Des Moines to host Pork Queen contest for Iowa crown
Washington County Pork Queen Miss Peggy Chabal will compete for the Iowa State Pork Queen title February 27 and 28 in Des Moines alongside the Pork Producers State Convention at Hotel Savery. Representing District 9, Chabal, 19, a Kirkwood floriculture student, grew up on a farm and has shown swine in 4-H fairs. She aims to win $200 plus crown and banner, attends gala functions, and will give a five minute speech promoting the pork industry at the state meeting.
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Peggy Chabal
Washington County
Des Moines
Pork Producers
Hotel Savery
Miss Chabal
Riverside
West Chester
Porkettes Club
Chabal
Peggy
Farmerettes
Jackson Boys
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Past Noble Grand Circle and Chapter Y TTT Installations
The Past Noble Grand Circle held a Wednesday business meeting at the 00F Hall followed by social games with prizes for pinochle and bunco. Chapter Y TTT installed new officers led by President Mrs Bruce Campbell and reported gifts to long term care, including bed socks pillows bibs and Christmas favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Bunco
Harold Brock
Keith Williams
Helen Hesseltine
Hannah Zieglowsky
Georgia Kelley
Herb Osincup
Bruce Campbell
Edwin Augustine
Yaro Chmelar
Roy Fields
Verle Gallagher
Harold Gamon
Louise Fields
Elmore family returns from Topeka visit
Mr and Mrs Clifford Elmore and Tim of Brighton visited in Topeka with the Tom Harrison family. Mrs Elmore helped in Morrison household duties while caring for the newborn Jamie Michelle Morrison born Jan 30 weighing 5 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents include Clifford Elmore and Dessie Elmore great grandmother. The mother is Alanna Elmore Agnes Beliel. Dority Gevock attended a Diocesan Council of Catholic Women meeting at Amana Holiday Inn. Bishop Gerald O Keefe celebrated mass and Father Ronald Schmidt spoke on Family Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Elmore
Tim
Brighton
Topeka
Kan
Tom Harrison
Elmore
Morrison
Jamie Michelle
Clifford Elmores
Dessie Elmore
Alanna Elmore
Agnes Beliel
St. James Church
Dorothy Gevock
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Amana Holiday Inn
Gerald O'Keefe
Ronald Schmidt
CWE Groups Meet to Conclude Study
Three Christian Women Fellowship groups of the Christian Church met to conclude the study of Love Truthfulness and Making Friends of Enemies. Dorcas Esther and Ruth groups gathered at the church with respective hostesses and later joined for refreshments. Announcements included a church cleanup day February 21 executive board and general meetings February 29 Washington Mennonite Church guests new members to be honored and World Day of Prayer March 2 plus Lenten coffees on March 7 14 21 and April 4.
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Christian Women Fellowship
The
Christian Church
Dorcas
Wilmer Lauderman
Larry Lauderman
Esther
Walter Sheets
Ruth
Leonard Llewellyn
Washington Mennonite Church
On the Record Hospital Admitted and Today list
Hospital notices record admissions yesterday and today at Washington and surrounding communities. Names include Lettie Waggoner Edna Caldwell Joseph Christner Johanna Pratt Clarence Collett Edgar Stewart Dwight Stineman Carl E Roberts Faylon Palmer and family members with locations in Washington Wapello West Chester Olds Keota and Keota noting medical affiliation life or mothers and children in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Waggoner
Washington
Edna Caldwell
Joseph Christner
Johanna Pratt
Clarence Collett
Edgar Stewart
Dwight Stineman
Wapello
Carl E. Roberts
West Chester
Faylon Palmer
Olds
Leland
Keota
Frank Longwell
Voelker
Wayland Youth Night Brings Faith Discussion at Café
About 45 young people gathered at Wayland Sout Side Cafe on February 3 for fun, pool, records, and discussion. The Sisters provided music, Leonard Wiebe of Fort Wayne Indiana spoke on prayers, followed by more singing and games. A similar event is planned for February 24 inviting others to spend an evening with Jesus and his people.
