White Shrine Opens Temple Installations for Mrs Pease
About 100 people attended the open installation of the Order of White Shrine at the Masonic Temple as Mrs Thora Pease was installed as worthy high priestess and Roger Chapman as watchman of shepherds. Other officers named included Mrs Inez Lomen noble prophetess Delbert Zager associate watchman of shepherds Mrs Chapman worthy scribe Mrs Pauline Crone worthy treasurer Mrs Cedric Guy worthy chaplain Mrs Paul Laffoon worthy shepherdess Mrs Ted Russell worthy guide Mrs Delbert Zager worthy herald Wendel Guy first wiseman Roy Carter third wiseman J Paul Wolfe king Mrs Guy queen Mrs Roy Carter first handmaid and Mrs Elizabeth Gingery second.
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Order of White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Thora Pease
Roger Chapman
Shepherds
Inez Lomen
Delbert Zager
Chapman
Pauline Crone
Cedric Guy
Paul Laffoon
Ted Russell
Long travel and social news spans family visits and events
Local notes recap trips by the Landers in Texas and Oklahoma City, the Godwins’ Florida vacation, and multiple Des Moines Iowa gatherings. Attendees include Governor Robert Ray, Mrs Pardun, and numerous Masonic officers and local club members with installations planned for April 22 at the Masonic Temple.
Jeffrey Vittetoe Honored On First Birthday
Mr and Mrs David Vittetoe hosted a Sunday dinner at their home to honor their son Jeffrey who turns one on Tuesday April 10 Several birthday cakes were served and gifts given Attending were Mrs Bertha Adam Viola Adam Mrs Francis Wittetoe all of Keota Mrs Richard Clarahan of Harper Mr and Mrs Paul Adam Nancy and Roger Adam of Washington Nancy visiting from the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls with her parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Vittetoe
Jeffrey
Bertha Adam
Viola Adam
Francis Wittetoe
Keota
Richard Clarahan
Harper
Paul Adam
Nancy
Roger
Washington
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
POWs Served Gift Steaks From Texas in Wallace Visit
Thirteen former prisoners of war were served steaks at the Alabama governor’s residence during a visit by Gov. George C. Wallace. Staff explained the meat came from the freezer amid a meat boycott, with Mrs. Wallace choosing to share the gift beef.
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Montgomery
Ala
UPI
George C. Wallace
Klopfensteins honored at church open house
Harold and Mrs. Klopfenstein celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at the United Methodist Church. About 193 guests signed the guest book, including two of their three children and spouses Dr. Victor Klopfenstein of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Martin of Moberly Missouri.
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Harold Klopfenstein
United Methodist Church
Victor Klopfenstein
Marion
Duane Martin
Moberly
Jay
California
Klopfensteins
Klopfenstein
Property Transfers Record Harold L Schulty to Redlinger
Harold L. Schulty and wife transfer Lot 8 Block 22 Original Plat of Washington to James A. Redlinger. Elizabeth C. Bontrager and husband transfer land in Section 18-77-7 to Elizabeth C. Bontrager and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Schulty
James A. Redlinger
Washington
Elizabeth C. Bontrager
March Building Permits Filed in City Records
The city issued permits in March for multiple projects including Clarence Brown at 316 South Walton for a warehouse addition, Robert Moss at 803 North Second for a house addition, Harold Fass at 905 South 12th Avenue for a carport, Richard Brown at 720 East Washington for a kitchen addition, Jerry Simmering at 221 East 6th Street for an enclosed porch, Harold Wagler at 723 North Second for a two car garage, Robert Bruty at 1311 North Sixth Avenue for a new residence, James Greene at 1305 North Sixth Avenue for a new residence, Merle Turnipseed and George Breitenbach at 746 East Washington and 1024 East Washington for bedroom additions, Stan Bauer at 805 East Tyler Street for a new residence, Dean Garrett at 1005 East Madison Street and M J Whitham at 405 East Polk Street for a new residence, Wayne Cline at 308 West Monroe Street for a new residence, plus one appeal to the board of adjustment by L A Duncan at 317 East Madison to convert a single family house to two family dwelling and Don L Hanson at 415 North Avenue B seeking clarification of fence and setback requirements in an industrial zone.
