Keota Club Sets Budget Plans at Dinner Meeting
Keota Community Club held a dinner meeting at the Youth Center with fourteen members present. President Keith Wallerich led, decorations will come down January 11, and Wayne Olson volunteered to tag the lights. The group discussed year’s finances, dues payment, and the goal of a 1980 budget to fund activities without major solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota, Jat
Keota
Keith Wallerich
Wayne Olson
Floyd Stephen
Johnnie Hancock
St. Louis
Emmett Hancock
Betty Flynn
Doyle Palmer
Lester Smith
Don Mills
Jim Palmer
Prenda
Oxnard
California
Jerry Crossett
Mary Lou
James
John Palmer
Terry Palmer
Meeks End Visit in Riverside
Meeks at Riverside after visiting Mrs Fanny Meeks and relatives in Iowa City and Des Moines. The trip marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a supper for siblings and kin. Local family news includes moves, sales of farms, and a death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Jan
Elmer Meeks
Denver
Colorado
Fanny Meeks
Iowa City
John R. Vegey
Rock Island
Terry Meeks
Marion
Dorothy Harrison
Don Meeks
John R. Yeany
Steve Dautremont
Janet
Lynn
Mike
Horace Mann School
Town City
Anna Younkin
Harold
Verne
Mottet
Charles Strabala
Ernie
Professional Directory listing local lawyers and services
Local profession directory lists attorneys including L J Kehof and Day and Bates with offices on West Main and Marion avenues, Morrison firm at 913 South Marion, Owen at 119% West Washington, and Stewart and Shearer at 225 West Main. Also includes dentist D D S Dale E Garrell, osteopathic doctor P L Etter, and optometrist John W Lemmon with contact phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston, Day & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
George F Morrison
Ford Morrison
Ira Morrison
South
Marion Ave
Morrison, Morrison
Lloydmund D. Morrison, Jr
James E. Lloyd
Washington St
John C. Owen
West Washington South’ Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
Keota MYF Meets For Pizza Supper
Keota residents share church activities and meals as the Senior MYF meets at the Methodist church for a pina supper and games and plans a chili supper on January 17. Local families host and visit, with receipts to support church events and community dinners.
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Keota Myf
Wag Wagner Offers Complete Car Service Promptly
A local auto shop promises complete car service to speed customers on their way with a focus on windshield care and quick turnaround times. The ad highlights efficient repairs and fast service to minimize wait times for drivers.
New London Hogmen Earn Poland China Honors
Darrell and Dale Tucker of New London lead Iowa in Poland China litters qualified for Production Registry in 1962, with 66 litters and an average 9.4 pigs per litter birth weight 3.17 pounds. National recording data show 3,684 litters qualified statewide, highlighting breed dominance. nearby eastern Iowa herds include CW Lenker and Son Wilton Junction Henry Clark and Sons LeClaire L Helgens and Sons Monticello and Lyle M Olson and Sons Atkins with 24 to 28 litters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell and
Dale Tucker
New London
Poland
China
China Record Association
Galesburg
Ilinoi
National Recording Organization
Association
Iowa
CW. Lenker
Wilton Junction
Henry Clark
LeClaire
L. Helgens
Monticello
Lyle M. Olson
Atkins
Keota WSCS Attended By Thirty-Five Members
Keota Iowa January fourth WSCS of Wesley Methodist church met Thursday afternoon with 35 members and one guest Mrs Richard Mayer. Devotions by Mrs Mac Herr. Program chairman Mrs Matilda Kirkpatrick spoke on National Council of Churches. A baby shower for Mrs Orrin Potter was held with gifts arranged on a gift table and opened with help from Elizabeth Leight singer Dorothy Singleton and Ruth Jenkins. Refreshments of ice cream cake roll and a miniature stork were served by Mary Henderson and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
WSCS
Wesley Methodist Church
Richard Mayer
Mac Herr
Matilda Kirkpatrick
National Council of Churches
Orrin Potter
Ruth Zehr
Elizabeth Leight Singer
Dorothy Singleton
Ruth Jenkins
Mary Henderson
Cinderella 4-H Club Meets At Statler Home
