American on New Zealand Outward Bound relief for McAvoy Dana
Dana McAvoy of Washington participated as the first American in New Zealand Outward Bound at Anakiwa Marlborough Sounds. The 23 day course built initiative and teamwork through watches, leader selection, solo 36 hour test, and four day mountain expeditions culminating in 16 peaks conquered. He returns to Wellington for a third school term and to stay with host family Bill Sommervilles in Khandallah before returning to Washington in December.
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Dana McAvoy
Washington
New Zealand
Rotary
Wellington
Dana
Outward Bound
J. B. Harrison
Col. Harrison
Anakiwa
Marlborough Sounds
South Island
Liv
Civilization
Bill Sommervilles
Clive Road
Khandallah
Weekend Open House At Old Dublin Store
Interested visitors are reminded of an open house at the old Dublin Store west of Washington this weekend. The store will be open from 1 to 5 30 p m this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon with coffee served.
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Dublin
Washington
Travel series to open Monday night at Washington High
The annual winter Travel and Adventure programs start Monday evening October 14 at 8 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. Kiwanis club sponsors fund local community service projects. The first program features a Jamaica film and narration by John Strong. Season tickets for six programs are on sale. Call 3 2164 for ride to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Kiwanis Club
Jamaica
John Strong
Letts Man Injured In Two Car Crash
A two car collision at the gravel road and blacktop highway near Letts sent William Walter, 91, of Letts, to Muscatine General Hospital in fair condition. The crash occurred as Walter moved from the gravel road onto the blacktop and involved Theodore Rowe, 46, of Letts. Both vehicles were badly damaged. Louisa County sheriff's officers investigated.
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Columbus Junction
Letts
Muscatine General Hospital
William Walter
Muscatine Hospital
Theodore Rowe
Walter
Louisa County
Five Christian Women's Fellowship groups meet for worship and study
The CWF met Thursday and Friday with plans announced to clean the church kitchen on October 22 at 9 30 a.m. All helpers are urged to come. A program of calling the second Wednesday each month was reminded. Members will meet at the church at 1 p.m. for assignment and transportation. All groups continue the Winds of Change study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWF
Christian Women’s Fellowship
KCII Receives Service Plaque from Air Force Recruiters
KCII of Washington received a service plaque honoring public service to the U S Air Force recruiting program. Sgt Lester Pankey of the Iowa City recruiting station presented the award, accompanied by a letter of appreciation signed by Major Thomas M Heide USAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KCII
Washington
United States Air Force
Lester Pankey
Iowa City
Thomas M. Heide
USAF
Men in Service Brock Pvt Lyle W Brock Jr
Private Lyle W Brock Jr served in Company D 1st Battalion USAOCTS at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland 21005 with ER 17774720. This brief notice lists the service member and posting in a formal military address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle W. Brock Jr
Co. D
Minimum tillage after soybeans for corn seedbeds
County Extension Director Jim Frier notes that spring disking with a chopper or straw spreader can replace plowing for corn on soybean ground. Iowa State agronomist E R Duncan says double-disking in spring is effective and reduces tillage costs and erosion risk. Phosphorus and potassium should be worked deeply or injected to support both crops, with carryover estimates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Frier
E. R. Duncan
Iowa State University Extension Agronomist
Five Mid-Prairie FFA Members Attend Iowa State Career Day
Five Mid-Prairie FFA Chapter members Dennis Yoder Byron Miller Sam Baker Ron Stumpf Ricky Berg and Mrs Swank adviser attended Career Day on the Iowa State University campus in Ames on Saturday October 5 The event sponsored by the College of Agriculture aimed to acquaint students with ISU agriculture courses Speakers included Dr Floyd Andre Dean of Agriculture Dr Louis B Thompson Associate Dean and other professors Harold Crawford head of Farm Operations Department led the meeting After the general session groups toured college divisions with about 500 FFA students from across Iowa attending The afternoon featured the Iowa State Colorado football game attended by many delegates.
