Wilcox Tour Through Northwest Alaska Peaceful Journey
Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox returned from a 12 day tour to the Northwest and Alaska. They departed Seattle and visited Vancouver Skagway Whitehorse Fairbanks Anchorage before returning to Seattle by bus. They saw bear moose Mt McKinley several times and enjoyed a boat trip and the lush gardens and large vegetables and flowers noted at a regional fair.
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Scott Wilcox
Northwest
Alaska
Seattle
Vancouver
Skagway
Whitehorse
Fairbanks
Alcan Highway
Anchorage
Mt McKinley
Sheetz reunion wraps Keota Park with 51 attendees
The 54th Sheetz reunion gathered at Keota Park on Sunday for a bountiful dinner and social afternoon. Will Sheetz was 87 and Christopher Joel Sheets, 1, was the youngest. Leland Sheetz elected president with Merle Sheetz as vp and Dorothy Young as secretary treasurer. Attendees included multiple Washington, Fairfield, and Keota residents. A move of next year’s reunion to Washington was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Jim Sheetz
Dale Dunbar
Fairfield
Kent Dunbar
Los Angeles
Calif
Clifford Conklin
Andy Sheetz
Leland Sheetz
Harold Sheets
Mark
Luann
Cindy
Pat
Joey
Christopher Sheets
Larry Sheetz
Steve
Jeff
Jim
Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Tours Kalona Sites
The Cedar Clippers 4-H Club toured Kalona on Monday with ten members two leaders and four visitors. Mothers and friends joined as the group visited the Kalona locker plant Farmers Savings Bank the historical village Kalona bakery and the Kalona cheese factory.
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Cedar Clippers
Cedar Clippers 4-H Club
Kalona
Farmers Savings Bank
Hospital Admits and Births Reported Across Several Communities
Admitted yesterday include Mrs. Anna Schneider of Washington medical, Mrs. Metta Rice of hington medical, Mrs. Louisa Farrier and Jeffrey Moore both of Brighton medical, Peggy Moore of Brighton medical, Martin Torres of Conesville medical. Births: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hershberger, Mr. Pleasant. Dismissals today include Mrs. Richard Green of Richland, Mrs. Melvin Bontrager and daughter Kalona, and Mary Ballew of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schneider
Washington
Metta Rice
Hington
Louisa Farrier
Brighton
Jeffrey Moore
Peggy Moore
Martin Torres
Conesville
Larry Hershberger
Pleasant
Richard Green
Richland
Melvin Bontrager
Kalona
Mary Ballew
Fortnightly Club yearbooks Ready for Pickup
Mrs Richard Wiley yearbook committee chair announces the Fortnightly Club yearbooks are available for members at City Library and urges prompt pickup.
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Richard Wiley
Wiley
Snyder reunion gathers at Sunset Park in smaller turnout
The 34th Snyder reunion met in Sunset Park on Sunday with a smaller attendance due to vacation time and the State Fair. A noon dinner featured Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Snyder of Kansas City Kansas, Mildred A. Millar of Des Moines, several Robertson and Snyder relatives, and others from Washington. Visiting and photo sessions followed the meal.
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Snyder
Sunset Park
Harlan Snyder
Kansas City
Kan
Mildred A. Millar
Des Moines
Olive Minick Nelson
Knoxville
Ill
Royal Robertson
Cloyce Crone
Jay
Connie Forinash
Keota
Marion Robertson
Curtis Snyder
Hazel Moore
Pearl Edwards
Eva Robertson
T. A. Jones
Isaac Kleese
Washington
Social Calendar Summary of Reunions and Dance Events
Sunday Shalla Reunion planned for noon with a picnic at Kalona Park. Hinkle Reunion scheduled for noon at Wayland Park with a basket dinner. Saturday 50s Dance at the Country Club from 9 to 12:30 at the clubhouse with music by Brite Sides and refreshments.
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Kalona Park
Hinkle
Wayland Park
Brite Sides
Wiertz Funeral Rites Held in Washington
Funeral services for Dorothy E. Wiertz were conducted Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Ryan officiating. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers were Ralph Chorpening, George Norman, Carl Kallaus, Jerry Kallaus, Eugene Kallaus, and John Durst.
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Sheetz
Keota Park
Croydon
England
UPI
Marion Maunder
Nigel Cramp
Cramp
Marion
John
Mary Kling
Vienna
Kay Stewart
Carolyn
Madison
Wis
Hazel Alberson
Stewart
Dwight Harley
Ely
Minn
Charlie Harley
Ainsworth
Wilton Harley
Davenport
Karla Kneen
Mt. Pleasant
van Allen School
Rose Street
Professional Directory
Livingston, Day, Kehoe
Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
Craig Arbuckle
South B
John C. Owen
East Main Street
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
Earl C. Wright
M.L. Tweeton
North Marion
Production Credit Association
North Iowa
Melvin Schneider
Maplewood Manor
P.L. Etter
Osteopathic
Optometrist
John W. Lemmon
Iowa Avenue
Sai
Washington Square Shopping Cent
Washington Evening Journal
Benjamin Moore
Osincup's
Settec
Sale Pric
Orion
Jcpenney
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