Barefoot in the Park features stagehands as midshow entertainment
A large first night audience for Barefoot in the Park discovers an unusual interlude as stagehands and Bloomingdale’s staff march onto the Washington’s Men stage with furniture, instantly transforming the Bratter apartment. Designer Mike Kramme and director Dave Elder oversee the set with a full crew and consultants handling props, decorations, and program art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Simon
Mike Kramme
Dave Elder
Bob Huber
Bob Anderson
Dick Ross
Wayne Gamon
John Butler
Lam Messer
Sara Lu Morrison
Jean Robertson
Bratter
Richard Choate
Mable Elder
Rosemary Hanson
Dunham Morrison
Earl Rae
Gas employees honored for safety awards in Keota
NGPL employees from Harper Columbus Junction Cairo and Sigourney received group and individual safety awards at a April 23 dinner at the Golden Buckle Buffet in Keota. Five year honors went to Cairo storage and Harper corrosion control while Harper and Columbus Junction departments earned one year awards. Individual five year award went to Harry Joe Adam and Billy L Glandon received a one year award. Speakers from NGPL Chicago office discussed operations safety and the Safety Act and belts for vehicles. Charles Asbill MC at the Harper compressor station led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Columbus Junction
Cairo
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America
Keota
Cairo Storage Department
Harper Corrosion Control Department
Haper
Harper and Columbus Junction
Harry Joe Adam
Oakview
Billy L. Glandon
Sigourney
B. D. Neiman
NGPL
Marcel L. de Craene
Jack A. Evans
Iowa engineers oppose road fund bills in Des Moines
Iowa County Engineers Association expressed opposition to two House bills. One would allocate 3.4 million dollars from the road use tax fund for driver education in high schools. The other would raise truck fees and shift county and municipal shares of road funds, potentially curtailing highway safety efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
UPI
Iowa County Engineers Association
Iowa House
Charles Hales
Iowa
Senate
Hales
Funeral procession accident slows solemn day
A two car collision during a funeral procession occurred when Stanley Dean Dorsch failed to stop and hit Dianne Rae Browser’s car, causing $575 and $375 in damages respectively. No injuries or citations were reported. Also noted are the funeral services for Pfc. Larry Eugene Smith held May 7 at the Christian Church with military rites and burial at Richland Friends Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Dean Dorsch
West 5Th
Dianne Rae Browser
West Chester
Dorsch
Dave McGaffey
Ray Arbogast
Charles Hook
Alfred Fritz
George Miles
Larry Arbogast
Max Arbogast
Delbert Earl
Richard Davidson
Harold Haifley
Jack Hotle
Kenneth Davison
Fred Blick
Willard Gray
Merle Steele
Robert Stalder
Jesse Radda
James Hayes
Gas spill in Iowa raises decontamination concerns
New York congressman Richard McCarthy reports to cabinet leaders a recent spillage of World War II poisonous gas affecting Iowa and other cities. He urges halting a gas shipment amid fears of contamination and possible future accidents in St. Louis Kansas City and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
New York
Iowa
Richard McCarthy
Transportation
John Volpe
McCarthy
St. Louis
Kansas City
Defense
Melvin Laird
Area Ten Community College 1969 Summer Schedule
Area Ten lists a first twelve week and two six week summer sessions with 65 courses in Arts and Sciences and Vocational Technical divisions. Registration for the twelve week and first six week sessions is June 2 at Hawkeye Plaza. classes start June 3. Second six week session registration is July 14, with classes starting July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Ten Community College
Vernon Pickett
Area Ten Hawkeye Plaza
Office of Admissions
Fortas impeachment chances rise over outside income
Rep. Taft says there is a good possibility a move to impeach Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas could arise unless he clarifies the controversy over outside income. Life magazine reported Fortas received a $20,000 fee from Louis Wolfson's family foundation, which he later returned. Fortas acknowledged the fee but not its amount or duration. Taft warned of a possible full congressional investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Louis E. Wolfson
Fortas
Wolfson
Taft
Congress
House
Judiciary Committee
Committee
Senate
Iowa counselors gather at Spring Convention 1969
Approximately 500 Iowa counselors and personnel workers attended the annual Spring Convention of the Iowa Personnel and Guidance Association in Des Moines May 2 and 3. The theme Commitment to Action featured Dr. John Shultz and sessions on groups work human relations and counseling programs. Donald Severson was inaugurated president for 1969 70 IPGA with remarks by Dr Wray Strowig and Dr Merle Ohlsen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Peiffer
Ernie Beemblossom
Richard Collins
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Personnel and Guidance Association
Des Moines
John Shultz
University of Missouri At St. Louis
Schultz
Clifford Bunting
Manchester
IPGA
Donald Severson
Madrid
Wray Strowig
University of Wisconsin
Merle Ohlsen
The
American Personnel and Guidance Association
Dr. Ohlsen
University of Illinois
Donald Baker
Minnette Doderer
Kenneth Benda
Waco Fifth Grade Band Concert in Crawfordsville Gym
