Snyder Family Reunion and 60th Anniversary Observed
The 36th Snyder reunion gathered 40 relatives in Sunset Park for a noon picnic with attendees from Kansas City Des Moines Santa Anna Glen Ellyn and more. Howard Baker and wife were honored for their 60th wedding anniversary with children present and a planned card shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Sunset Park
Harlan Snyder
Kansas City
Kan
Robert Lewis
Margaret
Santa Anna
Calif
Wills Moorhouse
Glen Ellyn
Ill
Charlotte Ann Dozoryski
Mary Hollingsworth
Mildred Millar
Glen White
Des Moines
Carl Harbison
Brighton
Howard (Jr
Howard Baker
Lawrence Baker
Richland
Kenneth Brown
New London
Doyle Brown
Clark Baker
Lucille Ross
Omar Black
Lois Kenny
Sue Crossett
Washington
Cindy
Jim ‘Schooley
WW Auxiliary Picnic at Sunset Park Report
WW Auxiliary and Auxiliary met Tuesday at Sunset Park for a picnic dinner led by president Elizabeth Gingery. They received thanks for donations to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City including clothing, lap robes, welcome kits, scuffies, and bibs from several named contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Elizabeth Gingery
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Robert McKee
Thelma Rohrer
Collett Family Reunion Attendance and VFW Auxiliary Meeting
The Collett reunion drew 49 attendees on a Sunday with Hazel Warnken the oldest at 62 and Jerry Jr. Phelps the youngest at 9 months. Members from multiple households across Washington and nearby towns attended. The V F W Auxiliary met at the Hall with Mary Hayes presiding and hostesses present. Birthdays were celebrated and donations to the Cancer Fund approved. Rehabilitation items included clothing furniture and bedding valued at 160.40 and magazines books and cards donated to local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collett
Hazel Warnken
Jerry Jr. Phelps
Richard
Edie Warnken
Orville
Maggie
Iva
Jeff Turner
Jerry
Mary
Chuck Warnken
Kewanee
Ill
Lucille Orrey
Mount Vernon
Bob and
Mary Fish
Henry
Barbara
Todd Jompson
Roberta
Michael
Christene Rohde
Fayette
Iowa
Veryl
Eva Mitchell
Chris
Angie
Brandon Collett
Clarence
Sara
Doug
Kim
Sherri Collett
John
Vicki Asheley
Shannon Cherry
Bill
Mildred
Bill Jr
John Whalen
Nancy
Sean
Jason Sanders
Merle
Marilyn
Tom
Diane
Richard Weatherman
Dwight Sutton
Washington
V.F.W
V.F.W. Hall
Mary Hayes
Truman Hysell
Don Bealer
Dave McGaffey
Sam Weeks
Francis Reed
Carl Kelly
Cancer Fund
McGaffey
Penelope Frank Weds Keith Sweeting at Riverside Church
Miss Penelope Sue Frank daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Frank Jr Riverside married Keith B Sweeting son of Mr and Mrs Byron Riverside in a 2 pm ceremony at Catholic Church Riverside Father W F Boeckmann officiated Kriss Schloss was maid of honor Bridesmaids Kim Frank Carol Sweeting Best man Randy Wieland Usher Scott Frank Ron Sweeting Tim Falls Reception at St Marys Hall Riverside then at the bride parents home Bride graduated Highland Community High School Groom also Highland graduate and a farmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelope Sue Frank
Russell Frank Jr
Route 2
Riverside
Keith B. ‘Sweeting
Byron
W. F. Boeckmann
Kriss Schloss
Kim Frank
Carol Sweeting
Randy Wieland
Dean ‘Thomann
Jerry Sweeting
Scott Frank
Ron ‘Sweeting
Tim Falls
West Burlington
St. Mary's Hall
Highland Community High School
County 4-H team lines up for Iowa State Fair livestock judging
Four Washington County 4-H members compete in the 1975 Iowa State Fair livestock judging contest on Wednesday August 20 at the livestock pavilion. Coach Andy Rowe notes three top scores form the team score with rounds in beef cattle swine and sheep plus oral reasons and carcass data scoring. Results announced August 23 determine Iowa’s teams for Chicago and Kansas City exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
4-H
Ed Chabal
Wellman
Curtis Stutzman
Kevin Horn
Washington
Mark Houseal
Bob Stutzman
Andy Rowe
Rowe
Iowa
Chicago
Kansas City
Liberty Day countdown marks Bicentennial launch in 1976
