Invade Boys Realm as Girls Join Woodworking Class
Sue Johnson and Sara Baumert at Washington High School join the woodworking class, drawing 15 to 20 girls next year. The two say they enjoy building projects like candle holders and cedar chests while handling tools with care, facing ribbing from boys and adjusting wardrobe to workwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Baumert
Washington High School
Sara i
Jim Rossen
Sara
Rossen
Tim Hotle
Sue Johnson
Rosien
Sue
Tim
More witnesses in Lt. Calley trial
The UPI report notes a parade of witnesses testifying that pre My Lai briefings to junior officers and soldiers did not mention killing civilians or refraining from prisoners. Lt. Calley faces premeditated murder charges for the March 1968 My Lai assault in which 102 elderly, women, and children were killed.
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Benning
UPI
My Lai
William L. Calley
Ernest L. Medina
Calley
Task Force Headquarters
Medina
Army High Command
Reid W. Kennedy
Aubrey M. Daniels II
Task Force Barker
Frank A. Barker Jr
Abby
Viet
St. Nam
V. C
Lt. Calley
Nixon seeks 2 billion for jobless aid program
President Nixon asked Congress to approve a 2 billion dollar yearly revenue sharing manpower training program aimed at reducing unemployment in areas of heavy jobless conditions. The plan lets states and cities tailor their efforts to local needs and would cut through what he called a bureaucratic jungle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPT
Nixon
Congress
Fined motorists pay court fines in local justice session
Seven motorists faced penalties in the justice of the peace court. Gary Lee Bejamin of Town City paid $10 for speeding, Victoria Rae Londquist of Fairfield $10 for faulty equipment, Merle J Haney of Fairfield $14 for speeding, John Rt Schneider of Niles $10 for speeding, Mary E Mazar of Washington $5 for no valid license, Barbara Ellen Morris of Iowa City $10 for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Court
Gary Lee Bejamin
Town City
Victoria Rae
Londquist
Fairfield
Merle J Haney
John Rt
Schneider
Niles
Mary E. Mazar
Washington
Barbara Ellen Morris
Iowa City
Local club meetings showcase social and service activities
The National Hairdressers Association unit met with eight members as Mrs Lor en Robertson and Mrs Richard Hesser presided. Don Dayton led salon management talk followed by a group discussion. Rosemary Club hosted three tables of bridge with Rosemary Whisler winning high and John Cherry low. Linger Longer Club plannedApril7 visit to Lindale Plaza Cedar Rapids with host Stan Rathmell. Naughty Nibblers reported 23 pounds lost among nine members. Handcraft featured speaker Ralph Kleese on Architects of Life with St Patrick themes. county club convention in Ainsworth March 1 announced. April Handcraft meeting set with Mrs EL Rouse.
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National Hairdressers Association
Loren Robertson
Richard Hesser
Don Dayton
Rosemary Club
Raymond Whisler
George Horn
John Cherry
Frank Wenger
Nlinger
Arlo Phelps
Lindale Plaze
Cedar Rapids
Stan Rathmell Hostes
Naughty Nibblers
Naughty Nibblers Club
John Ballou
Della Humphreys
Ralph Kleese
Architects of Life
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Esther White
St. Patrick
Ainsworth
Handcraft
EL. Rouse
U. P
Neal Burton
Washington County Legion Auxiliary holds spring meeting
The Washington County American Legion Auxiliary met in Wellman for a spring gathering with 56 members and one guest, Miss Edna Franz district president. Thora Pease presided as county president. Mae Marek was elected president, Francis Wilson vice president, and Ruth Page secretary treasurer. Miss Franz spoke on auxiliary activities. district meeting set for Coralville on April 3 and a future county meeting planned in Ainsworth. Attendees from Washington included several listed members.
