Appy Mae Rigenhagen Visits Washington Friends
Appy Mae Rigenhagen of the Melodaires from Los Angeles Bible College appeared at Christian Tabernacle in Washington on Wednesday greeting old friends with her parents Art and Mrs. Rigenhagen and her brothers. She reports the family moved from Washington U Star Idaho about two years ago and plans another year of study before graduation. She toured the Midwest with the college gospel team this summer. Harold P. Guy and Maurice H. Farrier of Washington County will receive bachelor degrees from Iowa State College in agricultural engineering and zoology entomology at State Gym Friday August 27, the largest graduating class in a second summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appy Mae Rigenhagen
Melodaires
L.lf.e. Bible College
Los Angeles
Calif
Christian Tabernacle
Washington
Art Rigenhagen
U Star
Idaho
Appy Mae
Middle West
West Chester
Ll.c
Washington County
Iowa State College
State Gymnasium
Harold P. Guy
Dan A. Guy
Maurice H. Farrier
Harmony Club Members Dine Cooperatively in Brighton
Harmony club members from Brighton and their families shared a cooperative dinner Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Saunders. Guests included Mrs Wm Martin of Long Beach California Edgar Wise and daughters Georgia and Nancy Fanny Sales and Charlene Love of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Brighton
Albert Saunders
Wm. Martin
Long Beach
Calif
Edgar Wise
Georgia
Nancy
Fanny Sales
Charlene Love
Kansas City
Cotter Couple Announces Daughters Engagement and Sept Wedding
Mr and Mrs Vincent L Skubal announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Esther Irene to William H Keller. The wedding is set for Friday September 3 at the Cotter Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent L. Skubal
Cotter
Esther Irene
William H. Keller
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Wiener roast at William Kurtz home with neighbors
Mr and Mrs William Kurtz and James hosted a wiener roast for neighbors last evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sam Munson Jerry Lloyd Mr and Mrs Gerald Dunc an and Mary Kay Mr and Mrs Charles Gault Mr and Mrs Leland Baker Helen Margaret and John Mrs Laura Baker Mr and Mrs John Mason and Tommy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kurtz
James
Sam Munson
Jerry and
Lloyd
Gerald Duncan
Mary Kay
Charles Gault
Leland Baker
Helen
Margaret
John
Laura Baker
John Mason
Tommy
Kolah Club Holds Sunset Park Picnic Supper
A fine turnout of Kolah club members gathered at Sunset Park yesterday evening for another picnic supper. They enjoyed an extra special menu and visited for the remainder of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Sunset Park
Wed Church Wedding of Elsie Marshall to Howard Jones
Elsie Ruth Marshall daughter of Mrs Tena Marshall wed Howard Richard Jones son of Mr and Mrs David Jones in a Tuesday evening Methodist church ceremony. Dr Fred Miller officiated the double ring service with Ed Simmering giving the bride away. The gown was white satin with a sweetheart neckline long sleeves and pearl trim. The bride wore a pearl tiara and carried red roses. Attendants included Mrs William Owens of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Ruth Marshall
Tena Marshall
Howard Richard Jones
David Jones
Columbus Junction
Fred Miller
Ed Simmering
V F W Chicken Fry Brings Members Together in Sunset Park
Members of the V F W Post and Auxiliary met in Sunset Park on Tuesday for the annual chicken fry. Attendees included Walter and Martha Jones Dwight and Lloyd Hayes Har old Kerr and family Raymond Glasgow Marsh Atkinson Milo Steele Jr and Mike Dave and John McGaffey Jim my Doris Carlson Marion McAvoy and others. The event concluded with a softball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.E.W. Chicken Fry
V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary
Sunset Park
Walter Jones
Dwight Hayes
Harold Kerr
Raymond Glasgow
Marsh Atkinson
Milo Steele
Mike
Dave McGaffey
John McGaffey
Jimmy
Wedding Ceremony At Local Church Details Attendees
The ceremony featured matron of honor bus Junction and bridesmaids Georgia Ann Marshall and Kathryn Marshall in pastel gowns. Richard Ayres served as ring bearer with Janet and Linda Long as flower girls. Best man William Owens and groomsmen Tom J. Skubal and Max Fulton stood with ushers Ronnie Baker and others. Music by Edna Klein and a solo by Mrs. Milo Sordén accompanied nuptials. Reception followed with cake and floral decor. several women assisted in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Ann Marshall
Kathryn Marshall
Richard Ayes
Janet
Linda Long
William Owens
Tom J. Skubal
Max Fulton
Ronnie Baker
Jerry Denison
James Dawson
Francis Felfrich
Paul Bell, Jr
William Jones
Daven ports to host Margaret Schneider for Bill Robinson show
Ten years ago today Washington tap dancer Margaret Schneider prepared to perform before legendary Bill Robinson during a personal appearance in Davenport, highlighting a rare chance to showcase her skill in a storied era of tap dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schneider
Washington
Bill Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Davenport
Weather Outlook and Hog Market Note
Top on hogs trades at 30.75 as market closes. Weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with high humidity and warm temperatures persisting tonight and tomorrow.
