Engaged Mary Ellen Shaver to Jim Swift in Washington
Engagement announced for Mary Ellen Shaver daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Shaver of Washington and Jim Swift son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swift of Washington. Mary Ellen a 1971 Washington High School graduate attends the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls. Jim Swift a 1971 WHS graduate serves in the air force at Ellsworth AFB S D. No wedding date set. He is a 1971 WHS graduate who attended Kirkwood Community College and works at Hy Vee in Washington. Sandra Sue Schroeder to James F Hotchkiss in Washington. Sandra Sue Schroeder a 1972 Mid Prairie High School graduate will attend the University of Iowa. James F Hotchkiss a 1971 Washington High School graduate attended Kirkwood and works at Hy Vee in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Shaver
Washington
Mary Ellen
Jim Swift
Charles Swift
Mr. Swift
WHS
Air Force
Ellsworth Afb
S.D
Charles Schroeder
Wellman
Sandra Sue
James F. Hotchkiss
James A. Hotchkiss
Miss Schroeder
Mid-Prairie High School
University of Iowa
Hotchkiss
Washington High School
Kirkwood Community College
Hy-Vee Food Store
Robert L. Capps
Hedrick
Gloria Carole
Randall Leon Goeke
Leonard L Goeke
Miss Capps
Peking Community High School
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Raymond Minick
Jim
Don Stewart
Columbus Junction
Jack Biller
LaCrescent
Minn
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Raymond Minicks
Joe
Nash Finch
Hastings
Neb
Jim Minick
Assumption High School
Davenport
Local Keota and Davenport Residents Share News
Local notes report Mrs. Ed Rebal returns home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Lori Hebbeln visits Davenport relatives. Ralph Belel honored on birthday with gifts and cake. Various local families attend graduations, weddings, and hospital visits across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rebal of
Keota
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ralph Belel
Ross Hodson
Roman Borkoski
Victor Parcel
Jim Barnes
Linda
David
Joella
Clarence Shull
Prenuptial Celebrations Honor Finkbeiners in Local Events
Prenuptial luncheon and shower honored Jane Peterson Finkbeiner and her fiancé with hostesses from a bridge club and Mrs. Jack Sellars as a special guest. A Y's Men’s Bridge Club dinner followed at a cooperative home. Additional dinner events and out of town guests marked the weekend celebrations at The Captain's Table and at private homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.J. Fritz
Robert Allen
David John
Fritz
Jane Peterson
Robert Allen Fritz
Frank Finkbeiner
Jane
Logan Sellars
Jack Sellars
Fairfield
Miss Peterson
Mr. Finkbeiner
Terry Ackert
Gainesville, Fla
Dianne Parks
Des Moines
Camp Hertko Hollow Brings Diabetic Youth Together
Camp Hertko Hollow, a non profit program by the Iowa Diabetes Association and Iowa Dietetic Association, hosts 145 youths aged 8 to 16 at a YMCA Camp along the Des Moines River north of Boone. The weeklong session runs through August 20 and helps campers gain self confidence and independence. Washington participants include Karl Lovick and Jeffrey Reighard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertko Hollow
The
Iowa Diabetes Association
Iowa Dietetic Association
Des Moines River
Boone
Washington
Karl Lovick
East Jefferson
Jeffrey Reighard
East Main Street
Jesus Revolution Topic Highlighted at Sunday Service
The Assembly of God in Washington will host special youth emphasis services Sunday featuring Rev. Don Eastman of Des Moines as guest speaker. Eastman, associate director of the International Prayer Corps, explains the group aims to reform society through spiritual renewal and community service. Services are at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
South 15Th Street
Washington
Don Eastman
Des Moines
Iowa
Eastman
International Prayer Corps
Sacramento
California
Prayer Corps
Peace Corps
Prayer Corp
Phil Kaufman
On the Record Hospital Admits and Dismissals
