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HamsNews HARRIS, July 24 St. John's Lutheran Ladies Aid members and students from the Sunday School classes had their annual picnic lunch and swim parly last week Wednesday al Camp Okoboji on Wesl Lake Okoboji. 35 were in attendance. The u'Sirrah Club members an'd tiieir families will have ineir annual lamily picnic Tuesday evening July 29 in tiie Harris Park al 7 o'clock. Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Blahauvielz are spending from Monday to Kriday in Alaska this week on a' sighl-seeing They also visited in the Weldon Green home in Fairbanks while mere. UeWin Forbes underwnef major surgery July 14 at the Dickinson Counly Memorial Uospiial al Spirit Lake. He is excpecled home this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Blahauvietz and Rick took Uavid and Karen Blahauvietz to ine airport in Minneapolis, Minn. Sunday and tiiey went on tiiere to Richland, Wash. ID visit their mother, Mrs.

Susan Blahauvielz a monlh before returning to their home al Yokola Air Force Base in Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Slocum and Chris of Slayton, Minn, and Mr. and Mrs.

Marlin Rueter and Paul of Ocheyedan were Sunday evening visitors in the Chris Heppler home. Mr. and Mrs. Art Anderson aiiended a picnic supper Thursday evening with Minnesota friends al Chautauqua Park in Worthington. Most of liie group picnic togelher in Florida while vacationing tiiere in liie winter.

Mina and EdiUi Bergman of Spirit Lake spent last week Tuesday with Mrs. Jake Miller, and were supper guesis there. In the afternoon Uiey visited Mrs. Fred Schmidt at the Fauskee Nursing Home in WorUiinglon after having dinner together at Ihe Ociieyedan Drive In. Karen and Uavid Blahauvielz of Japan and Mr.

and Mrs. Wayne Blahauvielz, Joni and Rick were Saiurday evening dinner guesis of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blahauvielz at the Drive In Restaurant near Ocheyedan.

Ron, Jerilyn and Karen Laue of Spirit 'Lake were Saturday overnight guesis of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert. Senn. Jerilyn remained nere until Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woelfle of Inglewood, Mrs. H. Woelfle of Spirit Lake, Mrs.

Lester lleppler and Mr. and Mrs. Uan Wallers were dinner guesis tnis evening, Thurdday, ol Mr. and Mrs. Chris Heppler.

Mrs. Uan Uavis accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michalica, Nancy and Mary of Clarendon Hills, 111. lo WorUiinglon where iney spent lasl week in the Maurice Rubsam home.

Mr. and Mrs. Merle Parent and Mrs. Feme Spiegel of Sioux Cny were Sunday guests in the Lee Spiegel home. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank MeGranahan of Ocheyedan and Donald MeGranahan of Costa Mesa, Calil. were afternoon callers mere. Mr. and Mrs.

John Patterson ol Osiikosii, Wise, spent Saiurday here visiting in the Harry McCauley, Clarence Davis, Art Kowe and Al llouikooper homes, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wallers, Mrs. Lester Heppler and Mrs. Cnris Heppler joined Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Woelfle of Inglewood, Calif, lasl week Tuesday for Ihe ai-enioon and supper in liie nome ol Mrs. W. H. Woelfle in Spirit Lake.

Air. and Mrs. Uewey Adair of George were Sunday afternoon callers in Uie J. T. Purviance nome.

Air. and Mrs. Lesley Maliison of Revere, Minn, spent lasl week Wednesday in lite Al llouikooper home. Mr. and Mrs.

Win. iiad dinner Sunday noon at me Iron Horse in SneUlon wini Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gening of Sanborn. They speni 'no irt'ieijnoon the Gci'ing home.

Mr. and Mrs. Kay Arp and Air. and Airs. Ted Roskam were Saiurday evening dinner guesis ul Mr.

and Mrs. Irvin. Bergman a. Michaels in WorUiinglon. Mr.

and Mrs. Al Houtkooper spent ine weekend in liie Lloyd Miller and Johnnie llouikooper Homes in Urookings, S. D. Airs. Elmer Slahly was a Sunday evening supper guest in nome of Airs.

