Gretters mark fiftieth wedding anniversary in Arizona
Mr and Mrs W C Gretter of Harper observe their 50th anniversary on February 9 while wintering at Sun Crest Apt 53 130 N LeSueur Mesa Arizona. The couple wed February 9 1915 at St Marys Keota with Ed Peiffer as attendant. They are parents of five children Martha Miter Oroville California Virginia Bomber Harper Illinois Dorothy Mikel Downs Illinois Robert and William Gretter Harper. They have eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gretter
Harper
Sun Crest
Apt
LeSueur
Mesa
Arizona
Margaret’ Flander
Wynne C. Gretter
St. Mary's Church
Keota
Hei
Nen
Ed J. Peiffer
John T
Martha) Miter
Oroville
Calif
Irvin J
Virginia
Bomber
Rex
Dorothy) Mikel
Downs
Robert
William
Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House
Halcyon residents enjoyed a weekly program with piano selections by Judy Weeks Cathy and Gordon Gillesby and Janet Miller. Visitors included Mrs Veda Latta Mrs Elmer Langford Mrs Lawrence Atwood Mrs B Van Korn Rev Howard Ball and Mrs Marie Greenlee. Tom Carris celebrated his birthday during coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Helscher
Judy Weeks
Cathy
Gordon Gillesby
Janet Miller
George Miller Jr
Robert Gillesby
Elmer Langford
Lawrence Atwood
Sigourney
B. van Korn
Chicago
Frank A
Howard Ball of
Allerton
Marie Greenlee
Tom Carris
Franklin Cubs 44 Club Meeting At Marion Timmins Home
The Franklin Cubs 44 Club met at Marion Timmins home with 13 members present. After songs, the meeting was called to order. One new member joined and enrollment cards were filled out. Talks and demonstrations were given and a discussion on parliamentary procedure was led by the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Cubs
Marion ‘Timmins
Past Noble Grand Circle Dinner and Club Activities
Forty attended the Past Noble Grand Circle dinner at the 100F Hall with Bunco as the main entertainment. Archer Augustine won high and Gus Reinert low in men’s scores. Mrs. Harold Brock won women’s high and Mrs. Willis Bush women's low. Mrs. Ralph Zeck won the door prize. Junior ten x-teens met with 15 members. Beth Stevenson presided. A Sadie Hawkins Dance is planned for Feb 20, plus a bake sale to raise funds. Yoshi Kanda, a Japanese exchange student, spoke about his homeland and customs. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Bunco
Archer Augustine
Gus Reinert
Harold Brock
Willis Bush
Ralph Zeck
Beth Stevenson
Yoshi Kanda
Japan
Hospital Admits and Discharges Record
Admitted yesterday Burt Lynn Pleasant Plain medical. Christine Wells Washington surgical. Dr Robert W Thompson Washington. Today Mrs Jerry Bell Columbus Junction surgical. Dismissed today Mrs Donald Trier Washington Gaylen Jarrard Washington Mabel Baldwin Des Moines Mrs William Whalen Washington Mrs Ivan Jarvis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Lynn
Pleasant Plain
Christine Wells
Washington
Surgical
Sunday School and Worship Times Announced
Alton Koch serves as vacancy pastor for the congregation with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship services at 11 a m The notice confirms current pastoral assignment and service schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Koch
Social calendar notes for community notices
Social calendar items list events and meetings for the week including Legion Hall snacks, dessert at Wingas, Masonic Temple cards, Rainbow Girls, YWCA, Saddle Club, Junior High Youth for Christ, Captain's Table dessert luncheon, nursing events, DAR, Handcraft I, Ainsworth CES, Foreign exchange speaker, Rosemary Club, Marion Hobby Club lunch, and Merry Makers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine Bridge
Wingas
Ainsworth Ces
Masonic Temple
Emily Simpson - Atmore
Rosemary Club
W. Augustine
Heart Fund
Marion Hobby Club
Russell Davison
Merry Makers Club
Elizabeth Young
Local residents receive care and education updates
John Linnenkamp now resides at the Pines Rest Home while Leland Carris recuperates at home after surgery in Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Harry Ramseyer plan a Davenport weekend visiting daughter and son in law, attending Marycrest College concert where Friends of Chamber Music perform Mozart Requiem with Mrs Ramseyer as soloist. Edgar Hohl of Donnellson visits Iowa City family as John Hohl earns a BA at the University of Iowa. The Schwartzes recover from flu. Bryan Coakley enters Veterans Hospital Iowa City for treatment on the east wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Carris
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Harry Ramseyer
Davenport
Ronald Schneider
Marycrest College Auditorium
Friends of Chamber Music
Schneider
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
William Henigbaum
Edgar Hohl
Donnellson
Inlaw
John Hohl
Brad
Nate Young
University of Iowa
Elwyn Brenneman
Near
Karina
William Spenner
Ellen
John Spenner
Robert Moore
Reuben Miller
Monroe Yoder
Lyle Yoder
S. Yoder
Morris Swartzendruber
Cecil Mills
Paul D. Miller
Elmer L. Yoder
Gareth Swartzendruber
Ray Brenneman
Dale Brenneman
Lewis Miller
Ellis ‘Swartznedruber
George W. Fry
Harry J. Fry
Geo. E. Fry
Laura Crow
Robert Schrock
Gary Duane
Kalona
Mercy Hospital
Iowa’ City
Marland Shettler
A.A. Jackson
Ruby
Mary Bontrager
Lewis F. Yoder
Marie Herner
Charlene
Kate Miller
Dan J. Fisher
Ruth
John A. Miller
Mary Swartzendruber
Dan Graber
William Nissley
Henry D. Miller
Vernon Ropp
Ellis Swartzendruber
Moris Swartzendruber
Hughes refutes pressure groups in Iowa radio address
Governor Harold E. Hughes told Iowa listeners he aims to represent all citizens and will not let labor, agriculture, or industry run the state. He taped remarks for 34 stations urging Iowans to follow the 61st General Assembly and its potential for constructive legislation.
