Golden Agers Enjoy Wellman Park Picnic
The Golden Age picnic for senior citizens in the Wellman West Chester area drew 175 attendees at Wellman Community Park on July 10. Sponsored by the Council of Mid-Prairie Churches, meals were provided by local churches with help from Shenk's Nursing Home. Awards honored the oldest attendee, the farthest traveler, the most children, and the long married couple, while entertainment featured local singers, a guitar trio, and a ventriloquist act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eckhardt Wellman
Wellman - West Chester
Wellman
Council of Mid - Prairie Churches
Shenk
Nancy Duvall
Ann McAndrews
Mindi Mangold
Tillie Millice
Shenks Nursing Home
Bessie Moore
Cheer
Edna Butterbaugh
John Canott
Wellman Baptist
Wellman Lutheran
Church of the Good Shepherd
4-H Maidens host Kidnap Breakfast to kick off fair season
Wellman 4 Ha Maidens held a Kidnap Breakfast on July 11 at the Eugene Scaba residence with orange juice and rolls as they discuss fair plans. The group announces the Achievements Show July 16 at the American Legion Hall from 1 to 3 PM. Families in attendance include Mrs Seaba and Mrs Howard Bohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eckhardt Wellman
Wellman
Eugene Scaba
Seaba
Howard Bohr
American Legion Hall
Fehlberg
Anna Fehlberg
Donald Blum
Everette
Mae) Fehlberg
Phoenix
Ariz
William
Nettie) Fehlberg
Keswick
Sandra
Randy
Maynard Marner
Karona
Walter
Theresa
Garden Qs and Answers From Iowa State Extension
A gardening Q and A discusses muskmelons and cucumbers won't cross to taste like each other and cautions about possible off flavors from muskmelons. It also covers tomato fertilizing after May 15 with 10-6-4, mulch benefits, and seed precautions. Petunia bloom declines are tied to letting plants go to seed, so removing old flowers aids continued flowering for annuals and perennials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Ben F. Vance
Extension Horticulturist
Ames
Molded Cottage Cheese Salad and Other Dishes from HELENE B. DILLON
A collection of kitchen notes detailing Molded Cottage Cheese Salad with lime gelatin onions and horseradish, Cheese Potatoes with mashed potatoes eggs and cheese, Frozen Lemon Pie with whipped cream and crusts, and a no bake cocoa peanut butter oat bar recipe. Includes tips to bake or chill as required and serving suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene B. Dillon
Clergyman Refuses to Perform Weddings With Obey Clause
Rev John Waterson of Stoke Dabernon says he will not officiate marriages that include the word obey for the bride. He argues that women should be equal partners, calling obedience a senseless romantic notion and urging equal partnership in marriage.
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Dabernon, England
UPI
John Waterson
Washington Evening Journal ad rates and staff listings
Washington Evening Journal details subscription plans including in town rates per week per year and mail options. Staff includes David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as VP and advertising director, Charles Morris as managing editor, Robert Shafer in local advertising, and Leonard Llewellyn as production superintendent.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daly Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shafer
Leonard Llewellyn
Uperintendent
FFA Members Plan Monday Meeting on Livestock Meats Judging
FFA members are invited to an organizational meeting and judging workout Monday night at 7 30 in the Vocational Agriculture classroom. The livestock contest runs at the State Fair and the meats contest at Iowa State University Meat Lab. Teams require four members per contest. Contact Mr Hofbauer at 653 5167 or 653 5726 for details.
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FFA
Vocational Agriculture
Iowa State University
Animal Science Meat Lab
Hofbauer
Forger Ring Exposed in Warsaw Area Ancient Coins Fakes Found
UPI reports archaeologists near Warsaw uncovered Roman coins from Drzewicz showing counterfeit artistry. The forgers dated 2,000 years ago impressed emperors’ images but used improper inscriptions, so they will not face a trial.