Yesterday admissions include Margaret Zaugg a surgical case and Netta Christner a medical case with Richard Vargason listed. Today admissions include Harry Wentworth and a Brighton medical. yesterday also notes Mr and Mrs Terry Bentley Brighton with a son. today Mr and Mrs William Allbright Washington with a daughter. dismissals include Willis Bash and Mark Tindal of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Zaugg
Netta Christner
Wayland
Richard Vargason
Washington
Harry Wentworth
Brighton
Terry Bentley
William Allbright
Willis Bash
Mark Tindal
Plan Two Dairymen Sessions in Washington County
County Extension Director Jim Frier reports two community dairymen meetings in Washington County. One session targets Johnson County and northern Washington County, the other covers southern Washington County. The southern Washington County meeting occurs Monday evening August 28 at the Larry Roth farm near Noble. Eldon Hans and Jerry Gogan will discuss dairy management, nutrition, forage systems, a DHIA record matching contest, AI sire selections, and a facility tour. All local dairymen and interested parties are invited. Johnson County details will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Johnson County
Larry Roth
Noble
Eldon Hans
Jerry Gogan
Airman Graber Graduates From Air Force Training at Sheppard
Airman Jerry D. Graber son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight J. Graber of 521 W. Second Washington has completed the Air Training Command passenger and household goods specialist course at Sheppard AFB Texas. He will be assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois for duty with an ATC unit providing training. Graber is a 1971 Washington High School graduate who attended Kirkwood Community College. His wife Vickie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck L. DeMeyer of 803 N Eighth Washington.
Washington Community Schools Registration Schedule Notice
Students planning to attend Washington Community Schools must register Friday August 18. Registration times based on last name initials T Z 8 9 30 a m A J 9 30 to 11 30 a m K M 12 45 to 2 p m N S 2 to 3 30 p m Kindergarten fee 3 dollars Grades 1 through 6 8 dollars Milk tickets 60 cents per semester for kindergarten Lunch tickets 4 dollars for 10 days or 45 cents per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Community
Annual Messenger reunion at Rubio Community building
The Messenger family held their annual reunion on Sunday August 13 at the Rubio Community building with a noon potluck. About 40 members attended a business meeting voting to repeat next year at the same time and place. The books were turned over to Rita Herman for the next two years. Attendees included Dwight and Augusta Messenger Beulah, Connie Wagg Beulah, Howard Wagg all of Wapello and others from Crawfordsville Bloomfield Wayland Washington Davenport East Pleasant Plain and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Rita Herman
Dwight and
Augusta Messenger
Wayland
Beulah Messenger
Wapello
Connie Wagg
Howard Wagg
Allen Conrad
Crawfordsville
Darrell Sanderson
Bloomfield
Donald K. Reighard
John Walling
Washington
John Herman
Denny
Davenport
Ernest Allar
Larry
Joe Stalder
East Pleasant Plain
World War I Barracks and Auxiliary Hold Potluck and Meetings
World War I Barracks and Auxiliary met at the Legion rooms for a potluck supper and separate sessions. Auxiliary president Mrs. Neal Burton reported 129 nut cups filled with mints for local nursing homes and a card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Hal Williams. General orders were read and delegate Mrs. Harry Ramseyer will attend the national convention in September in Palm Springs. Gold en Age Club notes show 11 members sewing quilt blocks and wheelchair lap robes, ten scrapbooks turned in, and plans for the next meeting in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Rooms
Everett Burham
Neal Burton
Hal Williams
Harry Ramseyer
Palm Springs
Calif
YWCA
McCleery
Property transfers list includes several town deeds and lots
