Explo '72 Dallas report on vast youth congress
LaVon Worley reports Explo '72 in Dallas where 85,000 students and laypeople gathered at the Cotton Bowl and around 60 foreign countries participated. Campus Crusade for Christ aims to train nearly 100,600 attendees to witness for Christ by 1980 with events across 65 locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVon Worley
Washington
Explo ‘72
Dallas
Texas
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
United States
Cotton Bowl
Campus Crusade For Christ
Royal Coach Inn
George Wilson
Billy Graham Association
Christ
Andrae Crouch
Billy Graham
Bill Bright
Moline, Jr
Tom Dudenhofer
North Texas State
Jesus Christ
Schwengel asks swift action to save Mississippi River recreation area
Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa urges quick passage of a bill to create the Upper Mississippi River National Recreational Area. The plan would protect 650000 acres of land and water, enable acquisition of 174000 privately owned acres, and form a nine member advisory council with representation from Iowa four other river states and Interior and Army departments. The bill aims to preserve parks forests and wildlife and boost river community economies while the river remains unspoiled.
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Washington
UPI
Fred Schwengel
Iowa
Upper Mississippi River
Schwengel
Departments of Interior
Army
Farm families in Iowa see 1971 living costs rise 3 percent
Iowa State University economist Everett Stoneberg reports 1971 farm living expenses rose three percent to about 600 dollars monthly, with annual average income surpassing 12 thousand dollars. The survey of 244 farms notes food and housing dominate expenses, while net income often grows faster than cash returns.
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Iowa
Everett Stoneberg
Iowa State University Extension
Stoneberg
67 Wyman Alumni Banquet Recap at Captain's Table
The 37th annual Wyman Alumni Banquet gathered 67 alumni and guests at the Captain's Table on Saturday. Special recognition went to the Class of 1982 and 1947, with highlights from the Class of 1932 shared by Mrs. Maurice Crawford. Mrs. Robert Buffington and others provided musical entertainment. John Humphreys led the business meeting and officers for 1973 were elected: Robert Buffington president, Mrs Irv Whitham vice president, Mrs Dale Caldwell secretary, Franklin Wenger treasurer, Mildred Davis historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Maurice Crawford
Robert Buffington
LaVerne Zieglowsky
Charles McConnell
John Humphreys
Irv Whitham
Dale Caldwell
Franklin Wenger
Mildred Davis
Reception at Keota for Glen Baumert
A reception in Keota honored Mr. and Mrs. Glen Baumert of Iowa City Sunday afternoon in the Christian Church social rooms. The couple married March 21 at The Little Brown Church Nashua. Gifts were opened, cake served, and many Baumert relatives attended from Keota Sigourney Kalona and Des Moines.
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Glen Baumert
Iowa City
Christian Church
Jerilyn van Fleet
North English
Raymond Baumert
Keota
Raymond Schmid
Sigourney
George Baumert
Harper
Howard Baumert
Karla
Harry Baumert
Patricia
Sandra
Richard
Charles van Fleet
Des Moines
Tanley Alpers
Vinton
Pearl Baumert
Norma
Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge
Floyd Baumert
Four new couples named to Iowa Farm Bureau young member committee
Four young farm couples join eight total on the Iowa Farm Bureau young member advisory committee for 1972 73. Appointments start July 1 for two years with four holdover couples remaining. A August organizational meeting at Amana Colonies Holiday Inn will elect a new chairman and set major activities including a statewide discussion meet and conference for county young member committees.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
J. Merrill Anderson
Jerry Moser
Joe Jones
Ainsworth
Jack Stander
Orange City
Darrell
Lewis
Emerson
James G. Ingels
Fayette
Ken Kay
Atlantic
Clark Yeager
Ottumwa
Jim. Sellers
Clarion
Jim Johnston
Turin
Youth to hear talks on nuclear energy
Roger Cochran of the University of Iowa will speak on radiation nature to area youth involved in the Nuclear Energy Program. The event, June 21, 8 to 10 p.m., meets at the Legion Hall in Washington. Iowa Electric engineer Dave Wilson will show an electroscope and cloud chamber. Keith Feckley will discuss the irradiated seed program. Sponsored by Iowa Electric Light and Power Company and Washington County Extension Service with Scouts, 4 H and schools cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Cochran
University of Iowa
The
Legion Hall
Washington
Dave Wilson
Iowa Electric
Keith Feckley
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Washington County Extension Service
All-Iowa Fair tickets ready for Eastern Iowa day
Eastern Iowa day at the All-Iowa Fair on July 6 offers reduced front gate admission with 10 ride tickets. Mayors from over 100 communities and their families receive luncheon, concert access, and reserved amphitheater seating for Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass at 3 and 7:30 p.m. performances.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Billy Greiner
Danny Davis
Nashville Brass
Vincents Attend Rehearsal of Dames at Sea Musical
Keota residents report on the final dress rehearsal of the musical comedy Dames at Sea held for relatives, with Michael Vincent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vincent, in a cast role and the show opening to the public at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Hospital stay noted for Larry Henry in Iowa City.
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Paul Sievert Keota
Larry Henry
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Robert Vincent
Bill
Elmer Vincent
Cedar Rapids
Michael Vincent
Jefferson High School
Vincents
Kirkwood
F.A. Spafford
Syracuse
N.Y
A.K. Stoutner
Roger Greiner
Alvin Aller
Moline
Ill
Leonard Sonday
Phil Stinemates
Eric
Broomfield
Colo
George Stoutner
Anna
Joella Antes
Coralville
Tressie Schreckengast
Keith Herr
Bentonsport
Keosauqua
Dr. Weir to Speak at Sunset Park Reformed Church
The Rev. Dr. W. W. Weir of Pittsburgh to guest at Reformed Presbyterian Church family night in Sunset Park. Picnic supper at 5:30 p.m. with the address to follow around 7:30 p.m. Weir, over 80, retired Cyprus missionary, awarded the Order of the British Empire, touring to visit congregations with his wife.
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W.W. Weir
Pittsburgh
National Reformed Association
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Weir
Cyprus
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East Main Street
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