Local soldiers leave for Alaska and other holiday travels
Prot. E-2 James A. Brown departs Cedar Rapids airport Monday for Ft. Wainwright Alaska after leave with Edsall D. Browns. The Rossen family returns from a California Christmas with relatives, Disneyland tour, and a snowbound drive noted as the coldest winter in 28 years. Various relatives visit in Ottumwa Albia Ottumwa and Glen Ellyn Illinois with New Year gatherings and travel updates.
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James A. Brown
Cedar Rapids
Ft. Wainwright
Fairbanks
Alaska
Edsall D. Brown
James Rossen
California
Earl Booth
Rossen
William Koltovich
David
Debbie
Strathmore
Duane Johnson
Randy
Wendy
Andy
Madera
Wendell
Newport Beach
Merle
Fresno
Disneyland
Leland Baker
Chuck Joslins
Glen Ellyn
Ill
John Baker
Mary Beth
Manchester
Leland Bakers
Glen Melton
Ottumwa
Yoder Kisner Wedding Vows Recounted in Rock Island
The marriage of Harriet Yoder of Wellman and George Kisner of Iowa City occurred December 24 at Memorial Heights Methodist Church in Rock Island Indiana. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Roger Johnson of Wellman. The couple celebrated at Mulkey's Restaurant and will reside in Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Harriet Yoder
George Kisner
Iowa City
Memorial Heights Methodist Church
Rock Island
Roger Johnson
Mulkey
Senior Co-Ed Club sponsors 4-H dance
The 4-H Senior Co-Ed Club held a successful dance last Thursday with about sixty 4-H members and friends dancing to records from KCII by Lee Thomas. Adults present included Mr and Mrs Rodney Letts, Mr and Mrs Larry Marek, Mr and Mrs Keith Horn, Julia Gamon, and Extension Leader. An amateur hour featured the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Thomas
KCII
Rodney Letts
Washington
Larry Marek
Keith Horn
Riverside
Julia Gamon
Washington Social Club Plans New Year Bingo Party
The Washington Social Club invites the public to a Saturday event at 8 pm featuring bingo, swimming and refreshments. Casual dress, newcomers welcomed, with a friendly community gathering to meet neighbors and start the year together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Social Club
Washington
Square Dance Event Set At Fairfield Junior Ag Building
A western style square dance is planned for Saturday January 8 at 8 p.m. at the Junior Ag Building in Fairfield with Bob Yerington of Muscatine as caller. All square dancers welcome. Funeral services for Mrs Sylvia Nicholson were held Monday at 1 30 p m at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev Herb DeMello officiating. Burial followed at Ainsworth Cemetery. Casketbearers were Allen Klein James Podaril William Podaril Milo Orris Roger Schuermann and Paul Hartsock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Ag
Fairfield
Bob Yerington
Muscatine
Carpenter Shop Christmas Dinner Honors Hosts in Mt Pleasant
Wayland Carpenter Shop, Inc employees and spouses gathered at Iris Restaurant on December 27 for a Christmas dinner. Donald Stout presented a gift to hosts Glen and Mrs Reschly after a slideshow of yearly job sites. Attendees included multiple Reschlys Burkholders Wenger Stou t and other couples with several unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Carpenter Shop, Inc
Iris
Mt. Pleasant
Donald Stout
Glen Reschly
Henry Reschly
Stanley Burkholder
Warren
Ralph Wenger
Tom Moore
Russell Payne
Fred Stigers
Ralph Christner
Ted Simpson
Steven Reschly
Steven Burkholder
David Neff
Harold Unternahrer
Richard Taglauer
Marion Reschly
Sherry Bash Elected Worthy Advisor for Rainbow for Girls
Sherry Bash was elected Worthy Advisor at a Rainbow for Girls meeting in the Masonic Temple. Officers elected include Judy Bauer as Worthy Associate Advisor and Jean Kennedy, Lana Weeks, Julie Kennedy, Chryse Lund, Ann Colby, and others. installation practice set for January 6 and open installation on January 9 with Eastern Star and Masons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Moss
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Sherry Bash
Judy Bauer
Jean Kennedy
Charity
Lana Weeks
Hope
Julie Kennedy
Faith
Chryse Lund
Ann Colby
Eastern Star
Five fines assessed in J. P. court here
Three young men who decided to take a drive across the grass in Sunset Park were fined 25 dollars each when they appeared in the justice of the peace court. Duane H. Sobaskis John R. Wilson and Geoffrey E. Hardy paid the fines for driving in a prohibited area. Additional fines included 10 dollars for excessive noise and 20 dollars for speeding assessed against Melvin James Stigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Justice of the Peace Court
Duane H. Sobaskis
John R. Wilson
Geoffrey E. Hardy
Melvin James Stigers
Be Piting Bets And Banter From L M Boyd
A 1971 column by L M Boyd includes quips on a man who never finishes tasks and a wife calling him a perpetual motion type. It riffs on bets, race horses, golf ball dimples, and animal war, plus a Lucy and Desi anecdote involving Chesterfield. It ends with mail address in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Social calendar listings for Washington County week
Community notices detail meetings and events from Tuesday to Friday. Nursing association program at the hospital cafeteria, club gatherings at YWCA, Masonic Temple, Captain's Table, Mrs. Charles Schiebel, and Mrs. George Horn, plus senior crafts and potluck luncheons. Events emphasize afternoon and evening sessions with crafts, dinners, and socials.
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Washington County
Tops
YWCA
Charles Schiebel
Rosemary Club
George Horn
Ainsworth Ces
Masonic Temple
Alpha Chi
Delta Kappa Gamma
Linger Longer Club
John Kiene
Marion Hobby Club
Edwin Wittetoe
Bridge lessons from a four heart contract misplay
The article analyzes a bridge hand where West led a spade against four hearts. East won the ace, returned a spade, and dummy’s heart lead lost to the ace. Defenders later win the clubs ace, illustrating the principle that any chance beats none, though recognizing it in play is challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
East
Declarer
Unusual Card Play in Port in a Storm Lead
A bridge column analyzes a declarer’s error in a late contract. On trick three South should have played the eight hearts from hand instead of the queen to avoid losing two trump tricks. The proposed line hinges on East’s trump holdings and the bidding, offering a sliver of a chance to make the contract. Tomorrow: Double, double toil and trouble.
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South
Declarer
East
Last Navy Recruit Receives Final Armed Forces Number
Robert K. Keanui of Honolulu becomes the last serviceman to receive the military serial number B-91-19-47. Beginning today all members will receive Social Security numbers for official identification. Hawaii was the last state to issue an Armed Forces number due to its time zone.
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Honolulu
UPS
Navy
U.S
Robert K. Keanui
Hawaii
Washington Evening Journal rates and contact details
The Washington Evening Journal lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, with figures for Washington and surrounding areas. It includes staff roles such as David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, and other department heads. Subscription costs vary by delivery area and duration.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
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
Dear Abby advice column about love and personal habits
Readers seek guidance on marriage for a widowed lover who fears sex life, a girl urging acceptance of a troubled suitor, a young man anxious about order and marriage, and Abby’s counsel favors honesty, effort, and professional help if needed. The column ends with a notice about Abby’s wedding booklet.
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Chicago Tribune-M. Y. News Synd., Inc
Abby
Tony
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H&r
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