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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1972

Page

2

Richland Claiion Sold to Elmores of Brighton

Richland residents learn that the Richland Clarion is being purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Elmore of Brighton, publishers of the Brighton Enterprise News. The Kelleys cite health reasons for selling after years running the paper with son Kerry assisting at the office. Mrs Kelley remains to help gather news as Elmore’s long career and local ties expand in Richland.

Don . NG Richland Clifford Elmore Brighton Brighton Enterprise News Richland Claiion A. Joe Kelley Richland Kelley the Clarion Kerry Clarion Kelleys Elmore Tribune Printing Co Fairfield Lone Tree Reporter Richland Clarion Keota Eagle Enterprise News Bob E. Adam Elmer Adam University of Illinois Champaign Bob Aviation Institute University Ottawa Julius Corsini John Adams W.s.cs Harold Greeson Mabel Cox al Cox Iowa Falls Ronald Stehl David Ft Madison Clem Chalupa Iowa City Stehl Gary Fritz Forrest McBeth Oskaloosa Rex Jackson John Conger

Orval Meeks Surprise Wedding Anniversary in Ainsworth

In Ainsworth on February 24 Mr and Mrs Joe Wood Nancy and Mike invited Orval Meeks and his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary with a dinner out. A surprise visit by many friends brought a decorated cake, games, and cards. Among attendees were Mr and Mrs Charles Droll and family Mr and Mrs Ronnie Hazen Mrs Norma Kailous from Riverside and others. A sixth annual sausage and pancake supper is set for Highland High School on March 4.

C.A. Thompson Ainsworth Joe Wood Nancy Mike Orval Meeks Meeks Woods The Charles Droll Ronnie Hazen Norma Kailous Riverside Linda Ruch Korey Davenport Marie Boileau Washington Gayle Brinning Keota Highland High School Ryan Brezina Kim Lisa Wood Ryan Carnation, Wash Mr. Reed C.A. Thompson Chicago Halcyon House Lela Miller Curtis Long

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Ward at Golden Buckle Buffet

Richland reports a belated birthday surprise for Mrs Kermit Ward at the Golden Buckle Buffet Tuesday noon. Family and friends, including her daughter in law and several local women, gathered for dinner and a decorated cake. Also noted a Farmers Dinner Meeting at Dickeys Prairie Home with 85 attendees and speakers. Mary Pacha to join Caroline's Beauty Salon March 1 in Richland.

Don Long Richland Kermit Ward Washington Keota Golden Buckle Ward Jerry Hartnell Terri Jo Richard Bond Carla Sadie Bond Ron Ward Rhonda Beth of Joanna Arco Farm Center Dickeys Prairie Home Peter G Kaser Kaser Construction Co Ken McNichols Iowa Limestone Producers Association Bruce Klyn Monsanto Chemical Co Richard Underwood Arco Mike Monahan Lynn Swearingen Bud Lyon Ruth W. E. Luithly Darrel Oswalt Cora Heilman Edith Dickinson Harold Greeson Ray Ward Darrel Jones Elizabeth Curtis Bill Kime Mary Pacha Caroline Richland Loree Roach Ottumwa Marie Snider Willa Mae Swinney

Officers elected at Keota Farmers Co op

Keota February 2 officers elected Monday night February 21 Dennis Berger re elected president James Sieren vice president John Robert Kurtz re elected secretary treasurer New board membersRobert McDowell Gordon Harras Dinner February 29 6 27 p m at Golden Buckle Buffet This is a family meeting March 7 Appreciation Day with sandwiches etc.

Keota Paul Sievert Keota Dennis Berger James Sieren John Robert Kurtz Robert McDowell Gordon Harras Golden Buckle Farmers Co-op Lloyd Miller Elmer Wagler Kevin Corinne Hill Ll Mt. Pleasant Sandra Wagler Cedar Rapids Mark Davis Iowa City John Powell Maplewood Manor Bryan Karnes Floyd Maule Christal Washington Harry Karnes Kinross Tressie Schreckengast LaRue Conklis Joye DeLong Richard McCrabb West Liberty LeRoy Lillig Cliff Stoutner Concordia Kan Keith Statler Boyd Stoutner Harold Holmes Wayne Shaw Shaw Webster Harold Dean Trier Biloxi Miss

Westminster Guild notes at Cotter church meeting

Westminster Guild of the Cotter United Presbyterian church met with Mrs Burl Richards and Mrs Don Sands as cohostess. Activities included readings on Light A Candle and What Is the Apocrypha, a Bible quiz, and a report from the Robert Stanton family on furlough in the states. World Day of Prayer set for March 3 at 2 p.m. with World Service truck arriving April 3.

Ainsworth Westminster Guild of the Cotter United Presbyterian Church Burl Richards Don Sands Sands James Podaris Mathew Richards John Morris Robert Stanton Pakistan Hayden Davis Cotter World Service Dorothy Thomas Elizabeth Dea Davenport Will Dea Richard Coon Carrie Fred Jenene Stout Gerard Megdelsen Dale Holmes Delores Stout Donna Scott Laura Johnston Shari McFarland Bill Stout Debbie Drayshal Dean Zachs Edgar Whetstine Ed ‘Skubal American Legion Auxiliary No. 351 C.A. Thompson Donald Jones Legion Hall

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