Deeds show transfers from William O Boshart to Martha A Boshart in Section 16 75 7 Lida Rowe to David G Evans and B Dowell Lots 7 8 Block 5 Wellman Second Addition. N N Reschly to Richard Dowell and B Dowell Block 15 Town Noble. Dorothy Bean to Robert Kohischeen Lots 5 6 Block 15 Haskins. Estate of Francis L Bush to Elmer Schantz S7 SE4 SE4 and NW4 SE4 and Lot 3 Auditor's Plat NE SE4 of Section 8 75 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Boshart
Martha ‘A. Boshart
Lida Rowe
David G. Evans
Wellman
Joe N. Reschly
Richard Duane Dowell
B. Jewell Dowell
Noble
Dorothy Bean
Robert L. Kohischeen
Haskins
Francis L. Bush
Elmer M Schantz
Auditor's
Washington County 4-H Livestock Entries at Iowa State Fair
Nineteen Washington County 4-H members enter livestock for the Iowa State Fair with judging set to begin August 17 for horse and pony classes at 10 00 a m. and cattle swine and sheep Friday and Saturday. Exhibits include eight in food and nutrition seven in science mechanics and arts plus clothing home improvement and a serving cart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Steve Schroeder
Bobby Edwards
Ainsworth
Nancy
Laurie Gerot
Nancy Mineart
Brighton
Lorna
Robyn McCoy
Crawfordsville
Tom Berdo
Barb Warner
Washington
Linda
David Barnes
Eddie Anderson
John
James Schneider
Riverside
Mark Hotchkiss
Sanford Rugg
Wayland
Mark
Lori Hot
Hammen
Wellman
Betty Jones
Debby Johnson
Jo Ellen Viggers
Kathy Wittetoe
Cathy Walker
Charles’ Flading
Mike Jones
Bernice Hahn
Keota
Gary Mineart
Rose Peiffer
Allen Witthoft
Bernice Reed
Sandi Schroeder
Diane Stacy
Judy Bauer
West Chester
Thought for the day by John Burroughs on time
The American naturalist John Burroughs remarked that time only becomes sacred once we have lived it, offering a reflective meditation on how lived experience confers meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burroughs
Kalona sets limited commemorative plate by local potter
The Kalona Historical Society commissioned Mrs. Don Glatch of Farmer's Store Pottery to design a burnt orange commemorative plate depicting the Kalona depot. Two hundred plates at ten dollars each will be produced before the mold is broken. Each plate is numbered and a future yearly series is planned. Delivery in about a month. A doll resembling an Amish boy named Jonas is also designed for sale. The Kalona Historical Village opens in August on limited days with 25 cent admission. Amish store depot gift shop welcoming visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kalona
John Woodin
Woodin
Red Cross Offers Two Evenings First Aid Course
Washington County American Red Cross chapter offers a standard four hour first aid course taught by volunteers M S McAvoy and Paul Vaughn. Sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday August 29 and 30 from 6 to 10 pm at Washington city hall. Textbook costs 1 10 dollars. For information call the Red Cross office at 853-3438.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
American Red Cross
M.S. McAvoy
Paul Vaughn
City Hall
Washington
Red Cross
Origin and rules of the 4-H clover emblem in Iowa
Iowa 4-H emblem began in 1907 in Wright, Page counties with a three leaf clover and later the four leaf clover appeared nationwide in 1911. The 4 H club name and emblem are held in trust by the USDA. Use by media for education is allowed but endorsements are prohibited. Questions should be directed to extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
O. H. Benson
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
USDA
Gamon
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Lori Hebbeln
Earl Cline
Miss Hebbeln
Cline
Bill Redlinger
University Hospitals
Peterson - Finkbeiner
Fred Bartow
Finley Elliott
Jim Elliott
Tulsa
Okla
International Chiropractors Association
Ted Russell
Dallas
A. E. Lewis
Eleanor
Steve
Della Humphreys
Whitewater
Wis
Miss Humphreys
Calvin Humphreys
Robert Humphreys
Chris
Anne
Lynne
Paul
Mary Kay
Elwood Kreese
Claude Denison
Sigourney
Ankeny
Marvin Wittaker
Lori
Charles Dewey
Angela
Jan
Leominster
Mass
David Anderson
Wendy
Amy
Kearney
Finkbeiners
Osincup Drug Store
Westside Square
Irs
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