Local Daughters Honored for Academic Achievements
Cheryl Vosika daughter of Dr and Mrs E J Vosika begins at the University of Nebraska Lincoln as a freshman studying physical therapy. Sherrie Droll daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Droll of Ainsworth earns Dean's list honors for scholastic achievement at American Institute of Business in Des Moines for the summer quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Vosika
E.J. Vosika
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Sherrie Droll
Charles Droll
Ainsworth
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Birds and community events at Senior Center this October
Interested seniors gather Tuesday afternoons to study birds with a guest speaker Steve Messinger Conservation officer. A film on Bird Life will precede his talk followed by discussion. Upcoming events include a fall bus trip October 20 to Mt Pleasant Salem and Lewelling House with lunch at Harlan Hotel and a Homecoming update at Parsons College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Messinger
Mr. Messinger
Mt. Pleasant
Harlan
Salem
Lewelling House
Oakland Mills
White Way Club hosts hard Time Party in West Chester area
The White Way Club held a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs Jimmie McCulloughs home with twelve members and eight children present. Betty Foriash urged members to contribute items for a West Chester Centennial auction, with donations due by Oct 30 at the lodge hall. Sunshine Sisters gifts were given to Glenda Hammen, Bonnie Stewart, Isabelle Booth, Judy McCullough and Phyllis Peiffer. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Helen Stewart assisting. The next meeting is Nov 9, hosted by Helen Ralston, featuring a cookie and candy exchange, and members should bring their recipe to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Jimmie McCullough
Betty Foriash
West Chester
Lodge
Sunshine Sisters
Glenda Hammen
Bonnie Stewart
Isabelle Booth
Judy McCullough
Phyllis Peiffer
Helen Stewart
Helen Ralston
Candy Exchange
Laymen to Lead Presbyterian Service at United Church
Laymen will conduct the Presbyter ian service Sunday at the United Presbyterian Church with Dennis Coon leading worship and Lawrence Whisler delivering a morning meditation titled Escapism 20th Century Variety. William Koehler will read the scripture as Laymen’s Sunday observes lay participation in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Dennis Coon
Lawrence Whisler
William Koehler
2Nd
Main Streets
Hospital Admits and Births and Dismissals Listed
Hospital admitted yesterday Mrs Rex Linn Wayland and Roger Schuerman Ainsworth medical. Births today a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leonard Laffoon Washington and a son to Mr and Mrs Gary Kemp Letts. Discharged yesterday Mrs Kenwood Sanders and son Washington. Today Mrs James McKean Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Linn Wayland
Roger Schuerman
Ainsworth
Leonard Laffoon
Washington
Gary Kemp
Letts
Kenwood Sanders
Mid-Prairie Bus Drivers Complete Kirkwood Training
Nineteen Mid-Prairie School bus drivers finished a fourteen hour training course at Mid-Prairie High School hosted by Kirkwood Community College. Sessions covered defensive driving first aid and bus care and maintenance. Drivers named include Robert Hall Ward Wetrich Ivan Redlinger Wilma Gingerich Gerald Graf Marlin Stutzman Dennis Miller Chris Helmuth Mark Koening Ellen Yoder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Prairie School
Kirkwood Community College
Mid-Prairie High School
Robert Hall
Ward Wetrich
Ivan Redlinger
Wilma Gingerich
Gerald Graf
Marlin Stutzman
Dennis Miller
Chris Helmuth
Mark Koening
Ellen Yoder
Duane Yoder
Phil Piper
Monroe Bender
Jonas Hochs
Rotarians hear life histories from three members
At the Thursday Rotary Club luncheon three recent joiners shared brief life histories. Speakers were John Scheldrup, Ivan Mooredock and Rev. Arthur Peters. Maggert and Colby reported on the Kidney Foundation candy sale, with Halloween bags still available at Mrs. Levy’s home and local stores. Visitors included Vere Boshart from Mt. Pleasant, Edgar Holden, Ted Whitlow from Davenport, and Norvel Kephart from Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
John Scheldrup
Ivan Mooredock
Arthur Peters
Ivan Maggert
Dick Colby
Kidney Foundation
Harry Levy
The
Vere Boshart
Mt. Pleasant
Edgar Holden
Ted Whitlow
Davenport
Norvel Kephart
Wellman
Calendar notices preview for Brighton and area events
Notices list events for Friday to Monday across organizations. Brighton OES meets 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple, Rainbow Girls instruction 1 p.m. at Masonic Temple, Saddle Club trailride 2:30 p.m. Hank Brenneman farm with Wiener roast to follow, plus multiple chapter meetings and community group activities listed at various venues including YWCA, Captain's Table, Winga's Cafe, and Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Hank Brenneman Farm
YWCA
American Home I
Edward Roberts
Winga’s
Ywca Copper Tooling and Sports Legion Auxiliary
Mary O’conner
Ainsworth
Cyrus Chapter
Zeredatha Council
Masonic Temple
19Th Century Club
Boyd Berdo
Marion Hobby Club hosts nine members and guest
Mrs. Russell Payne entertained nine Marion Hobby Club members on Wednesday with one guest, Joann Payne. A silent auction of fall decorations and handmade items was held, with Margaret Rader assisting as cohostess and helping serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Payne
Marion Hobby Club
Joann Payne
Margaret Rader
Federal offices closed for Columbus Day in Washington
Federal offices in Washington will close Monday October 11 for Columbus Day a federal holiday. Most Washington businesses banks and state and county offices stay open as usual. The Iowa observation is noted with few offices closed. The ASCS office here is among those closed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
ASCS
