Welcome for Hyrel Seiler in Washington Iowa
Dorothy Luckenbill profiles Hyrel Seiler a recent Washington Iowa retiree with deep Germany years. She and engineer husband Wilhelm moved from Germany in 1971, wrote a book Thorn about a girl Thora, and joined local Red Cross work while adjusting to life in the United States. Ming the Siamese cat and Hyrel’s heart condition feature alongside praise for the town’s friendliness and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrel Seiler
Washington
Wilhelm
Germany
Seilers
Seiler
South
Marion Avenue
Bushnell
Washington State
Kansas City
Thorn
Thora
Hyrel
Red Cross
Europe
Illinois
Mr. Seiler
Ming
Iowa
Elk Grove Village Couple Adopt Son Peter Christian
Mr and Mrs Daryl Schultz of Elk Grove Village Illinois adopted a son Peter Christian who arrived at their home on Thanksgiving Day. Mr and Mrs Larry Duncan adopted a son Michael Blaine born November 11 and arriving Friday. He has an older brother Tad and the grandparents are Mr and Mrs Myron Blaine and Mrs Tom Duncan all of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Schultz
Elk Grove Village
Ill
Peter Christian
Larry Duncan
Michael Blaine
Tad
Myron Blaine
Tom Duncan
Washington
Julie Sheetz to Wed Dick Wells in December
Multiple prenuptial showers for Miss Julie Sheetz are reported along with the December 11 wedding to Dick Wells. Guests and hosts across the area presented gifts for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Sheetz
Dick Wells
Frank Chmelar
Gary Sheetz
Chmelar
Wilson Guengerich
Keith Litwiller
The
Willows
Don Hazen
Richard Young
Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Washington Area
Yesterday admissions include Orval Van Winkle Brighton medical Mrs Carrie Rabenold Washington medical Leroy Letts Keota surgical Kathy Phillips Columbus Junction surgical Mrs Martha Nicola Washington medical Today births to Mr and Mrs Alvin Kennedy Washington a son Dismissals list Howard Fisher Washington Mrs Leonardy Washington Mrs Effie Schmitt Washington Mrs William Bontrager and daughter Karona Mrs Sidney Schooley and daughter Washington Sam Miller Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval van Winkle
Brighton
Carrie Rabenold
Washington
Leroy Letts
Keota
Kathy Phillips
Columbus Junction
Martha Nicola
Alvin Kennedy
Howard Fisher
Leonardy
Effie Schmitt
William Bontrager
Karona
Sidney Schooley
Sam Miller
Farewell honor for Michael Chalupa before military service
Michael W. Chalupa, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Chalupa of rural Ainsworth, was honored by neighbors and friends at a farewell party Thursday evening. He departs Monday December 6 for a three year Army tour, with many Chalupa relatives and friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael W. Chalupa
Charles Chalupa
Ainsworth
Lewis Weber
Richard Swailes
Leanne
Wilbur Chalupa
Dan Swailes
Doug
Ron Jennings
Lorene Rufenacht
Janice Chalupa
Duane Chalupa
Delbert Grecian
Gary
John Kron
Larry Grecian
Eugene Steele
David and
Dennis
Christmas Dinner for Fortnightly Club Members
Family Living of the Fortnightly Club held a Christmas dinner at the Captain's Table. Mrs. Robert Wiley led the meeting and Mrs. William Sitter and Mrs. Dale Booth presented the program Keeping Christ in Christmas. Members brought gifts for the County Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wiley
William Sitter
Dale Booth
Christ
Methodist circles present Christmas devotions across four groups
Circles II V VI and VII of the Methodist Women Society met in members' homes for Christmas programs and devotions. Circles VII and VIII will host the next general luncheon on Dec 10 at the church. Each circle featured readings and programs by named members, totaling 61 members and one guest across all four circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Circle I
Edgar Stewart
Alice Manassier
Max Smith
Circle V
Darrell Ross
Arthur Rankin
Walter A. Smith
Lyle Wilson
Circle VI
Tom Davis
T.M. Nelson
Nettie Miller
Maurice Crawford
Circle VII
Everett Burham
Elsie Davidson
Calendar notices for local clubs and meetings
Listings show multiple community events each day from Monday to Wednesday including square dances, lodge work, Rainbow Girls, YWCA council, Christmas parties and luncheons. Notable groups include Masonic Temple activities, DAR, Y-Wives, Nurses Association, Legion Post and various church circles with times and host names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Ywca Council
YWCA
Traveloy
Ira Morrisons
M.L. Tweeton
Washington Junior High
Elwyn Corey
Theta Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Phil Speece
Go and Let Go Club Holds Holiday Meeting
Mrs. Eugene Engel hosted the Go and Let Go Club with twelve members and guest Mrs. Lyle Palmer. New officers were elected led by President Elliott McKinstry. Committees were named for flowers, gifts, and the yearbook, with a Christmas gift exchange and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Engel
Lyle Palmer
Novella Hess
Santa
Elliott McKinstry
Paul Hazelett
Leonard Brinning
Hazelett
Hess
Stanley Skinner
Washington Community Schools Board to Meet December 8
The Washington Community Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. December 8 in the Senior High Library. A social security representative will be at the Washington Post Office from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, December 8.
