The Swifts of Washington Emigrant Family Romance
The Swifts of Washington recount the voyage of the Steamship from Liverpool in 1851 carrying emigrants Theresa Rimmer and John Swift and their families. A fateful wager led to danger at sea, a baby’s death, and years later a May-December reunion that sparked a marriage and a move to Iowa. Nine children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren followed, with many remaining in Washington and Davenport.
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Liverpool
United States
British Isles
Theresa Rimmer
Hide
Ann
Emma
Mary Jana Frank
John ©. Swift
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Swift
John
Mary Rimmer
Edens Hold Lead In Y M C A Pinochle Marathon
Edens lead after ninth round with 9100 points in the YMCA pinochle marathon. Zieglowskys follow at 3700, with Scott Wilcox duo at 8350 in third. Top ten lists include Coon Augustine Ray Plecker Crile Mangold Zachs and Buhr. Pinochle party at the YMCA set for Saturday April 24 at 2 p.m.
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Wendell Eden
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Edens
Zieglowskys
Scott
Wilcox
Sidney Coon
Marion Augustine
Rex Ray
Lloyd Plecker
Clyde Crile
Jeff Buhr
Leo Mangold
Dean Zachs
To Buy Encyclopedias For Children The Debate
Parents seek the best for their children arguing encyclopedias offer broad culture while critics say reading and library visits better boost learning. Experts caution against word for word copying and plagiarism when students rely solely on encyclopedia text.
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Aguits
Local News Airman Steve Eagle Son of Clem Eagle
Airman Steve Eagle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Eagle, is mentioned in local news with family confirmation. Details describe his connection to a military assignment and community ties. Further context notes aviation service and local recognition within the town.
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Steve Eagle
Mrs
Clem Eagle
Easter fashions fade as bonnets retreat from parade
Nostalgia shapes 1970s style as Easter bonnets fade. New York watchdogs say no Easter clothes market, while spring hats revive old trends like big brims and garden party styles. Rita Hayworth inspired hair and chubbies return alongside hot pants in a fashion mood urban centers favoring earlier wardrobes.
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Pauley
New York
Irving Berlin
New Orleans
Atlanta
Boston
Minneapolis
Burt Champion
Millinery Institute of America
Rita Hayworth
Shampion
70 in Checks Found During 4-H Cleanup
Dutchettes 4-H Club members recovered seventy dollars in checks during a trash cleanup along Highway 92 between Cuddeback's Corner and the R. L. Humston residence. The checks were turned to the police for return to the rightful owner, Mary Ann Wehr.
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Dutchettes 4-H
Highway 92
Cuddeback’s Corner
R. L. Humston
Mary Ann
Ray Wehr
Hoffa Permitted to Visit Wife During Easter Weekend
Teamsters leader James R. Hoffa, serving a 15 year sentence for jury tampering, was granted a one week furlough from Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary to visit his seriously ill wife Josephine Hoffa at the University of California Medical Center. He arrived Wednesday afternoon and plans to return Monday as doctors treat her heart condition and strokes.
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San Francisco
UPI
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Lewisburg
Josephine
Area band chosen for state contest
The R H Factor Band led by Ronald Hughes of Lone Tree and others from Iowa City and Riverside was selected by KIOA and Starline Ballroom Carroll to perform in an all day band contest Easter Sunday April 11 from noon to midnight. Sixteen groups will vie for top prizes over 12 hours with cash awards over 200 dollars for first place and 150 dollars for second while other prizes follow. A patient was relocated from a hospital on Sunday after weeks of medical care.
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Riverside
R. H. Factor
Ronald Hughes
Lone Tree
Dick Nepps
Iowa City
Kevin Kiene
Chuck Masson
KIOA
Starline Ballroom
Carroll
Iowa
I Kioa
Starline
Aastoase
Ag credit seminar planned Tuesday
Farm lenders and others interested in farm credit will attend a one day workshop at Fairfield Golf and Country Club Tuesday, April 13. The program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is sponsored by Iowa State University and the Iowa Bankers Association with Extension economists and local farm management specialists. Registration is $8, with a later session planned for Cedar Rapids on April 21.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Golf and Country Club
Towa State University
Towa Bankers Association
Herbert B. Howell
Everett G. Stoneberg
Dennis E. Starleaf
Iowa State University
Jim Ahrenholz
Ottumwa
Jim Frier
Frier
Office of Extension
Ill
Curtiss Hall
Town State University
Ames
Montrose Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Hospital personnel changes noted in brief
Yesterday and today records list dismissals and new admissions across multiple towns. Names include Nicholas Christ Pleasant Danny Nall James Rees Louis Kammerer Cora McWilliams Morton Carr Joe Schlatter Laffa Loveless Milford Knuts on Lonnie Evans with locations Columbus Junction Kalona Vapello Keota Washington and the hospital group On the record Hospital co.
