BPW Style Show Funds 1971 Scholarship in Washington
The Washington Business and Professional Women's Club funds a $200 scholarship for a local high school girl through charity events including a style show sponsored by The Essex Store. The event is set for February 23 at St James School gym, with tickets at $1.00. Proceeds benefit the May commencement scholarship award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Essex
BPW Club
St. James School
Washington
Death of Mrs Florence Hout noted in Keokuk County
Word comes of the death of Mrs Florence Hout at Keokuk County hospital Sigourney with services pending Reynolds Funeral Home in charge. The Stewart School PTA appears on the Iowa PTA Bulletin February membership honor roll with units earning recognition for meeting goals. Mr and Mrs Allen Griggs Cherry and family hosted a Sunday dinner with birthday honorees David Kafka and Eddie Griggs and anniversary celebration for the Griggs couple. Attendees included Cletus Kaska family Atalissa Wayne Norton family Milton Milton and Blanche Norton plus Larry Griggs family and Orville Griggs of the Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hout
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Reynolds Funeral Home
Stewart School
PTA
Iowa Pta Bulletin
Allen Griggs
Cherry
Donald
Eddie
David Kafka
Eddie Griggs
Griggs
Cletus Kaska
Atalissa
Wayne Norton
Milton Norton
Milton
Blanche Norton
Larry Griggs
Orville Griggs
Washington Area
Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Meets with Safety Talks
The Franklin Cubs 4 H Club met Thursday at West Chester Methodist Church. The group voted $9 to IFYE and recalled a county skating party on Feb 15. Randy Goeke spoke on Personal Protection from Chemicals, Melanie Miksch on Chemicals in the Home, Kent Stout on Chemical Disposal Containers and Pesticides, and Bob Porter on Safe Use of Chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Cubs
West Chester Methodist Church
Ifye
Randy Goeke
Melanie Miksch
Kent Stout
Bob Porter
Winners named in 1970 Essay Contest on Employ the Handicapped
The Iowa City Employ the Handicapped Committee with the State of Iowa and VFW Auxiliary announced the 1970 essay contest winners from 9th to 12th grades. Jill Nicholson won first prize with a $25 savings bond, Randy Kongable took second with $15, and Nancy J. Gerischer earned third with $5. Honorable mentions went to Annette Jennings, Ronald Skubal, Janet Burton, Debbie Mishak, and Dianne Maycroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State of Iowa
Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Jill Nicholson
Winfield - Mt. Union High School
Jill
John Pearl Genkinger
Annette Jennings
Winfield
Mt. Union High School
Ronald Skubal
Highland Community High School
Janet Burton
Debbie Mishak
Iowa City High School
Dianne Maycroft
Wilda Hester
Carpenter Morkert
Veterans Administration Hospital
Iowa
Evelyn Goss
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Iowa Heart Association grants aid heart research nationwide
Dr. William R. Wilson of Iowa City announces that over 1.5 million dollars has been allocated to Heart Research in Iowa and through the American Heart Association national program since 1957. Funds support investigations in clinical and basic science with grants up to 7 thousand dollars. The organization holds its annual Heart Fund Campaign each February statewide.
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William R. Wilson
Iowa City
Iowa Heart Association
Iowa
American Heart Association
Wilson
Final rites for Rev James A Loder and Jeri Loder
Final rites were held Sunday at the United Methodist church for Rev. James A. Loder and Jeri Loder. The service was led by Rev. M O Smith of Washington Rev. Sam Pace of Oklahoma City and Rev. J C Crabbe of Ft. Cobb. Honorary pallbearers included Micky Cost Robert Spear Donald Skipworth Larry Horn. Active pallbearers were Wymond Loder Jr Robin Loder Robert Kellenberger Jr Harry Payne Paul Bennell Jr Scott Turnipseed. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Fred J Schroeder dies in Washington County at 79
Fred J. Schroeder 79 longtime area farmer died Sunday February 14 1971 at Washington County Hospital after six weeks illness. He lived nine miles northeast of Washington and funeral services were set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Leland Grove. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by sister Emma and four other sisters and three brothers with eight nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents a brother Harmon and two sisters Edith Schroeder and Mrs George Miller.
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Fred J. Schroeder
Washington County
Washington
Jones
Leland Grove
Elm Grove
Mr. Schroeder
Logan County
Ill
Charles
Rose Manks Schroeder
Betty Schroeder
What Cheer
Dena Schroeder
Oskaloosa
Louie
Ainsworth
Henry
Carl
Schroeder
PEO Sisterhood Hosts Vaudeville Themed Party
The PEO Sisterhood Chapter 1 entertained husbands at a Captain's Table dinner with a Bring Back Vaudeville theme. Decorations included a ticket window stage setup, a barbershop quartet performed, and an old Laurel and Hardy silent film shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO Sisterhood
Time Theater
Valentine
Edna Smith
Harold Johnson
Russell Bannister
Cal Wolf
John Walker
Mike
Redlinger
Max Smith
Dick Dare
Charles Goodell
W.C. Fields
Mae West
George Kerr
Hedda Hopper
al Jolson
Yaro Chmelar
Fanny Price
Wendell Eden
Rudolf Valentino
Gypsy Rose Lee
Dean Knight
Phil Busley
T. J. Berdo
Funeral services for Ronald G. Hawkins in Ainsworth
Ronald G. Hawkins, 52, of Ainsworth, died this morning at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home.
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Ronald G. Hawkins
Ainsworth
Jones Funeral Home
Hawkins
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Births and admissions listed for Washington area
Admitted Saturday George Zeck Washington medical. Yesterday: Mrs John Widmer Washington medical Mrs Lulu Gallagher Washington medical James Moeller Washington surgical Bert Depping Columbus Junction medical. Births Saturday correction Mr and Mrs Richard Donaldson Washington a son. Yesterday: Mr and Mrs Richard Coon Ainsworth a daughter. Today: Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Wellman a daughter. Yesterday: Mrs Willard Bell Ainsworth Mrs Erma Bostwick transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mrs Patrick Morrissey and daughter Wellman. Today: Howard Schultz Ainsworth Mrs Nina Caldwell Washington Long term care Admitted today Henry Lechner Brighton.
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George Zeck
Washington
John Widmer
Lulu Gallagher
James Moeller
Bert Depping
Columbus Junction
Richard Donaldson
Richard Coon
Ainsworth
Charles Smith
Wellman
Willard Bell
Erma Bostwick
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Patrick Morrissey
Howard Schultz
Nina Caldwell
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BPW
Unicef
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Jacque Essex
Gladys Putman
Marie Marie
Mary Antle
Aldo Moretti
Mike Orris
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Randy Kongable
Winfield Mt. Union High School
Randy
Nancy J. Gerischer
The
Andrew Community High School
Karen Tilton
Block
EBL
America
North Iowa Ave
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Heart Research
Dick Paul
North Side Square
Sister Fuzz
Mary Cornelia
Fuzz
Sisters of Divine Providence
St. Elizabeth’s Convent
Granite City, Ill
Pontoon Beach
UPI Telephoto
Harmon
Edith Schroeder
George
Rose) Miller
Fern Pastry Shop
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Peo
Carbondale, Ill
Linda Condry
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Marion Pence
Route 1
Mid-Prairie High School
University of Iowa
Ronald Condry
Condry
Ronald Hawkins
Henry Lechner
Brighton
Ussg
Osincup’s
Maker
Osincup Drug Store
Creamettes
Dot
Dess
Ert Topping Lge
Ctn
Wisconsin
Cour Pon
Gramps
Hormel
Fuhr
Square
Hwy
Food Center
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