Mid-Prairie faces vote on Kalona elementary building
A district message urges all parts of the Mid-Prairie District to back a plan to replace two old wood structures and two portable classrooms at Kalona Elementary with a permanent building for four classrooms. The proposal, costing about 56,000 dollars, requires no new taxes and aims to improve facilities and reduce student travel.
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Kalona
Mid-Prairie
Kalona Elementary
Howard Greiner
Mid-Prairie District
Howard
Greiner
Cedar Rapids
Leadership Camp Shapes Mid-Prairie FFA Leaders
May 21 to 23 at Lake Darling Youth Center Brighton saw Mid-Prairie FFA Chapter officers Pat Curl Steve Wright Ben Yoder Mike Yoder Andy Rowe Marvin Fisher and Paul Swank attend leadership training. Highlights included talks by Larry Griggs Town Jaycees Dwight Seegmiller Gerald Barton and Chuck Conger with KTVO Ottumwa. About 200 members from 30 Southeast district chapters attended.
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Mid - Prairie
FFA
Lake Darling
Brighton
Pat Curl
Steve Wright
Ben Yoder
Mike Yoder
Andy Rowe
Marvin Fisher
Paul Swank
Larry Griggs
Jaycees
Dwight Seegmiller
Gerald Barton
Chuck Conger
KTVO
Ottumwa
Eureka Community Church plans Vacation Bible School
Plans are complete for Vacation Bible School at Eureka Community Church south of Washington. Classes run June 7 to 17 from 9 to 11 30 a m for children age 4 through ninth grade. Mrs. Royce Roth will be superintendent.
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Eureka Community Church
Washington
Royce Roth
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Lasek held in Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Clarence Lasek at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Dickson officiating. Casketbearers included Raymond and Larry Lasek, Lawrence Kaska, Delbert and Kenneth Havel, and Paul Tisinger. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery.
Two New First Aid Instructors in Washington County
Dr. E J Vosika Red Cross announces two new first aid instructors Patty Holden from State University Iowa City and Robert E Jones recent mover both certified to teach the multimedia course Other instructors include Rex Allensworth James McEldon Roger Schloss and local residents Dale Booth Vira Booth David Horsey Marion McAvoy Dorothy Pauly and Boyd Siefkas the latter also authorized for multimedia course Vosika urges training in all first aid areas and invites groups to phone the Red Cross office to schedule classes
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E. J. Vosika
Washington County
American Red Cross
Patty Holden
State University
Iowa City
Robert E. Jones
Rex Allensworth
Kalona
James McEldon
Brighton
Roger Schloss
Riverside
Washington
Dale Booth
Vira Booth
David Horsey
Marion McAvoy
Dorothy Pauly
Nd Boyd Siefkas
Admitted and Birth Notices From Washington District
Yesterday admission lists include David Davis of Crawfordsville and James Gilbertson of Ainsworth both for medical. Births report Mr and Mrs David Dunt of Washington welcomed a daughter. Dismissals include Clyde Courtney of Washington and today Leo Sueppel Mrs Elizabeth Orton Ivan Hahn and Mrs Dora Wright all of Washington.
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David Davis
Crawfordsville
James Gilbertson
Ainsworth
David Messenger
Keota
David Dunt
Washington
Clyde Courtney
Leo Sueppel
Elizabeth Orton
Ivan Hahn
Dora Wright
Two Mid-Prairie teachers set for retirement
Two Mid-Prairie Junior High faculty members retire this year. Thelma Schupbach a 35 year veteran began in 1948 and taught 8th grade math and 9th grade American history since 1961 while also heading the library for six years She plans to move to Kirksville Missouri near family Mildred Noonan with 31 years in education eleven in the district taught science and art and previously West Chester Kalona Elementary She will retire to Washington Iowa to pursue church and community interests.
