WHS Class of 1951 Holds 25th Reunion at Country Club
The Washington High School class of 1951 held their 25th reunion on Saturday June 26 at Washington Country Club. Thirty-six classmates plus 34 spouses attended a 5 p.m social hour and 7 p.m. buffet. Richard Anderson presided at a short meeting that included memorials for three deceased members and officer elections. Engraved spoons were awarded for greatest distance traveled, most grandchildren, and least changed. The group closed with dancing to the Fortune Brothers and announced plans for a 30 year reunion in late June 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington Country Club
Richard Anderson
Gene Booth
Janet Dempsey
Gary Gorham
Reed Green
Janet
Grecian
Dorothy Anderson Chalupa
Mildred Stewart
Edwin Detwiller
Engaged: Barbara Radda Plans October 9 Wedding
Barbara Radda of Washington and Kevin Kiene of Riverside announce their engagement. Barbara is a 1969 Mid-Prairie High School graduate with nursing degrees from Muscatine Community College and Kirkwood, and works in the newborn nursery at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Kevin is a 1970 Highland High School graduate, Kirkwood attendee, bus driver for Highland School District, co-owner of Kiene's Western Auto in Riverside, and member of the band FELT. Their parents are Betty and the late Don Radda of Washington and Wilbur and Mrs. Kiene of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Radda
Washington
Kevin Kiene
Riverside
Betty Radda
Don Radda
Wilbur Kiene
Miss Radda
Mid-Prairie High School
Muscatine Community College
Kirkwood Community College
A.D.N
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Highland High School
Kirkwood College
Highland School District
Kiene
Western Auto
Stockman reunion at Sunset Park draws many descendants
Forty-one descendants of William F. and Anna Dencker Stockman gathered at Sunset Park for a family reunion. Attendees included sons Joseph Hemet California Ivan Downey California Lee Boulder Colorado Virgil Winfield Louis Davenport and daughter Dora Martin Washington with numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Joseph was the oldest present and Jessica Schligel Rock Island Illinois the youngest. Officers elected were Mrs Louis Stockman president and Mrs Robert Rhode secretary. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in June 1978 at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F
Anna Dencker Stockman
Sunset Park
Joseph Stockman
Hemit
Calif
Ivan Stockman
Downey
Lee Stockman
Boulder
Colo
Virgil Stockman
Winfield
Louis
Davenport
Eugene
Dora) Martin
Washington
Jessica Schligel
Rock Island, III
Louis Stockman
Robert Rhode
Washington Evening Journal masthead and pricing notes
The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa lists staff and ownership led by David Elder as president editor and business manager with William Shannon as VP and ad director Charles Morris as managing editor and Robert Luther as local ad manager. Subscription rates are detailed for carrier and mail delivery within Washington area and broader regions.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
North Marion Ave
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Keota hosts World Cup style cow chip contest
KEOTA The Iowa Cow Chip Throw contest scheduled for Saturday afternoon July 17 has been sanctioned by the World Championship Contest at Beaver Oklahoma. The winner will be eligible to compete for the world title next April at Beaver Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Iowa
Beaver
Okla
Gospel Road screening and pie throwing contest in Keota
The Gospel Road film by Johnny and June Carter Cash will show at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God Church in Washington. Contest rules specify two chips per contestant, five classes for all ages, a $2 entry fee, and wagon chips with no finger licking between throws. Entries by mail to Denny Bohrofen or Margaret Bermel. Contestants must arrive by noon for a 1 p.m. start.
