Social activity notes and family gatherings in community
The Theta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted four new pledges at Sherry Wyngarden’s home with co hosts Sue Walters and Dee Swarthout. Pledges are Kiki Aanestad Harriet Hoxton Sally Webbey and Ellie Keniston. A pig roast planning and Beginning Day were discussed for August 27 at the Whisler farm. The J A Koehler reunion met in Sunset Park with Meint Koehler Sophia Ahrens Margaret Hopping among attendees and next year planned for August in Sunset Park. George Bond observed 60th anniversary celebrations with Emmett Zaiger family visitors from Missouri Des Moines Mishawaka and Elkhart shared meals and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi
Sherry Wyngarden
Sue Walters
Dee Swarthout
Kiki Aanestad
Harriet Hoxton
Sally Webbey
Ellie Keniston
Whisler Farm
J.A. Koehler
Sunset Park
Meint Koehler
Sophia Ahrens
Washington
Margaret Hopping
Columbus
Koehlers
Marge
Maurice Tines
Davenport
Lawrence
Virginia Moore
Bruce
Debby
Tina
Tony
Tracy Moore
Dale
Cindy
Brian Conry
Mt. Pleasant
Rennie
Linda
Sean Moore
Winfield
Gary
Verna Contry
Oskaloosa
Tom
Judy
Vicki
Kim Moore
Terry
Ann
Penni
Nick Moore
Kathy
Bobby
Cissy Schenk
Shirley
Dean Conry
George Bond
Emmett
Nadene) Zaiger
Maryville
Bond
Charles Bond
Elkhart
Ind
See Reunion Brings Local Feed of Social Reports
The annual See reunion was held Sunday in Sunset Park with a cooperative dinner and a brief business meeting led by President Rex See. New officers elected were Max See as president and Mildred See as secretary. A newborn Eli Joshua joined Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swift of Washington. Attendees from Washington included many Cleansed names and relatives. out-of-town guests came from Sterling Illinois Ainsworth Winfield Mt. Pleasant Kirksville and more. Five guests including H Olif Thompson and Jody Hyde attended from various cities. In a separate note, Isabel Letelier of the Chile Human Rights Committee said Chile’s human rights have deteriorated since 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Sunset Park
Rex See
Max See
Mildred See
Eli Joshua
Jim Swift
Washington
Bernice Lee
Clarence Lee
Helen Huston
Rex Lee
Ron
Chris
Charles Swift
Sheila
Dana
Tracy
Joe
Jay Swift
Tim Swift
Marlin Peiffer
Jackie
Jean
Jeff
Joe Richards
Kim
Robyn
Rickey
Larry Lee
Margi
Jenni
Laura
John
Sterling, Ill
Christie Huston
Ainsworth
Gary Huston
Jill
Gary
James
Melvin Huston
Toni
Tim
Winfield
Kirk Huston
Mt. Pleasant
Dick Lee
Kirksville
H. Olif Thompson
San Diego
Calif
Jody Hyde
Michelle Riedel
John Davison
Brighton
David Royce
Burlington
Weekend Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Admissions on Saturday include Joseph Fields in Washington for medical reasons. On Sunday Logan Lee Heilman and Ralph Nicholson, both in Washington, were admitted for medical care. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Merle Rugg of Wayland. Discharges yesterday include Mrs Everette Werner and Eloise Everett, both of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fields
Washington
Logan Lee Heilman
Ralph Nicholson
Merle Rugg
Wayland
Everette Werner
Eloise Everett
Annual Flerg Reunion Held at Lake Darling State Park
Mr and Mrs Cliff Elmore hosted 42 friends after a Sunday gospel concert in Brighton. The 36 families at Lake Darling State Park shared a picnic dinner and homemade ice cream. Towns represented included Fairfield Richland Rubio Batavia Brighton Coralville Ottumwa Iowa City Haviland and Wichita Kan. The 1978 reunion will be in the same place at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Elmore
Brighton
Lake Darling State Park
Vera Steinbeck
Evelyn Steinbeck
Fairfield
Richland
Rubio
Batavia
Coralville
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Haviland
Wichita
Kan
Artichoke trouble and odd old recipe notes
A reader recalls failed artichoke preparation and disposal mishap then shares Winter Southern Appetizer recipes. The piece lists various retro dishes including cheese bread balls applesauce cakes green pepper stuffed with liver and baked stuffed peppers, with preparation steps and quantities.
Study Dismisses Lib Cause for Rise in Female Crime
A government survey of 1,600 women inmates in 14 states finds no link between women’s liberation and the rise in female crime from shoplifting to murder. The 350 page report notes media claims are unfounded and cites parallel social upheavals and rising drug use as contributing factors rather than feminist movements. The 1975 FBI Crime Report showed women’s arrest rates up 125.3 percent since 1960, while men rose 22.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
FBI
Meeting on Farm Lease Methods in Washington County
Washington County farmers and landlords are invited to an 8 p.m. August 15 meeting at the Farm Bureau Building to discuss leasing farm lands, equitable terms, and adjusting leases for price and yield fluctuations. Iowa State specialist Eldon Olsen will lead, with a Sept. 1 deadline noted for lease cancellations or rewrites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farm Bureau
Jim Frier
Washington County Extension
Iowa State
Eldon Olsen
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J. A. Koehler
ST. Louis
Chile
Salvador Allende
Isabel Letelier
Helene B. Dillon
Everett Dufford
Shell Rock
Waverly
Chuck
Dereth Gorsline
van Wert
Long Creek
Osceola
Iowa Southern
Iowa
Southern Utilities Company
Washington Evening Journal
Wash. la
Crull & Lee
Paul
Sale
Marshalls
Nouth
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