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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1968
Page
7
Crawfordsville notes report the death of Charles Millson in Seattle on January 24 after months of illness. He and his first wife Emma Wonderly served as missionaries in India and lived in Crawfordsville during furloughs. He is survived by his wife Marion and three sons. he was an uncle of Mrs. Mabel Monson.
Florence Crawford of Washington visited her sister in Keota for a week. Harold and Mildred Cater hosted guests including Roger Romine Tammy and Nikki from Princeton and Cedar Falls. Jay Trier escaped injury after a low speed collision north of Keota. Ann O Rourke backing from a driveway caused a collision with Gordy Harras.
Jan 24 meeting presided by Mrs Pauline Cady with Fourth District President Ruth Watts inspecting. Visitors included Robert Watts and Mrs Marjorie Godfrey. District Convention report by Irene Baughman. Pancake Day plans discussed. Gift presented to Watts. Hopewell Sewing Club met with 10 members and 2 guests. plans for February set by Mrs Mark Weber. Social visits noted with local residents.
Mrs. Jim Bean returned home from a several day visit at her son Donald Bean and family in Marion. Mrs. Jack Herr visited her mother Mrs. Pearl Verrips in Fredonia Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Whetstine visited Vince Skubal Sunday. Paul Hartsock and Debbie visited Ivan Hartsock Sunday. Chat and Patch Club met with Una Gordon. next meeting place undecided.
Mrs. Lankford fell Monday evening after returning from Pekin wrestling. X rays showed a fractured hip and she was taken to University Hospital Iowa City where she underwent surgery pinning the hip three ways. She is not in a cast and plans to use crutches starting Monday.
Riverside scene covers Card Club gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Coles hosting. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Yeggy, Mrs. Kron, Mr. Yeggy, and Mr. Waldschmidt. couple's score prize a television to Mr. and Mrs. Waldschmidt. February 25 meeting planned with Mr. and Mrs. Schnieder.
Derbys and relatives from Iowa gather in Davenport and Rubio with extended visits from Sigourney Richland and Kinross circles. Edith Morgan of Kinross celebrated her 80th birthday at the Rubio Community Building with family from Detroit Libertyville Richland and Des Moines areas and other guests.
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