Horse Show Planned at L Bar M Grounds in Columbus Junction
The L Bar M Saddle Club announces a Fun horse show at the rodeo grounds on Highway Surday afternoon following the Columbus Day Parade. Riders entering should gather at the sale barn by 1 30 p.m. for parade line up. Eighteen classes planned with a minimum of five entries per class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
L Bar M Saddle Club
Sale Barn
Youth In a Fix Screening At First Assembly Of God
Steve Bursey of Mid-American Teen Challenge Training Center will present the film Youth In a Fix on October 18 at 7 30 p.m. at First Assembly of God in Washington. Bursey, a seven year convert from heroin addiction through Teen Challenge, will share the message. admission is free to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Bursey
Mid-American Teen Challenge Training Center, Inc
First Assembly of God
Washington
Steve
New York
Wholesale prices slip in September under Nixon freeze
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted drop in wholesale prices for September, the first decline in 10 months and a sign for Nixon's wage price controls. Prices for farm products and processed foods fell sharply, while the industrial commodities index dipped 0.1 percent, ahead of Friday's unemployment data and Phase II economic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Campaign Spending Bill Advances in House Commerce Panel
The House Commerce Committee approved a 10 cent per voter limit on federal campaign advertising with a 23 to 20 vote, aiming to curb television blitzes. Republicans criticized loopholes and argued for broader caps on flyers and other costs, signaling likely veto risk by President Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
House Commerce Committee
Nixon
Torbert H. MacDonald
Senate
House
GOP
Louis Frey Jr
Florida
Frey
Wrong-number call leads police to baffled homeowners
Norma James phoned her mother but spoke to a man who claimed to burgle the house. Police rushed to Carshalton where Mrs James and her parents were found quietly waiting, puzzling officers about the mistaken call and where to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm
England
UPI
Norma James
Dave
Four Weddings in One Day at St Anne’s
Four Hand daughters marry in a single 1 pm quadruple ceremony at St. Anne’s Church. Judy weds Jay Howard, Janice marries Lt. Kenneth Smith, Joan weds Darryl Sellas, and Jeannette weds Larry Hyder. Family details include 26 attendants and four cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Galt
UPL
Justin Hand
Judy
Jay Howard
Riverside
Janice
Kenneth Smith
Burkea
Joan
Jeannette
St. Anne's
Jane
Leo
Darryl Sellas
Annette
Larry Hyder
Booths Attend State Emergency Conference
Mr and Mrs Dale Booth of Booth Ambulance Service attended the statewide Emergency Medical Service Conference in Des Moines. Capt John Waters discussed the National Search and Rescue Manual. Dr Andrew Ruoff and Dr Robert R Taube spoke on EMS topics. The event aimed to highlight EMS needs, propose action, and form an advisory committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Booth
Booth Ambulance Service
Johnny and Kay
Heyatt
Des Moines
John Waters
Jacksonville
Fla
Andrew Ruoff
University of Utah College of Medicine
Salt Lake City
Utah
Robert R. Taube
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Iowa
Iowa Regional Medical Program
Office of Comprehensive Health Planning
Iowa’State Health Department
Change in Family Living Opens PEO Chapter Meeting
Chapter J of PEO chaired by Mrs. Wendell Eden presented the program Change in Family Living aligning with The Challenge of Change. The material was prepared by Mrs. Eden and Mrs. Charles Goodell with Mrs. George Tripp hosting and assistance from Mrs. David Gregory and Mrs. Larry Shalla in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Eden
Eden
Charles Goodell
George Tripp
David Gregory
Larry Shalla
Sugar and Spice Club meets for crafts and games
Girls in 4th to 6th grade are reminded of a meeting next Monday October 11 at 4 PM in the VW Room. The group, led by Mrs Gene Grussing, will continue on the 2nd and 4th Mondays 4 to 5 PM with crafts and activities funded by YW Activity Tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar and Spice Club
Gene Grussing
City Churches Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday School at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. church service titled When A Man Faces Himself. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Senior CYF at 6:00 p.m. Monday and midweek activities include GMG Junior Girls on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Choir practice at 8:15 p.m. Friday prayer, 9:00 a.m. Pastor Duane Perry leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GMG
Ladies Prayer Meeting
Duane Perry
Washington County ASC Vote Guidelines Continue
The Washington County ASC Committee preserves fifteen communities for elections. Nomination procedure changes require producers to select best qualified community committeemen. Eligible voters list available by Friday October 1 1971. nominating petitions due October 27 1971 with at least six nominees per community. Complete details at the county ASCS office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
ASC
Robert Pearson
Pearson
ASCS
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By Grace Kerr
Walter Duval
Northland
Alaska
Community Chest
Senior Citizens Council
Chest
George Field
Chicago
Will Sheetz
Carol McClure
Sally McClure
Parsons College
Fairfield
Jane Marshall
Ralph Marshall
Central College
Pella
Brighton Oes
Rainbow Girls
CES
Masons
J. W Helscher
Robert Logan
L.B. Eicher
Maurice Meyer
Worthy High Priestess Club
Roland Kammeier
Kalona
Marion
L Bar M Grounds
Wolf's
Ainsworth United Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Ccity Churches
Journal
Benjamin Moore
Osincup's
SONY
Trinitron
Payne
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