Phoenix Officer Jim D. Goodwin receives Legion and Elks honors
Police officer Jim D. Goodwin of Phoenix is named recipient of the American Legion and Elks Club awards as outstanding Phoenix police officer. Nominated by Sgt. Glenn E. Kenner, Goodwin cited for 46 felon arrests in the past year, including 23 marijuana cases, plus extensive traffic accident investigations and training of recruits.
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Jim D. Goodwin
Phoenix
Arizona
American Legion
Elks Club
Officer Goodwin
Clifford Goodwins
Clarence R. Goodwin
South Avenue B
Washington
Goodwin
Glenn E. Kenner
Kenner
Huiner to represent UI at International University Choral Festival
Harvey Huiner of Coralville a UI graduate student and baritone among four UI vocal students chosen to attend the International University Choral Festival in New York City. The festival at Lincoln Center will include choirs from 15 foreign countries and nine other American universities with workshops and exchanges led by Robert Shaw and Daniel Moe.
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Harvey Huiner
Coralville
Marion Avenue
University of Iowa
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw Chorale
Atlanta, Ga
Lincoln Center
Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C
United States
Dutchettes 4H Club Meets For Poster Night Demonstrations
The Dutchettes 4H Club gathered at the home of Mary Ann and Jean Wehr on Monday evening. Members evaluated posters, viewed a blue ribbon poster film from the Iowa Fair, and enjoyed a milk benefits demonstration, cheese protein talk, oatmeal cookies, making biscuits, and a taste test. Nutritious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann
Jean Wehr
Cherry Griggs
Paula Wehr
Claire Wehr
Dean Luers
Stewart School Continues Gym Bag Sale with Demon Image
The Stewart School continues selling orange and black gym bags featuring a demon image. Bags are available to pupils of all schools and orders may be placed by calling the Stewart School office at 653 3244.
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Stewart School
Astronauts Receive New Living Bible at NASA Houston
The 43 astronauts at NASA Houston were given personalized autographed copies of The Living Bible by translator Kenneth N. Taylor. Apollo XV astronaut Colonel James B. Irwin invited Taylor to present the books at the Astronaut Office Building. Taylor notes a thought-for-thought paraphrase and cites 14 million copies sold in the U.S. since September and 2 million in England.
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NASA
Houston
Astronaut Office
Taylor
England
Lawmakers debate veterans bonus and ombudsman plan
A legislative report from March 17 1972 notes lawmakers grapple with funding a Vietnam era veterans bonus and opposing a state ombudsman. Governor Ray opposes a sales tax rise to finance the bonus, favoring property taxes, while critics urge alternative funding amid tight state finances and debates on revenue sharing.
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Ray
Boy Scout Troop 242 Elects Leaders at Meeting
Steve W. Jaspering was elected senior patrol leader and Rollin Secrest assistant senior patrol leader. John Lins is assistant senior patrol leader, Ron Carey quartermaster, Dan Secrest scribe, Mick Smith and Joel Reighard librarians. Steve A. Jaspering named junior assistant Scoutmaster. Two new boys, Robert Romine and Jerry Westen, joined the troop.
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Steve W. Jaspering
Rollin Secrest
John Lins
Ron Carey
Dan Secrest
Mick Smith
Joel Reighard
Steve A. Jaspering
Robert Romine
Jerry Westen
Mediapolis Edges Everly In Double Overtime At State
Judy Amenell scored 49 points as Mediapolis defeated Everly 77 75 after two overtimes at Waterloo state tournament. Mediapolis advances to the final round against Van Horne at 8 p.m.
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Edward Jarrard
Judy Amenell
Mediapolis
Everly
Waterloo
Judy
van Horne
MaLeck Is Hereliquidated assets in mattress blunder
A miser tried to hide his money inside a waterbed mattress but ended up liquidating his assets. The odd tale notes the bold attempt to conceal wealth and the ensuing financial exposure.
Daryl Shy sidelined, Penn State runner out for season
OSKALOOSA Daryl Shy son of Mr and Mrs Daryl Shy of Washington will not run for William Penn College this spring due to a torn right leg muscle. The distance runner transferred from Graceland College to study Industrial Arts and join the Statesmen track squad but NAIA rules blocked fall competition. Coach Robin Hicklin expresses disappointment yet hope for a return next year and notes Shy's prior records in high school and Graceland.
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Oskaloosa
Daryl Shy
Washington
Washington High School
William Penn College
Daryl
William Penn
Graceland College
Lamont
Penn
Robin Hicklin
Shy
Women of Moose hold March meeting at ISU room
The Women of the Moose gather March 9 with Mrs. Ed Sorrell in charge. She outlines Moosehaven support for Orange Park Florida and presents a linens donation to Senior Regent Mrs. Yara Sojka. Members plan a concession stand for wrestling at the high school March 26 to aid the Developmental Center.