The Cinderella 4-H Club gathered Monday at Cindy and Deanna Statler’s home with thirteen members three leaders and four mothers present. Diana Reis led the business and Cindy Statler gave a safety talk. Demonstrations by Peggy Hahn Christine Duval Barbara Radda Deanna Statler and Denise Ralston followed. Hostesses served refreshments. Next meeting set for February 4 with Vicki Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy
Deanna Statler
Diana Reis
Indy ‘Statler
Peggy Hahn
Christine Duval
Barbara Radda
Denise Ralston
Vicki Bauer
Joint Installation at Keota brings Masons and Eastern Stars
Keota hosts a joint installation Friday night with 65 attendees despite bad weather. Masons install officers including A I Fitz Simmons and Keith Jones, with Ron Shafer receiving a jewel. Keota O E S officers named for 1964 include Virginia Henderson as worthy matron and Vernon Fleming as assistant patron amid celebratory events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Henderson
Fitz Simmons
Vdia Fleming
Vernon Fleming
Mae Herr
Matilda Kirkpatrick
Electa
Wa Ja Baumert
Esther
Ruth Walker
Martha
Marla Visser
Ruth Zehr
Warder
Lena Hermantorfer
Sentinel
C.D. Kirkpatrick
Genevieve White
Verla Walter
Wilma Wright
OES Officers Installed at Wayland
Wayland news notes the Order of Eastern Star installed officers led by W M Mrs John Martin and W P Paul Strickfaden with roles filled by Mrs George Brooks and Mrs Ralph Osborne. Other members listed include conductress Mrs Everett Hileman and secretary Mrs Wade Huffman. Also mentions Lee Yorler and illness/visits of local families. Later items cover holiday visits and travel plans including Herb Bricks heading to Oklahoma City for aviation training and Ottumwa posting.
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Clara Wenger
Ada
Everett Hileman
Ruth
Ted Tschantz
Martha
Everett Monson
Electra
Donald Richwarden
Ralph Osborne
Sentinel
Wade Huffman
A. R. Meyer
Marshal
Dale Richenberger
Oral Conrad
Sam Elder
Lee Yorler
Duane Yoders
St. Lukes Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Vern Jorgensen
Ft. Wayne
Ind
J C Mitchell Moves to Iowa City for Winter
J C Mitchell, previously in Crawfordsville, has moved to the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Howard Kratter in Iowa City to reside for the remainder of the winter. Community club notes mention Fairview and White Cloud groups meeting with New Year resolutions shared. Families gather for post holiday events as Sam Edgar plans to move to Anamosa for a new position after completing studies in Maryville Missouri.
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White Cloud Club
Don Sands
Howard Anderson
Everette Davis
Sands
Ray Schultz
W. H. Edgar
Edgars
Kermit Jenkins
Harlan Fi
Ainsworth
Raymond Wobacher
Iowa City
Howardift
Cedar Falls
Larry Waggoner
Cedar Rapids
Sam Edgar
Maryville
Jim. Fagar
Crawfordsville
Marcia
Debbie
Sam
Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Edgar
Anamosa
Maquoketa
Wellman WSCS Hears History of Missions
The Wellman Women Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist church for a potluck meal. Dr. Paul Dietterich spoke on The Biblical Foundations of Missions. Mrs. Lois Williams led the meeting, and future plans include a February 7 session on Missions in the Modern World. Ruth Ann and Mrs. William Crawford visited in the Norman home. Dean Wilkens returns from Town City hospital after hernia surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Godber Wellman
Wans Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Florence Norman
Wellon Mitler
Lyle Wade
Willard Swartzendruber
Lois Williams
Glenn Huntsberger
Paul Dietterich
William Crawford
Ruth Ann
Oskaloosa
Oral
Local Club Notices and Birth Announcement in Richland
Frank Mayer and family return from Vandalia Louisiana. Priscilla Club hosts program with box supper planned January 17 at Rubio Community Building. Clover Leaf Club hostess duties assigned. Bill Hayes and Tammy Peterson welcome son Craig Stanton born at Jefferson County Hospital. Womans Club to host book review Born Free by Adamson. Reverend Naomi Lock announces Pekin Church Fellowship dinner at Prairie Home Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Jones
Hal Figgins
Bill Hayes
Tow City
Craig Stanton
Jefferson County Hospital
Hayes
Tammy Peterson
Richland
Ben Young
Womans Club
Adamson
Paul McClint
Naomi Lock
Woolson Friends Church
Pekin Church Fellowship
Prairie Home Cafe
Lock
Richard Lord Ends Visit With Parents