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Clarence Brown
South Walton
Robert Moss
North Second
Harold Fass
South 12Th Avenue
Richard Brown
East
Washington St
Jerry Simmering
East 6Th Street
Harold Wagler
Robert Bruty
North Sixth Avenue
James Greene
Merle Turnipseed
Washington
George Breitenbach
Stan Bauer
Tyler St
Dean Garrett
Madison Street
M.J. Whitham
Polk Street
Wayne Cline
Monroe St
Board of Adustment
L.A. Duncan
East Madison
Don L. Hanson
North Avenue B
Lucetta Hayes Honored at Grace Hill Bridal Shower
Lucetta Hayes was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday evening at Grace Hill Community Building. Hostesses were Mrs. Bill Kindred and Mrs. John Johnson. Guests socialized, played contests, and opened gifts with help from her sister Mrs. Mark Bjorndal and Penny Crile. Special guests included Mrs. Richard Hayes and Mrs. Charles Jirsa. Hayes plans to marry Randy Jirsa May 5 at 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.
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Lucetta Hayes
Grace Hill
Bill Kindred
John Johnson
Lucetta
Mark Bjorndal
Burlington
Penny Crile
Richard Hayes
Charles Jirsa
Edward Chalupa
Miss Hayes
Randy Jirsa
United Methodist Church
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Notice
Hospital admitted Saturday Miss Emma Schroeder and Mrs Wilbur Westen both in Washington for medical reasons. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Richard Schenk and Glenn Gordon in Washington and Keota. Today Mrs Ann Hess remains in Washington hospital care.
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Emma _ Schroeder
Washington
Wilbur Westen
Richard Schenk
Glenn Gordon
Keota
Ann Hess
Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings
Weekly listings for Monday to Thursday include multiple chapters clubs and circles at YW rooms Masonic Temple churches and community centers. Notable events feature Mrs Patton Mrs Stewart Mrs Carter and Mrs Lemke with rides coordinated by Mary Zager and gatherings at the Masonic Temple Wingas and ISU spaces.
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Frances Patton
Richard Stewart
Raymond Carter
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Immanuel Lutheran Evening Circle
Alfred Lemke
Poems by Helen Waters Enter International Poetry Anthology
Former Washington High School teacher Helen Waters has had poems accepted for the International Who's Who in Poetry Anthology published in London in 1972. About 6,000 poets were invited and only 528 were published.
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Helen Waters
Washington High School
London
Log Cabin Questers and Rebekah Lodge Activities
Club members heard about Bennington ware and Hummel figurines in two program segments at Mrs. P. L. Fenn’s home and at the OOF Hall. The Zimri Rebekah Lodge welcomed new members Myron Salladay and John D. Reneger and noted illness and hospital entries among members.
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Joe Schlatter
P.L. Fenn
Zimri Rebekah Lodge
Maurice Libe
Noble Grand
Glenn Mullikin
Salina Rebekah Lodge
Myron Salladay
John D. Reneger
M.D. Lee
California
Edith Zook
Iowa City
Emma Barnett
Burlington
John Beenblossom
Mercy Hospital
Eloise Hazen
Wellman Rebekahs
Noble
Winnie Belter
Harold Brock
Archer Augustine
Clarence Brown
Auxiliary Seeks Cookies for VA Hospital Bake Sale
The Auxiliary to the World War I Barracks needs ninety dozen cookies by this Wednesday to fill cookie jars at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. Deliver wrapped cookies to Mrs. Neal Burton. any amount welcomed.
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Iowa City
Neal Burton
Birthday Supper for Danny Fenn Honors 13th
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hensel hosted a Friday chili supper for son Danny Fenns 13th birthday. Three friends joined the celebration before the boys went to a movie. Attendees included Phil Walker Jim Howell Tracy Swift and Danny plus his sister Susan. Cake and ice cream concluded the meal.