Mrs. J. Picken Wins Hole-in-One Award
Joe Picken reports his wife Mrs. J. Picken earned a hole-in-one on June 27 at Washington Golf and Country Club, using an Acushnet Pinnacle ball. The award features a maple backing with the ball and a silver wood club ashtray, though the prize cannot be used as an ashtray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Picken
Picken
Washington Golf and Country Club
Joe
Taxi Services Furnish Cheap Rides Across Isles
The notice notes taxi and private car hire options in British towns with rates starting at 18 cents per mile. It mentions a couple planning a trip to the Ozarks and settling on a farm near Columbus Junction. Mrs Jones wore a blue and grey tailored dress. she is an long distance telephone operator. Mr Jones, a Columbus Junction High School graduate, served 18% months in the army and is farming now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Ozarks
Columbus Junction
Mre Jones
Jones
Oskaloosa High School
Pont Explains Image Worship in Daniel Prophecy
Rev Charles E Pont outlines Daniel chapter three to show Hebrews' faithfulness to God against Nebuchadnezzar's edict. He argues images mark start and end of Gentile world dominion and warns worldly rulers drive people from God. He says he would welcome a third world war to yield U S sovereignty to a world republic. Tonight he continues with a New Testament study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Pont
Dura
Pont
Paul H. White
Calvary Baptist Church
County 4-H Health Winners Named at Achievement Day
Washington county 4-H lists health winners and fair exhibitors from the annual County wide Achievement Day held at City Hall this week. Health Improvement Honor Roll includes Rose Brophy, Vivian Luers, Peggy McDowell, Dorothy Miller, Audrey Vittetoe. other awardees span nutrition club work, reading achievement, and farmingettes teams with names such as Paulette Gislain, Rosalie Robison, Lucille Gault, Lola Ruth Farris, Mildred Stewart, Virginia Long, Mary Rita McLaughlin, and Luella Sojka among many. State Fair entries cover canned goods and baked items with winners aligned to 4-H clubs like Headliners, Merrymakers, Cedar Clippers, Northernites, Marion Maids, and Farmerettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Paulette Gislain
Joyce Graf
Joyce Hammer
Shirley Petratz
Robison
Ardyth Wead
Bértwin Day
Victor Klopfenstein
Jim Pfeiffer
Ronald Sheetz
Lings
Deborah Brenneman
Mary Bruty
Peggy Bruty
LaVonne Edwards
Phyllis Patterson
Wands Guy
Dorothy Jean Miller
Shirley Rubey
Betty Jo Ruggles
Patsy Seeth
Patty Bash
Wanda Stout
Marjorie Gamon
Mrs Victor Peiffer Hosts St James Circle Meeting
The St James circle held a regular meeting last evening at Mrs Victor Peiffer's home. Father Corcoran and 19 members attended with guest Mrs Betty Turk of California. Plans were finalized for a chicken dinner at the K of C hall on September 8 with cards and bingo during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Circle
Victor Peiffer
Father Corcoran
Betty Turk
California
Iowa farms reach 79.5 percent electrified in 1947 survey
The Iowa department reports 166 375 electrified farms as of December 31 1947, about 79.5 percent of 209 409 farms. REA cooperatives serve 96 786 farms while private utilities serve 63 700. Iowa ranks sixth in number of farms with electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Department
George Charlesworth
State Commerce Commission
Charlesworth
REA
Earl F. Wisdom
Towa Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Wisdom
Towa
Nine Women Golfers Play at Wellman Course
Nine women golfers from the Washington Golf and Country club played on the Wellman course. Ruth McManus led with birdie on hole one, Helen Breese won low score, Anna Luodgrass posted a group score, and guests from Sigourney joined. Lunch followed at Lewis cafe. Washington party names listed. Invitation to Sigourney course on September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Golf and Country Club
Wellman Course
Sigourney Club
Helen Breese
Washington
Ruth McManus
Anna Luodgrass
Lewis Cafe
Wellman
Nina Stutsman
Dorothea Brindley
Helen Schenefelt
Thora Pease
Cathryn Kiesey
Helen Moothart
Anna Snodgrass
7 4 D Solution Cautions for Wooden Tanks
Solutions of 2 4 D should not be used in wooden spray tanks because there is no known method of adequately cleaning the residue from such a tank.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kolah
Colum
Howard R. Jones
Rene
Ning
Edna Klein
Milo Sordén
Mama
Marshall
Mrs. Jones
Martin Westen
Albert Ziezlowski
Emma Barnett
Donna Ferguson
Helen Wilcox
Lorena Raymond
Francis Heck
Marilyn Peiffer
Lucille Peiffer
Amlenigomey
Wes
Il Heater
Coal & Wood Range Upright
Famous Bell & Howell
Hollywood
J. Picken
England
Rose Brophy
Vivian Luers
Peggy McDowell
Dorothy Miller
Audrey Vittetoe
Bennie Barnes
James Barnes
Robert Kleese
Ralph Knotek
Mildred Stewart
Jaine Swick
Elizabeth Stauffer
Dorothy Guy
Rock Marie Cupp
Northernites
Jean Davisson
Marion
Jean Davison
Evelyn Davisson
Luella Sojka
Rose Marie Cupp
Ruth Witthoff
Cedar Clippers
Ethel Pepper
Merv
Marilyn Murphy
Belle Day
Martha Whittaker
Janet Augustine
Jolly Jokers
Myrna Reeves
Marion Maids
Busy Bees
Martha Gamon
Ceral
Berti Wagner
Lovila Sojka
Corn Belt Power Cooperative
Humboldt
Southwestern Federated Power Cooperative
Creston
Harry
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