Louis Snyder. Mr. and Airs. Chris lleppler, and Airs. Lester lleppler were Sunday aliernooii callers in liie Herman home at Dorotny aiid Erma Hassled! oi Portland, Ore.

Itulh Hasstedt Minneapolis, Irene MarRmiin, Tillie McNab and Hose Markman of Worlhinglon were! Friday afternoon visitors ill Mrs. Lester lleppler. M. C. Dillehay was a Sunday evening dinner guest in i-e Donald limen Kund Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Art Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Heppler speni Friday evening in liie ban Wa'-ers nome.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blanauv'ieiz spent last week Wednesday in Sioux Falls, S. D.

and visi'cd George Frohwein of Sanborn at ine McKennan Questions and Answers Airs. Uan Davis, Mrs. Fred Bergman and Mrs. M. C.

Uillenay were guests last week Tuesday evening in the home of Airs. Louis Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Graves of Sibley were Sunday afternoon visi-ors in ine John Brueker USDA Increases Payments For School Lunches Tiie U.

S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an increase in its rales of payment to State education agencies to assist schools laking parl in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs. Also increased was tne national minimum average value of commodities for the a i a School' Lunch Program. Vern Carpenter, State Director Iowa's Child i i Programs, said "incse increases in federal reimbursement and commodities should mean that many Iowa schools will not need lo raise Iheir student lunch prices this fall. In fact, a few schools should be able lo lower iheir prices." The increases for school lunches and breakfasts were effective July 1.

The law requires thai these payment rales be adjusted twice each year, in line wilii changes in the fond away from home series of tne U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index Tne adjustment announced today relfecls liie 3.97 percent increase for Uie period, December, 1974 May, 1975. In liie National School Lunch Program, average payment: be used.by Uiern local school authorities help defray food costs of eacii lunch served, will be increased one-half cent, from 11.75 cents to 12.25 cents. Within uial average, States are authorized lo vary the rate of reimbursement to individual schools, subject lo certain conditions, up lo a maximum of 18.25 cenls a Previously tne ceiling was 17.75 cenls. additional guaranleed average payment lo Slates to assist local schools in tiie service of lunches lo needy children will be boosted 2.0 cenls lo 44.5 cenls for each reduced-price lunch and to 54.5 cenls for each free lunch.

The maximum reimbursement which States can pay lo individual schools for tree lunches is increased 2.5 cenis. can range as high as 71.75 cenls lor reduced-price luncii and 81.75 cenls for a free lunch. These maximum rates are arrived al by combining cash assistance," paid for all lunches served, and "special cash assislanee," paid lor tree or reduced-price lunches served to needy children. Tne a i a average payment lo Slales for each breakfast served to eligible children will be increased one- nall cent, from 9.25 cents to 9.75 cenls. The additional average payment lo Slates for each reduced-price breakfast, which mis been 17.50 cenls, will be increased lo 18.25 cenls.

The additional average payment lo S'ates for a free breakfast, which iias been 23.25 cents, will be increased to 24.25 cenls. For cases of severe need, a i rales of reimbursement remain al 40 cenls inr reduced-price breakfasts and 45 cenls for free breakfasts. The a i a average i i value of com- i)n)diiies--or casil in lieu of commodiiies-per lunch lo be made a a i a under the a i a School Lunch Program for fiscal year (FY) li)7(i will be 11 cenls. This is a percent increase over tiie i 1SI75 value of com- modiUes, based on liie percent increasi' in me food away from home series of Ihe. Consumer Price Index during the period June 1974 to May 1975.

It jitoral, iff at ara eligible far VA otfpaHent medical earaf A. Veterans who retire treatment far a or related disability. 8. Veterans whost condition tnaf be treated on an outpatient fait to C. Veterans wka need ottpatient eara in preparation far ar following hospitalization.

P. Certain seriotily disabled veterans training tndertheGI Bill. f. Veterans adJtJsed bj VA to be or havine, an "aid and attendance award" ara eligible far treatment for any condition, F. Veterant 80 percent or mort service-disabled who retire for any 6.

