Washington High Choir Heads to William Penn Festival
The Washington High School choir directed by Robert G Youngquist will join six choirs from across the state for a festival at William Penn College in Oskaloosa on Thursday April 6. The 2 p.m. Spencer Chapel concert will feature varied selections and moods with Grinnell Tri County Oskaloosa and Pella among the other groups plus the William Penn Concert and Chamber Choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Robert G. Youngquist
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Spencer Chapel
William Penn
Grinnell
Tri-County
Pella
Creative Living I group meets with guest for enviro program
Ten members of Creative Living II and guest Mrs. Keith Horn met with Mrs. Richard Colby. Conservation officer Steve Messinger presented Better Environment using film So Little Time on migrating wild birds and protection reasons. Officers elected for the year: Robert Johnson leader, Paul Porter assistant, Richard Colby secretary treasurer. Nominating committee named Merle Turnipseed, William Holden, Richard Bordwell. Plans discussed Nauvoo trip and a road cleanup day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creative Living I
Creative Living II
Keith Horn
Richard Colby
Steve Messinger
Robert Johnson
Paul Porter
Merle Turnipseed
William Holden
Richard Bordwell
Harold Ganon
Nauvoo
Ill
Compromising Position Leads to Rescue in Odessa
Ector County officers report Curtis Dean Thompson, 22, of Odessa, and an accomplice attempted a clothing store break in during the early hours. Unable to enter, they crawled the chimney. Thompson descended halfway and became stuck while the partner fled. Store workers heard a faint cry for help and searched for over an hour before freeing him.
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Odessa
Tex
UPI
Ector County Sheriff's
Curtis Dean Thompson
Thompson
Marriages Across Regions Include Four Weekend Ceremonies
The report lists multiple weddings: Bonnie Kay Walker and Clifford Parriott wed at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Milan K. Thompson officiating. Linda Marie Murphy and James Hesseltine tied the knot at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. Cynthia Marie Grieser and Craig Allen Johnson married in a United Methodist Church ceremony. Mary Jo Peiffer and Edward Peter Dawe united in Toronto with both graduates of Seattle University and masters in religious education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Kay Walker
Thomas Walker
Clifford Parriott
Lyle Parriott
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Milan K. Thompson
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Kalona
Linda Marie Murphy
James Hesseltine
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Richmond
Kenneth P. Murphy
Alvin Hesseltine
Brighton
Cynthia Marie Grieser
Maurice Grieser
Craig Allen Johnson
Jerry Johnson
United Methodist Church
Tom Pace
Newman Center
University of Toronto
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Mary Jo Peiffer
Edward Peter Dawe
Edward Peter Dawe Sr
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Leona Peiffer
Emil Peiffer
Marycrest College
Davenport
Seattle University
4 H Dog Project Meeting Attracts Twenty Seven Members
March session of the 4 H dog project drew twenty seven members. Mr Chalmers and Margaret Birney distributed materials while Mrs Chalmers and Lady the Dalmatian demonstrated obedience training. Members learned registration forms and dog handling opportunities. Carl Knupp Bob Witthoft Carol Porter with Mr Chalmers presented a Dalmatian Irish Setter Springer Spaniel and long haired Dachshund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Margaret Birney
Double Anniversary at Rock Creek Lutheran Church
A double golden wedding anniversary was celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Maakestad and Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Sponheim at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. The open house followed a March 9 1922 ceremony at the same church. The brides were sisters and the event marked the parents 30th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Lutheran Church
Edwin Maakestad
Ingvald’ Sponheim
Leo Hammes Returns Home From Mercy Hospital
Leo Hammes returns home from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a two week stay. The community notes several visits to Keota residents including Chalupa, Stoutner, Zear, Feltz, Osweiler, Coffman, and others. hospitalizations and travel to Detroit and Florida are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert Keota
Leo Hammes
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Bob Chalupa
Washington
Galen Weaver
George Stoutner
Clarence Lynn
Clifford Freel
Jody Zear
Ottumwa
Francis Feltz
Rosa Greiner
Mabel Denham
Oklahoma City
Okla
Eva Greiner
Detroit
Mich
Kent Cass Steven
Larry Sheetz
Mark Weber
Sara
Theresa Harras
Fairfield
Andrea
Larry Hultman
Keith Kent
John Schampz
Ainsworth
Cleo Frier
Pete Bomber
Mesa
Ariz
March 25, 1972 Almanac Entry Highlights Births and Tragedy
The Almanac notes March 25 as Aries time with Jupiter as morning star and several evening planets visible. Arturo Toscanini born 1867 is listed. In history, 1900 saw the Socialist Party formed in Indianapolis and 1911 the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire killed 147 in New York City.
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Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Aries
Arturo Toscanini
Socialist Party of the United
Earth Day passes quietly as bells toll across nation
Earth Day 1972 drew sparse ceremonies with church bells tolling in New York and across the country. United Nations ceremonies featured Kurt Waldheim urging support for the Stockholm Human Environment Conference. WOR TV aired environment programming from early morning to evening reaching about 60 stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly United Presss International
California
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Riverside Church
New York
National Cathedral
Washington
First Presbyterian Church
Glen Falls
United Nations
Kurt Waldheim
Japan
Waldheim
U.N
Stockholm
WOR
United States
Puerto Rico
Bowling Results Show Mixed Team Scores and High Individual
Thursday Dusters defeat Fores 2 1 in squad play. Rollers sweep Diggers 3 0 while Team series reach 1875 for Fores and 1835 for Shots. Curtis Gunnarson tops with 608 series and 223 game, Lucy Smith adds 540 and 205 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fores
Curt Gunnarson
Lucy Smith
Gutter Dusters
Odd Squad
Ridge Rollers
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.H. Howitt
Michigan State University
CRULL
Agency
DIAL
Pzza Hut
Soft Beverage
W. Madison
Egster
Wolf's Flower Shop
Robert Peiffer
Irene Peiffer
Keokuk County Hospital
Leo Greiner
Phillip Sieren
Rick Pierce
Rickie
C.E. Pierce
Keith Wells
Lynn Disney
Rhonda
Brian
Maquoketa
Opal Disney
Wellman
Scott
Bill Yoder
Matthew Wells
Methodist Church
Glen Widmers
Yoder
N.E. West
Fred Sheetz
Pat Hurley
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Doug Flander
Dawn
Armorelle Miller
the Almanac
Ky United Press International
American Home Investment Co
American Mortgage Corp
American Securities CO
Larry A. Duncan
Melody Makers
Ralph E. Martin
Mayer
National Guard
Guard
134Th Medical Company
Washington, Iowa
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