September Experience enriches Mid-Prairie student teachers
Janice Hendrickson, a University of Northern Town sophomore, completed a September Experience at Mid-Prairie Junior High School under Mrs Healy. The program places education majors in public schools to observe and participate, broadening understanding of classroom dynamics and student behavior.
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Janice Hendrickson
University of Northern Town
Mid-Prairie
Janice
Healy
North Central Association
NCA
VFW Auxiliary Plans for Fall Community Activities
VFW Auxiliary meeting led by Mrs. Francis Reed at the VFW Hall outlines fall plans. Reports include $320.66 in donated clothing and furniture, 28 senior visits, and upcoming Buddy Poppy Sale at Golden Touch Decorators.
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Francis Reed
VFW
Dave McGaffey
Golden Touch
Mary Hayes
Minneapolis
Auxiliary
Voice of Democracy
Reed
Nancy Moss
Vietnam
Sons of Post
Iola Morrison
Minnie Bidwell
Carl Kelley
Jane Shepherd
Joan Dunbar
Benson Couple Return From West Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Rolland Benson returned from a trip to the west coast where they visited the World’s Fair and other sightseeing and relatives.
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Rolland Benson
West Coast
Livestock Market Reports From Des Moines and Joliet
Market notes show trade slow with fair demand in interior Iowa southern Minnesota hog markets. Butchers Mostly lower with selective price ranges for 1 3 200 230 and 240 260 lb hogs and sow weights. receipts estimated at 75 90 with prior days and yearly comparisons listed.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa - Southern
Minneota
U.S
Public Safety Chief urges motorcyclists to ride as if invisible
Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sellers urged riders to stay alert wear crash helmets and assume drivers do not see them after three fatal motorcycle crashes this week. With 51 deaths this year the worst on record Sellers noted three-fourths of fatalities involved cars or trucks. He urged riders to practice safe habits and stay vigilant for remaining good weather days.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Michael Sellers
Sellers
Mary Wesleyan Guild Elects Officers for Next Year
The Mary Wesleyan Service Guild of the United Methodist Church met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Max Lee assisted by Mrs. Bill Deaton. After devotions led by Mrs. Cathern Griffith, Mrs. Paul Shearer gave a program on Commission on Ecumenical Affairs. The nominating committee reported officers: Dale Connelly leader, Ruth Bartow assistant leader, Daryl Dodder secretary, Kermit Klopfenstein treasurer. Guests were Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. M.O. Smith.
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Mary Wesleyan Guild
Lee
Mary Wesleyan Service Guild
United Methodist Church
Max Lee
Bill Deaton
Cathern Griffith
Paul Shearer
Dale Connelly
Ruth Bartow
Daryl Dodder
Kermit Klopfenstein
Shearer
M.O. Smith
Mid-Prairie Students Form Two School Clubs
The Future Teachers of America at Mid-Prairie met on September 7 with 28 members listening to five new senior high teachers share teaching views and experiences. Officers presided. refreshments were served. The Mid-Prairie Science Club held its first meeting September 12 with officers elected and Dr. David J. Conwell of Kalona as speaker.
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Future Teachers of America
Club
Sue Goschke
Mike Yoder
Peggy Griffith
Bob Stagner
Debbie Esher
Randall Bates
Ken Petrone
Jane Swaner
Lewis Holyman
Steve Louden
SS. Statler
Statler
Robert Hall
Science C
Mid-Prairie Science Club
Steve Wright
Warren Yoder
Sue Loschke
Scott Barber
Mark Miksch
David J. Conwell
Kalona
Kenneth Earl Watson 60 Dies at Washington County Hospital
Kenneth Earl Watson died at Washington County Hospital on September 21 1972 after failing health since December He was born November 15 1911 near West Chester and married Rosalie Wiley on December 22 1938 They farmed near Ainsworth and worked at the city water works since July He was a Methodist and survived by his wife a son Robert Ferguson daughter Gladys five brothers two sisters and a grandson Funeral 1:30 PM Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Wesley Lowry and Rev Lloyd Bauer officiating Burial Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Kenneth Main Watson
Othin Mast
Harrison Street
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral Home
Wesley Lowry
Bussey
Iowa
Lloyd Bauer
Elm Grove
Mr. Watson
West Chester
Christopher
Mary Baker Watson
Rosalie Wilma Wiley
Ainsworth
City Water Works
Methodist Church
Robert
Columbus Junction
Allan
Gladys) Ferguson
Washington
Cloyce
Milwaukee
Ore
Gordon
Abington, T
Glen
Burlington
Don
Davenport
Wilbur
Mid-Prairie students program on University of Iowa computer
The Mid-Prairie High School computer class continues to write programs run on the University of Iowa system. Students start with math problems and will expand into science business art and other fields as computer use grows in daily life.
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mid-Prairie High ‘School
University of Iowa
Funeral Services for Mrs Grace Twinam Held
Funeral services for Mrs Grace Twinam were held Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith presiding. Casketbearers included Donald and Douglas Blankenhorn Ronald Craig and Richard Hansen Henry Davis. Burial followed in Ainsworth Cemetery.
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Prous
Charlton Heston
Yvette Mimeux
Melly
Tom Smothers
John Astin
Katharine Ross
Orson Welles
Det and
Ero Siellet US Govern
Man From
Button Willow
Bonne Bell
Russell Stover
Candies
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Keota
Sportsman Lounge ‘of
Inc
Catfish
Warren Stewart
Washington Cafe
Handy Pantry
Hamms
Pk.n.r. Falstaff
Eva
Pocket Books
Washington Evening Journal
Kenneth Earl Watson
Chicago
UPL
V.F.W. Washington Post
W.P.W. Hall
Budweiser
Acorn Hyself
Sean Crates
Hutmacher Ee
Brock
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