Iowa Demos Drive Reform For 1968 Democratic Convention
Iowa figures led by Harold Hughes push reform after the 1968 Chicago convention. A 28 member McGovern commission reshaped delegate selection to broaden participation, opening up the party while exposing timing and implementation challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
Chicago
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Democratic National Committee
George McGovern
Hughes
Ida Grove
Miami Beach
Lyndon Johnson
Eugene McCarthy
Miami
Credentials Committee
McGovern Commission
Harry Smith
Sioux City
Smith
Fred Nolting
Waterloo
Lou Galetich
Carroll
Steve Garst
Coon Rapids
John Chrystal
Ed Gilmour
Grinnell
United Auto Workers
Gilmour
Grinnell College
Edris Owens
Newton
Hugh Clark
Clark
Emil Pavich
Council Bluffs
Ramona Barry
Danbury
William Gannon
Mingo
William Sueppel
Iowa City
Joe Bradley
Algona
Clark Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Robert Fulton
Dagmar Vidal
Hampton
Cookin today recipes: baked onion peas cornflake crust
A series of recipe notes and quick dishes including Baked Onion and Peas Casserole using onions, peas and cornflakes, Corn Swiss Style with cheese and seasonings, a quick steak sauce, and Rich Salad Dressing. Also mentions making angel food cake with a custardy yolk mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen B. Dillion
Harmony Club gathering and community notices in Brighton
Harmony Club met at the Crandall home for a cooperative supper and a brief business meeting with nine members and guests present. The event included two birthdays and a 50th wedding anniversary for Mrs. Stella Lauderdale, who drew the door prize. Local social updates feature visits, supper guests, a Pekin Concert turnout, and Brighton softball plans for two girls’ age groups with signups and donations encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Harmony Club
Ben Crandall
Kenneth Craft
Baby Kim
Clarence Brown
Allan Lauderdale
Tony Meath
Stella Lauderdale
Elsie Hoefer
Germanville
Harold Rebling
Guy Redfern
New London
Bertha Saunders
John Winter
Joan
Larry Widmer
Roy Lewis
Lucille Glendenny
Packwood
Hope Lutheran Church
Duane Lewis
Paul Hagist
Don Mullikin
Riverside Letter Highlights School Events and Centennials
Mrs. Marge Luckey writes about Bryan’s second grade program and granddaughter Jill Rae graduating in Richardson Texas. She describes a wedding outfit memory, centennial fashion questions, and a family party. The piece also shares a man’s eggplant caviar recipe with steps and chilling notes. See You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Luckey
Riverside
Billy
Bryan
K.C
Solon High School
Cheryl
Jill Rae
Richardson
Texas
Lloyd Phillips
West Chester
Twin births listed for Washington and nearby towns
Stork Gazette lists newborns with parents and addresses across Washington Letts Kalona North English Columbus Junction Wayland and Brighton Amy Hall Denise Lynn Mary Kibling Tabitha Tebockhorst Amy Goodwin Cory Hayes Jerry Lane and Jamie Townsend appear among the newborns with parental details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lane
Corey Dale Hayes
William Alfred Hayes
S. Ave. C
Washington
Cynthia Renee Wells
Larry Lee WelLs
Iowa
Jamie Christopher Townsend
James Duane Townsend
North English
Scott Wayne Williams
Sheldon Wayne Williams
Columbus Junction
Jewell Delyliha Vogt
Clemence Arthur Vogt
Letts
Amy Jane Hall
Neal Marion Hall
Denise Michelle Lynn
John Howard Lynn
Brighton
Mary Annette Kibling
John Frederick Kibling
Tabitha Ann Tebockhorst
Joseph Randy TeBockhorst
Kalona
Amy Sue Goodwin
Ray Earl Goodwin
Wayland
Keota residents gather for memorials and visits
Keota diary notes Mrs. Frank Vogel from Moberly attending funeral services for Greg and John Vogel in Van Horn. Katheryn O Beirn visits with sister Mrs. Myrtle Stites, Mabel Morris hosts a birthday breakfast, and Memorial Day plans involve Ozark travelers and local gatherings. The column lists social visits, travel to Washington and Cedar Rapids, plus a Pythian Sisters meeting and nearby weather quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert
Keota
Frank Vogel
Moberly
Greg
John Vogel
van Horn
Katheryn O'Beirn
Ainsworth
Myrtle Stites
Mabel Morris
Amy Leary
Marjorie Sellman
Dorothy Richardson
Irene Richardson
Luella Richardson
Naomi Dasher
Virginia Johnson
Ferne Levien
Elsie Hagist
Stites
O'Beirn
Washington
Wingas Cafe
Terry Greiner
F. A. Mattison
Laurence Bermel
Bill Yoder
Mary Henderson
Eddie Stoner
Kelly and
Ryan
Ft. Collins, Cole
Carl Vogel
Charles Vogel
Blairstown
Cedar Rapids
Joan Stout
Lori
Alvah Gorsh
Marengo
Amana
Ruth Ginkens
Ruby Helscher
Iowa City
Ruth
Kalona
Tressie Schreckengast
LaRue Conklin
Corinne Hill
Lela Miller
John Powell
Maplewood Manor
Andy Sheetz
Everett Davisons
Wayland
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Kathy Wulf
Central College
Pella
Twin Cedars
Attica
Wulf
Central
Crall
Agency
DIAL
Clare Griffin
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Mrs. Crandall
Mrs
Tony Meuth
Hynes & Howe's Mortgage Co
Amer Mort Co
Hynes & Howes Insurance Counselors
Hynes & Howes Securities Co
American Securities Co
Larry A. Duncan
Kitchen
Stork Gazette
Washington Evening Journal
Glamorgan
Wales
UPI
Glanville Davies
Progress Lighting
Marion Ave
House of Lights
Sitter's
West Third St
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