Iowa legislators push check-off farm bills in the Senate and House
Iowa lawmakers consider check-off raises on soybeans and corn with referendum requirements. Sen. Joseph Coleman backs a soybean check-off while notable members debate a one fifth cent corn levy. Eggs may face a two cent tax after voter approval. Iowa already uses dairy and beef check-offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
House
Senate
Joseph Coleman
D-Clare
American Soybean Institute
American Soybean Association
Coleman
Posal
Berle Priebe
Algona
Sen
Clyde Rex
R-Ellsworth
Towa
Death of Clarence N Easter in Burlington Iowa
Clarence N Easter 4 2909 West Ave Burlington Ia died 11 50 am Friday Feb 2 Mercy Unit Memorial Hospital after brief illness. Former John Deere traveler turned antique furniture dealer Silver Kettle in Burlington for 20 years. Born Dec 17 1886 in Ainsworth son of Thomas J and Phoebe Newton Easter. Survived by wife Frances Knight Patterson. previously Grace Limerman died 1927. Also survived by son Joe Allen Easter and sisters Ruth Coffman Eva Sands Mable Stephens. four grandchildren. Funeral March 1 Prugh Funeral Chapel Rev E William Strauser Christ Episcopal Church in charge. Burial Aspen Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence N. Easter
West Ave
Burlington
Mercy
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Easter
John Deere Co
Silver Kettle
Ainsworth
Thomas J
Phoebe Newton Easter
Grace Limerman
Frances G.’ Knight Patterson
St. Louis
Joe Allen Easter
Algona
Ruth Coffman
Des Moines
Eva Sands
Mable Stephens
van Nuys
California
Prugh
E. William Strauser
Christ Episcopal Church
Inji
Aspen Grove Cemetery
Potter honored by Altorfer for outstanding sales effort
E. J. Altorfer, president of Altorfer Machinery Company, announces William J. Potter received the 1970 Outstanding Salesman award. Potter began with Caterpillar in 1956 and has been the southern Iowa resident salesman since 1957, living in Washington, Iowa. Altorfer operates as the Caterpillar dealer across eastern Iowa, northeastern Missouri, and parts of Illinois with headquarters in Cedar Rapids and branches in Davenport and Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Altorfer
Altorfer Machinery Company
William J. Potter
Mr. Potter
Caterpillar
Iowa
Washington
Missouri
Adams, Pike
Rock Island
Ilinois
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Hannibal
Renoux Kessell Named to Honor Band at Iowa Swing Clinic
Guitarist Ron Renoux and drummer John Kessell earned spots in the honor band at the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Swing Band Clinic in Iowa City. The Swinging Demons, led by Larry Green, performed under clinic conductor Rick Fedoli of Chicago. Next weekend Jefferson High School invited for a jazz festival with Clark Terry as clinician and soloist. three of 16 bands may be chosen for the evening show. The Swinging Demons declined a State FBLA Convention invitation to avoid clashing with a concert-band tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Renoux
John Kessell
Southeast Iowa
Iown City
Swinging Demons
Larry Green
Rick Fedoli
Chicago
Washington High School
Jefferson
Clark Terry
Tonight Show Orchestra
Jefferson High School
Green
Red Cross Riverside Workers List Washington County Chapter
Riverside Red Cross volunteers listed 1971 workers for Riverside Town and Washington County Chapter. Jim Schloss and Martha Meeks named as chairs plus many helpers. notes on first aid training, disaster response, veteran hospital aid, and servicemen messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Paul Beenblossom
Keota
Vince Sojka
Walt Lemley
Elmer Rogers
Town City
Orville Meeks
Washington
Roger Schloss
Red Cross
Merle Walker
Richard Veggy
Hub Rath
Lyle Long
Harold Owens
Jim Schnoebelen
Maynard Strabala
Leroy Muller
Earl McClure
Elmer Sammons
American Red Cross
Washington County
Mrs John Blum dies at Wellman
Mrs John Blum aged 80 dies Sunday at Anna Felberg Nursing Home Wellman after a lingering illness Funeral service set for Wednesday 10 30 a m at Luther Church of the Good Shepherd Wellman Rev George Nicklesburg in charge Burial in Cedar Rapids Memorial Cemetery Powell Funeral Home Wellman in charge She was born November 14 1890 in Washington County to Sam and Laura Worthem Schulty Married May 1 1911 to John H Blum Lived in Wellman and Washington areas except 14 years in California Surviving husband three daughters Laura Chez Ontario California Dorothy Teets Wellman Mildred Krough Lone Tree one son John S Blum Washington 11 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren Parents and brother John preceded her in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Blum
Califor
Wellman
Washington
Lutheran Church
Frank
Laura) Chez
Ontario
Calif
Donald
Dorothy) Teets
Paul
Mildred) Krough
Lone Tree
John S. Blum
John
Wrestling clinic set for seventh graders
The Washington coaches will host an intramural wrestling clinic for seventh graders Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Head coach Rafael Gonshorowski says the event aims to spark interest in wrestling as rules and techniques are taught then boys are paired by weight and wrestle twice, with public attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rafael Gonshorowski
Gonshorowski
Dennis Coon
Cy Robinson
Peter Getz
Joint County System board to meet in Cedar Rapids
The Joint County System board of education will meet in Cedar Rapids on March 15 at 7 30 p m. The site is 4401 6th Street SW Murray Grey cattle from Australia will be discussed at a Coralville meeting March 15 at 7 30 p m at the Carousel Inn. The purpose is to inform cattlemen about Australian cattle and breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint County System Board of Education
Cedar — Rapids
6Th Street
Australia
Coralville
County Red Cross Drive Organized in Rural Washington County
