Republican Women Meet Krewson as Speaker
The Washington County Republican Women’s Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Florence Sherman’s home with president Mrs. Nate Young presiding. Lyle Krewson of Davenport spoke for Congressman Fred Schwengel and noted his campaign plans and a Schwengel visit to Grinnell College.
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Washington County
Republican Women’s Club
Florence Sherman
Nate Young
Walter Bauer
Kay Statler
Lyle Krewson
Davenport
Fred Schwengel
Schwengel
Grinnell College
Ed Augustine
William Norman
Senior Center announces potluck and new kitchen committee
Grace Kerr reports a Monday noon potluck with a patriotism talk by Rev. Richard Peterson and music from the Fortnightly Music Department. The center also introduces a men’s whittling class starting March 9 led by Ivan Wyse, with supplies provided and sessions through March in the east end Community Room.
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Ivan R. Wyse
Wayland
Wyse
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Bonnie Walker at Stauffer Home
Bonnie Walker’s bridal shower was hosted by Mrs. Rande Stauffer and Miss Carol Swift at the Stauffer home on a Wednesday evening. Seventeen relatives and National Bank of Washington colleagues attended, with pastel yellow and moss green colors in decor and refreshments. Special guests included the mothers Mrs. Thomas Walker and Mrs. Lyle Parriott, aunt and cousin Mrs. Bob Ross and Kris, sister Bette Walker, and the groom’s sisters Mrs. Gary Dorsch, Mrs. Laverne Streff, and Mrs. Lyle Parriott Jr. Walker will wed Clifford Parriott on March 18 at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church.
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Rande Stauffer
Carol Swift
Stauffer
Bonnie Walker
Miss Walker
The
National Bank of Washington
Thomas Walker
Lyle Parriott
Bob Ross
Kris
Bette Walker
Gary Dorsch
Laverne Streff
Lyle Parriott Jr
Clifford Parriott
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Clayton Funstons celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clayton Funston marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Wesley United Methodist Church in Keota. About 181 relatives and friends attended, delivering cards and gifts from across Iowa and beyond.
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Ned Gingerich
Bill Henderson
Omar Stoutner
Bernice Mattison
W.H. Barnum
Helen Bowers
Warren Bennett
Dean Morris
LeRoy Lillig
Billy Jo McNurlen
Ernie LaBlance
Arizona
Sierra Vista
Ariz
Jacksonville
N.C
Columbus Junction
West
Washington County Federation of Women's Clubs Convention
The 45th annual county convention will be at United Methodist Church in Brighton on Wednesday March 8. Speaker is Mrs. Ralph Wheeler of Granger, first vice president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs. Registration starts 10:30 a.m. luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Costs: 25 cents for registration and $1.75 for lunch. Fortnightly Club members urged to attend. Reserve by Feb 29 with Mrs. Phil Kneen or Mrs. Don Maxwell.
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Joe H. Jones
Davenport
Iowa Federation of Republican Women
Des Moines
Lenore Romney
Nate Young
Verle Gallagher
Maurice Crawford
Washington County Federation of Women’s Clubs
United Methodist Church
Brighton
Ralph Wheeler
Granger
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Phil Kneen
Don Maxwell
Social Calendar Events and Meetings List
Social Calendar lists Saturday Shirts and Skirts at 8 p m in Ainsworth gymnasium with Rodger Rice caller and refreshments. Monday Music Department at 8 p m in United Methodist Church sanctuary. Monday Nighters at 7 30 p m in VW room. Fortnightly Club 7 30 p m with general meeting and Tandems musical program. officers elected and Mother of Year presented. Senior Citizens noon potluck at Y. DeMolay Initiatory Degree 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple. all Master Masons invited.
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Ainsworth Gymnasium
Rodger Rice
United Methodist Church Sanctuary
VW Room
Y. DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Boy Finds Stolen Silver Plates While Fishing
Timothy Hoare found pots and pans on the streambed and brought them home. His mother alerted police, who confirmed the items were sterling silver plates worth 1820 dollars reported stolen the prior week.
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Portsmouth
England
UPI
Timothy Hoare
Timothy
Mills seeks 20 percent Social Security boost on June 1
Representative Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas introduced a bill to raise Social Security benefits by 20 percent effective June 1 and urged the Senate to include the enhancement in the welfare reform measure.
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Washington
UPI
Wilbur D. Mills
D - Ark
Senate
Cedar Clippers 4H Club Holds February Meeting
The Cedar Clippers 4H Club met at Charlene Gent’s home with 11 members answering roll on food groups. Vickie Patterson spoke on Oven Safety and Teri Griggs on A Good Breakfast. Charlene Gent demonstrated Measuring Liquid Ingredients. Debbie Altenhofen presented The ABCs of Home Improvement. March meeting set at Carol Bush’s home.
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Cedar Clippers
Charlene Gent
Vickie Patterson
Teri Griggs
ABC
Debbie Altenhofen
Carol Bush
Highland Junior High Music Contest
Typographical errors muddled a Sigourney contest report for Highland juniors. The first group earned Division I ratings though ranking was omitted. Karol Krotz was listed incorrectly for a flute solo. Dan Fox’s saxophone solo in Division II was misspelled.
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Karol Krotz
Dan Fox
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Peterson
Mark Hampshire
Ralph Kleese
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Honor Bonnie Walker
Clayton Funstons
Women’s Clubs Plan
Wickes Corp Teat
Iowa City
Cosham
Garl
Washington County Farm Store
Chrysler
Washington Evening Journal
Journal
Washington Skelgas
S. Marion
Hennigan Inc
Washington, Iowa
Wellman
Kalona
Emde
H.C
H-Farmall
Oliver Corn
Massey Ferguson
John Deere
Sears
Kelley Rayne
Vernie Lowry
Chester Miller
Ike Yoder
Farmers Savings Bank
New Plymouth
WINA
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IRS
Chrysler Plymouth Division
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America
Plymouth
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