Community Groups Host Various Local Social Activities
Multiple clubs and societies held gatherings across Washington. Maggie Foster hosted Bethel Missionary Society events with guests Mrs. Glassburner and Rev. Parker. Eastern Star initiated two, with visitors from Iowa City. Rural Women’s Club met for an all day needlework and meal. Younger Set Dance attracted about fifty couples at the K C hall. Various bridge clubs and garden department meetings followed with refreshments and acknowledgments. An Odd Fellows Rebekah social drew 200 plus attendees from several towns with a program and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Foster
Bethel Missionary Society
W. L. Glassburner
W. H. Parker
Harve Wilson
Eastern Star
Washington
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Harvey Meek
Iowa City
Edna Hostetler
Marie Swindal
Verne Miller
Lauder Kennedy
K. C. Hall
Boyd
Marty Whittaker
Regular club meetings and dinner notices
Regular Rebekah meeting Friday night at ? o'clock. Regular meeting Wednesday Saturday afternoon at 2 30. The E O W clubs will meet for dinner Saturday night at the home of Mrs. R A Dawson. All members and their families urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodman
Rebekah
Wisse
E. O. W. Clubs
R. A. Dawson
Fortnightly club and society notices update
Monday events include the Fortnightly club music department meeting with Miss Mary Hunter and a review by Miss Lillian Minick on Mrs. H. H. Beach. Officers will be elected. D. A. R. plans a regular meeting Tuesday April 5 at 7 30 pm. Rosemary club hosts an April 5 luncheon at Mrs. John Cherry’s. notify if unable to attend. Towel sales from Iowa blind workers continue through Iowa Federation of Women’s clubs. Regular Bible and Sunday school activities listed with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner and Mrs. F. L. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. TT. Bridger Club
Davis
O. G. T. Bridge Club
Rodney Davis
Harry Drake
Ives McKay
McKay
Phil Vanerus
Harvey Waggoner
Dale Denton
Mary Hunter
Lillian Minick
H. H. Beach
Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
F. W. Eastwood
Harry Turner
Bible Department
F. L. Wilson
Rosemary Club
John Cherry
All Comrades Invited to Grand Social Event
All comrades wives and widows are invited to the Grand event noted in a local notice. The invitation emphasizes inclusive attendance for members families and supporters, inviting broad participation and community solidarity.
Bridge crew finishes highway span. carpenters move to stock yards
Haskins reports that the R. R. bridge gang completed a bridge over Highway 161 last week. This week a separate crew of carpenters is on site repairing the stock yards.
Depot roof gains completion and local notes
A new roof was put on the depot. Mrs. James Cherwinker shopped in Washington Friday. Families from near Washington and Davenport visited the Godrove and McCreedy households Sunday. Harold Godlove returned from Iowa City after two weeks with relatives and dental work. Large stock movements were sent to Chicago with Haskins sending five carloads of livestock and buyers including Ebner Hunt McGinnis and Davis Bros handling hogs and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Jackson
T. E. Jackson
Marie
Mrs. Jackson
Jackson
East
Washington
Chicuro Lying-In
Chicago
Charles Beaty
Ivan Cummings
Maxine
Billy
Harry Watkins
Dorothy Marie
Cora Davis
Bessie Tucker
T. Kk. Jakseon
James Cherwinker
Frank Embree
Lysle
Leo
Helen
Near Washington
John Godrove
Harold Godlove
Iowa City
Lois Godlove
M. D. MccCreedy
M. D. McCreedy
Richard
Charles
Harry McCreedy
Leslie McCreedy
Ralph McCreedy
Robert and
West Point
Iowa
Marjorie McCreedy
Davenport
J. R. McCreedy
Haskins
Geo. Ebner
Lee Hunt
W. A. McGinnis
Sam Harrison
Davis Bros
Wyman Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs E V Humphreys reports on Sunday guests Clar ence Brown Leota and Virgil Jones family. Washington shoppers visit. Mary Twinam returns to Crawfordsville after visiting daughter Mrs J R Rees. Local farm bureau meeting set at school April 6 with S W Carrick in charge. Families from Mt Pleasant and Winfield appear at social and school events.
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Farm Bureau
S. W. Carrick
J. R. Rees
Neil Kracaw
Donald
Richard
Mt. Pleasant
H. J. Davis
Elizabeth
J. N. Davis
Carroll Davis
J. E. Humphreys
Harvey Davis
Isabel
Washington
Cascal Hamilton
Isom
Winfield
Oldson business figures involve A B and Charlie Schmoeler
In a brief report, A B and Charlie Schmoeler were seen in the Oldson business district yesterday afternoon. The sighting places them at a local commerce area without detailing purpose or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
Charlie Schmoeller
Oldson
Mrs Goble and Mrs Hayden Thank Neighbors for Flowers
Mrs W A Goble and Mrs Eliza Hayden express gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Goble
Eliza Hayden
Rural Life Day at Iowa State draws former students
Several hundred alumni from across the nation visited Iowa State College for an all college rural life day. Dr. A. R. Mann of New York state college of agriculture and president of the American country life association spoke on foundations for a philosophy of country life. Strayer of Hudson welcomed the visitors and Miss Josephine Collins of Cornell University led the student section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Ames
Iowa State College
A. R. Mann
New York State College of Agriculture
American Country Life Association
Strayer
Hudson
Cardinal Guild
Iowa State
Josephine Collins
Corneil University
Two Des Moines Men to Stand Trial for Farm Shooting
Having confessed, two Des Moines men were to be taken to Monro County today to face charges arising from the shooting of Luther Clark, a farmer during an attempted robbery at his home last week. The suspects are Jack Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Des Moines
Monroe County
Luther Clark
Jack Johnson
Publicity hunter’s misstep echoes in Toledo ramble
The text notes Ted Curl and Clark being shot in the thigh during an attempted home invasion by two masked men who forced entry after the door opened. It then shifts to a satirical line about publicity hounds and a Toledo Biade quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Curl
Clark
Toledo
Biade
Notice to Bidders Sealed bids due April 15 1982
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Auditor in Washington Iowa until 1 30 P M on April 15 1982 for the stated project and bidding procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
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T. W. Hunter
Boyd Humble
J. G. Maxwell
Etna Dawson
Edna Bridges
Bertha Meek
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J. O. QO. F. Hall
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Karl Bergins
Opal
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Joe Simmering
Robert Urnipseed
William Rickey
Leona Wagner
Mrs Foster
Harold Schneider
Karl Bevins
Ralph Zeek
Ethel Wagner
Josh
Paul Harvey
Oral] Mayo
Ralph Zeck
Dave Turnipseed
Frank Schneider
Charlie Rickey
Andy Polis
the Baptist Church
Relief Corps
M. BE. Church
M. E
Wellston Social Club
Glenn Cuddeback
Ralph Shannon
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