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Des Moines
UPI
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
61St
General Assembly
Airman McChurch Named Airman of the Month in Korea
George T. McChurch, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Widmer of Washington, titled airman of the month at Osan Air Base Korea for initiative and resourcefulness in overhauls to starter, generator, carburetor and fuel pump systems. He earned praise for cooperation, judgment and taking responsibility, along with military bearing. Dice potatoes for potato salad before cooking to save time.
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George T. McChurch
Glenn Widmer
Washington
U.S. Air Force
Osan
Korea
Edward R. Hassell Jr
McChurch
Kalona church and school groups report busy community events
In Kalona on Tuesday and Wednesday, Cub Pack awards, Pine Wood Derby results, and Blue and Gold banquet plans dominated the calendar. Holy Trinity School and United Christian and Baptist church groups held meetings with guest speakers, officer elections, and a quilting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Tony Hartley
Tim Miller
Leon Mast
Bob Stagner
Charles Dayton
David Tweeton
Jerry Hartzler
Matt McAndres
Doug Reif
John McAndrew
Gary Wagaman
Bob Sattler
Council
den Three
den Wet den
Matt McAndrew
Den
Charles Beek
John Pemberton
Farmers Savings Bank
Society of Holy Trinity School
Richmond
Solvieg Nielsen
Norway
Miss Nielsen
Joe Chody
Joe Allen
Leroy Vegey
Wm. Snell
Paulette Snell
Robert Welte Jr
United Christian and Baptist Church
United Church
D. G. Sattler
Ralph Speas
Tracy Anderson
Lawrence Griffiths
Richard Adams
Loran Hershberger
John Woodin
Robert Wheeler
Logan Reif
Lloyd Plecker
Don Miller
Gee
Bash
Roy Pewitt
Griffiths
Vernon Hartzler
Washington Evening Journal Radio and Press Notes
The Washington Evening Journal announces staff roles and publication details with wire service affiliations and subscription rate hints. It lists editors David Elder and Lane Roe, Bob Shatter in advertising, production notes, and state press associations, reflecting typical midwestern paper operations.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Jons David Elder
Roe
Bob Shatter
I Advertising
Iad Ty
Iowa
United Press
Inland
Susie Humston to Celebrate Eighth Birthday Sunday
Susie Humston daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Humston Jr will be eight years old this Sunday Jan 31. To celebrate she and her parents and siblings will be Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Humston Sr at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Humston
Grant Humston Jr
Susie
Grant Hunmston Sr
Square Circle Club Luncheon Meeting at Home of Mrs Howell
Square Circle Club held a Wednesday noon luncheon at Mrs. Gerald Howell’s home with nine members. Mrs. Wayne Williams led the business session and funds were pledged to the Heart Fund and March of Dimes. A thank you letter arrived from Christian Home for a Christmas box.
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Vivian
Crawfordsville
Square Circle Club
Gerald Howell
Wayne Williams
Heart Fund
March of Dimes
Christian Home
Kenneth Lorack
Beauchamp
Winfield
Blue Birds plan Dad Daughter box supper February 8
The Blue Bird group plans a Dad Daughter box supper for Monday February 8 at the Y Community Room from 6 30 to 7 30 pm with Mrs Ed Hutchcroft as chair and Mrs Yaro Chmelar in charge of hie Bird Friends. Officers chosen include Shelly Zear as president and Donna Crossett as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bird and
Ed Hutchcroft
Yaro Chmelar
Hie Bird Friends
Blue Bird Friends
Phil Srossett
Gene Booth
Shelly Zear
Donna Crossett
Esther Cline
Cindy Booth
Sunshine
Bobbie Boileau
Carey Hayes
Kathy Wallace
Cathy Mangold
Blue Bird
Shel
L Zear
St. James
Warren Escher
Felix Dougall
Leo Schumacher
Marion Cady
Burton Kent
William Steele
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Mrs. W. C. Gretter
Gretters Miece
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
W. C. Weinrich
Burlington
Joe Knotek
Veda Latta
Della Humphrey
Elizabeth Clark
Our Home
George Havel of
Ainsworth
Helen Tener
Carson Plumbing & Heating
Church News
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Vileoilhlowers Today
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Journal
Legion Hall
Don Roberts
John Linnenkamp
the Pines Rest Home
T. W. Schwartz
Bryan Coakley
Ith
Airman
NEW Highland School
Highland School
Highway 218
Home and School Society of Holy Trinity
Hears
Mrs. Euge Way
Ford Skola
Lewis Belcher
Hershberger
Earl Fry
Marie’ Jackson
Eugene Way
CKCS
America
Tex
W. 2Nd
Washington, Iowa
Madison, Wis
Pet
George Schiro
UPI Telephoto
Square Circle
Jem
Ante
Texas
Washington Federal Savings & Loan Association
North Marion
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