Richland youth wins second in TB poster contest
Darin Mathis second grader at Richland Elementary earned a $2 cash prize after his TB poster placed second. His photo will appear in the Sigourney Review. Local social notes record visits, club news, library updates and hospital observations for Richland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Darin Mathis
Merle Mathias
Richland Elementary School
Darin
Sigourney Review
Genevive McKay
Packwood
Dale Robertson
Keota
Don Fritchen
Keith Leppert
Ann Sheridan
Dick Harras
Viola Weber
Laverne Weber
Leo Adam
Clem Chalupa
Gene Reed
Jack Moore
Jacque
Charles Blakely
Denny
Dwayne
Delissa
Break in at Sail Inn Cafe No clues in Wayland thefts
Wayland reports a robbery at Sail Inn Cafe with more than $600 in meats groceries candies cigars and cigarett es taken. Sheriff office notified by manager John Smith. Entrance gained by breaking a rear window. C & J Fertilizer Co break-in also reported with tools stolen. Numerous local residents share weekend visits and anniversaries in a long social notes section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
John Smith
Sail Inn Cafe
C & J Fertilizer Co
Olds
Sheriffs Office
Ron Roth
Daryl Wittmer
Muscatine
Henry Lechner
Brighton
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Washington County Hospital
Wittmers
Henrietta Wittmer
Mt. Pleasant
Friendly Circle Club meets for coffee at Mrs Milburn McKay
The Friendly Circle Club gathered for a morning coffee at the home of Mrs Milburn McKay. Ten members and two children, Sandra Reed and Nancy Moeller, attended. Mrs Marion Augustine led the business meeting and read Psalm 46. Ed Augustine and Mrs McKay presented slides on plant bouquets and vases. Tentative plans for the March gathering include dinner at Captain's Table on March 4, with members and husbands. Members should inform Merle Sheetz or Marion Augustine by the prior Wednesday if they cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Milburn McKay
Sandra Reed
Nancy Moeller
Marion Augustine
Ed Augustine
Merle Sheetz
New Sizing R-342 Dress Pattern in 0-16 range
A charming dress pattern in two colors with front pinafore effect and back buttoned center. Features top stitching, front buttons, back zipper, and easy cotton, silk, or synthetic fabrics. NEW sizes 10 12 14 16 with detailed yardage for size 14. waist 27 hips 38. Send $1.00 plus 18 cents postage to Austine La Mar Fashion Patterns Box 1615 New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austine LA Mar
Washington Evening Journal
G.P
New York
N. Y
Installation Held By Crawfordsville OES Saturday
Saturday in Crawfordsville the Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held an open installation at the Masonic Hall. Outgoing Worthy Matron Gladys Thomas and Worthy Patron Haydn Thomas led the ceremony with remarks and introductions of past grand officers. The event featured music by Marian Rich and honored Worthy Matron Billie Jo Rose and Worthy Patron Vernon Fletcher, with family members presenting roses and bouquets. Committees were announced, and notices for an upcoming School of Instruction and inspection were given, followed by refreshments.
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Crawfordsville
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Gladys Thomas
Haydn Thomas
Marshal Rose
Kevin
Jos le
Mr. Fletcher
Tracy Fletcher
Rose
Betty Davis
Ivan Lee
Heen Lease
Robert Howell
Bernice ‘Paisley
Dascal Hamilton
Donald Lee
Phyllis Sommer
Florence Whit
Boone
Ruthe Fletcher
Ella Hamilton
Mary Helen Jewell
Opal Rickey
Meda Fulton
Estaryl
Irene Conrad
Valeris Johnson
Mazie Howell
Olive Mitchell
Arlene Fletcher
Hazel Moorhead
Maureen Wilson
Betty Hamil
Cathy Williams
Doris Davis
Marie Howsare
Genevieve Holmes
Marian Rich
Alberta Rhea
Vernon Fletcher
School of Instruction
Newspaper Driver David Cousins Injured in Morning Collision
David Cousins was hit by a car while delivering newspapers on Wednesday morning. He suffers a severe fracture of the right femur and will be in traction for two weeks before a full body cast may be applied for at least five more weeks. He is staying at Mercy Hospital room 2139 Town City and welcomes messages from friends. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Max Cousins of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Library Board
Prairie Hill Library System
Leo Hahn
Mercy
David Cousins
David
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Max Cousins
Washington
Nine-Decade Residents Shine at United Presbyterian Home Birthday
At the United Presbyterian Home the nonagenarian group grows to sixteen with Mrs. Otto Schoentberger turning ninety on Tuesday. Members and guests recall travels, visits, and life stories as Marilyn Meyer and others share greetings, while Sterling College student Margaret Larsen tours Europe.
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Otto Schoentberger
Schoenberger
Sherman Hall
Charles Neiswander
Columbus
Ohio
Lloyd Walker
Margaret Larsen
Europe
Sterling College
Kansas
Margaret
Louis Larsens
Sterling
Mervyn Fultons Dinner Guests and Local Visits
Cedar Rapids residents welcomed Mervyn Fulton and family for Sunday dinner at the Kermit Fulton home. Willard Reighard and others visited, while Mike Hoskins prepared to ship to San Francisco with the Navy after a 20 day leave. Nearby residents Dick Green and David Pfeifer hosted friends, as the Merrills move from Des Moines to Batavia, with Dan Ritchie visiting family in Des Moines. Farm Bureau attendees in Fairfield discussed the Hope Project robes and sat for the afternoon. Gary Lankford returned home from art school in Waterloo to spend the weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Dick Green
David Pfeifer
Dar Rapids
al Merrill
Richland
Merrills
Des Moines
Batavia
Mr Merrill
Jumwa Hospital
Dan Ritchie
Sam Ritchie
Michelle
Clarence Ferguson
Wayne Parsons
Farm Bureau
Fairfield
Hope Project
Gayle Brown
Jana
Don Long
Denise
David
Gary Lankford
Ken Lankford
Art
Waterloo
Dear Abby advice column snippets on independence and marriage
A reader seeks help on moving out from controlling parents while contributing to home life. Abby advises firm steps and packing to gain independence. Also covered: distress at a counselor’s intimate questions, and a 50th anniversary couple who refuse gifts, with Abby suggesting a charitable donation instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Shirley
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Ray Warden
Collett
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