Spanish-American War veterans. i uf inlurnwlion. i-ontni-t the noarcsi VA i (check your phone book) or write: Veterans Administration, 271 I Vermont NW, Washinuton, H.C. 20420 Air. and Mrs.

Ed.Dahhnan of Alelvm were Sunday supper and evening guesis in liie home ol Mrs. August Rubsam. Mr. and Airs. Arl Anderson called on his cousin, Carl ul Woriiimglonal ihe hospital in i i i i i i Saturday af- i.Tiuxm.

Mr. and Airs. Dennis lleppler and Dwame of Sheldon were 1'iiursday evening dinner guesis in i ne Cm-is lleppler home. Pitch Reversing Trend: Moving To The Country Large numbers of Americans are moving to rural areas and small towns, reversing the a i a a migration that occurred from World War II through the 1960's, according to a report released loday by the U. S.

Department of Agricillure. Between 1970 and 1973, nonmeiro population grew by 4.2 percent, compared witli an increase of only 2.9 percent in metro areas, reports demographer Calvin Beale of me Department's Economic Research Service. This new i rend, lie notes, will have a continuing impact on U. S. population dislribulion at least to tne end of this cenlury.

Both economic and altitudinal factors are drawing people away from big cities and into less densely populated areas. Some reasons for the growth of nonmeiro counties are increased settlement there of retired people, improved job opportunities created by decentralization of manufacturing and other industry, expansion of slate colleges, and increased recreation, activity. Non-metro counties adjacent to metro areas have shown rapid growth. In addition, the bir- i nraie seems to be higher in nonmelro than in metro counlies. Even in those areas where pupulalion is slill decreasing- sucii as heavily agricultural or predominantly black nonmetro couniies-iiie rale of oul- migration is slowing down.

Aside from economic factors, 'me appeal of major urban areas Has diminished for many people, including the young and mobile as well as Ihose al or near retirement, age. Easier iransporialion communication and the moder- nrzaiion of rural life have uelpyJ make rural areas, small iowns, and liie small metro area appealing, Beale says. Single copies oi 'The Revival ol Population Growth in Non- nieiropoliian America," (ERS- liUo), are available free on request to Publication Services, Km. OU54-S, ERS, U. S.

a of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 20250. Include zip code With full return address. Or telephone (202) 447- Gl Education Bill In 10th Year The nation's third GI Bill education program entered its 10th year on June 1 with a higher veterans participation rate than either the World War II and Korean programs.

Veterans Administration officials say 5.7 million men and women have received some form of training under the present GI Bill since June 1, 1966. This represents 53 percent of the total veteran population during this nine-year period. Only 51 percent of eligible veterans attended received, it must be submitted to the financial aid officer at the school in which the student it interested in enrolling. The financial aid officer will then calculate the amount of the Basic Grant award. Basic Grant not cover more than one-half of the total cost of education.

This includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and miscellaneous expenses. In addition to qualifying for.a Basic Grant, a student may also be eligible to receive any one of four other, financial aid programs sponsored by the Office of Education. The financial aid aid officer is.the best sources in checking out these other forms of aid. during the 12-year existence of the War II GI Bill. The Korea GI BUI remained in effect years and had a 45-percent participation rate.

Begun on June 1966, the current GI Bill provided eligibility for everybody who served on active duty after January 31, 1955. Of 7.5 milion Vietnam veterans eligible for training under the GI Bill, 4.4 million-or 59 percent-had been enrolled as the program ended its ninth year. Officials say today's veterans are better educated than those who served during World War II and Korea. About 90.6 percent had completed high school, Compared to 71 percent for Korean veterans and 54.8 percent for War II veterans. Because of higher education levels, a larger number of Vietnam veterans use their GI Bill entitlement for college studies-32 percent, compared to 22 percent for Korea veterans and only 14.4 percent for War II veterans.

VA benefits paid War II veterans ranged from $50 to $120 monthly, depending upon marital status and number of dependents. The agency also paid up to $500 per year toward tuition, books fees and other training costs. Current GI Bjll rates for a veteran going to full time are $270 monthly. A veteran with one dependent draws $321 monthly, with two dependents $366 monthly and an additional $22 monthly for each dependent over two. Servicemen receive only the amount of tuition up to $270 monthly.

