Washington Woman in Japan Joins WAF at Misawa
Barbara Beauchamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Beauchamp of 421 West 3rd Street Washington has found her niche in life as a Communications Center Specialist with the 6921st Security Group at Misawa Air Base Japan Since enlisting in November 1967 after attending the University of Iowa for a year Beauchamp completed basic training at Lackland AFB and studied at Sheppard AFB prior to serving at Randolph AFB Texas She arrived in Japan in February 1970 and spends off duty time touring Northern Japan bowling tennis and golf She says Japanese people are warm friendly and eager to learn about each other.
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Misawa AB
Japan
Barbara Beachamp
Leo Beauchamp
West 3Rd Street
Washington
Women In the Air Force
WAF
Misawa Air Base
Barbara
Washington Community School
University of Iowa
Air Force
Barb
Social Calendar Notes From Community Groups
A compact list of events across local groups includes Memorial service and annual reports at the Masonic Temple 8 p m. Walnut Women's Club dinner postponed. Women of Moose and ISU meeting room W F Martha Group and Priscilla Group events at 7:30 p m. Knights of Columbus 8 p m at K C Hall. Bethlehem Commandery 6 30 p m oyster supper at Masonic Temple with committee. public installation after the meeting. Methodist WSCS luncheon and meeting at 1 p m. Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m OOF Hall. Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple. Nile Sewing Circle 7 p m with Mrs John Winga.
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CES
Masonic Temple
Walnut Women’s Club
Women of Moose
ISU
Martha
Bethlehem
Methodist Wscs
Rebekah Lodge
Rainbow Girls
Idle
Delbert Soper
Nile Sewing Circle
John Winga
Local wife bowls as husband jokes about golf
A light local item notes a wife taking up bowling and her golfing husband joking about not losing balls. It mentions flowers in a hospital room as good medicine with a playful line about getting well and includes a phone number for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Two Southeast Seven Schools Exit Conference
Washington schools report Centerville and Davis County will sever ties with the Southeast Seven Conference leaving five members including Washington. The two districts will honor schedules through 1973 though not binding, amid scheduling concerns for remaining members Chariton Pella Knoxville Albia Osceola and Winterset. Keokuk may seek admission but no decision announced.
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Washington
Centerville
Davis County
South Central Town
Chariton
Pella
Knoxville
Albia
Osceola
Winterset
Keokuk
Hospital on the Record: Local Medical Updates
Yesterday entries include Robert Wells Crawfordsville. Mrs Donald Helfrich Washington. Mrs Leonard Slagle Washington. Mrs Raymond Sieren Keota. procedures in surgical and medical fields. Today Carroll Reighard Washington medical. Births reported to Mr and Mrs Jerome Flynn Washington a son. Dismissals note Miss Mary Crone Washington and Mrs Joe Evanovich with daughter.
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Robert Wells
Crawfordsville
Donald Helfrich
Washington
Leonard Slagle
Raymond Sieren
Keota
Surgical
Carroll Reighard
Jerome Flynn
Mary Crone
Joe Evanovich
Medial orders blamed in My Lai killings testimony
Capt Ernest L Medina, not yet charged, allegedly ordered killings at My Lai. Staircase testimony from James Flynn and Paul Meadle details Medina telling troops to kill everything that moved and to hide the truth. Calley on trial for premeditated murder of 102 civilians during the 1968 operation.
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FT. Benning, Ga
UPI
Ernest L. Medina
My Lai
1St LA
William L. Calley Jr
Medina
Charlie Company
Calley
James Errol Flynn
Rochester
Minn
Flynn
Paul David Meadle
Maj
Kenneth A. Raby
Governor outlines tougher laws and new agencies
In his inaugural address the governor proposed tougher drunk driving laws and a motor vehicle homicide provision, immediate license suspensions, and highway patrol authority on freeways within city limits. He urged creating a Department of Transportation, reforming liquor oversight, and cost cuts through an Economy Committee plan. He backed collective bargaining for public workers, funding for education professional boards, expanded tuition aid for private colleges, and stronger public safety measures including swift trials and new trespass protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transportation
Liquor Commission
Professional Practices Board
Professional Practices Commission For Education
Alternative Budget Promises National Goals and Tax Hikes
Washington United coalition unveils a five year plan to tackle key national problems. It calls for higher taxes and defense cuts, totaling a 10 percent tax increase by 1972 and a $20 billion defense reduction by 1976. Leader Sol Linowitz frames the effort as a practical goals program linked to a forthcoming budget.
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Washington
UPI
National Urban Coalition Today
Comiiion
Sol Linowite
Organization of American States
Nixon
Linowita
Coalition
John
West Chester plans for 1972 centennial events
West Chester Civic Club met January 11 to launch plans for the town centennial in 1972. Ideas include tractor pull, antique flea market, hot rod contests, Main Street horse race, mud wrestling, centennial plates, greased pig and pole contests, water fights with neighboring fire departments, kids activities, an old-time movie, street dance, history exhibits, and a written local history. A Centennial Committee was named with Victor Flynn, Mrs. Jerry Foriash, Mrs. Ed Hahn, Ken Dusenberry, Kathy Fisher. Next Civic Club meeting is the third Monday in February. volunteers welcome.