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Washington Community Schools’ Board of Education
Social Security
Washington
Post Office
Scenes from a kitchen window
Snow blankets the ground as chores shift to indoor tasks and home comfort. The piece notes a beard growing contest for a Centennial, humorous hair stories, a Boy Scout award for Louis Pailliotet, Christmas decorations in Riverside, and a Navy bean dish with Nut Sticks recipe ideas and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin McGee
Louis Pailliotet
Washington
Riverside
Louie
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Iowa Electric Company
Past Presidents Parley Hosts Dessert Meeting at Winga Cafe
Twelve members met for a desert gathering with Grace Miller as guest. Mrs. Harry Ramseyer led the business meeting and read a note from Mrs. David Bauer thanking the group for a craft fund gift for the County Home. Neal Burton knitted afghan squares for three more blankets to be donated. Five dollars was approved for the VA Hospital in Iowa City to buy canteen books. Dues were paid and Ramseyer was re elected president with Maynard Brown as vice president Lucy Mathers as secretary treasurer. The next meeting is set for Jan 25 with Edna Simmering David Livingston Thora Pease and Brown in charge.
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Winga Cafe
Grace Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
Harry Ramseyer
David Bauer
Neal Burton
Ramseyer
Maynard Brown
Lucy Mathers
Carl Guther
Hazel Euwer
Russell Frink
Edna Simmering
David Livingston
Thora Pease
Brown
Donna Van Winkle and Jessy Ford Wed in Washington Home
Donna Van Winkle daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Van Winkle of Washington married Jessy Ford Thursday evening Dec 2 at the bride’s parents home The Rev Dr Fred Blick officiated maid of honor was Mrs Martha Coakley Iowa City best man Orville Coakley Crawfordsville a reception followed at the home and the couple will reside at 403 South 7th Washington with numerous relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna van Winkle
Duane van Winkle
Washington
Jessy Ford
Fred Blick
Martha Coakley
Iowa City
Orville Coakley
Crawfordsville
Bernard Earl Hopkins
Charles van Winkle
Laura
Central City
Joe Kula
Prairieburg
Marguerite Dusenbery
Joann and
Lee Ann
Bernard McCarthy
Carolyn Lowe
Brighton
South 7Th
Christmas Portraits featured as UPW meeting program
The United Presbyterian Women held a Fellowship Hall meeting with over seventy five attendees. Mrs. Richard Colby was installed as UPW president, with new officers Mrs. Irv Whitham and Mrs. Archie Kafman and Mrs. Robert Day joining the leadership. The program Christmas Portraits included devotions, a flute solo, and a narration with cast including Mrs. Ted Meyer as Mary and Mrs. Ruth McKee as Joseph. Decorations and dessert were arranged by Circle I and IV committees and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women
Fellowship Hall
The
Chy
Richard Wiley
Richard Colby
UPW
Irv Whitham
Archie K
Fman
Robert Day
Ralph Kleese
George Masson
Harvey Davis
Glenn Williams
Masson
Florence Sherman
Ted Meyer
Mary
Ruth McKee
Joseph
Edith Logan
Burl Pringle
Lucy Mathers
Harry Donaldson
Circle IV
Robert Brinning
Melvin Schnicker
Lester Luckenbill
Fran Miller
Leo Beauchamp
Paul Fern
Don Hazen
Margaret Applegate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Luckenbill
Vantage Press
New York
Eastern Star
Fern Kimmel
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Janice Darby
Catherine Ann Adam
Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids
Women’s Chorale
McAuley Auditorium
Steve Lovick
Luther College
Decorah
Luther Field House
Lovick
Archie Lovick
Debbie Miller
Lloyd Miller
Kirkwood Community College
Seiferts
Michael Chalupa
Methodist Circles
Squire Shoppe
Jan Gleysteen
America
Kalona
Iowa Mennonite School
Ainsworth School
Wayne King and
Jerry Story
Scott Wilcox Dar
Harold Durst
Nurses Association
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters
Galen Widmer
Secret Sisters
Legion Post
Legion Hall
Tops Club
Ywca Room
West Chester
WSCS
Crawfordsville Ces
Catholic Daughters Potluck
St. James School
Methodist
Walter Griffin
Burge Hammond
Ralph Martin
Marge Luckey
Oren W. Jarvis
Washington, Iowa
Mutual OF
Frigidaire
Marion
Washington Federal Savings and
Marion Ave
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