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Mid- Prairie
Thelma Schupbach
Mildred Noonan
Schupbach
University of
West Chester
Kalona Elementary
Marriage License Issued for Richard Harvey and Shirley Christner
A marriage license was issued today to Richard Lee Harvey of Wellman and Shirley Ann Christner of Kalona. Hazel R. Nebergall of Town City was fined $10 in Washington justice court for fishing without a valid license.
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Richard Lee Harvey
Wellman
Shirley Ann Christner
Kalona
Justice of the Peace Court
Washington
Hazel R. Nebergall
Town City
Washington High School Girl Wins Army Nurse Scholarship
Marsha Brock of Washington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Brock, has been selected for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing Program. The scholarship covers nearly all educational expenses for four years of training. She will enlist in the Army and attend a college to earn a nursing degree with no military duties in the first two years. After two years she enters the University of Maryland School of Nursing for clinical training at Walter Reed. Upon graduation she becomes a second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and serves three years on active duty. Selection is based on high school record, college testing, citizenship, and character.
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Marsha Rock
Wayne Brock
Washington
Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing
Marsha
Washington High School
United States
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Walter Reed
Club activities at Sunset Park and Linger Longer meeting
The Friendly Circle met Thursday in Sunset Park with Mrs. Cletus Reed hostess. Twelve members and four children attended as Bible reading started and refreshments were served. The group toured local shops for a tie demonstration. Eight members of the Linger Longer Club met with Mrs. Peter Bell. Guests included Mrs. Dale Lance and Mrs. Michael Mineart with three children. A silent auction raised 17.72 dollars. Mrs. William Chmelar won the door prize. The next meetings will be with Mrs. Merle Sheetz and Mrs. Chmelar.
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Friendly Circle Club
Sunset Park
Cletus Reed
D&w Fabric Shop
Linger Longer Club
Peter Bell
Dale Lance
Michael Mineart
William Chmelar
Dog project group to meet at fairgrounds for obedience training
4 H members participate in this year s dog project and will start obedience training at 7 30 p m tonight on the county fairgrounds. Meetings will be held each Friday evening in June and July with county project leader William Chalmers of Iowa City assisted by Margaret Birney of Washington. Obedience judging is scheduled for Fair Week on Tuesday August 3 in the evening.
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William Chalmers
Iowa City
Margaret Birney
Washington
Two Services at U P Church Begin Sunday
The United Presbyterian Church of Washington will start two worship services on Sunday June 6. The 8 15 a m service in the chapel features Rev Thomas Giuntoli with the theme It is Not Easy Being Green. The 10 45 a m service in the sanctuary features Dr Kettlitz with the subject Nothing But. The public is invited to attend either service.
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United Presbyterian Church of Washington
Thomas Giuntoli
Kettlitz
Drive-in church opens at Washington Sunday service
The United Methodist church of Washington sponsors an early morning drive in service at the Waco Drive In Theater east of Washington. The first service is at 8 a.m. Sunday June 6. Attendance has grown and crowds come weekly in summer with coffee doughnuts and cookies served before and after worship.
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United Methodist Church of Washington
Waco Drive - In
Washington
Local girls plan volunteer service in Clinton church
Marsha Brock, Vicki Dare, Gloria Zuehike and Sheri Burkum of United Presbyterian Washington plan to work as volunteers at Riverside Presbyterian Church in Clinton. duties include aiding youth programs and church activities under Pastor Rev. James Hartley in this mission church in Clinton's industrial city.
