Charmenaires Barbershop Harmony Marks One Year
The Charmenaires barbershop group formed last year on March 1 in Washington after a Kiwanis luncheon naming them at start. They have given 21 engagements this year with more concerts planned and the original seven now a group of twelve. Mrs Robert Poorman’s move to Oska loosa will not affect booked engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmonaires
James
Jan) Rossen
Richard
Marlene) Anderson
Kay Stewart
Donald
Washington
The
Charmenaires
Earl Rae
Kiwanis
Robert Poorman
Oskaloosa
Don Oxenford
Twelve named to Quill and Scroll at Washington High
A Washington High School Quill and Scroll Banquet honored twelve juniors and seniors who excel in school publications. New members Bert Batterson Dorothy Hammen Mike Horn Margaret Jarrard Miriam Jones Chris Lechner Dianne Marek Jim McCarthy Glen Peiffer Pam Proudfit Kay Turnipseed Karen Wagner received membership cards and will be presented pins on Class Day. Guest speaker Dave Elder of The Washington Evening Journal shared journalism cautionary tales and advice.
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Washington High School
National Society
Anderson
Bert Batterson
Dorothy Hammen
Mike Horn
Margaret Jarrard
Miriam Jones
Chris Lechner
Dianne Marek
Jim McCarthy
Glen Peiffer
Pam Proudfit
Kay Turnipseed
Karen Wagner
Dave Elder
Washington Evening Journal
Quill and Scroll
Kiwanis Club Guests Speak on Kidney Topics at Noon Meeting
Kiwanis Club met at Captain's Table for a Wednesday luncheon where Robert Gillesby discussed kidney diseases and treatment and Rev. Dehne spoke about experiences at the Denver Center and artificial kidney machines. Guests included W. Bower, R. Simons, and P. Oftelie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Robert Gillesby
Rev. Dehne
Phillip Kneen
Dehne
Denver Center
W. Bower
R. Simons
P. Oftelie
Fortnightly club gifts book to local library in memory
The Fort nightly club met in Keota at Betty Dill's home with thirteen members. Viva McCammon led the business portion. The club donated the novel Christy by Catherine Marshall to the Wilson Memorial Library in memory of longtime member Mrs. Jennie Harris. Catherine Malley spoke on Hawkeye Adventures, tracing early to present times. Next meeting set for February 26. Visitors included Adrian Hoenig and son from Fort Madison and Cloyce Dill's trip to Janesville Wisconsin. News from Keota: Mrs. Harold Teets underwent major surgery February 6 and is recovering. address updated to 2938 Floyd Street Apartment 3 Anaheim California.
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Keota
Betty Dill
Viva McCammon
Christy
Catherine Marshall
Wilson Memorial Library
Jennie Harris
Catherine Malley
Adrian Hoenig
Fort Madison
Peter Becker
Cloyce Dill
Janesville
Wisconsin
Rollin Royce
Harold Teets
Teets
Floyd Street
Apt. 3
Anaheim
California
Grandson Honored as He Heads to Armed Services
Mr and Mrs Ernest Lunow hosted Friday evening for grandson Larry Widmer who left Tuesday to join the armed services. Attending were Mr and Mrs Rex Widmer and Mr and Mrs Isaac Kleese. Mrs Ima Dawson of Brighton entered University Hospitals Iowa City on Tuesday. She is in C-53 and would enjoy hearing from friends. Mr and Mrs Bill Gravier of 322 Bruhn Cedar Falls welcomed daughter Tina Marie born Saturday February 17 at Sartori Hospital Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lunow
Larry Widmer
Armed Services
Rex Widmer
Isaac Kleese
Ima Dawson
Brighton
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Bill Gravier
Bruhn
Cedar Falls
Tina Marie
Sartori Hospital
CJ Methodists plan accepted Tuesday
Columbus Junction Methodist Building Committee members and spouses attended a 6:30 p.m. supper with seventeen present. Under acting chairman Bill Dunn, progress reports noted the district approval of new building plans in Mount Pleasant. Dedication of the new chapel furnishings is set for February 25 with baptisms March 3. Leaders include Blanche Williams, Art Cassabaum, Neal Smith, Ernest Kirpatrick, Paul Heindel, and James Morrison.
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Columbus Junction
Blanche Williams
Art Cassabaum
Neal Smith
Ernest Kirlpatrick
Paul Heindel
James Morrison
Water bills switch to monthly in Colum bus Junction
The water committee of Col um bus Junction council announced monthly billing will start in April 1968 replacing the quarterly system due to the upcoming sewer project and a federal financing recommendation. Also noted Harbison's Kent Feeds has bought Blake's Produce, owned by Clifford Blake, with management by D. R. Harbison and Earl Scott.