Des Moines Iowa begins a year long countdown to Liberty Day July 4 1976 with 99 county commissions and a $240000 federal grant plan. National projects include a World Food Institute at Iowa State University Ames and Living History Farms near Des Moines with over $800000 raised from private gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Wewa Daily Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Ed Redfern
Redfern
Des Moines County
World Food Conference
Iowa State University
Ames
United Nations
Norman Borlaug
Living History Farms
Local families report summer visits and moves across states
Mrs. Dorothy McCarthy and Michelle return from a week with another daughter in Rapid City South Dakota. Miss Jeanette McCarthy visits at home ahead of teaching in Clinton. The De Lang family from Girard Kansas spent weekend here. Keith Williams Jr. moves from Canton District of Washington to Delray Beach Florida with American Income Life. Arduser family visits then leaves for two year stay in Germany. Cousins and relatives from Ohio Wisconsin and New Mexico visit Washington and Idaho. Cindy and Jim Schooley of Des Moines spend time with grandparents in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy McCarthy
Michelle
Kevin Dunbar
Sarah
Rapid City
S.D
Keith B. Williams Jr
Canton
D.C
Florida
American Income Life Insurance
Spanish Trail
Delray Beach
Fla
Steve Eagle
Charles Collins
Carrie Lauderback
Clovis
N.M
Wausau
Wis
Conrad Schepp Jr
Schepps
Washington
Cindy
Jim Schooley
Des Moines
Mrs
Howard Baker
Hospital admissions and dismissals list
Hospital notes show Raymond Coffin and Mrs. Lovell Bitting admitted in Washington for medical issues. Dismissals include Mrs. James Waterhouse and son from Keota. Out of town Mercy Iowa City reports Mrs. Archie Horak surgical care, with William Kendrick of Washington in room 3110 after Tuesday cataract surgery. University Hospitals Iowa City lists Omer Crawford in West Chester, room 407 South on the fourth floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Coffin
Washington
Lovell Bitting
James Waterhouse
Keota
Mercy
Iowa City
Archie Horak
William Kendrick
University Hospitals
Omer Crawford
West Chester
Williams Family Supplying Letters From Germany Duty
Pvt. 2 Mary K. Williams and her brother 2 Lt. Michael K. Williams serve in Germany with the 83rd Medical Company and 493rd S Co respectively. Their brother-in-law E Wendell E Arduser is with the 51st ASA Co (DS). All are listed with APO New York transfer addresses and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael K. Williams
and S Co
APO
New York
Wendell E. Arduser
51St
ASA Co
Jail sentences and court actions reported in county docket
Cases transferred to District Court on Aug 19 include Daniel L. Peiffer 22 and Frederick C. Peiffer 19 of rural Wellman and Keota charged with larceny of domestic livestock for hog theft from Jim Flynn farm near Keota on Aug 9. Other pleas guilty included Barnes and Allard for public drinking with suspended jail terms and probation. Numerous fines listed for speeding and other violations across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Peiffer
Wellman
Frederick C. Peiffer
Keota
Jim Flynn
Jack D. Barnes
Washington
Jay H. Allard
Brighton
Tsday
Bernard C. Dawson
Evelyn C. Leichty
Randy R. Redlinger
Ann E. Grosscup
Wayland
Thomas M. Greiner
Nathan A. Sayre
Patricia A. Kruk
Carla McCandless
Jack Eaton
Otis Horn
Moulton
Michael Curti
University City
Robert Greiner
Marvin L. Kinsenger
Parnell
Bradley Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Frank Tometich
Long Grove
Larry D. Kerr
Richard D. McFarland
Ainsworth
Roger P. Blodgett
Daniel C. Sheetz
Cedar Falls
Gerald D. Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Dennis L. Zielstorf
Grundy Center
Phil E. Stout
Keith D. Stout
Russell D. Snider
Deane E. Stannard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Penelope S. Frank
Keith Sweeting
Boye Lane
Spurgeon’s
Jeanette McCarthy
Clinton
Howard
Carla) de Lang
Girard
Howard Caldwell
Wendell Arduser
Brian
Jason
Dorrance Arduser
Keith Riams Sr
Mary O'Connor
Kitzigen
Germany
Arduser
Mike Williams
Wurzberg
Mary Williams
Landstuhl
Bruce Klapp
W.H. Johnston Jr
Debby
Columbus
Ohio
Idaho
Ssenington Evening
Oni
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