House Transportation Committee
Robert Kause
D-Fenton
Krause
Ed Bittle
West Des Moines
State Government Committee
House
Bittle
GOP
Free Spirits
Simon Hershberger of Kalona Dies En Route Home
Simon Hershberger of Kalona died suddenly on February 5 1975 while traveling from the Post Office to his home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Upper Deer Creek Conservative Mennonite Church, with Rev. Henry Miller Rev. Morris Swartzendruber and Rev. James Bender officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Visitation begins after 7 p.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Born July 24 1898 in Grantsville Maryland he was the son of Noah and Savilla Hershberger Yoder. He came to Towa in 1919.
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Nalona
Simon N. Hershberger
Kalona
Upper Deer Creek
Simon Hershberger
Grantsville
Noah and
Savilla
Yoder Hershberger
Towa
Rural Iowa farmer dies after long illness
Lies Wednesday he married Barbara Bender, Dec. 24, 1922. They lived in the Wellman and Katona area until he retired from farming eight years ago, then moved to Katona. Survived by wife, three daughters and five sons, 29 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. Preceded by parents, one grandchild and two sisters.
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Barbara Bender
Wellman
Katona
D and H Feed and Grain Service
Cecil
Verda) Miller
Kalona
Dan
Mary Ellen) Miller
Alice, Tex
Joe
Norma) Hostetler
Hesston
Kan
John
James
Glenn
Paul
New Smyerna Beach
Fla
Carroll
Montezuma
Dan Leichty
Oakland
Sam Beachy
Springs
Penn
Noah Beachy
Meyerdale
Elmer
Ervin
Mrs Ed Rehmel 99 Dies in Florida
Mrs Ed Addie Rehmel age 99 of St. Petersburg Florida formerly of Grace Hill died February 5 1975 at her daughter's home in St. Petersburg. Born January 20 1876 in Grace Hill she was daughter of Benjamin and Josephine Bietel. She is survived by two daughters Erma Haslon and Mrs Reva Gilbert of St. Petersburg and numerous grandchildren nieces nephews and cousins in the Washington area. Her husband preceded her in death.
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Addie) Rehmel
St. Petersburg
Fla
Grace Hill
Benjamin
Josephine Bietel
Erma Haslon
Reva Gilbert
Washington Area
Louis Sabatka Dies at 57 in Iowa City Veterans Hospital
Louis Sabatka 57 died Wednesday morning at the Veterans Hospital Iowa City after a month’s illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Johnson Funeral Home Ottumwa. Formerly of Keota, he worked for Iowa Southern Utilities Co in Washington and Keota.
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Louis Sabatka
Ottumwa Ottumwa
Lewis Sabatka
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Johnson Funeral Home
Ottumwa
Sabatka
Keota
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Washington and
Services Saturday for Mrs. Charles Ragan 90
Mrs. Gertrude S. Ragan 90 of West Main St. died Feb 5 1975 in Washington Care Center. Funeral at St James Catholic Church Saturday 10 am officiated by Fr Edward Shepherd. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Rosary Friday 8 pm Jones Funeral Home. Survived by five daughters and 15 grandchildren. Accidents in Washington city reported three minor crashes this week with damages up to 1500 dollars.
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Charles S
Gertrude) Ragan
West Main St
Washington Care Center
St. James Catholic Church
Edward J. Shepherd
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
Gertrude Ragan
J. C. Swift
Mary Rimmer Swift
Ainsworth
Charles S. Ragan
Washington
American Legion Auxiliary
St. James
James
Margaret) Nolan
Summitt, New Jersey
Carlton Wilson
John Whelan
Leonard Bailey
Davenport
Markets report from Joliet and Webster City livestock markets
Joliet and Webster City stockyards report mixed cattle hog activity. Joliet lists hogs 25.00 lower on basis of 200 to 260 pounds, cattle market weak, Friday totals forecast around 2,000 cattle and 1,000 hogs. Webster City notes hogs down 1.00 on butcher grade, sows steady, bulk buyers paying 39.50 to 40.00 for butchers, cattle not enough data to establish trend.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Tock
Webster City
Iowa
Central Iowa
Patterson Seed Open House Planned by Patterson and Ruth Patterson
Patterson Seed & Supply proprietors rank and Ruth Patterson announce their annual open house and appreciation day at their store nine miles north of Washington this Friday February 7. The modern seed processing plant has been remodeled with new equipment. Barbecued beef sandwiches will be served at noon along with coffee and Cokes.
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Rank
Ruth Patterson
Patterson Seed & Supply
Washington
Pattersons
Funeral set for Albert Cline in Columbus Junction
Albert Cline 70 of Columbus City died February 5 1975 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction with burial in Swank Cemetery Lone Tree. He was a retired fireman and longtime Columbus Junction council member. He is survived by wife Marie two children Clayton and Eileen, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Allan Eugene.
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Albert Cline
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Stacy-Lewis
Swank
Lone Tree
Paul Hasel
John H
Maude Raubaugh Cline
Marie Swails
The
Moose
Melvin L. Bair Dies at 53 in Keswick Home
Melvin L. Bair, 53, died unexpectedly at his Keswick home this morning. He was married to Lorena Weber of Keota since April 1997. Powell Funeral Home handles arrangements, which were not definite today.
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Melvin L. Bair
Keswick
Lorena Weber
Keota
Powell Funeral Home
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Sane
Ed Rehmel
Florida
Warren Stewart
Washington Cafe
Pontiac
Shalla ‘mSunder
Jerett Mille
Bil Perdo
von MM Prontier
Rigadoons
Pirate's Cove
Ara Specials Schlitz
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Old Milwaukee
Tony's Pizzas
Ofer
Fes
Martin Hoois
Hardee's of
Revion Colorsilk
Washington, Iowa
Charles Ragan
Wasmnguxi
Veda Marie Secrest
Route Two
Sue Elizabeth Knight
West Washington
South Avenue C
Maggie Viola Laird
Margaret May Burkum
Jim Wesley Boyer
Chicago
Patterson Seed
Ance Vew
Kingsbury Inn
Julia Raber
Washington, D.C
Lynn Messer
Miss Messer
W.F. Messers
Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomfield, I
Messers
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