NORTH XENIA Jan 4 The holiday rush is over and the youngest boy left today for his destination in California leaving the rest of the family to return to routine. Richard Lord had left by bus to return to his base at San Diego after surprising us for the holidays. Tom returned earlier to White Man Air Force Base near Sedalia Mo. Mary Sue Masterman returned to her home near Warrensburg Mo. Roger Lord and Mary Ellen Brady of Maquoketa were guests over New Year weekend. Larry and Jerry Bean twins of Mr and Mrs Norman Bean returned yesterday to Fort Leonard Wood Mo where they are stationed after holidays with friends and relatives. Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Herman Wagenknecht were guests in the Tom Clark home in Grinnell. Mr and Mrs Robert Duncan and Cindy drove to Davenport today to visit Mrs Duncan's sister and will stay a few days. Mrs Cy Bush is recuperating nicely at home after surgery at Mercy Hospital in Town City in December. She was home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs George Lord report Christmas day in McAllen Texas, a rainy dark day with much company for a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Xenia
California
Lard
San Diego
Tom
Whiteman Air Force Base
Sedalia
Mary Sue Masterman
Warrensburg
Roger Lord
Mary
Ellen Brady
Maquoketa
Larry
Jerry Bean
Norman Bean
Fort Leonard Wood
Herman Wagenknecht
Tom Clark
Grinnell
Robert Duncan
Cindy
Davenport
Cy Bush
Mercy Hospital
Town City
George Lord
McAllen
Texas
Mrs Art Duncan To Teach This Year In Iowa
OLDS Iowa January 1 Mrs Art Duncan has signed a contract to teach kindergarten in the Mid dletown school starting January 3. Richard Anderson and Donald Allen left Christmas day for the West coast to work there until spring farm work opens here. Their destination was uncertain and no word has come back yet. Mr and Mrs Elsworth Anderson spent two vacation days in Adel. Bob Anderson from Ames visited home folks during Christmas vacation. Mrs Clara Vaught a University of Town student visited at the Elsworth Anderson home. Mr and Mrs Don Miller spent Christmas in California with their daughter Betty and family and met the newborn granddaughter born late last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Clara Vaught
University of Town
Elsworth Anderson
Don Miller
California
Betty
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Sandy McCrabb
Jim McCrabb
Ivan Wyse
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Jerry Gowey
Joe Sowey
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McCrabb
Jess Page
Or Page
Washington
Lyle Miller
Wayne Miller
Grace Miller
Eva Greiner
la Rue Conklin
Toyce Cummings
Fairfield
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Dale Huffman
Wellman
Nelle Littlefield
Rochester
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School of Religion
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Federated Church
David van Wagner
Barbara Sheets
Cedar
Ira Smith
Meeks
Mrs. Marge Luckey
Brenning-Hussen
Hussen
New Hartford
Lundh
Gene Streb
Ed Wingler
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehof
Jeffry
Dale E. Garrell
Journal Building
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
D. D
Lemmon Jewelry
R. Q
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Journal
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Hn Romoser
Mir
Harold Rhodebeck
Russell Cotter
Benford Thompson
Thompson
Lloyd Miller
John Powell
Homer Mann
Brighton
Elmer Waglers
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Wag Wagner
Hogmen
Darrell Tucker
Henry Ford
Mrs. Boyd San
OES
Wayland
Ezra Wittmer
Lincoln Jorgensen
Delnar
Jim Boshart
Joe Schlatter
W. L. McMickle
Mrs. Schlatter
Herb Bricks
Lamont
Roy Ericks
Oklahoma City
Herb
Federal Aviation Academy
Ottumwa
Sherm Umphrey
Ralph Mathews
Donald
Danville
Milo Stevenson
Denmark
J.C. Mitchell
Howard Kratter
Towa City
Fairview Club
Lillian Maxwell
Bob Lauer
Marjorie Monson
Lincoln
Nebr
el Monson
Wellman Wscs
Don
Custer Sales & Service
S. Marion
Washington Cafe
Wagner
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Famous Life
Epid
Excfisiel Vasron
Stewart Hardware
Frank Mayers
Louisiana
Richard Lord
Art Duncan
C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency
Aliber & Co
Des Moines
West Chester Savings Bank of
West Chester
United States
John R. Butler
Calvin C. Wolf
Calvin ©. Wolf
Louis M. Smith
Alvin R. Wolf
State of
Harriet C. Orr
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