Ray backs federal cuts despite harm fears in Iowa
Des Moines UPI Gov. Robert D. Ray called proposed federal spending cuts a bitter pill but said they may be necessary to curb inflation. He warned highway construction could be affected and noted it was too soon to judge exact impacts on Iowa. Ray cited possible revenue sharing progress and discussed party leadership, ethics rulings, and a National Guard promotion.
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Des Moines
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Agnew
Colorado Springs
Colo
Iowa Senate Ethics Committee
Senate
David Stanley
Muscatine
Keith E. McWilliams
Iowa Army National Guard
Pearl Harbor survivors plan September reunion in Marshalltown
The Pearl Harbor Survivors announce a reunion on September 20, 1969, at the Tallcorn Motor Hotel in Marshalltown Iowa. Registration starts at 5:00 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM All Pearl Harbor Survivors and wives are invited. Reservations should be mailed to the Tallcorn Motor Hotel or to Bob Jensen at 720 5th Ave Grinnell Iowa for details.
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Pear Harbor
Tallcorn Motor Hotel
Marshalltown
Iowa
Pearl Harbor
Talbcorn Motor Hotel
Bob Jensen
5Th Ave
Grinnell
Red Cross Urges Boost in Disaster Relief Funds
Les Grim, chairman of the Washington County Red Cross chapter, reports hurricane Camille damage far worse than first estimates. About 69,000 families in the hurricane area and in Virginia and West Virginia have suffered losses. the national goal rises from six to fifteen million dollars. The county quota increases to 1,162 with no direct solicitations. gifts may be left at any county bank or mailed to the Red Cross office on the east side of the square.
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Les Grim
Washington County
American Red Cross
Virginia
West Virginia
Red Cross
Watch Safe Eclipse Viewing Urges Iowa Eye Society
The Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns against watching a solar eclipse directly with sunglasses smoked glass or binoculars. The partial eclipse will be visible September 11 nationwide except the Northeast with peak around 2 20 p m to 3 04 p m in Des Moines. Dr Robert H Foss cautions retina burns are painless and often go unnoticed. indirect viewing is advised via television or projection.
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Iowa Society For the Prevention of
U. S
Des Moines
Philip S. Riggs
Drake University
Robert H. Foss
Dr. F
Toastmasters hear five minute speeches at Captain's Table
Bernard McCarthy served as toast master for the Toastmasters Club meeting held Wednesday at the Captain's Table. Joe Martin was table topics chairman. Three five minute speeches were given by Charles Twinam on A New Trend Howard Lunning Start Early and Ralph Martin Truth or Conse quences. The club meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m and anyone interested is welcome to attend.
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Bernard McCarthy
Toastmasters Club
Joe Martin
Charles Twinam
Howard Lunning
Ralph Martin
Water and sanitation staff to attend city hall class
The first of nine weekly study sessions for operators of water pollution and water works plants will open September 10 at Washington city hall. Attendees from southeastern Iowa will meet 7 to 10 p.m. each Wednesday. Courses cover basic operator education, sponsored by the Iowa State Department of Health and Iowa WPC Association with support from vocational education and public instruction. Instructors come from University of Iowa engineering and medicine colleges and the state hygienic laboratory.
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City Hall
Washington
Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa Wpc Association
Trade and Industrial Education Division
State Department of Public Instruction
University of Iowa Colleges of Engineering and Medicine
The
State Hygienic Laboratory
Social Calendar Notices For Early Publication
Social calendar items list weekly gatherings from Thursday to Monday. Includes St Paul Women's Fellowship at 7 30 p m at church, Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall, First Presbyterian UPW meetings and dedications, Masonic meals and desserts, Rainbow Girls installation, Shirts and Skirts at Fairgrounds with Len Buch calling, Farrier Reunion at Park, Bible I coffee with Mrs Turner, and multiple TTT and Nighters chapter meetings led by various hosts.
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St. Paul Women’s Fellowship
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
First Presbyterian Upw
United Presbyterian Home
Masonic Temple
Fairgrounds
Len Buch
Sunset Park
Record high crop production forecast for 1969
Iowa ASC chairman Leon Werner said the August 1 crop report shows all crops at a record 121.2 percent of last year with a 131 percent per acre index. Feed grains slip about 1 percent from 1968, food grains down 7 percent, spring wheat up on moisture, rice and fruits mixed, rye up 38 percent, and vegetables and processing crops below year ago.