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Nicholas Christ
Mr. Pleasant
Danny Nall
Keota
Medical
James Rees
Columbus Junction
Louis Kammerer
Vapello
Cora McWilliams
Morton Carr
Kalona
Joe Schlatter
Washington
Laffa Loveless
Milford Knutson
Lonnie Evans
Baby survives after heart stoppage during surgery
In Sacramento California a two week old girl revived after her heart stopped for about an hour following heart surgery to treat aorta blockage and a hole between chambers. Dr. Glen Cayler reported the emergency team used electric shock and drugs before resuming heart activity. Memorials later declined at the parents’ request.
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Sacramenia
Calif
U11
Glen Cayler
Cayler
Eale
Ayler
Katty
Halcyon Notes at Harcyon House Service and Easter Bonnets
A Bethel Mennonite church service took place at Harcyon House last Sunday followed by a busy Tuesday with residents crafting Easter bonnets and wearing them to dinner. Hugh Brown wore a bright red satin tie as the group enjoyed a lively musical program led by Mrs. Richard Paul with Dwain Tschantz, Mrs Herbert Osincup, and Mrs C Keating on piano. The Rev Tom Pace led Thursday afternoon Communion.
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Hugh Brown
Richard Paul
Dwain Tschantz
Herbert Osincup
Cl Keating
Tom Pace
Three local coeds earn honors at Central
Joette Swartzendruber Denise Ralston and Cynthia Statler were named to Central College's second term Dean's List among 355 students. The graduates are from Keota rural routes and meet GPA requirements. Miss Swartzendruber earned a straight average, reflecting high academic achievement.
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Joette Swartzendruber
Don Swartzendruber
E. Jefferson
Denise Ralston
Charles Ralston
Cynthia Statler
Keith Statler
Keota
Central College
James W. Graham
Miss Swat
Lasser Joins Crane Co. Washington Plant as Supervisor
Thomas B. Lasser has joined Crane Co. in Washington as a production control supervisor, announced Keith G. Shaffer, manager of the local plant. Lasser comes to Washington from Water 100 after five months with Crane Co.
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Tomas Bennett Lasser
Crane Co
Washington
Keith G. Shaffer
Lasser
New Supervisor Born and Raised in Moline Joins John Deere
The new supervisor was born and raised in Moline Illinois. He graduated from the University of Northern Town in business administration and served in the United States Army. Lasser, his wife Shirley and sons Harold and Robby have recently moved to Washington residing at 515 West Washington Ave.
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John Deere
Moline, Ill
University of Northern Town
United State Army
Lasser
Shirley
Harold
Robby
Washington
West
Washington Ave
Clifton White to Speak at Davenport Dinner Event
F. Clifton White, former Goldwater campaign manager and Buckley aide, will speak at the Ava M. Preacher Memorial Trust annual award dinner at the Holiday Inn Davenport. Dinner starts 5:30 p.m. with tickets 7.50 for adults and 3.50 for students. Reservations via John Burrows of Davenport Iowa.
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F. Clifon White
Goldwater
James Buckley
New York
Holiday Inn
Davenport
Ava M. Preacher Memorial Trust
White
John Burrows
Jersey Ridge Road
Lowe Saa
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Extended to Crawfordsville Students
Crawfordsville students at the University of Iowa have been admitted to the campus chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society. Kenneth Madden, son of a local resident, is noted among those recognized.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Crawfordsville
Th University of Iowa
Kenneth Madden
Local News Highlights From Washington Area
Lester Grim of Washington is being transferred today from University Hospitals Iowa City to the Washington County Hospital as he shows improvement. Mrs. Jerry Fox of Charleston SC is the mother of a daughter born April 7 named Cynthi Lynn with Burton Fox the grandfather and Elsie Fox the great grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mas of Miami FL celebrate the birth of a daughter Carrie Elizabeth born Friday April 9, with Mrs. Mast the former Linda McConnell. Easter plans include Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Arnold hosting dinner at Captain's Table and guests from Davenport Omaha and Chillicothe. The Johnson and Pratt families plan Easter gatherings and Mrs. Pratt’s birthday observance. Mary Jane Meeker returns home from Mercy Hospital after x rays. the Bordwell family hosts guests from Sioux City Iowa City and Coe College student Millie Bordwell spends Easter with her parents before returning to Cedar Rapids Memorials and visits mark the holiday.