Grants Available For Students Students looking for ways to finance education after high school (and how many aren't these days?) may be able to receive up to $1,400 a year in Federal, grants in time for the next school year. Under the Basic Education Opportunity Grants. (Basic Grants) program sponsored by HEW's Office "of Education, eligible students may be awarded anywhere from $200 to $1,400 a year to help meet their educational expenses. The U. Government does not repayment of such awards.

Students who have begun their post high school education after April 1,1973, and attend at least half-time can They may attend any one of the over 5,000 eligible. These, includ.e not only traditional colleges and universities, but also technical or business schools, and hospital schools of.nursing. To apply for a Basic Grant a student must first complete and submit an "Application for Determination of Basic Grant Eligibility" for the 1975-76 academic year. These forms are available from high schools, colleges, libraries, or by writing Basic Granis, P. 0.

Box 84, Washington, D. C. 20044. Within 4 to 6 weeks the applicant will receive a "Student Eligibility which tells whether the student has qualified. When the report is Watchiaf who can least afford the expertise necessary to comply with their regulations.

Big business on the other is in general in a better position to afford expert help. This is a difficult problem. Because of the power of giant corporations and special interests, without some regulation, this power would be used to eliminate more and more small businesses. We already see this happening today with the independent gasoline station operator. The answer would seem to me to be to keep those regulations which give some needed protection to the small operators while working to cut back on the bureaucratic red tape and paper work which is so deterimental to the small businessman and farmer.

Musical Next At Okoboji Summer Theatre JIIK LAKE FAHK NKWS, ThWid.y, Patricia Barry To Return For OST Season Finale Q. I think the price of gas is unreasonable and unfair. It seems to me that the rich will to buy and drive as much as ever and that the working man will be the one who suffers as he must get to and from work every day. Is there not some other way we can cut down on the consumption of oil, if, indeed, the increase in oil will at all cut down on consumption? BTMeriden A. The latest jump in gasoline prices at the pump is partly attributable to the added $1 per barrel import on crude oil recently imposed by President Ford.

The a i i a i philosophy of trying to cut consumption by raising gasoline prices to consumers is, I believe, unfair and will not work. Moreover, the administration now proposes to decontrol the price of "old oil" (oil from wells producing before May which has been set at $5.25 per barrel. It is estimated that releasing controls, and allowing old oil to rise to the current market level of about $12 per barrel will cost consumers about $13 billion per year. In terms of the average family, that comes to $900 per year more for petroleum products. It seems to me that the only folks who are gaining anything from decontrol the big oil companies who not only control production, but also refining, supply and retailing of petroleum products.

I believe a better idea for making oil pricing more fair is the proposal before the House in the form of legislation reported out of-the House Commerce Committee. Basically the bill sets a ceiling price for both "old" and "new" oil at per barrel, which will give our government the power to keep oil prices down, not remain at the mercy of OPEC and the big oil companies. The legislation also includes a variety of energy conservation provisions. It requires that car a a a automobiles which are energy efficient, requiring Detroit to produce cars getting an average of 28 MPG by 1985. It requires that manufacturers of products which use energy label them according to their efficiency so that consumers know whether they are buying products which waste energy, or products which are efficient.

In addition, the bill calls for the creation of strategic petroleum reserve to protect our economy against the possibility of another oil embargo. It also requires the General Accounting Office to audit the books of the major oil companies and provide energy data to Congress and.the public. I believe this new bill is a good first step, but I agree we should go forward with additional efforts for increased conservation, and development of alternative sources of energy. Q. I am a small businessman and I am writing to protest the immense amount of paperwork I have lo supply the federal government each year.

seems to me that if you are serious about cutting the federal spending, an awful lot could be saved in paper. AG Aigona A. As a small businessman myself, I certainly understand your problem. The many federal agencies which require filling out of forms by small businesses have created a situation where those who can least afford it often have to hire specialists to help fill them out. For example, there are over 500 pages of specifications issued by the Occupational Health and a A i i a i regarding toxic substances which are covered under rules and regulations issued by OSHA.