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Columbus Junction
Harbison
Kent Feeds
Blake
Clifford Blake
D. R. Harbison
Earl Scott
Richland MYF rally plans program on church campus
Richland MYF district rally at Keswick Methodist Church Sunday Feb 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. Speakers from Simpson College and Iowa Wesleyan College will discuss The Church and Campus Life. Richland group shows a program on the Methodist Youth Fellowship Fund. Rev. Larry Willey and 10 to 12 youths from Ollie and Richland churches plan to attend.
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Otto Pfeifer Richland
MYF
Keswick Methodist Church
Simpson
Iowa Wesleyan
Richland
Methodist Youth Fellowship Fund
Larry Willey
Ollie and
Legion Hall
Caughlin
Conklin
Cobb
Egbert
Brighton
Burham consults on Mount Marty chemistry program
Robert L. Burham of Des Moines and former Washington resident recently spent two days as a consultant to Mount Marty College in Yankton. He directs Grand View College’s Evening and Summer Divisions and advises on undergraduate curriculum, funds, library holdings, and laboratories. Next month he attends a National Science Foundation institute in Pensacola on electromagnetic radiation interactions and helps organize the eighth annual Two-Year College Chemistry Conference in San Francisco March 29–30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Burham
Des Moines
Washington
Mount Marty College
Yankton
Dak. Burham
Grand View College
Advisory Council On
Burham
Mount Marty
National Science Foundation
University of West Florida
Pensacola
City College of
San Francisco
Honor Homer Lowry 25th Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs Homer Lowry were surprised by Eureka Women's Fellowship for their 25th wedding anniversary. Refreshments served from a red silver white table with a decorated cake. Special guests Mr and Mrs Wayne Wagner and family attended along with many fellowship members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lowry
Eureka Women's Fellowship
Wayne Wagner
Walter Horning
Vernon Roth
Galen Widmer
Roger Roth
Larry Roth
Roger Eichelberger
Orlin Leichty
Noah Graber
Wilbert Graber
Edna Weber Guest of Eileen Havel in Riverside
Miss Edna Weber of Iowa City was a Thursday supper guest and overnight visitor with Eileen Havel and her parents in Riverside. Edward and Mrs. Bushek visited relatives in Davenport. Desert Bridge Club met with two invited guests Mrs. William Cushing and Mrs. Don Kirchner. Prizes went to Mrs. Gale Dinner and Mrs. Cushing. Next meeting set for March 1 with Mrs. Harold Cress.
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Riverside
Edna Weber
Iowa City
Eileen Havel
Edward F. Havel
Ainsworth
Edward Bushek
Robert Bushek
Davenport
Desert Bridge Club
Lucy Kirchner
William Cushing
Don Kirchner
Bankers discuss farm problems at Columbus Junction
About 150 people attended at the People's National Bank in Columbus Junction to hear bankers Tom Huston Clyde Crawford A T Wolkenhaupt and Ray Hendrickson discuss farm issues. Forrest Bartenhagen the Louisa County NFO chairman gave a note on the February 15 16 National Farm Institute. Dale Boege spoke on the current holding action with a NFO tape outlining effects. a follow up meeting is set for February 26 at 8 p m.
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Columbus’ Junction
People’s National Bank
Columbus Junction
Tom Huston
Louisa County Nfo
National Farm Institute
Ft. Des Moines
Dale Boege
Scott County
NFO
Highland Board to Meet at Highland High School
The Highland School Board will hold a special meeting Monday February 26 at 7 p.m. at Highland High School. The Washington Council 2008 Knights of Columbus will conduct first degree work Friday February 23 at 7 30 p.m. at Harper. The council will confer second and third degrees at Washington Hall Sunday February 25 at 1 p.m.
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Highland School Board
Highland High School
Knights of Columbus
Washington Council
Harper
Washington Hall
Social Calendar Thin on Details and Cancellations
Thursday meetings include KC social events with many cancellations noted. Womens groups and local clubs list 8 pm sessions at Moose Home and Postponed DAR lunch and Captain's Table event. Friday guests include Cyrus Chapter 13 at Masonic Temple and Home Art Club at 2 pm.