The Waco elementary fifth grade band directed by Boyd Blattner performed a forty minute concert for parents and students in Crawfordsville Gym. Selections included Carnival for Trumpets Carnival for Clarinets and Thunder Drum. The concert concluded with three hymns dedicated as a memorial to Linda Boshart. The group will participate in the Memorial Day Service at Crawfordsville Gym on May 30 at 10:00 am, with the American Legion Auxiliary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Boyd Blattner
Crawfordsville
Linda Boshart
American Legion Auxiliary
Kiwanis hears from United Parcel Service expert
At aKiwanis weekly meeting Robert Leterbour of United Parcel Service outlined the firm’s operations through a color film. The presentation described shipping limits of 100 lbs or 180 inches total dimensions and the service's role between postal service and freight. Dean Garrett aided by answering member questions and Ken Meinhart of Crane Co. joined Kiwanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Robert Leterbour
United Parcel Service
Leterbour
Meeker-Holland Win in YMCA Duplicate Bridge
Meeker-Holland won the duplicate bridge game at the YMCA on Tuesday evening among five tables. Simpson-Owen took second, Dr. and Mrs. J. William Pfeiffer third, and Mr. and Mrs. James Lloyd fourth. Next games are May 20, June 3, and June 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the Quiet Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Meeker - Holland
Simpson - Owen
J. William Pfeiffer
James Lloyd
Juen
Elementary music students in concert at Washington and Brighton
Elementary music students from Washington and Brigh ton present a concert on Tuesday May 13 at 730 pm in the Junior High gym with Sunrise Singers 6th grade chorus 5th grade band 6th grade band and Project Star violin students. Directors include Mrs Bagby Rich McCurdy and Mrs Wise. The program starts a week of recruiting for the instrumental music department with fourth grade visitation to distribute information. A May 20 meeting for parents and students in the Junior High music room will feature Everett's Music Company demonstrations rental plans and a full department overview with all teachers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Brighton
Sunrise Singers
Project Star
Bagby
Rich
McCurdy
Wise
Reid Orris announces Cathy Reid engaged to Michael Pacha
Mr and Mrs Reid Orris of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Cathy to Michael R Pacha son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pacha of Brighton Cathy will graduate from Washington High School this May and be employed at the State Bank Mr Pacha a 1968 Washington High School graduate farms with his father No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid Orris
Washington
Cathy
Michael R. Pacha
Walter Pacha
Brighton
Washington High School
The
State Bank
Pacha
Elderly Meet in Iowa City May 16
As part of Senior Citizens Month AGE regional meeting will be held in Iowa City at the Community Recreations Center 220 S Gilbert Friday May 16 at 1 00 PM Hosting the meeting will be the Iowa City Senior Citizens Club The featured speaker will be W Hoyt Bonham Montezuma Attorney and AGE Chairman Walt W Pickett Institute of Gerontology University of Iowa will also speak Representatives from all retiree and senior citizen groups in Tama Jackson Muscatine and Mahaska counties are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Community Recreations Center
S. Gilbert
Senior Citizens Club
W. Hoyt Bonham
Montezuma
Walt W. Pickett
Institute of Gerontology
University of Iowa
Tama, Jackson, Muscatine
Mahaska Counties
Rainbow Girls Plan Initiation Friday at Temple
The Rainbow Girls will hold initiation Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. All officers are to be at the Temple by 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Local residents listed as Mercy Hospital patients
Bertha Hartman fell at home Wednesday morning and fractured her hip. She is a patient in room 320, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, and would appreciate hearing from friends. Mrs. Helen Foster is a patient in Mercy Hospital for observation and treatment. Her room is 440 and she would appreciate hearing from friends. Joe Hines has been moved from Mercy Hospital to the Iowa City Extended Care Center, room 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hartman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Helen Foster
Joe Hines
Iowa City Extended Care Center
Mother Daughter Salad Supper at Marion Avenue Church
All mothers and daughters and all women of the church are invited to the annual Mother Daughter salad supper at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church this Friday evening at 6 30. A program will follow featuring Mrs Penny and her daughter of Iowa City presenting Christian Values and Art. Babysitting will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Fred Penny
Iowa City
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Kk Neens
Ie Selina Bort
Soryce the Heal
North Marion
Hearing Aid Service Center
Mid-States Hearing Aids, Inc
AMD
Gaelberg Electronics
Ine
Rose Motel
Wolf's Flower Shop
Evening Journal
Case Field
Washington De-Men Boosters Club
Richard Paul
De-Men
Journal
Kiwanis Club
United Parcel
Meeker-Holland
Phonograph Records
Everetts Music Company
Washington, Iowa
Mississippi Valley Speed Club
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Marion Ave
LT Base Shoe Fit Company
Ne Og Cra Ae En
Benjamin Moore
Osincup's
Dial
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