The impact of all of this is quite the reverse of what Congress intended. Many federal regulatory agencies, which were established to promote competition and prevent monopolistic practices, are in fact making life more difficult for small businessmen The musical "Fashion" will be ihe next attraction al the Okoboji Summer Theatre. The production dates are July 29-31 and August 1-3, with an 8:30 p. in. curtain.

Reserved seat' tickets are $4.00 for adults and $1.75 tor children 12 and under, and may be purchased at the neat re box office from 10 a. m. umil 9 p. in. Monday through Saiurday, and 1 p.

m. until 9 p. m. on Sundays. This delicious new 1974 off- Broadway musical comedy romp is a zesty combination of luii and frivolity with a catchy score.

This musical comedy based on Ihe 1845 drama by Anna Cora Mowall, America's lirsl- woman playwright. Clive Barnes, New York Times, says, "li's original, impudent and campy in ihe It is a chamber-ensemble musical of beguiling charm. It has a style and humor of its own. It is all great fun." The ladies of the Long Island Masque and Wig Society, dedicated to early American drama, hit upon the inspiredly chauvinistic notion of doing Anna Cora Mowall's 1845 American comedy They are lo play male as well as female roles, of course. As we meet them they are gathered tor iheir first rehearsal together, their young director naving already coached them individually.

After a few preliminary words, we get the result-of Iheir efforts, a play wi.ii songs in which the director is liie only male performer. He is a phony French count who almost wins the daughter of the social-climbing Mrs. Tiffany, but is foiled in the nick of time. Other complications and misunderstandings abound. One of liie principal delights ol "Fashion" is ihe costumes.

Harriel J. Barnes of Ihe Bo- in Eslherville has furn- msiied liie outfits which were selected and co-ordinated with ine original, designs by Elaine Lee. One of Ihe requirement of is lhal liie gowns be siiiek', slylish and fashionable. Gigi's Kichard Morgan and Paula Jo Fridkin will be seen logeliier again in tiie roles of the French count and Mrs. Tiffany.

O.iier cast members include Monique Lubberts and Sharon Tillntsoii. Louis Schaefer will direct this musical comedy romp. Allison Burgwin will chore-graph Fred Holmem will design Ihe slylish soiling and Elaine Lee will coordinate liie costumes and accessories. D. Doc Chaves will design iiie lighting.

"Fashion" is recommended for the ehtire lamily. OM Settlers Picnic Is Set For Aug. 6 The annual Old Settler's and Friends picnic will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, beginning al noon in Memorial Park in Spirit Lake. Anyone interested in good food and fun is invited to attend.

Participants should bring a pot luck meal and table ser- I'ATKICIA BAKKY Actress Patricia Barry is again returning" to the Okoboji Summer Theatre, it was announced this week. She will join the theatre company for the final show of the 1975 season, "Finishing August 12-17. Up until last summer, actress Patricia Barry was seen in the role of "Addie" on the NBC daytime series 'iDays Of Our She captured the number one position in the daytime TV popularity poll, an honor she shared with her toply rated series. She occasionally returns to do "ghost" appearances on the show. Since "Days Of Our Miss Barry has been far from idle.

She will be remembered for her starring role as Princess Kosmonopolis in "Sweet Bird Of Youth" and the productions of "The Effect of Gamma Rays a I Marigolds" and "Forty at the Okoboji Summer Theatre. This past year Miss Barry co-starred with Oskar Werner on "Columbo" as well as appearing on "Police She also costarred with Patti Duke on "Police Miss Barry Co-starred with John McMartin at the Anta Theatre in Los Angeles in the try-out production tf "The Continental written by Oliver Hailey, author of "Fathers This summer, Miss Barry starred in "Gingerbread'Lady" and "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" at the Flagstaff Summer Festival in Arizona. Miss Barry also has offers to go on location in Europe as well as participating in touring companies. One of the most sought after actresses in Hollywood, Patricia Barry has appeared in more than 800 television programs and has won three Emmy nominations. The daughter of a prominent Iowa doctor, Miss Barry studied drama at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri under the famed Maude Adams.

