Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Sparks Hope And Warning
Writer Sheilah Klapi details Jerry Lewis annual telethon for muscular dystrophy and presses genetic counseling at University of Iowa Hospital. The piece profiles Duchenne's disease, its inheritance, grim outlook, early symptoms, and the need for testing to prevent births while urging public support for research.
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Sheilah Klapi
Jerry Lewis
Thomas Conway
Iowa City
Hans Zellweger
Victor Ionacescu
University Hospitals
Duchenne
Duchenne’s
University of Iowa Hospital
Duchenne M.D
Statewide voter registration law buoyed by Iowa lawmaker
Des Moines reports Rep Richard Drake urges a mandatory statewide voter registration as a remedy to residency issues. Haesemeyer warns against 30 day residency for nonpresidential votes, while parties push for action in the 1973 Legislature.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Richard Drake
Muscatine
Drake
House
Supreme Court
Richard Haesemeyer
Secretary of State
Iowa
Haesemeyer
U.S. Supreme Court
Tennessee
Clif Larson
4-H Maidens Elect Officers for Year in Wellman
The 4-H Maidens of Wellman chose officers for the new year at the August meeting held August 21 at the David Reha home. Neva Troyer was named president, with Julie Fisher as vice president and Lynn Seaba as secretary. Denice Bohr became treasurer, Deana Bohr historian, Vicky Leitsinger photographer, Elizabeth Reha parliamentarian, and Anna Reha telephoning. Guests included Mrs. Wayne Kamm and Jennifer, Dedre Stewart, and Annette Reha. A skating party and a chili supper for parents were discussed. Refreshments were served by hostesses.
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Charles Eckhardt Wellman
David Reha
Wellman
Elizabeth
Anna Reha
Wayne Kamm
Jennifer
Dedre Stewart
Annette Reha
Neva Troyer
Julie Fisher
Lynn Seaba
Sandy McAfee
Denice Bohr
Deana Bohr
Vicky Leitsinger
Elizabeth Reha
Edith Gray Pierce book presented to local library
Edith Gray Pierce of Columbus Junction authored Horace Mann Our Nation's First Educator published by Lerner Publications. The book was given to the Columbus Community School Library. Howell reunion set for Labor Day at Chautauqua Park with a noon basket dinner.
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Helen B. Dillon
Columbus Junction
Horace Mann
Edith Gray Pierce
Lerner Publications
Columbus Community School
Howell
Chautauqua Park
Park Shelter
Paul Stokes
Kansas City
Edith Orr
Anna Robertson
Washington
Helen Orr
Washington County Hospital
Friendly Neighbors Club
Barbara Stewart
United Methodist
Paul
Surprise breakfast hosted in Richland with community turnout
Mrs. Charles Blakely and helpers hosted a Come As You Are Breakfast at Mrs. Blakely’s home. Guests included many neighbors and nine children. A surprise birthday party for Kenny Erwin followed with snacks. Susan Baca and Richard Hamlin wed in Green Bay. Larry Morgan is a Mercy Hospital patient awaiting knee surgery.
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Don Long
Richland
Charles Blakely
Jerry Hartnell
Ken Erwin
Blakely
Jess Harbison
Mike McCormick
Cedric Walcott
Ralph Nordyke
Herbert Blakel
Jr. Snyder
Mel Maeder
Jr. Krewson
Elmer Derby
Richard Bond
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Hamlin
Charmin Paper Company
Larry Morgan
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Community News From Washington and Nearby Areas
Dismissals and relocations include Pearl Christner leaving Mercy Hospital Iowa City to stay with her son in Lake Ozark Missouri. Several local residents attend weddings and bus trips, with teaching jobs announced for Barbara Achen and Galen Howsare. Families visit relatives, attend funerals, and plan travels to Mesa Phoenix and Largo Florida.
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Garner
Gerald Barbara Achen
Nick Achen
Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids
St. James School
Washington
Galen Howsare
Central Junior High School
Rock Island
Jimmy
Jeanne McArtor
Duane McArtor
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Jeanne
Harold Schnoebelen
Bill Salyers
Schnoebelen
Joe Percanek
Moline
Robert Schnoebelen
Taylor Ridge
Robert Wilcox
Wilcox
United Methodist Church Fellowship
Grace Davis hospitalized and local notices from Columbus Junction
Mrs Grace Davis is a medical patient at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Stanley Bean returned from Silvis Illinois after visiting the Pershey home and John Pershey. A wedding reception for Chas Buser and Bill Fulton invites friends for September 2 in the United Methodist Church. Brian and Charlene Fulton wed August 19 in Colorado. Lynn Murphy Dave Hanson and Doug Lewis of Junction band perform in Indianapolis Lawton and Dallas. Lynn Schweitzer departs for Lafayette Louisiana to attend the University of Southwest Louisiana.
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Helene B. Dillon
Columbus Junction
Grace Davis
Washington County Hospital
Stanley Bean
Silvis
Illinois
Pershey
John Pershey
Bean
Chas. Buser
Bill Fulton
United Methodist Church
Brian
Char
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Evelyn Moran
Faye Lowe
Lillian Thompson
American Legion Auxiliary
Peoples National Bank
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Clyde Harbison
Hemet
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Covina
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Vicki
Julie
Shawn
Jean Shaffer
Leslie Pearson
George Canott
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Enfield
Canott
Nola Holmes
Clair Holmes
Mt Pleasant
Ernest Koenig
Sauk City
Wis
Harold Koenig
Wheatland
Harold Miller
CRULL
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