Mid-Prairie Board OKs 1972 73 changes and bids
Mid-Prairie Community School District in regular session June 5 approved secretary financial reports and bills. Elementary principal Richard Van Hoozer recommended a new Kindergarten report card form approved for 1972 73. Resignations accepted: Gareth Swartzendruber Hugh Shaw Jeffrey Risk Patricia Shaw. Six teachers hired for 1972 73 and assignments changed for several staff. Discussion on 7th period release program continued. Board authorized selling the Middlebury Rural School building. Wade Ford Motors won bid for a $2768 van. Special education agreement with Joint County School System renewed for 1972 73 at 286 dollars per student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid - Prairie Community School
David Rhodes
John Strain
Christianson
Curtis
Middlebury
Wade Ford Motors
Booklet explains current draft law and local calls
Free booklets on Selective Service are available at the county office in the Journal building. Louise Engle notes the six of eight booklets cover topics from the draft treaty to hardship deferments, with two more arriving soon. Registrants must bring ID, such as a driver’s license, to complete forms. Three county men have been ordered to service through July, the only local calls in months, while three county conscientious objectors report for civilian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Engle
Condry Family Visits Pence Home as Linda Pence Graduates
Mr and Mrs Ron Condry with Christine and Scott from Anna NL visited at Marion Pence's home from Sunday to Wednesday. Linda Pence, now Mrs Condry, graduated June 9 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a BS in food and nutrition and is employed as a dietitian at Massac Memorial Hospital Metropolis.
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Ron Condry
Christine
Scott
Anna, NL
Marion Pence
Condry
Linda Pence
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Massac Memorial Hospital
Metropolis
Grandmothers Earn College Degrees in Spring
Ten years ago two local grandmothers pursued higher education. Mrs. John Elliott of Ainsworth, mother of three and grandmother of eight, earned a B.A. from the University of Iowa. Mrs. Walter Longer of rural Washington, mother of two and grandmother of two, earned a B.A. from Parsons College at Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elliott
Ainsworth
University of Iowa
Walter Longer
Washington
Parsons College
Fairfield
Missing 667 in Barn City SD Flood Victim List
Rapid City flood victims list was cut by over 1300 names as a county official warned some on the list died and will not be found. The UPI report notes the ongoing search and the impact on families.
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Rapid City
S. Dak
Black Hills
UPI
Barn City
Markets Livestock Markets in Joliet Illinois
In Joliet Illinois livestock market, cattle receipts were light with only about 200 head estimated for the test market Friday, indicating subdued demand and small supply for the session.
Des Moines Market Summary Shows Mixed Beef and Grain Activity
Market notes indicate steady to higher grain futures with corn around 120 to 126, soybeans bid around 335 percent, and hogs showing gains with butchers steady to 25 cents higher. Oats demand remains good while futures reflect varied weights and packer prices. Estimated tonnage today runs at 80,000 with 85,000 Wednesday and 70,000 a week ago.
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Des Moines
UPI
Minne
Jly
Washington County Republican Platform Endorses Nixon and UN Stand
Platform resolution declares Iowa land is top resource and calls for environmental safeguards. It opposes cross entity tax deductions, backs penal reform, endorses Nixon for re election, and supports strengthening UN and US Soviet cooperation per a Moscow communique.
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Iowa
Congress
Washington County
Pres
Nixon
Moscow
Soviet Union
Ussr
United Nations
JSSR
Richard M. Nixon
United States
School board approves adult education and special education agreements
The board approved an agreement with Kirkwood Community College to maintain adult education classes and an agreement for Special Education services. Darrell Smith was named junior varsity girls basketball coach. Glenn Williams reported on transportation costs. Supt. Schlapkohl presented a pupil accounting report for 1971 72 showing a decline of 65 students. The board also purchased liability insurance from Coordinated Estates and approved summer school staff contracts and five education aides in first grade rooms.
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Kirkwood Community College
Joint County
Darrell Smith
Washington High School
Glenn Williams
Schlapkohl
Coordinated Estates
Cancer Society Meeting Canceled in Washington County
The Washington County Chapter of the American Cancer Society has canceled the June 17 meeting and will reschedule for a later date. The change affects all planned attendees and activities.
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Washington County
American Cancer Society
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