Iowa Senate approves 26000 salary for state superintendent
The Iowa Senate approved a 26000 annual salary for the state superintendent of public instruction after initially wavering on a higher raise. The vote followed debates over qualifications and calls to replace Dr. Paul Johnston, who plans to resign, with discussions noting local officials paid more and urging reforms in the department.
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Gaudineer
Senate
Robert D. Ray
Johnston
Sioux City
William Anderson
Anderson
Francis Messerly
Cedar Falls
Appropriations Committee
Messerly
Charlene Conklin
Waterloo
Conklin
Charles Balloun
Toledo
Peterson resigns beef producer post in IBPA leadership shift
Tom Peterson of the Iowa Producers Association resigns as Field Representative on May 14 1971 and will become Executive Secretary of the Iowa Livestock Auction Market Association starting July 1 1971. He led IBPA membership and beef promotion for ten years driving a near 100 percent membership rise. Virgil Spencer president of the Iowa Livestock Auction Market Association praises Peterson’s background and vows stronger industry advocacy.
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Tom Peterson
Iowa Producers Association
Peterson
Iowa Livestock Auction Market Association
IBPA
Virgil Spencer
Algona
Iowa
Spencer
Iowa Livestock Industry
Iowa Livestock Auction Marts
Rites of Riverside for Otto Novy 86
Otto Novy 86 retired Riverside farmer died this morning at Lone Tree nursing home after a long illness. Funeral Friday at 2 p m Riverside Methodist church with burial Riverside Cemetery. Calling after 1 p m Thursday in Sorden Adams chapel. Survived by widow Lena Kron, two daughters Thelma Zielinski and Norma Jean Novy, son Eldon, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and brother Albert. Two sons, one grandchild and two brothers preceded him.
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Riverside
Otto Novy
Lone Tree
Riverside Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
Sorden & Adams
Albert
Anna Baker Novy
Lena Kron
Thelma Zielinski
Davenport
Norma Jean Novy
Eldon
Cedar Rapids
Riverside man pays $12 fine for speeding
James Gary Goodrich of Riverside paid a $12 fine in the justice of the peace court on a speeding charge. The Washington County Developmental Center meeting was postponed to Wednesday June 23 at 7 30 p m at the Nurses Home due to prior commitments, and is open to the public.
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James Gary Goodrich
Riverside
Justice of the Peace Court
Mike Redlinger
Albert
Doc) Nau
Keptone
Keota
Hemstead
Corky Kerr
Do’s
Don’ts
Washington
Fairfield Ram
City Park
Happy Valley Ramblers
Queen City
Country Kings Orchestra
Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Legislative reflections on school aid and university funding
The writer notes this may be one of the last sessions and highlights the school aid property tax report adopted after fourteen hours in the Senate. He discusses property tax relief limits, potential tax increases, and the allocation for Board of Regents at 206.7 million dollars, with prior House figures at 199 million. He thanks Washington, Henry, and Jefferson counties and invites further discussion.
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Senate
Board of Regents
House
Iowa Wesleyan
Parsons
More seniors on WHS honor roll
A list of Washington High School seniors omitted from the latest honor roll notice is provided. The names include Tim Hotle Ben Johnson Susan Johnson Rita Jones Susan King Marsha Knupp Melissia Laffoon Beth Larsen Steve Lovick Dave McCall Jeanette McCarthy Donna McClure Chris McConnell John McKeene Mark Mangold Karen Marek Kathy Marek Jane Marshall Randy Messer Debbie Miller Jill Morgan Joy Moriarty Laird Neuhart Chris O’Hanlon Joanna Parriott Alvin Peiffer Pat Reisener Ron Renoux.
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Washington High School
Tim Hotle
Ben Johnson
Susan Johnson
Rita Jones
Susan King
Marsha Knupp
Melissia Laffoon
Beth Larsen
Steve Lovick
Dave McCall
Jeanette McCarthy
Donna McClure
Chris McConnell
John McKeene
Mark Mangold
Karen Marek
Kathy Marek
Jane Marshall
Randy Messer
Debbie Miller
Jill Morgan
Joy Moriarty
Laird Neuhart
Chris O’hanlon
Joanna Parriott
Alvin Peiffer
Pat Reisener
Ron Renoux
Davis denied bail in murder case under death penalty rule
San Rafael California UPI report says Judge Richard E Arnas refused bail for Angela Davis citing state law barring release in capital cases despite a probation report urging release. Davis, 27, faces murder kidnapping and conspiracy charges with proceedings recessed while federal and jurisdiction issues are resolved.