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Marsha Brock
Vicki Dare
Gloria Zuehike
Sheri Burkum
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Clinton Church
Buczko
Riverside Church
James Hartley
Local Grand Island Families Gather for Visits and News
Todd and Michelle Mitchell visit grandparents in Washington while their mother Carla Lemke returns from Grand Island. Mrs. Dean Stanley heads to Hawaii to join husband on business for Northrup King, with plans to tour the islands and stop in Medford before returning to Washington around June 21. Jami Bump earns a textiles degree at Iowa State University Ames and works for Seifert Store in Fairfield. Gwendolyn Dorothy Hull born in Kirksville Missouri to Mr and Mrs David Hull. Greg Brenneman returns from Iowa City hospital tests and surgery. Mr. and Mrs Gayle McDonald relocate to Missouri for summer. he transfers within Allis Chalmers. Richard James Jr. born May 27 to Mr. and Mrs. J. Weirich of Artesia California. Linda May and two sons visit Washington relatives. Joe Cochran and family travel to Fargo to see Jerry Cochran's family. Capt Grover Thompson undergoes major surgery in Nurnburg Germany and recovers. wife Margaret Young Thompson is Harold Youngs' daughter and they live in Germany with him.
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Todd
Michelle Mitchell
Grand Island, Neb
Mrs. Lemke
Carla Lemke
Fairfield
Dean Stanley
Hawaii
Stanley
Northrup King
Medford
Ore
Washington
Jami Bump
Carlton Bump
Iowa State University
Ames
Jami
Seifert Store
Young Iowa Board
Gayle McDonald
S. Iowa
Missouri
McDonald
Kansas
Allis Chalmers
Grover Frank Thompson
Nurnburg
Germany
Thompson
Margaret Young
Harold Youngs
Birthday party for Michael Havel seven years old
A belated birthday gathering was held at the Dean Havel home in Cedar Rapids for Michael Dennis Havel turning seven. Guests included Francis Valant and family, Michael Valant family, Helen Underwood, Rose Havel of Riverside, Louis Havel of Ainsworth, and Michael’s brothers Christopher, Scott, and Brian. Michael received many gifts.
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Dean Havel
Cedar Rapids
Michael Dennis Havel
Francis Valant
Patrick
Nancy
Michael Valant
Helen Underwood
Rose Havel
Riverside
Louis Havel
Ainsworth
Michael
Christopher
Scott
Brian
Welfare liquor payment to Revere recipient exposed
State Auditor Thaddeus Buczko reported that a welfare recipient from Revere Massachusetts was paid 1200 to buy 182 quarts of liquor in a year. During a 40 day hospital stay the recipient received 19 quarts at no cost. He urged welfare officials to refer the case for fraud investigation and possible AG prosecution.
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Boston
UPI
Revere
Mass
Thaddeus Buczko
Buczko
Stephine A. Minter
Attorney General's Office
Clovertones 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting in Crawfordsville
The Clovertones 4-H Club met Thursday evening at the Crawfordsville Legion Hall with eight members two leaders and one guest present. Shari Erwin led the pledge Iris Kaufman led the 4-H pledge Vicki Moore presented A Simple Table Centerpiece Cheryl Van Engen spoke on Selecting a Picture and a Picture Frame and shared updates from the State Legislature. Betty Jones and Mary Jones spoke on Laying Out a Table Setting Meal Planning and Making Lingerie Mary Jones presented Putting in a Sleeve and Betty Jones gave Laying Out a Pattern Refreshments were served by Shari Erwin and Iris Kaufman.
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Clovertones
Crawfordsville Legion Hall
Shari Erwin
Iris Kaufman
Vicki Moore
Cheryl van Engen
Cheryl
Betty Jones
Mary Jones
Gwen Rich Hosts Senior Autograph Party at Country Home
Gwen Rich and Laird Neu hart hosted a senior autograph party after commencement at the Rich family home. About 110 seniors attended the wiener roast and signed their class yearbooks with help from parents including Daryl Dodder Wagamon Balk and Ada Abbott of Des Moines assisting.
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Gwen Rich
Laird Neuhart
Gwen
Don Rich
Daryl Dodder
Lynn Wagamon
Jack Balk
Ada Abbott F
Des Moines
Balk
Mid-Prairie Board of Education Meets June 7 at 7 30 PM
Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Edition will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 PM on June 7. All meetings are open to the public.
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Mid - Prairie Community School District Board of Edition
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