Wayland Firemen Proud of Their Department
The Wayland volunteer fire department, 20 members strong, emphasizes training and camaraderie at weekly meetings. Since 1945 reviving after a serious blaze, fundraising bought the main fire truck, with two additions giving space for gear and training. A new white emergency vehicle carries breathing apparatus, a resuscitator, PA system, gas lights, and first aid supplies. Fire Prevention Week features open house, equipment displays, free rides, and a kids water fight plus a movie at Lesson Hall. The district serves Jefferson Township and Wayland, plus parts of Wayne and Washington counties. Current roster includes Chief Lavern Farmer, Assistant Chief Jim Troutman, and 18 others. the roster also lists local professionals among the volunteers. They hope for more emergency gear and plan a future water fight with Washington firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
aVerne Farmer
Whee
Hicle
Waland
Jefferson ‘Township
Wayne Township
Henry County
Washington County
Lavern Farmer
Jim Troutman
Keith Farmer
William Brooks
Jim Magdefrau
Kenneth Miller
Dick Schlatter
Dale Richenberger
Willis Aikman
Brad Roth
Bob Sinn
Sid’ Brooks
Dick’ Yoder
Ralph Stuart
Jim Brooks
Bob Yoder
Gary Mast
Dave Roth
Richard Shumaker
Bill Roth
Washington
Washington County CAP review outlines fundraising and training plans
The advisory board reviewed CAP activities and set plans for months ahead. Vernon Clark reported funds raised for the multipurpose center remodeling at 303 West Second Street, led by Rev. Thomas Pace with a goal of 1495 dollars. St Paul’s church contributed 1000 dollars from surplus after disbanding, Sears Store donated 450 dollars in toys for Head Start and hosted a bake sale. The Career Opportunity Program sponsored two women at Kirkwood Community College to train as child development teachers. Sharon Cuffel Blaine Young and Joanna Showman, Washington County residents, placed among the top ten of 60 in summer Kirkwood courses. Jim Frier arranged a county tractor safety school across three community schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Vernon Clark
Council of Religous Affairs
West Second Street
Thomas Pace
St. Paul's Church
Sears
Mothers Club
Career Opportunity
Kirkwood Community College
Sharon Cuffel
Blaine Young
Joanna Showman
Kirkwood
Jim Frier
County Extension Office
Want Ads Urge Buyers to Snatch Up Unneeded Items
Local advertisers urge readers to call 435-2000 to claim items visible for sale in the want ads. The note emphasizes affordable opportunities to acquire goods readers may not currently need.
Local CAP unit outlines summer youth work plans
A report notes ongoing CAP activity with visits from Southeast Iowa counties. Preliminary plans for a summer youth employment program were discussed and are hoped to be implemented again next summer. Mrs Bendickson leads Planned Parenthood outreach and Linda Tripp handles related tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duce
Eee Club
Iowa Cap
Chris Bendickson
Planned Parenthood
Linda Tripp
Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women Host Club Meeting
Outreach work for the program includes 65 participants. Mrs Wayne Knupp hosted Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women with Mrs William Gamon as cohostess Thursday. Nine members and three guests attended. Knupp named music chairman for 1971. Mrs Robert Stephens reviewed articles on Can We Afford the Future and pollution of the mind and introduced Mrs Allen Molander who demonstrated wigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Knupp
Cedar Township Farm Bureau
Wiliam Gamon
Knupp
Robert Stephens
Halcyon House Notes and Local Events
Halcyon notes welcome Elizabeth Orton of Denison new to Halcyon House and report two residents in local hospitals, Eunice Babcock and Hugh Brown. Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church members led a service on the 17th with James Shoops singing. A NBC program No Miracle But Love airs January 31 1:90–2:00 p m New York Time exploring care for mentally retarded people. Local listings vary by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Orton
Denison ‘Ormerly
New York
Mrs. Orton
Eunice’ Babcock
Hugh Brown
Fern Cliff
NBC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayland Firemen
Iowa
Wayle Portable Pump Station
Fire Department
Dick Yoder
Jim Magdefray
Laverne Farmer
Wayland Station
Sid Brooks
Willis Alliman
le Jennings
New London
CAP
J. W. Helscher
P.O. Box
Washington, Iowa
Ohio National Life Ins. Co
Cincinnati
Orew W. Jarvis
Edison Humiditer
Eres
Marion
Cedar Township
RM Bureau
Stephens
Allen Molander
Evening Journal
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
Arizona
Percy Holde
England
Mr. An
Ralph Bauer
Halcyon House Guild
Leo Hoover
Halcyon
Maynard Brown
Robert Hyde
Clarence Richards
NBC News
The
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Bethesda Lutheran Home
Watertown
Wisconsin
Ter
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
Marion Ave
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