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Mid - Prairie Ffa
Iowa State University
Ames
Dennis Yoder
Byron Miller
Sam Baker
Ron Stumpf
Ricky Berg
Swank
College of Agriculture
Iowa State
Floyd Andre
Louis B. Thompson
HJ Club Plans Christmas Party and Meetings
The HJ Club met with Mrs. Robert Marek hosting and Mrs. Keith Horn cohosting. Sixteen members answered roll call as they discussed a December 7 Christmas party at the Kalona Bank building and reviewed Veterans Hospital project plans. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Knotek and Mrs. Jim Altenhofen. November meetings will be with Mrs. Vern Escher and include officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ Club
Robert Marek
Keith Horn
Kalona Bank
Ray Sojka
Veterans Hospital
Joe Knotek
Jim Altenhofen
Vern Escher
Royalty chosen at Highland High Homecoming ceremony
Riverside student Cynthia Gos ling and Ainsworth student Timothy Krantz were named homecoming queen and king at Highland High School Friday night. They were crowned during halftime of the football game between Highland and Winfield. Mt. Union High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cynthia Gosling
Ainsworth
Timothy Krantz
Highland High School
Highland
Winfield
Mt. Union High School
UPW Meeting at Marion Avenue U P Church Deserts Luncheon
United Presbyterian Women's Association met Friday afternoon for a dessert luncheon served by Circle One. Mrs. William Nolin opened with devotions praising God's goodness and urging offerings for the 1968 Thank Offering target of 400000 dollars. Mrs. Harvey Holden led the program with the theme Dare the Second Mile and introduced Willa Ramsey and William Ross who spoke of over 40 years of missionary work in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women’s Association
Marion Avenue U. P
Circle One
William Nolin
UPW
Harvey Holden
Circle Four
Lawrence Jongewaard
Bel Air
Sikke Temple
Halcyon House Notes Highlight Visits and Farewell
Halcyon House residents welcomed visitors from Indianapolis Tampa and Whittier as families gathered for birthdays and piano performances. Longtime resident Wilder Bell died after a prolonged illness while Elizabeth Thorne traveled from New York City to visit her mother Ruth Thorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder Bell
Halcyon House
Elizabeth Thorne
New York City
Mrs
Ruth Thorne
Iowa essay and poster contest announces 1968 entries
The Iowa City Employ the Handicapped Committee announces the 1968 Essay and Poster Contest open to state students. Sponsored by the State Department of Iowa and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, in cooperation with the committee. Last year over 100 entries were received. winners receive cash awards including a $25 Freedom Share for the essay winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State Department of Iowa
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Ainsworth Auxiliary Plans Gold Star Honor Coffee
The American Legion Auxiliary unit in Ainsworth will honor Gold Star members with a 9 a m Tuesday coffee. Mrs Clark Pfeifer will show Hawaii pictures. Members are asked to bring names and addresses of service boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Clark Pfeifer
Hawaii
Social calendar of local clubs and meetings
Social calendar lists events for Saturday through Tuesday including White Shrine at Mason Temple with Friendship Night and organist honor. Meetings for TTT chapters, Past Worthy High Priestess Club, Bible study, and craft sessions. rifle shooting, senior citizens discussion, World War I groups, and potluck noted with locations and times. note: literature meeting canceled until October 21.
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Ron Powley
Richard Wiley
Worthy High Priestess Club
Paul Wolfe
Verne Landers
YWCA
Glenn Knapp
VFW
VFW Hall
Izaak Walton League
1St Presbyterian Vpw
Ralph Marshall
Marion Ave
Church
Legion Hall
Engagement Told for Marde Anderson and Joseph McConnell
Mr and Mrs Dean Anderson of York Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Marde Jean to Joseph L McConnell son of Mr and Mrs W H McConnell of Iowa City Iowa previously Washington The wedding is planned for December 21 in Iowa City Miss Anderson a University of Nebraska senior will graduate in January with a major in elementary education and is a Kappa Kappa Gamma member She plans to teach after graduation Mr McConnell a University of Iowa senior majors in pre medicine and will continue studies after his June graduation
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Dean Anderson
York
Nebraska
Washington
Marde Jean
Joseph L. McConnell
W. H. McConnell
Iowa City
Miss Anderson
University of Nebraska
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
McConnell
University of Iowa
Community clubs host desserts and socials across town
Friendship Club held a Thursday luncheon at Captain's Table with co-hostesses Mrs. Harold Kueneman and Mrs. Ray Niffen egger. Guests included Mrs. Bill Wulf Mrs. Fred Bartow and Mrs. Miller. Activities covered book reviews birthday gifts and entertainment led by Mrs. Mark Campbell and Mrs. Bartow. Mooseheart Moosehaven committee introduced by Mrs. Ernest Hinkle and ten Wick School of Dancing performed. A Halloween toy drive and Christmas in October fundraisers were noted along with a formal enrollment to follow. Rebekah Club meeting included prayer and potluck November plans with bingo white elephant gift. Highland Social Club and Antioch Social Club meetings reported with travel bingo UNICEF donation and bake sale events.
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Friendship Club
Harold Kueneman
Ray Niffenegger
Bill Wulf
Fred Bartow
Miller
Mark Campbell
Mooseheart
Women of the Moose
Sam Simmering
Ernest Hinkle
Mooseheart and
Moosehaven
Wick School of Dancing
West
Veterans Hospital
James Edwards
Melo Horak
Everett Goodwin
Larry Neff
Hinkle
Moosehome
Harold Brock
Rebekah Club
John Beenblossom
Nondal Richardson
Antioch Social Club
Marion Timmins
Harold Wehr
Walter Bauer
Merle Thrapp
Lloyd Bauer
Richard Brinning
Brinning
Church Service and Trustee Meeting Details
Church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m with sermon Flower Children Yesterday and Today Anthem Brother James Air. Trustees meeting at 11 45 a m led by Pastor Clarence W Dehne with assistant J Dales Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Air
Clarence W. Dehne
J. Dales Buchanan
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Journal
Helen Gilbert
McAvoy
Livingston, Day, Kehoe
Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Louis J. Kehoe
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North Marion
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
DAGN
Frigidaire
KK Nelns
Brock
Evening Journal
Iowa
J. W. Helscher
CLA
P.O. Box
Ohio National Life Ins. Co
Cincinnati
FFA
Highland High
George Norman
Russell Green
Anna Davis
Howe
Wolf's Flower Shop
Halcyon Notes
Robert Godfrey
Indianapolis
Blanche Foster
Vida Larson
Tampa
Fla
Nellie Smylie
Robert Bonar
Smylie
Lottie Augustine
Leola Huston
Fred Steck
William Hackett
Whittier
Calif
Mr. Hesselswartz
Marie Greenlee
Ainsworth Auxiliary Planning Reception
Alexander Smith
Washington Co
Armstrong Congeleum-Narin
Goodyear
Mannington
Wellman, Iowa
Masonic Temple
Marde Anderson
Moose
Highland Social Club
Carl Lachman
Joe Krotz
Guy Gerot
William Rarick
Unicef
Wilfred McCreedy
Church News
First Presbyterian
By Wendell Eden
Sherman
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