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Kenneth Hensel
Danny Fenn
Phil Walker
Jim Howell
Tracy Swift
Danny
Susan
Property Transfers In Washington and Orr Subdivisions
Contracts Francis K Crawford to Richard W and Nancy Collins N partial lots in Orr Subdivision and Washington addition. C Wayne Tait and wife to D W Seitz and wife E 2 of NW 4 of section 11 74 8. Dale S Gutshall and Wilma F Gutshall to Merle D Warner and Lucille W Warner to E 42 of SW 1 4 and NE 1 4 of NW 1 4 of sections 2 75 7 and 11 75 7.
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Francis K. Crawford
Richard W
Nancy Collins
Orr
O. L
West
Washington
Wayne Tait
D.W. Seitz
N.W
Dale S. Gutshall
Wilma F. Gutshall
Merle D. Warner
Lucille W. Warner
S.W
N.E
Washington Iowa newspaper masthead and subscription rates
The Washington Iowa publication lists its publisher Elder Shannon Co Inc as manager, with staff including William Shannon, Charles Morris, Robert Shaffer and Leonard Llewellyn. Subscription options are given for carriers in Washington 50 cents weekly and area towns 40 cents weekly, plus mail rates for Iowa and outside Iowa.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
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Verne Landers
Texas
Oklahoma City
Henry Godwin
Cedar Rapids
Harold Godwin
Florida
Charles Godwin
Bradenton
Charles Godwins
Canton
John Junior Simmering
Kim Newith
Morning Sun
David
Tena
Phil Weldin
Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
Patricia Pardun
Brandon
Pardun
Robert Ray
John E. Young
Young
Iowa Optometric Assistants Association
Holiday Inn
Francis Lund
Pauline Thayer
Merle Warner
Worthy Guardian
U.S
Ralph Greenlee
Harold Strum
White Shrine
Robert Thomas
J. Paul Wolfe
Courier
Marion Snodgrass
John Davisson
Marvin Tweeton
Charles Greenlee
Kenneth Peters
Queens
Kings Guards
Roland Kammerer
Donald Birlingmair
Cloyd Garrett
Greenlee
Donald Batterson
Wendel Guy
Richard Paul
Roy Carter
Snodgrass
Donald Lins
Peters
Guy
Davenport
Mt. Pleasant
Pease
Bennie Schantz
Dayton Crim
Virgil Norton
Sue Marsh
Sally Warner
Estella Morgan
Edgar Stewart
Nora Marsh
Terry Marsh Jr
Steve Bartholomew
Jeffrey Vittetoe
Harold Klopfensteins
David Kleese
Fred Klopfenstein
Winfield
J.W. Helscher
Joe Kirkpatrick
Mary Wesleyan Service Guild
Dale Connelly
Merle Sheetz
Eugene Martin
Dinner Bridge Club
Richard Scott
Wellman
Vivian Klopfenstein
Kenneth Lemkau
Silvis
Ill
Vernette Johnson
Leonard Brinning
Kirkpatrick
Allen Trees
Joe Klopfensteins
Lemkau
Fritz
Sluggo
Blondie
Dagwood
MR. Dithers
Worthy High Priestess Club
Dot Bauer
West Chester
Mary Zager
Ywca Room
Legion Auxiliary
Wingas
Immanuel Lutheran Morning Circle
Dale Scheibe
Larry Bohlen
Edward Roberts
George Rudiger
Cyrus Chapter
Zeredatha Council
Washington County
VA Hospital
Dutch Creek Farm Bureau
Robert Miksch
Noble Grand Circle
Don Boyer
Leona Kos
WSCS
Crawfordsville
Karen Wells
Cathern Griffeth
Fairgrounds
Association For Retarded Children
Washington County Developmental Center
VFW
Pearl Palmer
Senior Citizens
YMCA
Rebekah Club
IOOF
CES
Ruth
Women of Moose
ISU
Rural Women’s Club
Jim Peiffer
Friendship Club
Richard Havel
Antioch Social Club
Lloyd Bauer
CWF
Priscilla Group
Louise Clarahan
Martha Group
LuElla Beenblossom
Rebekah Lodge
Washington Evening Journal
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