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San Rafael
Calif
UPI
Richard E. Arnas
Angela Davis
Arnason
Lutherans to Hold Joint Convention in 1972
The Iowa District of the American Lutheran Church votes unanimously to host a joint convention with the Iowa synod in Decorah in 1972. Delegates include 717 from Iowa congregations, split clergy and lay members, with elections for district leaders and officers announced. The Missouri Synod declines to join the All-Lutheran gathering.
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Iowa
American Lutheran Church
Luther College
Decorah
American Lutheran Church Convention
Laverne Hanson
Mason City
Carrol Kinseth
Ames
William Biedermann
Iowa City
Stanley Peterson
Forest City
Duane Mortenson
Dubuque
Moreley Severtson
Clear Lake
Replanting Discussed After Dutch Creek Hail Storm
County extension director Jim Frier says Dutch Creek area hail damage on Saturday prompts limited replanting. Farmers met at the extension office to assess the storm area. corn shows resilience though some stand loss expected, while soybeans with weak stands or weed issues may need replanting.
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Dutch Creek
Jim Frier
Frier
Nation's corn in good condition despite blight reports
A weekly Agriculture Department and National Weather Service report covers corn through June 13. It notes generally good conditions with warm temperatures and adequate moisture, minor blight in several states, and some replanting in Michigan and uneven stands in southeast Wisconsin.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
National Weather Service
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Central
Atlantic
Louisiana
Nellie H Coffman 87 Dies In Keota
Nellie H Coffman age 87 died Tuesday June 15 1971 at Maplewood Manor Keota where she had lived three years Funeral services were set for Friday 1 30 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev Richard Lee Scott Sr officiating Burial followed in Keota Cemetery She was born April 7 1884 near Harper daughter of Valentine and Louisa Hartman married Dytha F Coffman November 26 1908 and lived in the Harper and Keota area Surviving Kathleen Fauler James Coffman Barbara Derby seven grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters Lillian Savage and Stella H Smith Preceded by husband in 1956 and one granddaughter
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Keota
Nellie H. Coffman
Maplewood Manor
Powell Funeral Home
Richard Lee Scott Sr
Harper
Valentine
Louisa Reinhart Hartman
Keokuk
Management Conference Scheduled for Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville hosts the 18th annual Management Conference of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. June 17 and 18. Attendees include Ted Johnson L V Clarahan and M F Cady from the Northeast District and more than 50 supervisors. Professor E J Paul of Drake University will lead a management development seminar on topics such as Pollution Regulation Labor Relations Information Services Power Supply and Financial Operations. Attendees come from Bridgeport Burlington Centerville Chariton Creston Grinnell Mt. Ayr Newton Ottumwa Washington and the general office staff. The conference supports ongoing personnel development and training at the company.
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Centerville
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Ted Johnson
L. V. Clarahan
M. F. Cady
E. J. Paul
College of Business Administration
Drake University
Bridgeport Station
Burlington
Burlington Station
Chariton
Creston
Grinnell
Mt. Ayr
Newton
Ottumwa
Washington
Iowa Southern
Schwengel backs amendment to cut Vietnam war funds
Rep. Fred Schwengel Iowa Republican endorses a proposed House amendment to halt funding for the Vietnam War by year end aligning with Hatfield McGovern. He praises Vietnamization and Nixon downsizing US involvement after more than 120 billion spent and over 50 000 American deaths.
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Washington
UPI
Fred Schwengel
Iowa
Vietnam
House
Reps
Lucien Nedzi
Michigan
Charles Whalen
Ohio
Senate
Schwengel
Nixon
Southeast Asia
U.S. c
South Vietnam
U.S
Senior Citizens to Meet Thursday in Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville Senior Citizens will hold a breakfast meeting Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller will show pictures from their Jamaica trip. June birthdays and anniversaries will be observed. All seniors and visitors are welcome.
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Crawfordsville
The
Legion Hall
Harold Miller
Jamaica
Baby shower honors Mrs Friese at home gathering
Kenneth Patterson hosted a baby shower for Mrs Franci Friese Monday evening. Twenty neighbors and relatives attended with family members from Mt. Pleasant West Chester Wellman and Washington. Games prizes gifts and refreshments followed the theme table decor.
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Kenneth Patterson
Franci Friese
Jay Patterson
Earl Hoover
Mr. Pleasant
Charles Friese
Washington
Lory
Vicki
Mt. Pleasant
West Chester
Wellman
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