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Lester Grim
Washington
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Washington County Hospital
Grim
SMT 2
Jerry Fox
Charleston
South Carolina
Cynthi Lynn
Burton Fox
Elsie Fox
Richard Mas
Miami
Fla
Carrie Elizabeth
Mast
Linda McConnell
Francis McConnell
Harold John
Divid Julie Ricktts
Lake McBride
Charles Ricketts
Johnson Home
Steve Johnson
McComb, OL
Richard Pratt
Richard Bordwell
Jen Ellis
Sioux City
Rick Bordwell
John Bordwell
Millie Bordwell
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Friendship Club Holds Afternoon Meeting And Elections
Mrs. Ray Niffenegger entertained 14 members of the Friendship Club Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sanford Mockelbust as a guest and four children present. Members answered roll call with my favorite relative and why. Secret sisters were revealed with gifts and new names chosen for the coming year. The new president, Mrs. Larry Lasek, distributed yearbook booklets. Mrs. Harold Gied planned entertainment by Mrs. Junior Knottnerus in the former's home. Court Whist was played at three tables with Mrs. Dean Sandourgh and Mrs. Gary Windus tying for first and Mrs. Ralph Withaft getting the low score. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Mark Campbell and Mrs. Joe Kaufman for refreshments.
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Ray Niffenegger
Friendship Club
Sanford Mockelbust
Chilren
Larry Lasek
Harold Gied
Junior
Knottnerus
Dean Sandourg
Gary Windus
Ralph Witthaft
Mark Campbell
Joe Kaufman
Rebekah Club Meets at IOOF Hall with Discussion
The Rebekah Club gathered Thursday evening at the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Carl Kelley presiding. The group voted five dollars to the senior citizens, enjoyed bingo and pinochle, and named Mrs Clydert and Emma Barnett to organize the May meeting.
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Rebekah Club
IOOF
Carl Kelley
Business
Clydert
Emma Barnett
Mrs Hobbs Hosts Time for Coffee In West Chester
Mrs Tom Hobbs hosted ten members of the Time for Coffee Club on April 7. The group saw a State Theatre film in Washington then returned to Mrs Hobbs for refreshments and a club meeting. President Mrs Ken Dusenbery appointed Mrs Jerry Foriash Wirs Joe Bauer and Mrs Tom Hobbs to draft the club history for West Chester centennial in 1972. Next meeting set for May 5 at 6 90 p.m. with a salad supper and mothers as guests. members to bring childhood photos and a 50 cent gift for mothers. restante socializing.
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West Chester
Tom Hobbs
State Theatre
Washington
Mrs Shamdin to Speak on Speech Therapy Equipment at St James
Mrs Nancy Shamdin a speech therapist will speak on Speech Therapy Equipment at the St James Home and School meeting Tuesday at 730 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
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Nancy Shamdin
St. James Home
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Martha Wheelen
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Julia Wilson
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Miss Rimmer
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Tobin
Gertrude Ragan
D. M. Sullivan
George
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Kansas
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Julia) Wilson
Charles
Gertrude) Ragan
Martha) Wheelan
Leonard
Martina) Bailey
John C. Swift
Mary Rimmer Swift
Gordon Geddes
Joan Breuer
Iowa State
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Kenya
Wolf's Flower Shop
Owrnal
On the Record Hospital Co
Halcyon
Harcyon
Bethel Mennonite Church
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Thomas B. Lasser
Clifton White
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Rodney Arnold
Don Hazen
Olive Watson
Ruth Benson
George Watson
Omaha
Louis Pronga
Chillicothe, Ill
Lester
Paul Boett
Mary Jane Meeker
Everett Meeker
Mercy Hosital
Town City
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Sitler
House OF Lights
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