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U. S
Leon Werner
Iowa Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bob Greene sale draws large crowd at county fair
A large crowd attended the Robert L. Green Chester White sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds on August 29. The event featured cross bred swine and multiple breeding stock lots. Chester White boars averaged $213, gifts $140, bred sons $199, fall boars $400. top boar price was $350 for three animals. Commercial sale top was $400 for two boars, with 37 commercial boars average $185, 128 open gilts average $84, 115 bred sons and gilts $126 each. Total sale proceeds reached $41,995.
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Robert L. Green
Washington County Fairgrounds
Chester
George N. Brauer
Oakford
Ill
Club activities fill Marion group meetings with reports and plans
Marion hobby clubs reported summer vacations, guest speakers, and new officers at meetings led by Mrs. Petratz and Mrs. Davison. Members planned trips to the Amanas, held roll calls, and shared crafts, refreshments, and future programs. Several clubs hosted lunches and noted upcoming events at local venues.
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Marion Hobby Club
William Petratz
Janice Rader
Charlie Davison
Harry Rader
Don Holmes
Wayne Wagner
Holmes
Edwin Wittetoe
Davison
Stanley pleads for leniency in tax case hearing
Stanley defended his role as Crane Co attorney seeking a tax reduction before the Washington County Board of Tax Review, saying he acted for the client while denying compensation. He argued assessors push excessive evaluations on industrial plants, potentially hindering Iowa's industrial growth and recruitment.
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Stanley
Muscatine
Brinck
Crane Co
Washington County Board of Tax Review
Crane
Newton Development Commission
Maytag Co
Newton
Iowa
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Names
On the record admitted yesterday were Mrs Marian Owens of Ainsworth for surgery and Mrs John Waters of Washington for surgery. Dismissals today include Leroy Foss of Washington and George Sellers of Columbus Junction.
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Marian Owens
Ainsworth, Surgical
John Waters
Washington, Surgical
Leroy Foss
Washington
George Sellers
Columbus Junction
Washington County Fair Association meeting announced
The annual meeting of the Washington County Fair Association will be held Tuesday September 9 at 7 30 p m in the schoolhouse on the county fairgrounds.
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The
Washington County Fair Association
Local News Briefs From Tarkio West Chester and Iowa City
Ann McDowell a Tarkio College junior flies to London for a semester at the University of London with 26 Tarkio students, living at 101-103 Gower Street from now through December 10. Brighton hosts Lynn Gray family dinners and birthday celebrations. believers gather for a belated cooperative supper honoring Mrs Underwood on her 89th birthday with a radio cake.
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Ann McDowell
John McDowell
West Chester
Tarkio College
Tarkio
London
University of London
Ann
Gower Street
Wci
England
Louis Havel
Rose Havel
Helen Underwood
Dennis Havel
Jill
Iowa City
Legion Auxiliary Plans Tea for Gold Star Mothers
The Legion Hall hosts a tea for Gold Star Mothers on Tuesday September 9 at 2 30 p m Invitations are sent to all Gold Star Mothers Auxiliary members are urged to attend Mrs Thelma Rohrer and Mrs Lelia Miller co chairmen of the event
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Thelma Rohrer
Lelia Miller
Catherine Reha to Wed Lewis Meeks at St. Mary's Riverside
Mr and Mrs Edwin Reha announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Catherine Margaret to Lewis Glen Meeks son of Mr and Mrs Everett Meeks of Ainsworth The ceremony will take place Thursday Sept 11 at 2 p m at St Mary's Church Riverside A reception will follow at the bride's home Friends and relatives are welcome Those unable to attend may call at the house that evening
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Edwin Reha
Catherine Margaret
Lewis Glen Meeks
Everett Meeks
Ainsworth
St. Mary’s Church
Riverside
Rites Friday for Mrs Murray Smylie
Funeral services for Mrs Murray Smylie set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith in charge. Mrs Smylie died Wednesday at Halcyon House in Washington.
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Murray Smylie
Jones Funeral Home
Rev. M.O. Smith
Sgt Fred Stigers meets the President in Washington state
Sgt Fred F. Stigers, stationed in Vietnam, shook hands with President Nixon. Nixon spoke to the first infantry division's platoon sergeant, Stigers, who was interviewed by NBC TV for a Washington State broadcast. The Stigers family resides in Tacoma, while both families live in Washington.
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Sgt
Fred Stigers
Stigers
NBC . TV
Washington State
South 58Th Street
Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Ernest E. Crawford
South Sixth
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