Following graduation, it was the answer to a small newspaper want ad requesting an assistant technical director for the Peterborough, New Hampshire Summer Theatre that launched Miss Barry's professional career. Almost immediately, she became the theatre group's leading ingenue. This was the beginning of a career that has spanned the continent and projected the beautiful redhead into practically every type of role in every performing medium. Success came first in the theatre when she won the ingenue role in two successive plays, "Laughing Water" and "Calico Wedding," the latter reaching Broadway. Next she appeared with Bob Sterling in It was in this production that she met her toban, now have two daughters, Miranda Kobin and Stephanie Miss Barry appeared on most of the top TV and radio shows emanating from New ihen returned to the stage in A Girl Can Tell" and "The Seven Year Her portrayal Crucible" at the Ann Arbor Festival won her the title of "Most Promising Acress of the Year." Since moving to California, Miss Barry has been constantly busy on television and feature films.

She has guest starred on CBSs Friday Night At The Movies, the feature films "Marriage Of A Stockbroker" and "The Great American Beauty and Marcus Welby to mention only a I'GW In her remaining time Miss Barry serves on the Board of Directors of the American National Theatre and Academy, as well as the Board of the John Tracy Clinic, founded by Mrs. Spencer'Tracy for the training of preschool deaf children and their parents. She is a charter member of Women in Film, an organization working for equal opportunity for women in the film industry. Miss Barry also enjoys working, with Patnc Interiors, her own decorating company. Her husband, Philip Barry, and his own company, Philip Barry Productions, are in preparation for a new season of TV movies for General Electric.

He is also preparing for a number of full length family TV films for the Mary Tyler Moore Productions which will feature the stars of the "Mary Tyler Moore" show. Philip is also a 1974 Emmy Award winner (Tomorrow Entertainment Production) for "The Autobiography Of Miss Jean Pitlman" for CBS, and just prior to this won an Emmy for his CBS Movie of the Week, "The War Of Threshing Bee- (Continued from Page 1) steam engine. This 18 tons of smoke belching, glistening black paint and gold trim is attended by a "Case" water wagon. Periodically during the two- day event an even older and more unique "Horse Power" Circa 1800 will power a smaller wooden thresher. "Horse Power" is the name of a machine which directs the strength of six teams of horses, operating in union to drive the separator.

A horse driven grain elevator and also a horse driven baler will be used to complete the threshing bee's authenticity. This year a stationary steam engine, powering a buzz saw and wood splitter, and corn' sheller will be on display as well as demonstrations of plowing by horses. The field of oats is owned by A. M. "Stub" Johnson of Stub's Ranch Kitchen.

The beautifully restored engines, water wagon and separators are owned and operated by Dr. A. J. Newman, DVM of Orange City. Dr.

Newman has spent years searching out and restoring fine line of equipment to its original The beauty of these red and black machines, with their gold leaf lettering, glistening in the sun, under a plume of black coal smoke, will reopen a chapter of history of midwest America. Bundle pitchers and straw; stackers are invited to ticipale in this nostalgic and colorful summertime Judge Nominations Due to Hie resignation of Judge Edward Kennedy (Sibley) effective September 1, Ihe Judicial Nominating Commissioners of Judicial Dislricl 3 Slate of Iowa, met at Spencer on July 17 to set forth certain rules of procedure lo be followed in the selection of a judge to fill the vacancy which will be created. The elate of closing ot nominations was set for Aug. and the selection date and interviewing of all nominees was set for 10a.m. on Thursday, Aug.

7 at the courthouse Emmetsburg. Potential beneficiaries of a A i i a i bcnefils include 29.4 million living veterans, Iheir 66 million family members, and four million survivors of deceased velerans-nearly half the population of Ihe United Stales. SPENCER NORTH AUCTION PHONE 2624528 Tuesday Friday Sales FAT CATTLE 12:30 P.M. Tuesday OWNERS Burroughs Gonover Dickens 836-4322 LeRoy Post Milf ord 338-4037 REPRESENTATIVE John Boetel Lake Park 832-3758.