Advisory committee reviews low income Extension programs
The semi annual meeting of the State Extension Advisory Committee focused on educational work with low income and disadvantaged Iowans. Members toured Des Moines projects including a homemaking center and nutrition outreach affecting nearly 3 000 families annually. The group noted about 10 percent of the Extension staff time goes to low income outreach and highlighted expansion in rural and urban areas and a farm aide program in two counties.
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Ames
Des Moines
Capitol Building
Tom Robb
Des Moines Area
Bp&tension
Iowa Capital City
Polk County
Iowa
Creston
James Almquist
Bill Baldwin
Marvin Anderson
Jake Burger marked his 81st birthday with a Brighton lake picnic
About thirty five relatives and friends joined Jake Burger for an 81st birthday picnic at Lake Darling on Sunday July 9 in Brighton. The article notes local social visits including birthday celebrations and centennial events in nearby towns with several residents and guests traveling between Brighton West Chester and Burlington.
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Brighton
Jake Burger
Lake Darling
Charlene Reighard
Fannie Broiliar
Mabel Dunbar
Beatrice Tracy
Phoenix
Dicky
Prairie Home
Connie
Kathy Reighard
Burlington
Charles Neff
Dick Campbell
Lloyd Reighard
David
Keith Reighard
West Chester
Keith
Rex Widmer
Tony Meath
Tiffaney Widmer
Park
John Winters
Joanne
Fairfield
Ernie Lunow
Larry Widmer
Harmony Club
Margaret Krewson
Ruth Martin
Joyce Parsons
Birmingham
Phoenix, Ariz
Lucille Doughty
Josephine Mullikin
Stella Lauderdale
Chiefs Club
Grace Hoover
Gladys Schooley
Arizona
Frances Leeper
Impromptu Wellman Parade Delights Town Crowd
Wellman hosts an impromptu parade for the Summer Recreational Program with 65 to 80 children marching downtown guided by Virginia Hicks and assistants. The event featured handmade floats, penny candy, and a police escort, highlighting a six week youth activity series for ages 5 through 19 starting June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eckhardt Wellman
Wellman
Harry Finley
Virginia Hicks
Pat Hudachek
Tammy Hale
Wellman Area
Briefs Fined and Thought for the Day at Court
Mary Lou Koehler of Crawfordsville paid a $10 fine in justice court for failing to observe a stop light. The brief item includes a Henry Brooks Adams quote about youth knowing how to learn.
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Mary Lou Koehler
Crawfordsville
Justice of the Peace Court
U.S
Henry Brooks Adams
Centennial Social Figures Attend Chester Events
Mrs. Paul Sievert Keota reports numerous residents attending Centennial activities in West Chester and area, including Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kent and Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Luers, and other local families. Also notes visits to state parks, wedding open houses, and regional trips to Minnesota and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert Keota
Keith Kent
Scott
Myron Luers
West Chester
Keith Wells
Robyn
Dick Adam
Des Moines
Lewis J. Powell
Bob Carris
Warren Carris
Ron Northup
Omar Stoutner
Ballard
Bandette
Minn
Bob Becker
Lacy Keosauqua State Park
Bentonsport
J.R. Dorsey
Storm Lake
David Rube
Camilla of
Shaller
Robert Peterson
Ryan
Ft Dodge
Pearl Baumert
Genevieve Lyle
Hawkeye
Iowa
Evelyn Rowland
Milo Luers
C.C. Reeves
Prairie Flower Church
Larry Sheetz
Baudette
Wayne Dickenson
Frank Wenger
Sherri
Washington
C.J. Zear
Ottumwa
Francis Feltz
Orie OConnor Hosts Bridge Club Guests and Farewell
Mrs. Orie O'Connor hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club with guests Mrs Junior Knomerus and Mrs Boice Kurtz. Milburn Spessard won high with Paul Beard second. luncheon served by the hostess and Mrs Kenneth Ornduff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Thompson Ainsworth
Orie O'Connor
Junior Knomerus
Boice Kurtz
Milburn Spessard
Paul Beard
Kenneth Ornduff
Spessard
Almanac for Monday July 17 1972
July 17 1972 is the 199th day with 167 to follow. Art Linkletter born July 17 1912. Florida ceded to US in 1821. Spanish Civil War began in 1936. States Rights Party formed in 1948. Arco Idaho became first town powered entirely by atomic energy in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Venus
Saturn
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
Art Linkletter
Florida
United States
Spain
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Arco
Idaho
Meeker Bates Abstract Dept., Livingston Office
Attorneys Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates announce the Abstract Dept office at 112 South B with phone 653-2147. This notice provides contact for title and abstract services in Livingston area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law
Richard A Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
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Mrs
Tony Meuth
Ainsworth Ball Field
Chester
Orie O’connor
Maude Bishop
Marengo
Bill Roberts
Carl Roberts
Maxine Elliott
Clarence Richards
Art Havel
Christy Croll
Debbie Norris
Dale Roberts
Bill Trotter
Vincent James
Douglas Leonard
Somerville
New Jersey
C. A Thompson
Marr Park
Esther Bissett
Charles Saunders
Tampa
Fla
Eileen Jeffrey
Roy Gerot
Jay West
Keokuk
Ornduff
Batavia
Vinton
Center Point
Urbana
Ronald Ornduff
Sandy Stout
Journal
the Almanac
House of Light
West Third
St. Washington
Genway
General Motors
Perdock, Inc
Dail
Professional Directory
John C. Owen
East Main Street
Earl O. Wright
Kalona
M.L. Tweeton
North
Marion
J. R. Bissland
Production Credit Association
North Iowa
Washington, la
Melvin Schneider
Maplewood Manor Nursing Home
P.L. Etter
Osteopathic
Optometrist
John W. Lemmon
Iowa Avenue
Nixon
Washington, Iowa
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