Den or Counteresti Social News Highlights
Social and club notes report 90 senior citizens attended a January dinner despite mild weather. Sophia Ahrens headed the new dinner committee. Della Humphreys presided as new president. First timers welcomed. YMCA secretary urged membership drive. Craft, music by Fortnightly Trio, and poems closed the program. Eve ning of Fun set for January 27 in the Mc Cleery Room with games and mixers. Upcoming birthday party and Senior Citizen Council meeting noted as snow melts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Ahrens
Della Humphreys
Roy Randall
Ed Rich
Senior Citizen Council
Don Lukavskys Host Annual Walnut Women’s Club Dinner
Mr and Mrs Donald Lukav sky hosted the Walnut Women’s Club family potluck with twelve families and two guests Marion Robertson and Larry. Afternoon meeting featured card games, Mrs Herbert Ferrell presiding with a penny per letter in each member’s name. Lyle Wilson elected president for the coming year, Lukovsky vice president, Maurice Pacha secretary treasurer, Everett Lewis reporter. Members may bring a guest to February meeting with Mrs Earl Ferrell, guest speaker Margaret Young on Meatless Meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lukavsky
Walnut Women’s Club
Marion Robertson
Larry
Melvin Schnicker
Harlan Neuhart
Herbert Ferrell
Lyle Wilson
Lukovsky
Maurice Pacha
Everett Lewis
Earl Ferrell
Margaret Young
Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Community
On the record Hospital admits include Mrs Alva Bohro fen of Keota medical and Miss Debra Wolanski of Washington surgical. Also listed are Mrs Myron Kurtz of Brighton medical and Gary Swift of Washington medical. Births today at Columbus Junction to Mr and Mrs Mike McConahay a daughter. Dismissals today include Mrs Belva Pratt of Washington and Mrs Dale Miller and daughter Washington and Mrs Donald Anderson and daughter Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Bohrofen
Keota
Debra Wolanski
Washington
Myron Kurtz
Brighton
Gary Swift
Mike McConahay
Columbus Junction
Belva Pratt
Dale Miller
Donald Anderson
Columbus
Junction
Hickman Mineart vow in California wedding
Vivian Jean Hickman and Raymond P. Mineart of Newhall Calif tied their vows on December 5 in a double ring ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Newhall. The celebration followed at the couple’s Newhall home with thirty relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Jean Hickman
Newhall
Calif
Raymond P. Mineart
Brighton
California
Pennsylvania
Newhall Aveue
Apt. 1
Michael Slattery
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Daniel Denno
Saugus
Elmer Kershey
Curtis Mineart
Camp Pendleton
the Lamansky
Howard Moberly
Ken Fletch
Jeff
Annabelle Lauderdale Jaeger
Social Calendar Full of Meetings and Events This Week
A packed social column lists gatherings across fraternal groups, clubs, and community organizations. Friday features Masonic Lodge work in third degree at the Masonic Temple and Saturday hosts Rainbow Girls, Eagles, and a Shirts and Skirts event at Ainsworth gym. Sunday brings Washington County Historical Society board meeting and a Knights of Columbus party. Monday includes Golden Age Club and Nighters events at YWCA and Masonic Temple, plus YES Officers practice. Tuesday offers Y Wives activities, Crewel embroidery, and Trampoline Tops Club at the YWCA. Wednesday highlights Senior Citizens programs and White Shrine, while Family Living II plans a dinner out. Additional entries cover BPW Club dinner, Farm Bureau Women meeting, and Legion Auxiliary dues notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Masonic ‘Temple
Eastern Star
Masons
Ainsworth Gym
Skip Shippers
Washington County — Historical Society
J.M Lloyd
W. Main
Knights of Columbus
KC. Hall
Golden Age Club
YWCA
William Helscher
Y Mellery
Garden II
Fishburn
White Shrine
Leonard Llewellyn
Dave Caldwell
Applied Arts
Leon Hillman
BPW Club
Cedar
Farm Bureau
Wayne Knupp
Presidents Legion Auxiliary
M. L. Brown
Able
Snowball Social Club Hosts Sewing Session for Red Cross
The Snowball Social Club met Thursday at Mrs. Wayne Knapp’s home for an all day sewing event. Members pieced and tied three baby blankets and two lap robes for the Red Cross. A potluck lunch was served, and the group plans a future night out with husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Knapp
Red Cross
Funeral services for Gertrude A Moothart
Funeral services for Gertrude A Moothart were held Wednesday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev Arthur Peters in charge. Pall bearers were John Butler, Larry DeLong, Michael DeLong, David DeLong, Leland Griggs Howard Moore. Burial was in West Chester Cemetery.
Dear Abby column questions on ear piercing and family conflict
Readers seek Abby guidance on a gallbladder surgeon who pierced ears during surgery with uneven results, a future son in law wedding dispute, a babysitter theft, and a Washington state reader asking whether to confront a friend about stolen jewelry. Abby advises honesty, caution, and direct action where appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Port Angeles
Wash
Port
Newcomers Party Plans Nearing Completion
Plans for a newcomers party in the building on Saturday January 30 at 8 p m are nearing completion Invitations have been sent to about 120 Washington households If missed contact Mrs Loren Moore chairman The event will be informal and aims to help newcomers get acquainted Additional attendees expected and invitations list follow up calls urged to confirm attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turday
Washington
Loren Moore
Moore
Reformed church hosts family night and meeting
A large crowd attended the Re formed Presbyterian Church family night and congregational meeting Thursday at the church. Hosts were Mr and Mrs John Skubal. After a bountiful meal the meeting was conducted by Robert Megchelsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterian Church
John’ Skubal
Robert Megchelsen
Home community notes mark Mrs Hastie at ninety
At the U P Home a large gathering celebrated Mrs Mary Hastie turning 90 on January 21 with relatives from Indianola and Des Moines joining in an open house. The week featured Evensong led by Rev Ross Copeland, piano by Mrs Helen Buchanan, and a program by Mrs Dorothy Helscher and Mrs Iola Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hastie
Elizabeth McClung
Indianola
Austin Schooler
Ross Copeland
Helen Buchanan
Mercy
Ruth Nolin
Mabel Rankin
Robert Brinton
Sarah Christensen
Dorothy Helscher
Family Supper Honors Returning Relative Rick Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shalla and Ted of Brighton entertained relatives for their nephew Rick Davis. Davis was home on leave from the service but has returned to Ft. Eustis Va for more schooling. Attendees included grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pred Shalla, Mr. and Mrs. John Blum, Sheryl and Ronnie of Washington, Mr. and Mrs.Virgil B. Davis Sr., Dixie and Craig of Washington. Davis address listed in service men's column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Shalla
Ted
Brighton
Rick Davis
Rick
Ft. Eustis
Pred Shalla
John Blum
Sheryl
Ronnie
Washington
Virgil B. Davis
Dixie
Craig
Davis
Service
Heritage Farm Machinery Auction List From Illinois Farm Tools
A 1962 Kewanee 50 ft PTO elevat with lift leads the sale alongside a 1967 ILH.C. No. 85 grinder mixer a 1963 Farm EZ PTO manure spreader and a 1964 ILH.C. 4 16 inch semi mounted plow. Also listed are a 1964 John Deere No 8 tractor mower a 1966 Ottawa 2 point post hole digger semi mounted tractor sprayer Heider auger wagon John Deere No 30 PTO combine Triggs feeder cart and feeder complete unit a John Deere 227 corn picker with new style rolls and a John Deere No 50 picker shelter attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
John Deere
Ottawa
Heider
John
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