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Johnny Cash
June Carter Cash
Assembly of God
Washington
Israel
Jesus Christ
Phil Kaufman
Denny Bohrofen
Margaret Bermel
Keota
Iowa
Funeral services for Mrs Edward Harter Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Edward Harter are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Greg Berkey officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Coppock family holds 31st reunion at Marr Park
Fifty seven attendees gathered for the Coppock descendants reunion at Marr Park near Ainsworth. Officers elected: Gwen White Furbee president, Jana McConnell Nieman secretary treasurer, Fran McConnell Goff vice president. Several Coppock deaths were reported for the year. The group planned to meet again last Sunday in June 1977 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hannah Coppock
Marr Park
Ainsworth
Jana McConnell Nieman
Gwen White Furbee
Fran McConnell Goff
Homer Howard
Oklahoma
Ethel Day
Colorado
Homer Coppock
Des Moines
Harry and
Lillian Coppock
Michigan
Dale
Phyllis Farris
Morgan Hill
Calif
Peg White
Plainfield
N.J
Ruth Coppock
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Lola
Boyd White
Kathy
Arlington Heights
Ill
Gwen Furbee
Andrew
Erin
Meghan
Elmhurst
Russell
Florence Coppock
Council Bluffs
Darrell
Betty White Herrin
Tim
Sean
Kathleen
Bill Conn
Anne Britt
Curt
Nels
Charlie
Bill
Nit Coppock
Alya
Siintorn
Helen Gardner
Keokuk
Burlington
Merle Jacobs
Ira
Alma Jacobs
Paul Wehrle
Mt. Pleasant
Lloyd Zihlman
Llew Clark
Edna Vandersnick
Violet Garland
Fairfield
Mildred Parsons
Richland
Geraldine
Cindy
Richenberger
Wayland
Perl
Betty Messer
Minnie McMullen
Coppock
Washington
Francis
Annetta McConnell
Deb
Brenda
Ron
Jim
Lynelle
Archie Godwin
Jeanne Sigafoose Chapman
Mini Bus to Sponsor Colorado Tour With Charter Coaches
The Washington County Mini Bus will sponsor a Colorado tour September 13 to 17 with Charter Coaches. Depart Washington Monday at 7 a.m. and visit Denver area sites including Van Briggh pottery, Colorado Springs Academy, Seven Falls, Royal Gorge, Coors Brewery, and Estes Park. Reservations at 309 West 2nd Washington. deposit due by August 15. No service in July.
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Washington County
Colorado
Washington
Denver
van Briggh Pottery
Colorado Springs Academy
Seven Falls
Royal Gorge
Kiesey Earns Master of Divinity at BU Theology
Deborah L. Kiesey of Rural Route 2 Washington received a Master of Divinity degree at Boston University School of Theology May graduation. She was among about 60 graduates earning one of six master or doctoral degrees. Her program focused on theology ministry and sacred music with a religion culture and personality major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah L. Kiesey
Rural Rt. 2
Washington
Boston University
School of Theology
Ms. Kiesey
Gary Collins Speaks at Washington Kiwanis Meeting
Gary Collins, Washington high school girls softball coach, spoke at the Wednesday noon Kiwanis gathering. The 2nd year for the Washington program has 28 players with 22 games this summer and a 7-7 record. Batting average stands at .320 with three hitters over .300, and 132 stolen bases overall. Coach credits the track program for speed. junior varsity schedule is being developed. JV record to date is 2-10. He praised the team as fun to watch and to work with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Collins
Washington
Collins
Dean's List Students Named at Ellsworth College
Susan R. Vacha of Washington and Rose A. Ricks of Wayland are named to the dean's list for honor students at Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls for the 1976 spring semester.
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Susan R. Vacha
Washington
Rose A. Ricks
Wayland
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls
July meeting of Farmerettes held at Krotz home
The 4-H Farmerettes met at Anne and Lynn Krotz's home on Monday with talks by Rene Sojka on opportunities for dogs and laundry aids by Dana Hora and health and cat topics by Laurie Shalla. Beth Shalla presented gym bags and others covered dog parts clothing repairs and sitter's kit. The next meeting will be at Cindy and Melanie Malichky's home with the achievement show on July 12 at Farmer's Savings Bank Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Lynn Krotz
Rene Sojka
Dana Hora
Laurie Shalla
Beth Shalla
Peggy Horak
Cindy
Melanie Malichky
Farmer's Savings Bank
Kalona
Iowa City fifth group trains as physician assistants
The University of Iowa College of Medicine hosts the fifth cohort of 22 physician assistant students, including Thomas Hoskins of Brighton. The 24 month program, taught by medical college faculty, hospital physicians, and community preceptors, awards Bachelor of Science degrees. Preference favors Iowa residents ready to practice in rural areas or who have secured primary care positions.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
College of Medicine
Thomas Hoskins
Brighton
Physicians of
Iowa
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