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Washington County
American Legion Auxiliary
Wellman
Edna Franz
Thora Pease
Washington
Mae Marek
Francis Wilson
Ainsworth
Ruth Page
Miss Franz
Legion Auxliary
Coralville
Pease
Mary O'Conner
M. J
Joe Lang
Bertha Henry
Lucy Mathiers
Edna Simmering
Hazel Bawer
Harry Ramseyer
Delegates to FHA convention March 5 in Des Moines
Laura Little and Melissa Laffoon will represent the Washington chapter of Future Homemakers of America at the Iowa Association Leadership Conference March 5 and 6 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Miss Atwood will accompany the delegates. The meeting theme is Stable Home Stable Life. Mrs. Gladys Jerkins will be the main speaker. Election and installation of 1971 72 state officers planned. Scarlet Singers of East High will entertain at the Friday banquet. Washington chapter to handle table decorations and host hostess duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Little
Melissa Laffoon
Washington
Future Homemakers of America
Iowa Association
Ft. Des Moines
Des Moines
Miss Atwood
Gladys Jerkins
Scarlet Singers
East High
Hospital admissions and births and dismissals list
On the record Admitted Yesterday: Miss Christine Du vall West Chester medical Mrs Pat Tobin Ainsworth sur gical Mrs Herman Leichty Wayland surgical John Mitch ell Washington medical Births Yesterday: Mr and Mrs Den nis Sieren Washington a daugh ter Dismissed Yesterday: Lester Davis Winfield transferred to V A Hospital Towa City Mrs Da vid McFarland Ainsworth Today Mrs Thomas McAvoy Washington Miss Mary Cather ine Greiner Keota Mrs Den ver Smith Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Duvall
West Chester
Pat Tobin
Ainsworth
Surgical
Herman Leichty
Wayland
John Mitchell
Washington
Dennis Sieren
Lester Davis Winfield
V. A. Hospital
Towa City
David McFarland
Thomas McAvoy
Mary Catherine Greiner
Keota
Denver Smith
YMCA Teen Party Opens Teen Center Friday Night
A YMCA teen party runs Friday night from 9 to 12:30. The pool gym and teen center will be open for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Bernadette Sieren Weds Rick Johnson in Keota Ceremony
Bernadette Sieren of Minneapolis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Sieren of Kent, married Rick S. Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs John J. Johnson of Minneapolis, February 19 at Sacred Heart Church. Officiants were Rev Linnenbrink and Rev R Lofgren. Attendants were Mary Sieren and Lynn Johnson. Best man Brad Johnson, usher Duane Magnuson. Reception for 140 at Golden Buckle Buffet. Honeymoon to California. couple to reside at 1619 18th Ave NE Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Bernadette Sieren
Minneapolis
Carl Sieren
Kent
Rick S. Johnson
John J. Johnson
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Linnenbrink
R. Lofgren
Nativity Lutheran Church
Mary Sieren
Lynn Johnson
Brad Johnson
Duane Magnuson
California
18Th Ave
N. E
Swim Team Banquet Planned For March 10
The swim team banquet is set for Wednesday March 10 at 6 30 p m in the gym to honor swimmers and coaches Mr and Mrs Milo Steele Jr and all volunteers. It will be a family affair with awards handed out. Each family brings two dishes to pass one meat dish. Milk and coffee will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Steele Jr
Reagan ramps welfare push during statewide drive
Sacramento and Los Angeles reports outline Governor Reagan's statewide campaign to expand a humanitarian welfare program aimed at pressuring able bodied recipients into work. He argues savings of 575 million dollars yearly, while critics warn of slave labor overtones. The plan includes job registry, targeted public service tasks, and a proposed child day care program. Health and environmental tasks are cited as potential duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Ronald Reagin
Democratic Caucus
Mervyn M Dymally
Watts
Los Angeles
Reagan
Perry Schweitzer vows solemnized in Columbus Junction
Susan Elizabeth Perry and Jay Tom Schweitzer were married February 26 at St. Marys Church in Town City with Rev Emmett Kelly officiating. The bride wore antique white crepe with empire waist and rose bud headpiece. attendants included Margaret Perry and Bart Schweitzer Jr. Reception at University Athletic Club Iowa City. They will reside in Coralville. She attended Marycrest College and works at Northwestern Bell. he is a University of Iowa junior majoring in business administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Susan Elizabeth Perry
Thomas E. Perry
Jay ‘Tomasson Schweitzer
Bart Schweitzer
Margaret Perry
Bart Schweitzer Jr
University Athletic Club
Iowa City
Coralville
Marycrest College
Davenport
Debates on bras and My Lai echoed in letters
Midwest mother argues her daughter must wear a bra for support while another reader reflects on bra size and body image. A veteran writes about My Lai, claiming soldiers faced brutal realities and urging broader accountability for wartime actions.
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Abby
Becky
Midwest
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