Iowa Students, Sik Demonstrators National Peace Day
Iowa programs peaceful protests as thousands voice antiwar views across Des Moines Mason City Clinton and Iowa City. Rallies read names of those killed in Vietnam while supporters fly flags and call for end to fighting. One injury reported as a camelman slipped with a TV camera.
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United Press International
Saigon
Phyllis Paine
Des Moines
Mason City High School
Vietnam
Clinton
KCLN
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Young Americans For Freedom
YAF
Iowa Committee For Victory
Washington
Iowa
Nguyen Hoan
Nguyen the Loc
Iowa State University
United States
Congress
Ray
Iowa Senate
William Gannon
Mingo
Chicago
Gannon
William Cousins
Nixon
Cousins
Ames
Draft Board
Cedar Rapids
Safety films shown in Washington district schools
Safety films are shown this week to all pupils in grade schools within the Washington Community School District including St James School. Sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club and ordered from the Iowa Department of Public Safety by the Stewart School PTA. The first two are animated Walt Disney films featuring Jiminy Cricket stressing bicycle and pedestrian safety. The third film presents 20 bicycle driving practices in animated form teaching a lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Community School
St. James School
The
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Stewart School Parent Teachers Association
Walt Disney
Local Directory Listing and Contacts
Directory entry for C. Owen attorney at 19 West Washington Sou Ride Square with phone 653 2874. Appl ewood Manor Nursing Home invites out of town inquiries and notes no waiting list. Keota number 936 3400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra C. Owen
Attorne
West Washington
Sou Ride Square
Aplewood Manor
Keota
Mill s Widow 91 Dies in Hobart Ind
Nellie S. Orbin born January 30 1878 Perry Iowa, widow of Floyd Mills, dies at 91 in Hobart Indiana October 15. Graveside rites Saturday at Elm Grove Cemetery, Hobart, Rev. Leland Grove, Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Eva Warford Winamac, son Floyd Mills Hobart, 15 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren.
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Percy Mills
Hobart
Ind
Washington
Elm Grove
Leland Grove
Jones Funeral Home
Nellie S. Orbin
Perry
Iowa
Christian Church
Eva Warford
Winamac
Floyd Mills
Hobart, Ind
Toastmasters Five Minute Speeches at Captain's Table
Three five minute speeches were given at the Toastmasters meeting Wednesday evening at the Captain's Table. Charles Twinam spoke on Why the Problem John Beeler on Advocates of Insurrection and Joe Martin on Why Toastmasters. David Miksch served as toast master and Frank Patterson as table topics chairman. The group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Captain's Table. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Twinam
John Beeler
Joe Martin
David Miksch
Frank Patterson
Mid-Prairie FFA members head to 42nd national convention
Seven Mid-Prairie FFA members travel from October 15 to October 18 to Kansas City for the 42nd National FFA convention. Attendees Dean Blum Rob Patterson Byron Miller Dwight Duwn Dennis Duwn Pat Curt and Murray Cree will participate in all sessions visit the Federal Reserve Bank weather bureau KC municipal airport the American Royal Horse Show and the Litton Charolais ranch in Chillicothe Missouri. Advisor Paul Swank accompanies them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid - Prairie Ffa
Kansas City
FFA
Federal Reserve Bank
The
Weather Bureau
KC Municipal
Litton Charolais Ranch
Chillicothe
Missouri
Dean Blum
Rob Patterson
Byron Miller
Dwight Duwn
Dennis Duwn
Pat Curt
Murray Cree
Paul Swank
4-H Awards Banquet Planned for November 22
The 1969 Washington County 4-H Awards and Leader Recognition Banquet is scheduled for Saturday night, November 22. County Extension Director Jim Frier announced the event will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Washington. Tickets will be available soon from the County Extension Office and County 4-H Council members as final event details are finalized by the 4-H Council and Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Knights of Columbus
Washington
County Extension Office
County 4 - H Council
4 - H Council
Simon Kinsinger dies at 85 in Parnell area
Simon E Kinsinger 85 of rural Parnell died this morning at Marengo Memorial Hospital after a two day stay. Funeral services are set for Saturday Oct 18 at 10 30 a m at West Union Mennonite Church with Rev Herman Ropp and Rev Emery Hochstetler officiating. Burial in West Union Cemetery. Born July 21 1884 in Johnson County he was a son of Elias and Susanna Yoder Kinsinger. Survived by daughter Dorothy M and son Marvin L both of Parnell and sister Elizabeth Marner Kalona. his wife Revene Swartzendruber Kinsinger died 1965. Five brothers and three sisters preceded him.
