Tall Corn Queen memories tied to Washington
A librarian reveals a photo of a Tall Corn Queen contest in Washington Iowa with former winners Rosie Boileau and Frances Detweiler. The image likely dates from 1947 to 1952 and recalls fall festivals that showcased the tallest corn stalks.
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Nybody
City High School
Iowa City
Washington
Journal
Rosie Taylor
Robert Boileaue
North Avenue D
Frances Anderson
Carl P. Jungbluth
Barbara Griggs Rocksvold
Duane Griggs
New London
Robisons set to winter in Phoenix after visits in Iowa
Mr and Mrs Chick Robison plan a winter leave with a stopover in Marshalltown to see Dennis Blanchards family while the Blanchards travel to the Bahamas. They will also visit children in Des Moines before heading to Phoenix and aim to return around April 1.
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Chick Robison
Phoenix
Ariz
Marshalltown
Dennis Blanchards
Blanchards
Bahamas
Robisons
Des Moines
Robert Krotz
Frank Roses
Jim Sojkas
Washington
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Elaine Crockett In Home Event
Miss Elaine Crockett was honored at a kitchen shower Sunday hosted by Mrs Tom Waters with fourteen guests. Games were played before gifts and refreshments served from a burgundy and pink decorated table. Attending were Mrs Davy Crockett and Mrs Leonard Pohren, mothers of the couple. Crockett will wed Allen Pohren January 22 at First Baptist Church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Crockett
Tom Waters
Davy Crockett
Leonard Pohren
Miss Crockett
Allen Pohren
First Baptist Church
Social Calendar of Friday to Monday Events at Masonic Temple and Local Venues
Community clubs and social groups list a busy weekend schedule at the Masonic Temple and local venues. OES events, Rainbow Girls, Daughters of the Nile, Nile Sewing Group, and World War I Barracks Auxiliary appear with meetings, installations, and potlucks. Activities include square dancing at Ainsworth gym with Bob Gillespie, bowling at Melody Lanes, and various civic group gatherings across Monday and Tuesday.
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Masonic Temple
Ainsworth School
Bob Gillespie
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple Bible
Merle
Washington Star Order meets at Masonic Temple activities
The Washington Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Dayton Crim and Dwight Murray presiding. Mrs. Foster Bagge was honored for 28 years as organist and received a corsage and gifts. A memorial service was held for four deceased members. Installations set for Jan 15 and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Walnut Women's Club held a cooperative dinner and elected new officers. Saddle Club hosted a Wednesday gathering with a business meeting and bingo.
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Oes
Washington Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Dayton Crim
Dwight Murray
Foster Bagge
Edgar Stewart
Bagge
George Dare
Stewart
Paul Stebelton
Harry Drake
Iva Denison
Nina Stutsman
Winnie Robison
Walnut Women’s Club
Maurice Pacha
Marion
Larry Robertson
Donald Lukavsky
Edwin Lukavsky
Rodney Letts
Melvin Schnicker
Everette Lewis
Rebekah Club Hosts Meeting at IOOF Hall
Mrs John Beemblossom and Mrs Emma Barnett led a Thursday IOOF Hall gathering of ten Rebekah Club members. Auditing report by Mrs Clyde Tucker approved. Two new officers elected Mrs Iva Simpson and Emma Barnett. Bingo provided entertainment. Feb 10 committee Dora Wagner and Mrs Clarence Goodwin. Refreshments served.
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Rebekah Club
John Beemblossom
Emma Barnett
IOOF
Beemblossom
Clyde Tucker
Iva Simpson
Bingo
Dora Wagner
Clarence Goodwin
CWF Groups Continue Bible Study with Farewell Planned
Christian Women’s Fellowship groups met in members’ homes studying Jonah. Dorcas Esther Ruth Martha Priscilla groups noted. A farewell coffee for Mrs. John W. Miller was announced for Jan 19 at 9:30 a.m. The CWF plans a meeting Jan 26 at 2 p.m. with executive board at 1:15 p.m. A Europe study led by Mrs. Leon Iwanowski was announced. Single Young Adults Club to bowl at Melody Lanes Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship
Dorcas
Harold Jor
Esther
Anna Cr
Ruth
Waller Sheets
Martha
Helen Watkins
Priscilla
Dale Doggett
Jonah
All Os
John W. Miller
Arkansas
CWF
Europe
Leon Iwanowski
Bowling Results and High Scores From Wednesday
Bowling results list Ainsworth Squire Shopper Bryn Mawr Shamrock Roe Jack Jill Pepsi Carson with Pepsi leading team totals 2578 Roe 2502 and team games 882 879 875. Individual leaders Jean Close 549 Robbie Schiebel 538. high games Jean Close 195 Bev Long 188. Top averages Ann Curl 164 Dorothy Patterson 162 Jean Close 160 and others through 149.