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Women of Moose
Moose
Family Living I
Floyd Polis
Creative Living I
Dar
Captain’s Table
KP Lodge
KY Hall
West Chester
Cyrus
Masonic Temple
Mark
Everette Coon
CWF
Christian Church
Birthday Honorees Brien and Christopher Havel
Mr and Mrs Dean Havel of Cedar Rapids hosted a Sunday evening gathering for two of their sons birthday. Christopher Dean turned five and Brien Daniel turned one on February 18. Family guests included Michael Dennis and Scott David, Louis and Rose Havel, Helen Underwood, Francis and Nancy Valant, Patrick Valant, and Dennis Havel and family from Iowa City. Gifts were exchanged and cake and ice cream served.
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Ainsworth
Dean Havel
Cedar Rapids
Christopher Dean
Brien Daniel
Michael Dennis
Scott David
Louis Havel
Rose Havel
Helen Underwood
Francis Valant
Patrick Valant
Nancy Valant
Dennis Havel
Iowa City
Evening Card Party Hosted by Rural Route 2 Residents
George Havel hosted a Saturday night gathering with Mr and Mrs George Shalla of Kalona Mr and Mrs Wes Sojka of Riverside Mr and Mrs Carl Havel and Mr and Mrs Louis Havel of Ainsworth. Prizes went to Mrs George Shalla and Mrs Louis Havel with consolation to Mrs Carl Havel and Mrs Wes Sojka. Wes Sojka won the door prize. Lunch was served.
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Ainsworth
George Havel
George Shalla
Kalona
Wes Sojka
Riverside
Carl Havel
Louis Havel
Mrs. Rita Sojka Rich Honored at Postnuptial Shower
Rita Sojka Rich formerly Rita Sojka was honored at a postnuptial shower recently. Hostesses included Mrs Deane Clingman Mrs Carl Chalupa Mrs Harold Wagler Mrs Bob Cheyney Mrs Clarence Brown Mrs Keith Williams Jr and Mrs Jerry Tyer. Blue and white decorations and serving carried the theme. Her mother Mrs Raymond Sojka poured and sister Debbie dipped the punch. Debbie and Barbara assisted in opening gifts.
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Robert Rich
Rita Sojka
Deane Clingman
Carl Chalupa
Harold Wagler
Bob Cheyney
Clarence Brown
Keith Williams Jr
Jerry Tyer
Raymond Sojka
Debbie
Barbara
Mary Wesleyan Guild and Public Affairs Club Notices
Mary Wesleyan Guild members focused on Youth Societys Untapped Resource with Mrs Loren Renoux hosting assisted by Mrs Robert Carson. Lent services will replace March meeting. Booster Club at Mrs Wheelans country home included guests Mrs Jarrard and Mrs Dittmer with a hair styling program and a film on cancer. Sixteen St Josephs Circle members discussed a summer pinnochle marathon with feather flower making. Thirty Niners Club met at United Presbyterian Home with Lincoln article and Gettysburg address recitations. UPW Circle V and Circle IV held meetings with devotions and talks on The Shape of Things to Come. World War I Auxiliary noted donations and a coffee gathering. Public Affairs I heard Russia After Khrushchev by Mrs Walter Bauer with Kalona convention plans and officer nominations for Federated Clubs.
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Mary Wesleyan Guild
Loren Renoux
Robert Carson
Daryl Dodder
Carson
Mike Wheelan
Booster Club
Galen Jarrard
Frank Dittmer
ST. Joseph’s Circle
Jim Ledger
Kathleen Adam
Marie Hora
Rita Sojka
Thirty Niners Club
United Presbyterian Home
Glen Green
Ross
Helen Lackey
Lincoln
United States
Mattie Black
Clifford Ramsdale
Circle IV
First Presbyterian Upw
Harold Johnson
Elsie Glassburner
Pearl Gardner
Olive Watson
Hazel Bower
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mary O’conner
Knoxville
Iowa City
Orville Meeks
Claude McCoy
Walter Bauer
M. L. McCreedy
Howard Greiner of
Wellman
Russia
Krushchev
Moscow
Ukraiian
M. L. Crawford
Federated Clubs
Kalona
Edgar Stewart
M. O. Smith
George Rudiger
Medical admissions and dismissals list
On the record Admitted Yesterday Mrs Sarah Wid mer Wayland medical. Today Elmer Bain Washington medical Mrs Nina Cald well Washington medical. Dismissed Today Mrs Ray Jones and son Cedar Falls Mrs T H Mathie Washington Lawrence Zelinski Brighton.
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Sarah Widmer
Wayland
Medical
Elmer Bain
Washington
Nina Caldwell
Ray Jones and Son
Cedar Falls
T. H. Mathie
Lawrence Zelinski
Brighton
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