Mrs Earl Pearson 80 Dies in West Chester Iowa
Mrs Earl Pearson 80 of West Chester dies Friday January 17 1975 at Washington County Hospital after illness begun Monday Funeral held Monday at 10 30 a m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev William H Kettlitz in charge Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Born June 27 1864 in Washington County daughter of Daniel and Violet Hunter Rohrer Married March 23 1921 at Ottumwa to Willis Earl Pearson Taught school before marriage Survived by husband three sons Robert West Chester John Hazelwood Mo Gordon Keota seven grandchildren Three brothers one sister and one grandson preceded her in death
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Earl Pearson
Washington County Hospital
Pearson
West Chester
Jones
William H. Kettlitz
Elm Grove Cemetery
Sarah Jane Rohrer
Washington County
Daniel and
Violet Hunter Rohrer
Ottumwa
Willis Earl Pearson
Central College drill team postpones Washington Fairfield game appearance
The Central College precision drill team scheduled to perform at halftime of the Washington Fairfield boys game tonight has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The Central girls will appear here sometime in February.
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Dri T ‘A
Central College
Washington Fairfield
Central Girls
Markets Livestock Report Des Moines Joliet UPI
Markets show slow hog trade in Des Moines with demand fair to poor and prices down. In Joliet cattle and hog markets, steers and hogs mostly lower with specify price ranges and weekly receipts noted.
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Livestock
Des Moines
UPI
Minnesota
Joliet, Ill
Immanuel Lutheran Women Elect New Officers at Semi annual Meeting
The Immanuel Lutheran Women held their semi annual general meeting on January 14. Pastor Ernest Caltvedt installed three new officers Maryann Hildebrand as president Cindy Scheibe as vice president and Betty Holwegner as stewardship secretary. Current officers were listed and gifts given to outgoing president Mary Chmelar. A stewardship skit by Dorothy Gallagher Donna Bohlen Nita Lovick Nancy Baker and Karen Moen highlighted friendship as they discussed plans for the year. The group will study the book of Matthew with the theme Who do you say that I am marking Epiphany cake with small trinkets symbolizing salvation and resurrection.
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Immanuel Lutheran Woren
Ernest Caltvedt
Maryann Hildebrand
Cindy Scheibe
Betty Holwegner
Lois Buchholz
Donna Bohlen
Sandy Weller
Mary Chmelar
Dorothy Gallagher
Nita Lovick
Nancy Baker
Karen Moen
Scout Pack 242 Awards At Thursday Meeting
Scout Pack 242 gathered at Stewart School where Den 1 led by Judy Venzke staged an astronaut moon landing and flag ceremony. Cub master Ron Armstrong handed Bear Patch and Gold Arrow honors to several scouts. Wolf Silver Arrows and Denner/Assistant Denner pins were awarded, and Webelos Arrow of Light candidates named. Den 2 performed two moon skits, Den 9 shared a moon poetry piece. a Blue and Gold Banquet potluck is set for February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Armory.
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Boy Scout Pack
Stewart School
Den 1
Judy Venzke
Ron Armstrong
Robert Gier
Wolf
Jeffrey Dunn
Ray Miller III
Cleveland Wallerich
Mike Sypherd
Mike Shepherd
Jim Holwegner
Tony Kuntz
Tim Hall
Denner
Deran DeLong
Eric Schoonover
Eanning
Shawn Greenlee
Mark Goodlander
Francis Zuehrke
Mark DeWolf
Clark Venzke
Tim Hill
Webelos
Arrow of Light
Rodney Dorsett
Chris Merz
Rick Gier
Den 2
Joanne Schafroth
Den 9
Jeannie Gier
Den
Armory
Elementary recital contest planned
Beginning Monday January 20 Washington elementary band students will perform in an informal contest recital. All students who have played for one year and some beginners will be involved. Judges Gary McCurdy Irvan Rich Robert Shaw and Fred Stark will select outstanding soloists from each school.
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Washington Elementary Band
Lincoln Gym
Brighton
Stewart
Gary McCurdy
Irvan Rich
Robert Shaw
Fred Stark
YMCA Hosts Swim Meet and All-Star Basketball Game
The YMCA hosts a home swim meet at 1 p.m. and a high school all-star basketball game against Keokuk at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the YMCA. Local athletes compete in both events with emphasis on community participation and school pride.