The annual Washington County Red Cross fund and membership drive is well organized with workers named in communities. It will receive its full $4,500 allotment from the Washington Community Chest, and funds from the Kalona United Fund will also support the drive. No organized drive will occur in these two communities this spring. The money supports disaster relief, local projects like learn to swim, veterans services, and rehabilitation, hinging on a successful annual drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Red Cross
Washington Community Chest
Kalona
The
Legislative Notes on Assembly, tax policy and recess
The writer reports the fifty fourth to sixty fourth Iowa General Assembly progress with rapid committee work and floor debate. They highlight the property tax freeze as essential to align spending, note economic strain from unemployment and lower hog prices, and outline plans to focus after recess on restrictions, ways and means and appropriations while inviting constituent contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Hospital Admits Four Patients Yesterday
On the record hospital admission list shows Mrs Clyde Knight of Washington and Craig Giuntoli also of Washington admitted for medical reasons. Jesse Stout of Crawfordsville and another patient Craig Giuntoli are recorded as admitted yesterday for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Knight
Washington
Jesse Stout
Crawfordsville
Craig Giuntoli
Keota residents end vacation in Florida trip notes
Keota residents wrap up a Florida visit with trips to West Palm Beach and the Lion County Safari. Several locals, including Harold Holmes, Louie Hermanstorfer, Jay Warren, Angela Reighard, and others, journeyed between Keota, Washington, and Cedar Rapids for family events, church activities, and hospital visits. A 25th wedding anniversary celebration at the Golden Buckle Buffet and various church meetings are also reported along with hospital admissions and weekend family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holmes
Leroy Richards
Jay Warren
Louie Hermanstorfer
West Palm Beach
Lion County
Africa
Keota
Ft. Myers
Fla
Washington
Angela Joy Reighard
Randy Reighard
Stanley Mangold
West Chester
Bill Mangold
L. H. Hermanstorfer
W. H
Douglas
Cedar Rapids
Angela
Engagement announced for Beth Anne Richardson and Micheal Edwards
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Beth Anne Richardson and Micheal D Edwards are announced by the bride to be’s parents Mr and Mrs L Vernon Richardson of 210 North Second Wayland. The couple will marry April 3 in St James Catholic Church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Anne Richardson
Micheal D. Edwards
Derald Edwards
Wayland
L. Vernon Richardson
North Second
St. James Catholic
Club activities at luncheon mark officer installation
PEO Chapter 1 installed officers at a Captain's Table luncheon with Mrs. Try Whitham presiding as president and Mrs. J. W. Helscher installing. Elected were Mrs. Richard Dare as vice president, Mrs. Richard Colby recording secretary, Mrs. Dean Knight treasurer, Mrs. D. V. Allen corresponding secretary, Mrs. Max Smith chaplain, M Charles Goodell guard. Hostesses included Mary Berry and Mrs. Jay Sellers. The Jackson Farm Bureau Women planned spring events including Rural Women's Day March 22 and an open house for L. and W Farm Service March 9, with kitchen duties assigned to the Jackson Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Try Whitham
J. W.helscher
Whitham
Richard Dare
Richard Colby
Dean Knight
D. V. Allen
Max Smith
M Charles Goodell
Mary Berry
Jay Sellers
Bul Crannan Wiess
Jackson Farm Bureau
Martha Hammen
L. and W Farm Service
Jackson
Women In Farm Bureau
Marie Horn
Women's Farm Bureau
Ed. Chi
Mary Marek
Lola Reed
Chabal
Crandall
Myers Son Enlists For Military Service In February
Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Masson, left for service February 23 in San Diego California. The notice names William Kent Myers with service identifiers B 68 50 02 3840 SK7134 SSC-NTC.
Mrs. Paul Shearer Receives ISU Alumni Service Key Award
Mrs. Paul Shearer was honored at the Washington County Town State University Alumni Association meeting Saturday evening with the 1971 ISU Alumni Service Key Award. Bob Carter presented the award. past recipients include Dr. A. C. Peterson and Robert Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shearer
Washington County Town State University Alumni Association
ISU
Ymca-Ywca
Methodist Church
Bob Carter
Shearer
A. C. Peterson
Robert Huber
Swim Team Banquet Set for Wednesday March 10
The Swim Team banquet will be held Wednesday March 10 at 6 30 p m in the gymnasium to honor swimmers and coaches Mr and Mrs Milo Steele Jr and all volunteers. Each family brings one meat dish and another dish to pass with milk and coffee provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Steele Jr
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Potter
Altorfer Firm
Riverside Workers For Red Cross
Mrs. Wilbur Kiene
Wolf's Flower Shop
Evening Journal
John Blum
Herbert L. Campbell
Investors Funding ‘Corporation, OF
New York
Kelly & Morey
Myrl Leavitt
Corporation Cf Ew
York
Florida
Mrs
Wayne Shaw
Rush Edens
Mary Rae Mollenhauer
Robert Malleys
Ray Miller
Floyd
Marjorie Yoder
Golden Buckle
Christian Church
Christian Fellowship
Burns
CWP
Wesleyan Circle
Sharon Jones
Joan Netten
Ruby Helscher
Dan Bennett
Isaac Norenberg
Gary Norenberg
Leonard Bayliss
Jon
Nick Sieren
Keokuk — County Hospital
Sigourney
Larry Sheetz
Keokuk County Hospital
Leonard
Sigourney Bethel
Albert Luers
Marilyn
Carl ‘Luers
Kevin
Jack Sellers
Myron Luers
Wade Killian
Lancy Killian
Freda Hinnah
Gordon and
Russell
Richard Lee Scott Sr
Katheryn Klett
Bob
Donnie
Rufus Spiess
Elmer Schrader
Beth Richardson
Jackson ‘Township Farm Bureau Women
Grays Plumbing & Heating
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