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West Chester Civic Club
Brothers of the Brush
West Chester Fire Department
West Chester
Victor Flynn
Jerry Foriash
Ed Hahn
Ken Dusenberry
Kathy Fisher
Ihe
Civic Club
Head Liners 4 H Club January Meeting Recap
4 H activities covered by Sara Murphy included leading the business meeting. Jane Shearer read thank yous and Cheryl Peiffer spoke on cleaning detergents. Susan Meeker spoke on nutrition and Peg Giardino demonstrated cleaning house. Debbie Vanderlinden discussed organizing drawers and Julie Walker showed how to cover a box. Sara led a discussion on fair entries. Refreshments were served by Mrs Gregory and Missy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Murphy
4-H Club
Jane Shearer
Cheryl Peiffer
Susan Meeker
Peg Giardino
Debbie Vanderlinden
Julie Walker
Sara
Gregory
Missy
Iowa Manufacturing Job Vacancies Decline in November
The Iowa Employment Security Commission reports a slow decline in manufacturing job vacancies to 2 per thousand in November. National figures show vacancies easing from 7 to 5 per thousand from August to October, with long term openings near zero in Town. Employers gradually fill positions, while overall new hires in Iowa fall to the lowest level since December 1964.
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Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women Install 1971 Officers
The January general meeting installed Mrs Alfred Lemke as president with officers for 1971 including Mrs Robert Baker as secretary Mrs Lyle Moen as stewardship chairman and others. Pastor Fetterman conducted the ceremony and themes on unity for quarrelsome saints were discussed along with reports on committees and planned activities for 1971.
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Immanuel — Lutherant Church
Alfred Lemke
Einar Fetterman
Lemke
Robert Baker
Lyle Moen
Veneke
Wayne Andersen
Baker
Ron Hildebrand
ALCW
Moen
William Rarick
Kiwanians Join Firemen’s Dinner Support
Kiwanis members attend the annual Pancake Sausage and Egg feed by the Washington Volunteer Fire Association. By unanimous vote the club supported the firemen’s program, attending in a body despite scheduling conflicts. Max Owens of the Captains Table also joined the large noon attendance.
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Washington Volunteer Fire
Kiwanis Club
Max Owens
Catholic Daughters Meeting Whist Fun at St James
The Catholic Daughters met Wednesday evening in the St James meeting room. Court Whist was played for entertainment and refreshments were served by the committee.
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St. James
Legion Auxiliary Meets as Granddaughters Eligible for Membership
Mrs. T. J. Pease hosts the local unit with new rule allowing granddaughters to join. Applications received from Jean Ann Kennedy Julie Annette Kennedy and Deise Ann Hahn, granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy. 8000 Butternut coupons mailed for orphanage gifts. requests welcomed. Spring conference slated for April 3 at Coralville. county conference a noon potluck March 3 at Wellman. rummage sale March 5 at Legion Hall. Feb 9 meeting marks 51st birthday in Legion rooms with 12:30 potluck. Invitations sent to other county patriotic groups.
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T. J. Pease
American Legion Auxiliary
Jean Ann
Julie Annette Kennedy
Deise Ann Hahn
Charles Kennedy
Coralville
Wellman
Legion Hall
Legion Rooms
Erlen Rushes Take Daughter Peg to Humboldt Institute
Mr and Mrs Robert Erlen rush have returned from a trip to Minneapolis Minnesota where they took their daughter Peg to school for resident training at Humboldt Institute Airline Personnel In Iowa City Mercy Hospital patient Robert Grubb undergoes tests and observation The Turners correction updates their winter address to Big Bass Resort Route 1 Box 4 Zepata Texas 78076 Former Peg Henry now Mrs Turner and husband spend winter in the southland A prior typo in the Texas town name is corrected to ensure proper mail delivery
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Robert Erlenrush
Minneapolis
Minn
Peg
Humboldt Institute
Robert Grubb
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Tom Turner
Big Bass Resort
Box 4
Zepata
Texas
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Beauchamp
Washingtonian
Barbara Beauchamp
Women of the Air Force
Wolf's Flower Shop
Southeast
Benjamin Moore
Osincup's
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Saddle Club
Fairgrounds
H. J. Brenneman
Claude McCoy
Thora Pease
Tors Club
Tops Club
VW Room
Leslie Slaubaugh
Teresa Slaubaugh
Jo Peiffer
Colleen Patterson
Kate Robbins
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Ray
First District
VFW Meeting
VFW Hall
Urban Coalition
W. Gardner
Federal
Ment Linowitz
Vietnam
Marion
LCW
Vernon Anders
Anders
Legion Auxiliary
H & R Bloc
America
North Iowa Ave
Paul
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