Quotes Highlight American Heritage Album Display
The display in the reading room for American History month features quotes about history and national identity and lists books updating fiction shelves. Authors include Weldon Hill Phyllis Whitney K B Gilden Noel Gerson Gwen Bristow Peter de Vries Elizabeth Cadell Ben Haas D E Stevenson Joseph Wambaugh and David Westmeiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson McGraw
Weldon Hill
David Westmeiter
Joseph Wambaugh
Sleep Talking Snippet Sparks Husband Wife Laughs
A lighthearted line notes that if you want to drive your wife nuts, you should not talk in your sleep just grin. The cheeky remark hints at domestic humor and playful dynamics between spouses.
Book Notices Highlight War Hero Cartoons and New Reads
Margaret Banning surveys recent library offerings including Bill Mauldin’s life story The Brass Ring with cartoons and photos, Hugh Pentecost’s mystery Dont Drop Dead Tomorrow, and a range of classified book notes from mysteries to operas. Memorial volumes honor Dale Denison, donated by the Godfrey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Banning
Bill Mauldin
Hugh Pentecost
Gerald M. Loeb
Dale Denison
Frank
Cora Godfrey
Cecil Miller Elected to Iowa Farm Equipment Board
Cecil Miller of the Washington County Farm Store Kalona was elected to a one year term on the Iowa Farm Equipment Association board during the 76th annual convention in Des Moines. He is one of five directors re elected to the 12 member board. About 350 Iowa implement dealers and 400 equipment representatives registered for the four day convention with an exhibition of power farm equipment at Veterans Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Miller
Washington County
Kalona
Iowa Farm Equipment Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Veterans Auditorium
Elmores Buy Richland Clarion Newspaper
Clifford and Mrs. Elmore publishers of the Enterprise News announce the purchase of the Richland Clarion from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kelly. They took possession February 14 and will publish the combined weekly on Thursdays at the Richland office with Mrs. Kelly remaining as an employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Elmore
Enterprise News
Brighton
Wayland
Richland Clarion
Joe Kelly
Elmores
Kellys
Clarion
Kelly
Richland
Washington Journal
Grain Markets and Livestock Prices Across Midwest
Grain ranges posted for Chicago soybeans and corn with listed highs lows and closes for March through January. Illinois live cattle and hog markets in Joliet Des Moines show mixed demand with steady to higher butcher values and varied cow prices. Receipts and comparisons from Monday and prior weeks provided.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Minnesota
U.S
Y's Men’s Clubs Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary in 1972
The International Association of Y's Men's Clubs marks 50 years since its 1922 founding in Ohio. It operates in 48 countries as the YMCA service arm. Mayor Ralph Martin congratulates the body and urges renewed dedication to global betterment.
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International Association of
Y’s Men’s Clubs, Inc
Ohio
United States of America
Young Men’s Christian Association
Y's Men’s International
Y’s Men’s Clubs
Y’s Men
Y’s Mennettes
Ralph Martin
In a Nutshell Curtains and Carpets Event
Washington County Extension sponsors a Home Decorating Day on February 29 at the YMCA Community Room Washington. Jane Passmore outlines color schemes for curtains and carpets with morning carpet topics and afternoon curtain topics. Attendees may attend one or both sessions and learn fabric selection hardware and construction tips for draperies.
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Jane Passmore
Washington County
YMCA
Washington
Washington County Extension Office
Local resident returns from national sporting goods show
Herb Kolosick arrived home from Chicago where he attended the National Sporting Goods Convention and Show the past four days. Mrs. Mary Holmes, a nurse at the U.P. Home, was called to Missouri by the death of her father W. S. Trower in Bellflower. Trower died after an extended illness following a hospital release and transfer to a Missouri nursing home.
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Herb Kolosick
Chicago
National Sporting Goods
Mary Holmes
U.P
Missouri
W.S. Trower
Bellflower
Mr. Trower
Marriage License Issued for Marsh and Lease
A marriage license has been issued in the clerk's office to James Douglas Marsh of Washington and Christine Kay Lease of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Douglas Marsh
Washington
Christine Kay Lease
Cedar Rapids
Dr David Belgum to Speak On Marriage at Local Churches
Dr. David Belgum a University of Iowa religion professor will present a Sunday program for adults and youths on February 20 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. in United Presbyterian fellowship hall. The event titled Why Marry Since You Don’t Need a License to Love is hosted by United Methodist and United Presbyterian churches. Belgum, ordained in 1946 and a professor since 1964, offers views on marriage against alternatives.
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David Belgum
School of Religion
University of Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
United Methodist
United Presbyterian Churches
Dr. Belgum
The
Lutheran Church In America
University
Iowa Beef Film Promotes Corn Fed Beef statewide
The Iowa Beef Industry Council announces a 30 minute color film titled Iowa Corn Fed Beef. It educates on beef production and preparation while highlighting nutrition and value for American dinner tables. Groups may contact Box 451 Ames Iowa to schedule screenings and broadcasts.
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Ames
Iowa Beef Industry Council
B.F. Eason, Jr
Iowa
Eason
America
Box 451
Spencer backs girls basketball at Kiwanis luncheon
Kiwanis club heard Parsons College girls basketball coach Robert Spencer advocate female participation in athletics. He brought three team members Sandy Conrad Karen Hoesel and Marilyn Smith to illustrate team spirit and scholastic prowess while urging steady training and home discipline as keys to health teamwork and a positive outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Robert Spencer
Parsons College
Spencer
Sandy Conrad
Karen Hoesel
Texas
Marilyn Smith
Mrs. Milo Fulton Dies at 71 in Columbus Junction
Mrs Milo Fulton 71 of Columbus Junction died today February 18 1972 at University Hospital Iowa City Funeral set for Sunday 2 pm at United Methodist church Columbus Junction Rev Harold Olson officiating Burial in Columbus City Cemetery Visitation at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home starting Saturday 10 am Survivors include her husband two daughters three sons 17 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren one brother Theodore of Paw Paw Michigan born December 27 1900 in Nichols
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Columbus Junction
Milo Fulton
University Hospital
Iowa City
United Methodist Church
Harold Olson
Columbus City Cemetery
Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home
Ruby M. Stingley
Nichols
Gilead Hopewell Stingley
Clarinda Beauchamp Stingley
Fulton
Lloyd
Hilda) Edwards
Ainsworth
Max
Phyllis) Schlatter
Illinois
Robert
William
Grand Rapids
Minn
Theodore
Paw Paw
Michigan
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Washington Public Library
Lincoln
Lechner
Quaker
Ivan T. Sanderson
Nicholas Gage
Whitney Seymour
Robert Osborne
Dagobert Runes
Thomas Matthew
Flora Schreiber
Michael Sumichrast
Charles P. McMahon
W. E. Butterworth
Alaska
Walt Morey
Betty Horvath
Barbara Klimowicz
Frank & Fran’s
Town Tavern
Wellman
Frankie Napp and
Swingmasters
East Seventh Street
Maynard L. Brown
T’s
Kodak Film Savings Bank
Film Bank
LENOX
Mic Daniel
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Clifford Elmores
Richland Paper
Joliet, Ill
Jack Lemon
Walter Matthau
Walter Mattinau
Washington Evening Journal
Kiwanis Meeting
United States
United Kingdom
Washington DC Hall
Rainbow Trout
Bob and
Pat
McFarlane
Insurance Agency
East Main
KC Hall
Pete & Jane’s
Hi-Lo Club
Brighton, Iowa
Rancheros
Insurance Plan Savings & Loan Association
State Theater
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