Christian Unity theme of Mid Prairie church series
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity features a Youth Night drama Construction by Iowa Wesleyan Chapel Players at Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman on January 19 at 7 30 pm Directed by David M Ferrell the production involves ten Iowa Wesleyan students Public is invited A fellowship hour follows and services run January 18 25 at listed host churches with named speakers including Carl Smeltzer James Bross Father Harry Linnenbrink Arthur Peters Ron Kennel Lloyd Bauer Al Larson
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Iowa Wesleyan Chapel
Week of Prayer For Christian Unity
Asbury United Methodist Church
Wellman
David M. Ferrell
Iowa
Wesleyan
Christian Unity
Wellman Baptist Church
Carl Smeltzer
Wesleyan Chapel
Sharon Center
Iowa Wesleyan Players
Iowa Gov Ray keeps third term bid speculative for now
Des Moines UPI Governor Robert D Ray said it remains speculative whether he will announce a bid for a third term within a month. He noted no fixed timetable and focused on the upcoming legislative session as his campaign organization already exists with Peterson as chairman and Stoner as manager. He plans a fourth statewide appearance on TV next week and an interview with the Statehouse press corps next Thursday at 6 30 p m.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Roger Jepsen
H. Rand Peterson
Harlan
Tom Stoner
Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network
Statehouse Press Corps
Legion Auxiliary plan county meet in Leon Beatty Post rooms
Legion and Auxiliary members from posts across Washington County will meet at Leon Beatty Post in city hall on Tuesday February 3 at 7 30 p m County commander Larry Hunter of Brighton announced the plans State Commander Renaud and State President Doris Gibbons will attend with district and regional officers The Rev L P Fitzpatrick of Coin will show National Convention pictures All Legionaires and Auxiliary members are urged to attend.
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American Legion
Washington County
Leon Beatty Post Legion
Larry Hunter
Brighton
Leon Beatty Post
Washington
Renaud
Doris Gibbons
L. P. Fitzpatrick
Coin
Tractor safety class offered again in Washington County
Washington County will offer one or more training classes in tractor and machinery safety and operation for youths this year. Targeted at 14 and 15 year olds to meet labor regs, the program requires a 10 dollar registration due by January 21 at the Extension Office. Classes start around February 1 at Highland School Kalona Wellman or Washington sites with multiple instructors. Participants should be at least 13, and information is being distributed through area schools.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Department of Labor
Washington County Extension Office
Highland School
Kalona
Wellman
Washingtonveral
Banner Sold to Gannett Co. in $14.1 Million Deal
Nashville Banner is sold to Gannett Co for 14.105 million dollars. One third paid today to James G Stahlman, sole owner, with remaining installments due Jan 14 1973 and Jan 14 1974. The 95 year old paper with about 100000 circulation will keep Stahlman in charge of policies and operations.
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Wsaonville, Tenn
UPL
Nashville Banner
Gannett Co
Gannett Group
James G. Stahlman
Banner
Stahlman
Susan Simon shower honoree before wedding in Riverside
Riverside hosts prenuptial shower for Miss Susan Simon at Mrs Ardell Gerot home north of Ainsworth with games and gift opening. She to wed David Murphy on January 15. Girl Scouts chose new patrols and plan a Community Badge project at Riverside Community Building. Local couples visited Iowa City and Cottonwood Falls, with several holiday dinner gatherings and a fire call to Edward Dann home.
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Wilbur Kiene Riverside
Susan Simon
Ardell Gerot
Ainsworth
Gerot
Clifford Ziskovosky
Miss Simon
David Murphy
Riverside
Gerald Horax
Cottonwood Falls
Kansas
Walter Shebek
Gertrude
John Mellecker
Iowa City
Walt Shebek
Ed Shebek
Leon Huffman
Robert Hamer
West Branch
Stephan Hamer
Paul Shebek
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Weber
Sigourney
Winfield - Mt. Union
Rex Daubenberger
Ernest Kiene
Kathy
Wilbur Kiene
Doug
Michelle
Henry Kiene
Washington
Harbor predicts youth bill gains House support
Des Moines reports Speaker William Harbor predicts rapid Senate approval of a bill lowering the drinking age to 18 after House passage 90 to 4. He framed the action as bringing 18 year olds into mainstream society and spoke at a news conference with Simpson College and Drake University students present.
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Des Moines
UPI
William Harbor
Senate
Harbor
House
Simpson College
Drake University
Stephen Moore
Speaker Harbor
Friendship Club Meeting Hails New Baby Visit
The Friendship Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dean Sandburg. Guests were Mrs. John Hinkle and Mrs. F. J Sandburg of Olds, plus Carrie Sandburg and baby Matthew Kaufman who made his first appearance. Ruth Gideon won high in Court Whist while Mrs. Mark Campbell was low. A potluck was planned for Monday January 17 at 6 p.m. at the schoolhouse on the Fairgrounds. The hostess served refreshments.
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Friendship Club
Dean Sandburg
John Hinkle
F. J Sandburg
Olds
Carrie Sandburg
Matthew Kaufman
Ruth Gideon
Mark Campbell
Just Us Club Holds Wednesday Meeting With Mrs Swift
Nine members of the Just Us Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ethel Swift. Roll call was New Years resolutions, Mrs. Swift conducted the business meeting, Mrs. Leola Huston and Mrs. Eva Robertson furnished bingo for entertainment. Mrs. D. O. Butler helped with the serving of refreshments.
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Justus Club
Just Us Club
Ethel Swift
Roll Call
New Years
Swift
Leola Huston
Eva Robertson
D. O. Butler
Missionary Society Holds All Day Prairie Flower Meeting
Mrs Jim Rossen hosted the Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting with 19 members attending. Guests included Mrs Ron Genheimer returning from Africa on leave. Devotions referenced the New Year and the Galilean Mission noted 47 new Baptist churches. officers were elected and a surprise shower for Mrs Genheimer followed.
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Jim Rossen
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Jim Saar
Ron Genheimer
Africa
Ward Benson
Wayne Knapp
Robert Vanderlinden
Galilean
Michigan
Wayne Knupp
Dean Luers
Vanderlinden
Rossen
Saar
Genheimer
Iowa Election Calendar and Odd News Snippets
Iowa election dates list precinct caucuses conventions and filing deadlines through November general election. Also brief, odd items include a fire alarm catching fire at a Hemel Hempstead factory and a London wigmaker advertising for a bald man to demonstrate wigs with potential earnings of 15600 pounds.
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Hemel Hempstead
England
UPI
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Lee
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Rance
DIAL
Shower
F.T.D
Call
Wolf's Flower Shop
Erica Milwe
Stonestone's
Dsnvestors Mutual, Inc
Investors Mutual, Inc
Marler
Tresener
Joe Evanovich, Jr
S. Iowa
Planned Parenthood
Radio City Station
N.Y
Candice Bergen
Paramount Pictures
T.R. Baskin
Sun
State Theatre
Miss Bergen
The
Iowa Daily Press Association
U.S. Senate
Congress
General Assembly
Ames
Miami Beach
Baldmenshy London
Gerry Rex
London
Rex
Progress
Sitler
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