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Ainsworth
Squire
Bryn Mawr
Shamrock
Roe
Jack & Jill
Pepsi
Carson
Jean Close
Robbie Schiebel
Bev Long
Ann Curl
Dorothy Patterson
Pansy McGill
Betty Ward
Joy Crossett
Lela Hysell
Marguerite van Cleave
Janet Sherman
Curly Murphy
LANE
Roe Heating
Shamrock Inn
Pepsi Cola
Carson Plumbing Jack & Jill
Squire Hope U Ainsworth Bank
Corn King League Ends First Half With Scores Across Teams
In the Corn King League end of first half, teams Pepsi Cola and Farm Service lead as individual high scores include Rick Crone with 608 and Don Neff 233. High game and series tallies feature Pepsi 992 team score, Mellinger 2589, and multiple players like Roy Miller 180 triplicate and Don Neff 178.
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Farm Service
Arm Bureau
Pepsi Cola
Pete Lowe
Mellinger Furnace
Payne’s T.V
Payne T.V
Mellingers
Farm Bureau
Pepsi
Mellinger
F Bureau
Rick Crone
Don Individi
Don Neff
Roy Miller
Camp Fire Girls Council Elects Officers and Sets Goals
The Washington Council of Camp Fire Girls met on Thursday with president Mrs Earl Rae presiding. Committee chairs reported yearlong activities, financials were presented, and Mrs Don Pilcher was chosen for another term on the Camp Fire Board along with new members Kathy Fisher and Mrs Garth Rustan. The 1972 officers were named and goals for the year were outlined.
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Washington Council of Camp Fire Girls
Earl Rae
Jim Wood
John Sproule
Richard Paul
Don Pilcher
Tom English
Edwin Augustine
Kathy Fisher
Garth Rustan
Peter Getz
Reformed Presbyterian Groups Hold Meetings at Church
The Reformed Presbyterian Mission Society met Thursday at the church with Mrs. Jean Stout leading business. Mrs. Henrietta Howell and Mrs. Janice Skubal were named to plan coffees. Dorothy Jarrard led devotions and Lila Megdelsen conducted the lesson on the Sermon on the Mount.
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Reformed Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
Jean Stout
Henrietta Howell
Janice Skubal
Dorothy Jarrard
Lila Megdelsen
On the Record Hospital Admitted and Dismissals
Hospital admissions list adds Lester Kern and Mrs. Nelle Long in Washington. Discharges include Verne Landers and Mrs. Robert Brewer, both from Washington. Admitted yesterday and today, with dismissals noted for today.
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Lester Kern
Washington
Nelle Long
Verne Landers
Robert Brewer
Jolly Jokers and Rivals Reach Narrow Team Scores
Friday bowling results list Jolly Jokers led by Jokers 1932 and Ridge Runners 10s with tight team totals. Individual high scores include Dick Harvey 215 and Kay Lister 506 across series and games. details include Bacardi Bums and One More Times postings with several 20s and 1s in series.
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Jolly Jokers
Bacardi Bums
Kay Lister
Dick Harvey
Kay Jerry Fisher
Knowledgeable thieves break into gallery on Wilshire
Bur glars broke into the Jane Freeman Gallery on Wilshire Boulevard Thursday and took paintings valued at 100000 dollars. No arrests reported as investigators pursue leads.
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UPI
Jane Freeman
Wilshire Boulevard
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Marci Kay
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Robert Lowe
Wheatland
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Mary Freeda) Boynton
Muscatine
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Marie) Duncan
Dutch Creek Farm Bureau
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Glen Gordon
Chester Stewart
HOPE
Stanbrough
Tena Gordon
Corn King League
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Jerry Schiebel
Henry Wagenknecht
Maurice Libe
Dyle van Fleet
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Darrell Bandy
Ed Childs
Joe Deutsch
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Washington Evening Journal
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Iowa
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Internal Revenue
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Exec. V
James Quinn
Kenneth Ornduff
Clarence Kaufman
Earl Wood
Erwin Wulf
Gene Stephens
Cleo C. Orris
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U.S. Homes, Inc
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