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Keokuk
YMCA
Buffet Saturday at Washington Country Club
Washington Country Club members are reminded of a buffet planned for Saturday at the club house. Serving will begin at 6 30 p.m. The dining room at the club house has been redecorated and new lights installed.
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Washington Country Club
Meeker & Sons All American Sire in Hampshire Registry
Orville Meeker & Sons of Letts boast an All American son in the annual Hampshire Swine Registry contest based in Peoria Illinois. Miss Adel, sold spring 1974 to Bowkey Farms Grimes Iowa, won first in the 1974 Iowa State Fair fall gilt class. All American honors promote Hampshire breeders and publicity, with many past winners becoming notable producers.
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Orville Meeker & Sons of
Letts
Hampshire Swine Registry
Peoria
Ill
Adel
Bowkey Farms
Grimes
Iowa
Hampshire
Washington Federal Savings annual meeting elects directors
The Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association held its annual meeting with election of three-year directors John A. Winga Marvin L. Tweeton and WH Graber joining the board. L E Dunlap retired after long service, and Beenblossom reported 1974 assets at 6 002 921 with record interest paid to depositors. The roster of officers was set with P L Etter as President Pauline H. Riley as Officer Barbara J. Beauchamp as Assistant Secretary and Shearer as attorney. Special guests attended the dinner following the meeting.
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Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
John A. Winga
Marvin L. Tweeton
WH. Graber
J. Breitenbach
L. A. Jones
P. L. Etter
M. J. Cruise
Paul V. Shearer
Loyd D. Beenblossom
L. E. Dunlap
Lloyd D. Beenblossom
Exec
Washington Federal
Beenblossom
Washington Federal Savings and Loan
Washington
Pauline H. Riley
Barbara J. Beauchamp
Winga’s
L. E Dunlap
W. H. Graber
Presbyterians to Hold Bell Seminar and Concert
The United Presbyterian Church of Ws hosts a Sunday bell choir seminar at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall featuring seven choirs led by Rev. John Woodin of Kalona. Four local choirs participate. the event coincides with the church's Annual Meeting after an all congregational dinner. Doctor James McConnell will speak at morning worship.
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United Presbyterian Church of
John Woodin
Kalona
Woodin
United Presbyterian Church
L. Robison
Dwight Brewer
G. Williams
James McConnell
The
Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque
Farm Bureau Women Meet To Plan April Event
The Farm Bureau Women's Committee met Monday in the Farm Bureau office with county chairman Mrs Keith Stewart presiding. Roll call referenced sewing projects and plans for Farm Bureau Women's Day on April 14 with past state president Mrs Herbert Johnson as speaker. Reports covered legislative meetings commodity promotion and a Multi-Mini First Aid class. Mrs Bill Crandall gave meditations on A Farmer's Creed and A Woman's Conversation with God. Tentative plans were discussed to organize a county chorus.
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Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Farm Bureau
Keith Stewart
Herbert Johnson
Bill Crandall
Area Lunch Menus Ween or Jan 20
Washington area lunch menus list weekday meals with chicken and dumpling noodles pizza beefburger Salisbury steak and other items. Daily offerings include milk fruit bread and desserts with variations noted for each day and school schedule.
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Washington
United Methodist Women meet in three groups at Keota
Wednesday activities cover Group I in church lounge hosted by Mrs. John Dawson, Group II in Mrs. Crull’s home with Mrs. Waterhouse leading devotions, and Group III at Halcyon House with pledge service led by Mrs. Richard Paul and Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed. Local menus list weekly meals for Keota Waco and Mid-Prairie and James groups with daily dishes and milk.
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United Methodist
John Dawson
Clyde Dawson Sr
Charles Crull
Jimmie Munn
Florence Waterhouse
Ralph Bauer
Robert Miksch
Halcyon House
Walter Messer
William Holden
Melvin Letcher
Richard Paul
Lloyd Turnipseed
George Dare
Banker Retires After 40 Years in Pocahontas Bank
Gerald N. Strathman longtime Head Cashier and Director of Commercial State Bank in Pocahontas has retired after a four-decade career in banking. He served as a principal officer guiding daily operations and financial stewardship.
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Gerald N. Strathman
Commercial State Bank
Pocahontas
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Lutheran Women In General Meeting
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Hardee
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Mgr
WACO
Mid-Prairie
James
KC Hall
Frontier
Iowa Ave
Gilbert Mills
Spain
Portugal
Mills
American Motors Corporation
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Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
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McFarlane
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