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Wayland
Wayland Sout Side
Leonard Wiebe
Ft Wayne
Indiana
Jesus
Washington Evening Court newspaper ad notice pricing
Publication details for the Washington Evening Court in Washington Iowa include publishing address 111 North Marion Ave, Washington, Iowa 52358. Advertisers and staff listed are Elder Shannon & Co Inc, David Elder president, William Shannon vice president, Charles Morris managing editor, Robert Shaffer, Leonard Llewellyn, and local advertising. Subscription rates vary by carrier and location, with annual and monthly options.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Lowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Iowa
Social events and meetings listed for Friday and Saturday
Friday events include Methodist WSCS luncheon and meeting at 1 p.m. Rebekah Lodge at 7 0 p.m. 100F Hall Bethlehem Commandery at 8 p.m. Masonic Temple. Saturday Rainbow DeMolay Dance 11 p.m. 75 cents admission at Masonic Temple. Downing Rainbow Girls practice 5 30 p.m. Special meeting 7 30 p.m. honoring Mother Advisors Rainbow Dads Line officers wear white formals Bible 8 p.m. Mrs Bernard McCarthy Theta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi 8 p.m. Mrs Max Cousins Golden Age Club 10 a.m. YWCA rooms Lack lunch at noon Daughters of Nile 7 30 p.m. Mrs Don Birlingmair
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Downing Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Bernard McCarthy
Theta Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Max Cousins
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Daughters of Nile
Don Birlingmair
Busy Bees 4-H Club Donates Clothes to Sanger Family
Members Pam Gorham Marsha Roth Mary Secrest Debbie Johnson Connie Williams and Mrs. Bob Johnson and Mrs. Jim Hotchkiss delivered clothing to the Ray Walton residence where the Sanger family has stayed since their home was destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees
4-H
Evert Sanger
West Chester
Pam Gorham
Marsha Roth
Mary Secrest
Debbie Johnson
Connie Williams
Bob Johnson
Jim Hotchkiss
Ray Walton
Sanger
Local Visitors From Ft. Huachuca Visit John Owen Family
Mrs. Gary Pleggenkuhle and daughter Robyn from Ft. Huachuca Arizona visit Les Fry in Washington County Hospital. They have stayed with Mr and Mrs John Owen and family the past several days and plan to return home Sunday.
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Les Fry
Washington County Hospital
Gary Pleggenkuhle
Robyn
Ft. Huachuca
Ariz
John Owen
Good Will Club Meets. Iva Simpson Leads Valentine Day
The Good Will Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Iva Simpson conducting and Mrs. Bertha Henry assisting. Eight members attended and Nora Clausen joined as a new member. Roll call brought news items, luncheon prepared by Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Jennie Mitchell, and a valentine themed table. Games and visiting followed. next meeting scheduled with Mrs. Ethel Palmer.
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Veyd Will Club
Good Will Club
Iva Simpson
Bertha Henry
Nora Clausen
Simpson
Jennie Mitchell
Valentine
Ethel Palmer
Don Lins Honored at Retirement Party
Don Lins was honored at a surprise retirement party at Bryn Mawr Steak House by Vigortone Company co workers. He has served as field manager since 1938. Mr and Mrs Forde Smith of Cedar Rapids presented a farewell picture gift. The evening was spent socially.
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Don Lins
Bryn Mawr
Vigortone Company
Lins
Forde Smith
Cedar Rapids
Four motorists fined in justice court here
Four motorists were fined in the justice of the peace court. Terry Crawford of Washington paid $10 for a stop light violation. Richard Sunderbrook of Bettendorf paid $15 for speeding. Michael Loren Chalupa of Washington paid $10 for excessive muffler noise. Duane J. Mottet of Brighton paid $5 for license not valid for a motorcycle.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Terry Crawford
Washington
Richard Sunderbrook Bettendorf
Michael Loren Chalupa
Duane J. Mottet
Brighton
Panama student speaks at American Legion Auxiliary luncheon
Roberto Proll, an AFS student from Panama, gave a life story and showed pictures at the 53rd annual cooperative patriotic birthday luncheon at the Legion Hall. Mrs. Thora Pease sang with Mrs. Richard Paul accompanying. Mrs. Joe Lang presided. Guests included Mrs. Twila Hunter and Mrs. Leona Snider from Brighton, and Mrs. Francis Reed for the VFW Auxiliary. The county meeting is set for March 3 in Kalona and the spring district meeting April 7 in Iowa City. The next auxiliary meeting is March 13 at 9:30 a.m. with coffee hosted by Mrs. Don Hazen.
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Roberto Proll
AFS
Panama
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Thora Pease
Richard Paul
Joe Lang
Twila Hunter
Leona Snider
Brighton
Francis Reed
VFW
Robert Kurtz
DAR
Joe Simmering
William P. Henry
Lang
Kalona
Iowa City
Don Hazen
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