Women at Coffee Here Speaker Praises Two-Party System
Former Congressman John Schmidhauser spoke at a Washington County Democratic Women's Club coffee at Paul Shearer residence 110 E Madison Washington. He urged competition between parties to improve government and political discourse, noting Alabama once had a single party and urging open discussion for policy solutions.
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First District
John Schmidhauser
Paul Shearer
Schmidhauser
Shearer
Washington County
Democratic Women’s Club
E. Madison
Washington
Democratic
Alabama
Iowa
Democratic Party
Cotter Farmer Earns Master Designation
John B. Morris of Cotter Louisa County is named a 1968 Master Farmer by Successful Farming. He runs a 200 acre corn and hog operation near Cotter and also farms another 180 acres in partnership.
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Cotter
John B. Morris
Louisa County
Iowa
Successful Farming Magazine
Mr. Morris
Two Washington motorists fined for speeding
Wilma Lee Griggs paid a 12 dollar fine and Robert Anderson 18 dollars after being stopped by city police. Funeral services for Ira W. Shenefelt were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. D. Buchanan and Rev. Clarence Dehne presiding. Pallbearers were Dale Woodburn, Robert Patterson, Phil Weldin, Merle Blieu, Robert Lowe and Frank Kos. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Washington
Wilma Lee Griggs
Robert Anderson
Columbus Junction Wins Federal Water Grant
Congressman Fred Schwengel informed Mayor Lewis E. Foss that Columbus Junction will receive a $39,300 grant from the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration to help fund a sewage lagoon system and lift station project.
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Columbus Junction
Fred Schwengel
Lewis E. Foss
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
U. S. Department of the Interior
Local hospital notes and academic honors
Word reaches that Dr. Robert E. Stutsman is hospitalized in Phoenix after a heart attack and is doing as well as expected. Carl Hays, son of Alta Hays, earns Drake University Dean's List honors with a 3.968 average. Francis Glider remains a patient in Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Hod Rice of Newport Beach visits family in Des Moines. Peter Welsh, Farmington NM, elected vice president of Parks and Recreation for New Mexico.
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Robert E. Stutsman
Phoenix
Ariz
Nina Stutsman
V.A. Hospital
7Th and
Indian School Road
Carl Hays
Alta Hays
Drake University
Des Moines
Carl
Francis Glider
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Harry ‘Hod’ Rice
Newport Beach
Calif
Charles Kennedy
Alien Rice
Norma Huss
Hod Rice
Chicago
Charles Welsh
Peter Welsh
Farmington
N.M
State of
New Mexico
Peter
Don Welsh
Welsh
C. J. Jungbluth
Washington
Marine Ivory Jr. in Vietnam with F-4 Phantom unit
Marine Corporal Robert L. Ivory Jr. of Washington Iowa and Jonesboro Arkansas serves in Vietnam with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 13, First Marine Aircraft Wing. His unit flies the F-4 Phantom capable of supersonic speed, air interception, and ground support in combat.
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Vietnam
Robert L. Ivory Jr
Robert L. Ivory Sr
Rte 3
Washington
Iowa
Lonnie J. Sinks
E. Logans
Jonesboro
Ark
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
Marine Aircraft Group 13
First Marine Aircraft Wing
U. S
Births and admissions listed for Kalona and Columbus Junction
Yesterday and today records show births in Kalona for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mast a son and Mr and Mrs Dale Logan a daughter. Also admitted Andy Farrier Ainsworth medical and Thomas Milam West Chester medical. Dismissed Donald Helfrich Washington. Today Ronald Porter Columbus Junction.
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Andy Farrier
Ainsworth
Thomas Milam
West Chester
Lloyd Mast
Kalona
Dale Logan
Donald Helfrich
Washington
Ronald Porter
Columbus Junction
Neighbors Honor Enkes at Dinner in Lanscape Area
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Enke were honored by neighbors with a noon dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Clark Bauer cohosted by Mr and Mrs Glenn Fuhr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard McCall Carrie and Andy Mr and Mrs Keith Huber J A Huber Ronald Bowser and the hosts. The Eakes plan to move to a farm south of Columbus Junc.
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Lloyd Enke
Lanscape
Clark Bauer
Glenn Fuhr
Eakes
Columbus Junction
Richard McCall
Carrie and
Andy
Keith Huber
J. A. Huber
Ronald Bowser
Reverend Knight to Speak at First Methodist Church
Rev Clifford C. Knight, executive secretary for the Methodist division in Iowa, will preach at First Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 am on The Captivity That Sets Men Free His visit is part of a Weekend Observation Laboratory School in Christian Education planned for March 15 17 with instructors from the Iowa Area Office guiding church school teachers in planning and observing teaching sessions with various age groups.