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Parnell
Simon E. Kinsinger
Marengo Memorial Hospital
Marengo
West Union Mennonite Church
Herman Ropp
Emery Hochstetler
West Union Cemetery
Mr. Kinsinger
Johnson County
Dorothy M. Kinsinger
Marvin L. Kinsinger
Elizabeth Marner
Kalona
First Presbyterian UPW Circles Meet At Church
Mrs Kenneth Kron entertained UPW Circle II with Circle III present. Eleven attended with assistant hostess Mrs Earl Steele. William Petratz led the business session and Kron led devotions. Dena Martin led a Bible study on Discipleship Matt 10. Fred Downing led American Home II after a 2 pm dessert at Wings Restaurant. George Kerr spoke on Senior Citizens activities in Washington. Tickets for the Fortnightly anniversary dinner are available. Seventeen attended TTT Chapter EI at Everett Meeker's home. After 1 pm dessert, the meeting included committee reports. Elwyn Corey announced fall rummage sale Nov 6 evening and Nov 7 morning at the Legion Hall. Gilbert Mills chaired evergreen decorations for holiday and Paul Shearer cohosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kron
UPW Circle III
First Presbyterian Church
Earl Steele
William Petratz
Kron
Dena Martin
Fred Downing
American Home II
Winga’s
George Kerr
Washington
TTT
Everett Meeker
Elwyn Corey
Ways and Means
Legion Hall
Gilbert Mills
Evergreen
Paul Shearer
Mrs. Greene dies at her farm home
Mrs. Howard J. Greene 75 of rural Columbus Junction died at home early Thursday. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Olson officiating. Burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Stacey-Lewis Funeral home in charge. Survived by two sons Warren and Robert L., two daughters Mrs Edward Goble and Mrs Kenneth Koontz, several grandchildren and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Howard J. Greene
Greene
Warren
Robert L
Ainsworth
Edward Goble
Kenneth Koontz
California
Bessie Chown
Conesville
Mae McElhinney
Letts
Drug use dangers among youth and parental alert urged
A local probe notes youths trigger into drugs via peer pressure or dares with money for purchases tied to allowances, part time work, or unclear income. Prices vary as drugs are sold unlisted. authorities warn profits from resale. Officials urge parental oversight and awareness despite belief that only a small minority are at risk of being hooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Welsh Sing Festival Homecoming Across States
Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis returned from Cambria Wisconsin after attending the Welsh Sing Festival. The visit doubled as a homecoming at Mrs Davis s brother Mr David Daniels home with their three children and sisters from Platteville plus cousins from California and South Dakota. Harvey marked a birthday during the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Davis
Cambria
Wis
Planned Weddings Include Apel Harding nuptials in Detroit
Announcement lists Cheryl Lynn Apel and Linden Franklin Harding of Bloomfield Hills Michigan set for November 22 in Detroit. Bride’s parents are Clarence R. Apel Jr. of Harper Woods and Donald Wehr of rural Keota is the groom’s father. Also notes Trudy Ann Hysell engagement to Donald W. Gurnsey with a November 22 ceremony at the United Methodist Church Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Lynn Apel
Linden Franklin Harding
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Clarence R. Apel Jr
Harper Woods
Ray Wehr
Keota
Detroit
Truman Hysell
Trudy Ann
Donald W. Gurnsey
A. F. Gurnsey
Des Moines
United Methodist Church
Miss Hysell
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Keystone Electric
Columbus Junction Fire Protection District Trustee Race Set
A referendum to form the Columbus Benefitted Fire Protection District is scheduled for Friday. Polls will open 1 to 7 p.m. at the Columbus Junction Community Building. Six candidates Howard C. Culp George Richards Clyde Nicola Ted Morris Jack Williams and Edwin Buffington seek three trustee seats. the Louisa County Board of Supervisors will appoint the three trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Howard C. Culp
George Richards
Clyde Nicola
Ted Morris
Jack Williams
Edwin Buffington
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
Admission and Birth Notices From Local Hospitals
Yesterday Admitted included Al Yoder Kalo na medical Mrs Cora McWilliams Columbus Junction medical Robert Jacobs Ainsworth surgical Today Mrs Wesley Custer Washington medical Births Today Mr and Mrs Dyle Van Fleet Washington a daughter Dismissed Today Earle Libe Washington Mrs Keith Dunshee Burlington
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al Yoder
Kalona
Cora McWilliams
Columbus Junction
Robert Jacobs
Ainsworth
Surgical
Wesley Custer Washington
Dyle van Fleet
Washington
Earle Libe
Keith Dunshee
Burlington
4 H Club Dutchettes Share Activities and New Officers
Mary Ann Wehr entertained the 4 H Club with eleven members and three guests. Members presented talks on shine drinking glasses freezer meals versus scratch and sizes of cans with an illustrated segment. New officers elected for the year include Hansen president Vittetoe vice president Miksch secretary Wehr treasurer Hansen reporter Engel historian Luers music recreation Farrier flag chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Wehr
Kim Farrier
Melanie Miksch
Paula Wehr
Chris Engel
Linda Barnes
Joan Vittetoe
Debbie Hansen
Julie Luers
Mary Anne
Paula
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Old Capitol
Ewart & Shearer
Atrmeys At Law
Richard A.tewart
Paul V. Shearer
R. M. L. Tweeton
Orth Marion
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Production Credit Association
North
Melvin Schneider
Evening Journal
FTD
Wolf's Flower Shop
Simon Kinsinger
First Presbyterian Upw
Mrs. Greene
Oakland Township
Louisa County
George and
Mary Meyers Chown
Alice Esther Chown
Howard Greene
Muscatine
Mr. Greene
Willows
Jack Prohaska
Omaha
Starlighters
E. E. Ward
Mason City
Bill Perdock
Iowa - Nebraska
Mr. Perdock
Charles R. Curtis
Crawfordsville
Rosemary Charlene
Alan Dean Graber
Donnelson
Jacob Graber
Insurance Plan Savings & Loan Association
State Theater
Sitler
Westinghouse Filter Clean
Westinghouse
Southern Utilities Company
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