Des Moines woman runs Iowa driving tests for all
Mary Goeders, 23, is one of 14 female examiners in Iowa, overseeing tests for cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Des Moines DOT station. She explains procedures, keeps drivers calm, and insists on safety while managing the station and clerks. Goeders, promoted in 1975 after starting as a clerk in 1973, notes the job can be hectic and varied, with summer peak testing and a mix of reactions from drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mary Goeders
Iowa
Goeders
Department of Transportation
DOT
August birthday party for seniors at the center
The August birthday party for 63 senior citizens at the Y.M.C.A. center honored Henry Rees and Mabel Cross. Other August celebrants included Clyde Courtney Eli Plank Armida Masterson Jessie Colthurst Hulda Barth and Emma Pecinowsky with Florence Sheets and Cecile Knotek as afternoon guests. Refreshments were served by Grace Kerr Merle Jeffries Stella Vacha and George Dare. The afternoon featured card games shufferboard and Chinese checkers as well as social visiting. Twenty men reported 178 sick calls to Howard Alternhernd averaging nearly nine per person for the summer. Next Wednesday August 18 at noon will host a potluck at Sunset Park with drinks and rolls. Scad youth will present a program. The YMCA will be closed for annual cleaning August 16 through 27. Anyone interested in Senior Citizens is welcome at the second floor center and urged to visit or make new friends if new in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rees
Mabel Cross
Clyde Courtney
Eli Plank
Armida Masterson
Jessie Colthurst
Hulda Barth
Emma Pecinowsky
Florence Sheets
Cecile Knotek
Grace Kerr
Merle Jeffries
Stella Vacha
George Dare
Howard Alternhernd
Sunset Park
Scad
Y.M.C.A
Social calendar notes from Rainbow Girls and clubs
Community calendar lists Rainbow Girls activities at Lake Darling pavilion with picnic food duties and transportation, rain venue at Masonic Temple, plus Sunday reunions, trapshoot, and family picnics at Sunset Park. Also includes Toastmasters meeting details, Prairie Flower Missionary Society events, and various local club gatherings with member notices and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Lake Darling Pavillion
Jeanne Chapman
Masonic Temple
Skinner baby born at Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Stanley Skinner of rural Washington announce the birth of a daughter Kristy Jo Thursday morning at Mercy Hospital Iowa City weighing 9 pounds A brother Stephen age 5 and sister Becky age 2 are at home Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Skinner of West Chester and Mrs Meeker Hess of rural Washington Great grandmother Mrs Erma Hess of Washington
Pearl Sustman Admitted at Oakdale Hospital
Pearl Sustman is a patient at Oakdale Hospital in Oakdale Iowa 52319 and will stay about 10 days. Her room is 207 and she remains under observation with plans for routine care.
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Pearl Sustman
Oakdale Hospital
Oakdale
Iowa
Keedy Named Student Leader At Columbia College
Columbia College in Columbia Missouri selects Mark Keedy son of Mr and Mrs Robert I Keedy of Washington as student leader for the fall orientation program. Keedy is a 1975 Washington High School graduate and will help incoming freshmen and transfer students learn college life.
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Columbia
Mark Keedy
Robert I. Keedy
4Th Ave
Washington
Columbia College
Keedy
Washington High School
Bridal shower honors Dorothy Bagby in Brighton
Dorothy Bagby was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Monday evening at the home of Gertrude and Bev Rubey in Brighton. Neighbors and friends of the groom-to-be attended and offered advice to the bride as blue and white decorations highlighted the evening. Dorothy Bagby and Joseph Hook are to be married Saturday August 14 at St. Joseph's Church East Pleasant Plain.
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Dorothy Bagby
Gertrude
Bev Rubey
Brighton
Joseph Hook
St. Joseph's Church
East Pleasant Plain
YMCA Offers Fall Swimming Lessons At Local Branch
YMCA announces fall swim lessons for all ages and levels with a 10 week session costing 12.50 for non members and 10 for members. Registration is Sept 1 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m. and Sept 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the YMCA. Instructors include Mary Pat Balk Bev Black and Mary Ellen Swift.
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YMCA
Mary Pat Balk
Bev Black
Mary Ellen Swift
Becky Eigsti Weds Jon Widmer in Colorado Ceremony
Becky Eigsti and Jon Widmer were united in marriage on Saturday July 24 1976 at Glennon Heights Mennonite Church Denver Colorado. Officiating were Rev Roger Hochstetler and Rev Robert Hartzler. The couple's families come from Washington and Denver. The bride wore a white silk empire gown with lace and a mantilla. A cascade bouquet and opal necklace completed her attire. The groom in a white Newport tuxedo wore a yellow rose boutonniere. Attendants included matron of honor Kathy Schooley and bridesmaids Eileen Miller Judy Threlkeld and others. A reception for 275 followed at Rockmont College before a Rocky Mountain honeymoon and a Washington home arrival. The groom is a Hesston College graduate employed by Leichty Construction. the bride is a Hesston College graduate planning employment at the Developmental Center.