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Clifford C. Knight
Division of Christian Education
Methodist Churches
Iowa
First Methodist Church
Knight
First Church
Sara Clark Weds Roger Burrus in Arenzville IL
Sara Jennifer Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Clark of Arenzville Illinois married Roger C Burrus son of Mr and Mrs Jack Burrus of Arenzville at St Fidelis Catholic Church in Arenzville with Rev Roger Simpson officiating The Wheelans attended the wedding A reception followed at the bride’s grandmother Mrs H S Clark home After a trip to St Louis the couple settled in Normal where both study at Illinois State University The bride is a Triopia High School 1966 graduate and the groom a 1965 graduate
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Journal Courier
Jacksonville
Illinois
Sara Jennifer Clark
Robert Clark
Arenzville
Ill
Roger C. Burrus
Jack Burrus
St. Fidelis Catholic Church
Roger Simpson
Roberta Wheelan
John Wheelan
Washington
Legion Auxiliary Luncheon At Legion Hall Planned
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual birthday luncheon on Tuesday February 13 at 12 30 p m at the Legion Hall with guest speakers. A regular monthly business meeting follows. members should bring a dish to pass and table service. Meat dessert and coffee will be furnished.
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American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Charles Harvey
L. A. Jones
YWCA
Legion Auxiliary
18Th Century Club
al Baldrige
Art Guild
Y. Immanuel Lutheran Women’s Circles
Harvey Radtke
John Baldrige
James Gallagher
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Mission Society
Baptist Hettie Lake
Charles McConnell
Cyrus Chapter
Zeredatha Council
Masonic Temple
Noble Grand Circle
Ioof Hall
Madelon Anderson
Franklin Cubs 4-H meet at Grace Hill hosts talks and demos
The Franklin Cubs 4-H Club held a Thursday meeting with 22 members. Robbie Stout spoke on the Bald Eagle while Charles and Mark Miksch demonstrated Reflection. Refreshments were provided by the Engel and Miksch families.
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Franklin Cubs
Grace Hill
Robbie Stout
Charles Miksch
Mark Miksch
Engel and Miksch
Social Club Calendar Preview Week in Brighton
A busy slate of Friday through Tuesday events lists meetings and activities from Brighton CBS at 8 p.m. to the Past Noble Grand Circle supper at IOOF Hall. Highlights include the Shirts and Skirts Sweetheart Dance at KC Hall with Paul Carruthers emceeing and king and queen crowning, plus numerous club meetings, crafts, and charitable luncheons across YWCA rooms and local halls.
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Brighton
Masonic Temple
Noble Grand Circle
Ioof Hall
KC Hall
Paul Carruthers
King
Mrs Earnest hosts Pleasant Hill CWF gathering
Nine members of the Pleasant Hill Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Jacob Earnest's home. Ethel Swift presided, roll call used a First Corinthians verse, lesson on "An Enduring People" led by Carl Schneider, World Call articles discussed, and a birthday hello to Mrs. Earnest. A letter from Larry Chalupa in Germany was read by his grandmother. Refreshments were served with assistance from Betty Earnest.
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Pleasant Hill Christian Women’s Fellowship
Jacob Earnest
Ethel Swift
First Corinthians
Carl Schneider
World Call
Larry Chalupa
Germany
Ed Chalupa
Earnest
Mrs. Earnest
Betty
Toastmasters Contest Continues at Captain's Table
The Toastmasters Club met Wednesday evening at the Captain's Table to continue the local speech contest. Educational vice president Frank Patterson oversaw as five one paragraph speeches were delivered by Ralph Martin, David Miksch, Dell Eversole, Howard Lanning, and Mr. Patterson. The contest will finish at the next regular meeting.
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Toastmasters Club
Frank Patterson
Educational
Ralph Martin
David Miksch
Dell Eversole
Howard Lanning
Mr. Patterson
Willie
Holdens to note 55th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Glenn Holden will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Monday February 12. Their family plans a Davenport dinner after Sunday church. Daughters James Larsen of Minden Nebraska and Dorman Danville Roanoke Virginia join relatives from Richmond Virginia and Washington for the Edgetowner Restaurant gathering with the Holden sons Edgar Charles and Birchard.
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Glenn Holden
Davenport
James Larsen
Minden
Neb
Dorman Danville
Roanoke
Stewart Shotwell
Andy
Richmond
Holdens
Harvey Holden
Washington
Holden
Edgetowner
Edgar, Charles
Birchard Holden
Court House to Close Monday in Lincoln Birthday Observance
The Washington County court house will be closed Monday in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The notice appears in MéGidlay dated February 12.
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Court House
Washington County Court House
MéGidlay
Abraham Lincoln
Rural Women's Club Hosts Enjoy Dinner at Willows
The Rural Women's Club members and their husbands enjoyed an evening out at the Willows Supper Club on Monday night. The hosts Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phillips treated the group to ice cream.
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Timmy Elliott
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Michell
Bernard H. McCarthy
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Wag
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Wolf's Flower Shop
Carson
Evening Journal
Ivory
Enkes
Richard D. Anderson
Dick Anderson
Washington Area
Iowa Street
Carl Lebuhn
C.L.A. & Associates
Massachusetts Mutual Eew Insurance Company
Sara Clark
Arenzville, Il
Busy Bees
Debbie Baker
Dave Williams
Connie Williams
Wayne Wagner
Cheryl Rader
Marcia Vittetoe
BANK
Ruth Bel
James Lloyd
Betty Crocker
James Peterson
Floyd Blankenhorn
Golden Age Club
Pleasant Hill Cwf
Faith Baptist Church
Washington Fairgrounds
Rev
Oliver
World Baptist General Conference
Vebaue
Dynamic
Holiday
Peadock Inc
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Wyse Plumbing & Heating
State Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pioneer Drug
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