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Warsaw
UPI
Drzewicz
Wyse family vacation homecoming yields wide travel tale
Dr and Mrs C C Wyse return from a four week western and northwest trip visiting relatives in Oregon Washington and Idaho with social calls across multiple towns. Included are gatherings with siblings and friends in Mt Pleasant Noble Shingle Springs and Decatur plus a picnic at West Park and dinners at Iris Restaurant in Mt Pleasant. The article also notes Stan Freyenberger returning from two years in Ghana and upcoming nuptials of Lynn Ann Boshart.
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Waunita Magdefray
Canada
Grand Forks
Adaline Tschantz
Robert Hesseltine
Iowa City
Decatur
Ill
James Tschantz
Teddy Hesseltine
Tschantz
Earl Roth
Jake R. Roth
Milford
Neb
John Dare
Shingle Springs
Calif
Daniel Leichty
Ernie Conrad
Colorado Springs
Colo
C. E. Roth
Noble
Lynn Shady
Greg
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Shady
Son
Beulah Barron
Horseshoe Bend Ark
Emory Smith
Fostoria
Ohio
Dale Diers
Wyse
West Park
Barron
Smith
Diers
Dallas Miller
Iris
Mt. Pleasant
Miller
Olds
Stan Freyenberger
Freida Freyenberger
Ghana
Mission Board
Stan
Edith Boshart
Eda Boshart
J.S. Boshart
Duane Peterson
Shari and
Stacy
Virgil Aldrich
Lynn Ann Boshart
Silvis
Illinois
Max Kauffman
Lynn Ann
Vernon Boshart
Mark Heene
Carl Yoder
Goshen
Indiana
Orie Roth
James Young
Rick
Steve
Wyatt
Clarence Rhum
Gilbert Cardinal
David Roth
Joe T. Wenger
Samuel Troup
Louviers
Colorado
Troup
Maynard Whaley
Vernon Seberg
Oskaloosa
Verna Hulme
Budget Hearing at Columbus Junction School Adopts Budget
The Columbus Community School held its annual budget hearing on July 9 with no objectors and adopted the published budget. Details are available at the superintendent's office. Postponed items included roofing and band uniform deposits as well as the University of Iowa Teacher Corps program. Resignations and new hires across the district were announced, and bids for coal, school bus, and bus insurance were approved. Superintendents will meet with the State Budget Review committee to seek funds for special education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene B. Dillon
Columbus Junction
Columbus Community School
University of Iowa
Bill Melvin
Vicki Devilbiss
Cotter
Frances Hawkins
Robert Martin
Sandra Martin
Kathy Elliott
Shirley Wilson
Youth Employment Service reports record week for youth jobs
Jeff Boshart says the Youth Employment Service placed over 30 youths in community jobs this week. Most openings were farm related such as weeding beans and baling hay, with 120 jobs and 101 youths seeking work. more openings than applicants for the first time. Call 653-3272 or visit the Chamber of Commerce office for same day placement. youths under 18 urged to apply Monday through Saturday 7 am to 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Boshart
Jeff
Chamber of Commerce
Square dance on Fairfield street hosted by Chamber
A square dance will be held on the street next to the Chamber of Commerce building in Fairfield on July 21 at 8 p.m. Bob Yerington will serve as the caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fairfield
Bob Yerington
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Wellman Park
Mennonite
Asbury United Methodist
St. Joseph's Catholic
Franklin District Methodist
West Chester United Methodist
West Chester Federated
Herman's Feed and Grain
Wellman Savings Bank
Ed’s Dairy Sweet Cafe
Kalona
Hwy. 1
Area Wayfarer Girl's Club
Lola Marner
Washington County
Washington Federal Savings
CRULL
Agency
DIAL
Washington Evening Journal
Wolf's Flower Shop
Hynes & Howes Securities CO
Davenport
Nova
Hynes & Howe Securit
C.C. Wyse
Northwest
Osincup’s
Passsook
Uit
Ainsworth State Bank
F.D.I.C
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