Washington girl to compete in IRHA Beauty Contest
Laura Beth Holden 16 of Washington will represent Jarvis Appliance as she enters the second annual Iowa Retail Hardware Beauty Contest in Des Moines February 11 12 part of the 70th Annual Manufacturers and Distributors Hardware Trade Show. Holden is a Washington High School junior active in Red Cross swimming band Madrigal singers and Future Teachers Association with work as a lifeguard and saxophonist among other activities.
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Iowa Retail Hardware
Des Moines
Washington
Laura Beth Holden
Harvey Holden
Route 3
Miss Holden
Jarvis Appliance
Manufacturers and Distributors Hardware
Irha
Washington High School
Red Cross
Municipal
Laura
Modern Music Masters
Seifert’s Clothing Store
Young Iowa Board
Future Teachers Association
Science Club
Girl’s Recreational
Cedar Rapids sets stage for Any Wednesday comedy
Cedar Rapids Community Theater presents Muriel Resniks Broadway hit Any Wednesday from February 2 to February 18 for a 10 performance run. After a cautious early reception the play enjoyed a strong Broadway run and box office demand. Tickets open by mail with phone reservations starting January 29, with group rates for 20 or more via Patti Chadima at 340 Trail Ridge Road SE.
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Muriel Resnik
Cedar Rapids
Patti Chadima
Trail Ridge Road
Federal payroll target in U S budget clash over costs
Washington (UPI) congressional critics target the federal civilian payroll in Johnson's 186.1 billion budget. Rep. Bow says the six week old directive to trim govt employment is ignored as civilian payrolls rise to 2,687,500 by June 1969. Critics note non defense agencies must withhold funds while defense and SST spending expand.
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UPI
Johnson
Frank T. Bow
Ohio
GOP
House
Congress
Education
Clark MacGregor
Rminn
MacGregor
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
Armed Services Committee
Scouts Hike in Sandy Hook Area
Two contingents from Troop 242 of St James Church hiked in the Sandy Hook area over the weekend. They practiced cross country hike methods and outdoor cooking while observing deer and small game. Plaster casts of tracks were made and wildlife signs noted. Participants included Rich Vargason John Whalen Steve Jaspering Matt Baldrige Jim Blakeney John Marie Ron Norton Roland Secrest John McCarthy Dennis Franzen Randy Russell Dave Booth John Blakeney Gary Franzen Doug Bringer and Bill Whalen. Accompanying leaders were F H Jaspering Jr and Frank Russell. Other Troop members studied woodlore and mapped Harold Beenblos som timber. About 20 Scouts will join Junior Leader Training Feb 3 4 at the Armory in Iowa City.
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St. James Church
Sandy Hook
Rich Vargason
John Whalen
Steve Jaspering
Matt Baldrige
Jim Blakeney
John Marie
Ron Norton
Roland Secrest
John McCarthy
Dennis Franzen
Randy Russell
Dave Booth
John Blakeney
Gary Franzen
Doug Bringer
Bill Whalen
F. H. Jaspering Jr
Frank Russell
Ted Te Bockhorst
Bob Carroll
Don Norton
Jim Pearl
Mike Vargason
Dana Secrest
Woodlore
Harold Beenblossom Timber
Iowa City
Johnson seeks expanded benefits for U.S. veterans
President Johnson urged Congress to boost veterans benefits and job opportunities, proposing a $7.3 billion 1969 budget. He called for higher GI home loan guarantees, expanded vocational rehabilitation, and counseling for 850,000 GIs returning to civilian life. Centers would open in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, San Francisco, Boston, and Atlanta.
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UPI
Johnson
Congress
America
House
Senate
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
San Francisco
Boston
Atlanta
Fairfield Crash Leaves Driver Severely Injured
A Chicago to Fairfield trip ended in a severe crash injuring the driver with a concussion and spinal injuries. The other occupant suffered lesser injuries. Deputies investigated and filed no charges as the car was totally demolished. Journal photo by Helen Gilbert.
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Enger
Chicago
Fairfield
Journal
Helen Gilbert
ISEA Delegates Set for Des Moines Meeting Action
Washington teachers will join 408 delegates representing over 35 000 educators at the Iowa State Education Association Delegate Assembly in Des Moines February 1 3. The session will hear NEA president Braulio Alonso speak on Friday evening.
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Russell Bannister
T. J. Berdo
Washington
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Des Moines
Braulio Alonso
National Education Association
NEA
Alonso
Tampa
Florida
Elmer Gast
Keokuk
Kenneth Wells
Gast
Wells
Lloyd Bensmiller
Burlington High School
Jack
Davenport West High Chemistry Teacher Seeks ISEA Support
L Hudson a Davenport West High School chemistry teacher stands as a winning candidate for vice president with a July start and a path to presidency a year later Delegates will consider resolutions urging ISEA to push a 7000 starting salary for teachers form a statewide merit pay study committee back a half hour duty free lunch for school staff and urge the Department of Public Instruction to stop issuing emergency and temporary teaching certificates
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State Department of Public Instruction
Dead sailor revived by off duty officer at sea rescue
In a dramatic training drill near Cubi Point Manila a Seasprite helicopter jammed and sank. Photographers Mate 2 Tom W Geren 22 Calif was rescued after being declared clinically dead and revived by Navy Lt Frederick H Buehl who performed mouth to mouth resuscitation as Hospital Corpsman Kuschel freed the trapped sailor and brought him to the surface. Buehl then aided the patient in the water until breathing returned.
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UPI
U.S. Navy
Navy
Frederick H. Buehl
Tom W. Geren
Gelt
Calif
Buehl
Indianapolis
San Diego
U.S. Naval Air Station
Cubi Point
Ocean
Geren
Richard L. Kuschel
Ironton
Minn
Kuschel
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