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Jon Widmer
Becky Eigsti
Glennon Heights Mennonite Church
Denver
Colo
Roger Hochstetler
Robert Hartzler
Galen Widmer
Washington
Mervin Eigsti
Kathy Schooley
Pella
Eileen Miller
Goshen
Ind
Judy Threlkeld
Kathy Schwartz
Jonathon Zimmerman
Lancaster
Tim Widmer
Royce Yoder
Gay Widmer
Stan Eigsti
Greeley
Randy Eigsti
Brad Eigsti
Carl Darby
Iowa City
Barb Swartzendruber
Sam Chernyk
Les Zoo
Viola Widmer
Wayland
Rockmont College
Del
Ruth Miller
Rocky Mountains
Washington St
Hesston College
Hesston
Kan
Leichty Construction
Developmental Center
Hospital Notes Admitted and Dismissed Amid Property Transfers
Admitted yesterday Mrs Beatrice Shaffer Washington and dismissed today. LeRoy Laughlin Wapello and Marvin Cavin Washington discharged. Transfers include Mrs Robert Wead Washington to Washington Care Center, parcel reallocations for Paul J. McAndrew and spouse to Ernest Ropp Lots 1-4 Block 5 Morningside Kalona and Ralph Bringman to Dennis L. Richardson Lots 25-26 Block 8 Original Plot Wellman. Linda Lea Capper and husband to William D Nickell and wife land in Section 15 77 9 Ledra D Kauffman and wife to Wayco Farms No 1 land in Sections 36 74 8 26 74 8 35 74 8. Clemens L Smith to David D Reed land in Section 7 756. Roland O Walker and wife to Dale A White and wife land beginning at SW corner of E/ SW% of Section 3 76 8.
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Beatrice Shaffer
Washington
LeRoy Laughlin
Wapello
Marvin Cavin
Washington Care Center
Robert Wead
Paul J. McAndrew
Ernest Ropp
Morningside
Kalona
Ralph Bringman
Dennis Lee Richardson
Wellman
Linda Lea Capper
William D. Nickell
Ledra D. Kauffman
Wayco Farms
Clemens L. Smith
David D. Reed
Roland O. Walker
Dale A. White
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Joni Keith
Drake University
Iowa Daily Press Association
Senior Citizens Center
Fairgrounds
Izaak Walton
HBO Club
Conger
Toastmasters Club
Frontier Cafe
Tom Thomas
Howard Lanning
Geraldine Schulty
Victor Flynn
Ford Marie
LaRue Thurston
Pauline Hite
Luiza DaSilva
John Ganon
Prairie Flower Missionary
Prairie Flower Ladies Missionary Society
Wayne Knapp
Earl Booth
Robert Vanderlinden
Bill Mouser
Vanderlinden
Tops Club
Ywca Room
IOOF
OOF
VFW
Archie J
Mary Lou Kaufman
Olds
Charles Or
Karla Blakely
Ford
English River Pellets Inc
Chevrolet
Lawrence A. Romine
Michael R. Fritz
Ford Truck
Margaret Ann Brinning
Joseph E
Mabel A. Wood
Robert Dean Wilson
Michael Or
Carla Krantz
Honda MC
Richard Or
Margaret Scott
Kalona Co-op Tele
Swbd Co
Stanley J. Marner
Dodge
Thomas R. Wright
ABC MH
Francis E
Francis A. Campbell
Randall L
Sally Carey
Lynne R
Richard Brown
Buick
Vel Donna Inc
Maxine Ann Graber
James C
M. Joan Custer
Hornet
James F. Bush
Karen F. Koehler
Carol Rye Laughlin
Kim Lee Klopfenstein
Jeffrey Alan Mahan
Michael Eugene Martin
Marguerite A. Knotek
Wellman Ready Mix
William J
Emily Mouser
Pontiac
Monica Kay Butterbaugh
Kalona Camper Sales
Lark MH
Paul Reed
Lanny Joe Brinning
Burge
Marjorie Hammond
Yamaha MC
Lydia M. Hochstedler
Don
Home Improvement Inc
Hastings
Boys & Girls
Paul
North Side Square
Ben Franklin
Colorado
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Washington, Iowa
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