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Women OF Moose
Women of the Moose
ISU
Ed Sorrell
Moosehaven
Sorrell
Orange Park
Fla
Yara Sojka
Ronald Stalder
Academy of Friendship
Academy
Midpoint in Iowa Farmer’s Daughter Contest Crowds Interest
The 15th Iowa Favorite Farmer's Daughter contest runs until noon March 30, co sponsored by Iowa Electric Light and Power and The WMT Stations. Deby Hart of Allison, a 22 year old University of Iowa senior, travels across the state representing farm interests. She has appeared at events from Waterloo to Mt. Pleasant and worked with the Iowa Development Commission promoting Iowa meats. Eligibility covers single Iowa girls aged 18 to 22 with farming parents. Prizes include 500 dollars, a 300 dollar wardrobe, luggage, an AM FM radio and a color TV. runners up receive cash and luggage plus radio.
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Iowa
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
WMT
Deby. Hart of
Allison
University of Iowa
Waterloo
Vo-Ag
Younkers
Lindale Plaza
Cedar Rapids
Local Optimist Club to sponsor under sixteen oratorical contest
The Washington Optimist Club hosts a local oratorical contest for students under 16 at 7 30 p m Monday in the junior high school. The winner advances to area competition in Ottumwa and trophies are awarded to the top three finishers by the club.
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Washington Optimist Club
Ottumwa
The
Washington Optimists
Goodell to Attend Ward Management Seminar in Chicago
C L Goodell Montgomery Ward store manager Washington invited by Ward president to join a week long management seminar with top executives in Chicago the week of March 19. More than 600 Ward retail and district managers attend to review merchandising and sales programs and set next year’s objectives.
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C. L. Goodell
Montgomery Ward
Washington
Ward
Chicago
Wards
United States
Clement Meadmore
Art Institute of Chicago
Cloyd Garrett
Dept. Mgr
Goodell
Garrett
Washington Hustlers 4-H Club Notes and Earnings
The Washington Hustlers 4-H Club met at the Fairgrounds with 40 members. Mrs. Tindal presented Europe slides. The club reported $24 earned from an earlier skating party. Rolland Secrest spoke on erosion, Paul Anders on soil erosion, Tom Vittetoe on rabbit nesting boxes, and Mike Weller on teaching horses or ponies.
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Washington
Washington Hustlers
Fairgrounds
Tindal
Europe
Rolland Secrest
Paul Anders
Tom Vittetoe
Mike Weller
Herman Kron Is Dismissed From Mercy Hospital
Herman Kron has been discharged from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is recuperating at home.
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Herman Kron
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Bowling Thursday Rollers Team leads in slow roll
In Brighton results Slow Rollers beat Brighton 3 to 1 while Polka Dots defeated Four Spares 2. High team series were Slow Rollers 2031 and Merry Maids 1967. top team game was Merry Maids 712 and Brighton Four 682. Joyce Jones led individuals with 484 series and 187 game for Joyce. Anna Russell posted 190.
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Slow Rollers
Brighton
Merry Maids
Brighton Four
Joyce Jones
Jean Close
Anna Russell
Thursda
Private Pohren Completes Basic Training at Ft Leonard Wood
Army Private Leonard D. Pohren 24, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard E Pohren of Washington Iowa, finished eight weeks of basic training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri He trained in drill weapons map reading combat tactics and first aid He is a 1966 Washington High School graduate and earned a 1971 business degree from Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville
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FT. Leonard Wood
Leonard D. Pohren
Leonard E. Pohren
South Ninth
Washington
Iowa
Pohren
Washington High School
Pvt
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
PEO Chapter and Rebekah Lodge to Host Meetings and Visits
PEO Chapter J hosted Brigette Pluess from Switzerland who spoke with slides on her homeland and a Switzerland festival high school jazz band. Rebekah Lodge reported 27 members and 16 calls on non members with charity gifts and plans for potlucks and a Grand Master visit.
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J. W. Helscher
Peo
AFS
Brigette Pluess
Switzerland
M. I. Whitham
Raymond Carter
Arthur Rankin
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Stewart
Legislative
Richard L. Stephens
Mic Daniel
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Lechner
Bud Lechner
MaLeck
James Coburn
Conkers
ST. Albans
UPI
Mary Green
Alice Cannon
Blue Note Cafe
Washington Evening Journal
Rebekah Lodge
Winnie Belter
Noble Grand
IOOF
Oral Mayo
Red Cross
Noble Grand Circle
Ioof Lodge
Kalona
Wellman
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Clarence Brown
Sigourney
Chau-Tau
Bob
Pat Kennedy
Rod
Bob Brewer
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern
Lowa Ave
Catfish
Bill
Florida
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