Iowa Senate tackles mileage limit for mobile homes
Senator Richard Stephens notes slow week in the Iowa Senate while a bill to raise the miles allowed for 14 foot wide mobile homes on highways moves forward. He opposes the measure citing highway safety amid rising accidents. Secretary Butz attends Des Moines meetings as Stephens plans to press farmers’ concerns about a 1971 corn crop. A concurrent resolution urging Congress to end costly dock strikes passes, drawing strong labor opposition and prompting reflections on national legislative pressure.
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Richard. Stephens
Senate
Butz
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
U.S
Congress
Iowa
van Gilst
Richland Womens Club meets at home for activities
Richland February 8. The Womens club met February 2 at Mrs. Leo Paxson home with thirteen members. Programs covered Women of the World and, a book report on When I Was Sixteen. Next meeting February 16 features Annual Cookie Day with two dozen cookies per member.
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Donlong Richland
Richland Womens Club
Leo Paxson
Richard Caughlin
Womens Liberation Movement
Larry Willey
Korea
States
Adrian Bottorff
Anna O'brien
Grinnell
Bottorffs
Charles Nelson
Packwood
Raymonds Funeral
Fairfield Star Country Club
Kermit Hinshaw
Respected citizen was Navy deserter in past
Dallas citizen John McKee longtime head of the Dallas Crime Commission is revealed to be James Kell Zullinger, a 1929 Navy deserter. Navy records list Zullinger as a deserter until 1951 with a later dishonorable discharge. McKee’s identity confirmed after police and DA said an assumed name was used. Authorities presented findings to the Dallas County Grand Jury. no immediate legal violation clear.
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Dallas
UPI
John McKee
Dallas Crime Commission
McKee
Texas
District Attorney's Office
James Kell Zullinger
Navy
Zullinger
Harrisburg
Dallas Police Department
Kepharts to be honored on 60th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roy Kephart plan an open house Sunday February 20 from 2 30 to 4 30 pm at the Captain s Table to observe their 60th wedding anniversary All friends and relatives welcome no gifts They wed February 21 1912 at Lulu Wagner s home They have two children Velma Mueller Lone Tree and Alvin W Kephart deceased Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren
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Roy Kephart
Mr. Kephart
Lulu M
Dale Burich Remains Critical After I-80 Injury
Riverside report states Dale Burich is still in critical condition after a 1:30 a.m. accident on Interstate 80 near Des Moines. He underwent surgery at Broadlawn General Hospital, was moved to Town Methodist in Des Moines for jaw and cheek repair, and doctors say recovery will take time. The family plans a transfer to Veterans Hospital when feasible. Mrs Burich has stayed with relatives in Des Moines as support continues.
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Mko.wiepunn
Riverside
Wes Sojka
Norman Sojka
Hiawatha
Bud Norris
Sylvester Sharpe
Iowa City
Walter Lemely
Cleo Burich
Dale
Des Moines
Cleo
Broadlawn General Hospital
Town Methodist Hospital
Burichs
V.F.W
Burich
Veterans Hospital
Town City
Dale Burich
Glenn Baumgartner
Don Hazen
Washington
Dave Krantz
Don
Week of February 14 School Menus in ST
Monday features ham salad sandwiches green beans fruit cup cookies and milk. Tuesday offers pizza with buttered mixed vegetables peaches peanut butter cookies and milk. Wednesday serves fish sticks hash browns corn fruit and milk. Thursday includes turkey in the straw cabbage biscuits pumpkin pudding and milk. Friday presents scrambled eggs baked beans mixed vegetables Jello salad sandwiches and milk.
White Way Club Meet in Chester for February Session
Fourteen members gathered at Mrs. Gene Hammen’s Chester home for the White Way Club February meeting. Roll call answered with “How I Met My Husband.” Mrs. Edwin Peiffer’s club history was presented and approved. A Valentine exchange and pencil games followed, with refreshments served by the hostess. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Keith Stewart’s. Andy Hobbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hobbs, celebrated a birthday dinner at his grandparents’ home with relatives.
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Eg Mine
West Chester
Gene Hammen
White Way Club
Edwin Peiffer
Keith Stewart
Andy Hobbs
Tom Hobbs
Walter Westen
Marty
John Ramsey
Jeanine
Jolynn
Martin Westen
Tim West
Andy
Local Mt Pleasant dinner marks anniversaries and showers
Sunday evening gatherings at the Charles Hanna home in Mt Pleasant celebrated Mr and Mrs Dale Darbyshire’s anniversary and Mrs Darbyshire’s birthday. A surprise bridal shower for Bonnie Walker was hosted by Lyle Parriott’s family with gifts, games, and decorations. Anthony Christopher Walker was born Feb 12 with grandparents Knutson and Wilson listed. Shirleen Statler among 57 IWC students honored at the Heirs Dinner Feb 20.
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Dale Darbyshire
Lyle Darbyshire
Larry Stages
Allen Darbyshire
Kaylene
Karla
Charles Hanna
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Darbyshire
Bonnie Walker
Lyle Parriott
Gary Dorsch
Laverne Streff
Hubert Beranek
Barb Lane
Lyle Parriott Jr
Thomas Walker
Dell Walker
Chris Wilson
Washington County Hospital
Anthony Christopher
Milford Knutson
L. L. Wilson
Washington
Carol Knutson
Shirleen Statler
Shirley Statler
West Chester
Iowa Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
IWC
Busy Bees 4H Club Meets At Lisa Bell Home
The Busy Bees 4H Club met at Lisa Bell's home with most members present. Mrs. Peter Bell attended as a guest. Angela Secrest spoke on Meat as a Basic Food Group, Lori Hotchkiss discussed breakfast, and Annette Walker spoke on Hamburger, Many Ways. Lisa Bell demonstrated Hamburger differences. Julie Redlinger and Nancy Rich demonstrated Egg Cookery. The club plans a Valentine for a lonely friend and enjoyed a recreation lead by Debbie Redlinger.
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Busy Bees
Lisa Bell
Peter Bell
Angela Secrest
Lori Hotchkiss
Annette Walker
Julie Redlinger
Nancy Rich
Debbie Redlinger
Briefs Fined for Speeding in Justice Court
Melvin Rick Jaspering Washington paid a $10 fine in the justice of the peace court here for a speeding violation.
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Melvin Rick Jaspering
Washington
Baptist Ruth Circle Meets at Mrs Rees Home
The Ruth Circle of the First Baptist Church held its February meeting at Mrs Henry Rees’s home. Mrs Richard Simmering led devotions on "Where Is the Church" from meditations for adults. Mrs Stan Bauer delivered the love gift and the program on "The Lighting of the Candles of Calm Courage Tolerance Truth and Service." Guests included Mrs Ray Davis Mrs Richard Weeks and Mrs Richard Peterson.
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Imine
Ruth
First Baptist Church
Henry Rees
Richard Simmering
Wallace
Stan Bauer
Berneice Howell
Ray Davis
Richard Weeks
Richard Peterson
Social Security Rep to Visit Washington Post Office Hours
A Social Security office representative will be at the Washington post office from 9 30 a m to noon Wednesday. The Burlington office is open 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m Monday through Friday for those who cannot meet at the Washington location.
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Social Security
Social Security Office
Burlington
Washington Post Office
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Krantz
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Ainsworth
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N. Broadway
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