Halcyon Highlights From Halcyon Wednesday Highlights
Halcyon neighbors and friends share visits and events from Sun City Florida to Wellman and Rock Island. Notables include Cecile Toth and Eva Robertson at a 50th reunion, Edith Hemmings birthday celebration in Fairfield, and church and community activities with Rev Charles Smith leading a friendship hour. A mix of travels, family gatherings, and local socializing fills the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Duvall
Cecile Toth
Sun City
Florida
Lloyd Lance
St. Petersburg
Eva Robertson
Toth
Myrtle Neiswanger
Arizona
Gladys Cook
Edith Hemmings
Harold Timmins
Harvey Timmins
Fairfield
Edith
Alice Norman
Sheenie Buch
Ralph Young
Ainsworth
Mae Lamb
Alvin Shebeck
Rock Island
Bettendorf
Kalona
Mabel Aller
Wellman
Iowa City
Harold Nicola
Clarence Redlinger
Mercy Hospital
Darlene Paul
Donald L. Paul
Scott Paul
Waunakee
Wis
Jill Paul
Billings
Montana
Sharon Paul
Washington
Bernice Witting
Mary Dawson
Mary Jo Smith
Marshalltown
Allie Green
Opel Disney
Ruth Stout
John Stout
Denver
Colorado
Howard Anderson
Don Sands
Cotter
Stanely Simpson
Allentown
Della Anderson
Lee Bairds
Lola Turkington
Dot Bauer
Edith, Hemmings
Sylvia Wilson
Edna Wentworth
Brighton
Mullikin
Cliff Conklin
Bentonville
Ark
Carl Andersons
Bernice Snyder
Colo
Charles Wilson
Grandson
Red Oak
Paul Arthur
Orville Griggs
Keota
Blanche Norton
Jay Nugent
Ann
Webster City
George Lodge
Charlotte
Cincinnati
Merle Borkhoff
Rhua Helmick
Florence Henss
Henss
Wayland
Red Cross Board Reorganizes at Washington County Chapter
The Washington County Chapter of the American National Red Cross held its annual meeting at Blair House. Chapter chair Robert Miksch welcomed members as reports from secretary Virginia Booth and treasurer Ken Keniston were presented. New three year board members include Judy Moore, Jim Hanshn, Robert Shepherd Jr., Ethel Gerot, and John Harthoorn. Ethel Gerot was named home nursing chairperson and Jim Hanshaw disaster chairperson. Guest speaker Karl Jones from the Washington County Ambulance Service spoke on CPR, including an educational film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
American National Red Cross
Blair House
Robert Miksch
Virginia Booth
Ken Keniston
Milo Steele Jr
Miksch
Iowa City
Marion McAvoy
Thelma Wagner
E. Everett Grice
Ralph Kleese
Washington
Wellman
Ethel Gerot R.N
Mary Koehler
Jim Hanshaw
Karl Jones
Washington County Ambulance Service
How To Politely Share Your Phone Number To Heed Summer Calls
Reader Linda asks how to give her number without sounding pushy. Advice says mention enjoying his company and wanting to see him when he’s well, invite a call, and note you’re listed if he doesn’t ask. If interested, he will call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Wallace
Linda
Kids crafts for long summer days
Washington County extension home economist Jean Hood says summer crafts restore fun of childhood projects like beaded headbands and keychains. Suggestions include sandcasting with plaster in wet sand, natural collages from a family hike, and outdoor activities emphasizing process over product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hood
Washington County’ Extension Home Economist
Paris
Many Relatives Hold Reunion in Mt Pleasant Park
Brighton July 11 relatives gathered for the Mann and Rudat Rebling reunions at Saunders park Mt Pleasant. Attendees included Homer Mann family Urbandale Lewis Sloan Ridgefield Conn and many others from Batavia Wayland Des Moines Marshalltown Ames and Michigan. Francis Peck Sonar Tech Submarine visited his mother and sister Mary Peck since June 28 and will report for submarine duty July 22 at Pearl Harbor Hawaii en route visiting brothers Paul and Tony in Denver Tony at Ellsworth AFB Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Sam Cook
Batavia
Grace Hoover
Geo. Cook
Oskaloosa
James Bock
Laura
Susan
Jefferson
Homer Mann
Mann
Saunders Park
Mt. Pleasant
Eugene Mann
Harold Mann
Gerald Mann
Urbandale
Lewis Sloan
Ridgefield
Conn
Rhua Davison
Don Davison
Donnie Hertig
Wayland
Jerry Flory
Rodney Letts
Washington
Roger Mann
Tricia
Galva
Ill
Harold Rebling Sr
Don Rebling
Yvette
Ralph Smith
Harold
Howard Burger
Michigan
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Fairfield
Ames
Francis Peck
Sonar Tech
Marriages of the week
Several couples wed in July 1977 in Iowa. Norlene Gegner and Dirk Dorothy married July 3 at First Presbyterian in Fairfield. E Suzzanne Boshart and Kenneth Meyer wed July 7 at United Methodist in Milan, Italy. Deborah Myers and Steven Ervin tied the knot July 9 in Washington Iowa. Debra Harper and John Flanders married June 25 in Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norlene Mary Gegner
Dirk Dorothy
First Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
W. Dale Gegner
Brighton
Donnie Dorothy
Norwalk
Calif
E. Suzzanne Boshart
Kenneth L. Meyer
Milan
Italy
United Methodist Church
Charles Smith
W. O. Boshart
Washington
Richard I. Meyer
Smith Center
Kansas
Deborah J. Myers
Columbus
Ohio
Steven M. Ervin
John W. Myers
Beverly J. Myers
Rowan
Robert Erwin
del Romejan
Holland, Mich
Debra Sue Harper
John Douglas Flanders
Sigourney
United Methodist
Riverside
Iowa
Louisa County Fair Expands Flower Show Details
At Columbus Junction the Louisa County Fair enlarges its Flower Show to include house plants such as foliage, blooming plants, ferns, African violets and cacti plus a wide range of arrangements. The July 21 show in Floral Hall requires entries by 11 30 a m with judging at 1 30 p m. A Sunday July 24 special roses dahlias and gladioli show opens to all with judging at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Louisa County Fair
Fairgrounds
West Liberty Fair promises Conway Twitty in 1977 lineup
The 1977 West Liberty Fair runs July 26 to 31 with Conway Twitty and Crystal Gayle headlining two grandstand shows. Highlights include stock car races, a tractor pull with a $2400 purse, Greyhound races, horse pulling, a demolition derby, and daily Grove entertainment by Vic Hyde and the Mitchell Marionettes. The fair opens with a Sunday parade July 24 and features Family Day, Children’s Day, and extensive midway attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty Fair
Conway Twitty
Crystal Gayle
I.T.P.A
West Liberty Fair and
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Flash Cadillac
Continental Kids
Mitchell Marionettes
Grove
Vic Hyde
America
Evans United
West Liberty
Eager Beavers 4-H Club July meeting highlights and plans
The July meeting at Pam Letts home featured talks by Joni Swift on Care of Floor Coverings and Teri Swift on Cleaning of Metal Furniture. Demonstrations included Ann Lampkin decorating with nature and Michelle Lukavsky making a nature collage. No August meeting. September gathering at the home of Teri and Joni Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eager Beavers 4-H Club
Pam Letts
Joni Swift
Teri Swift
Ann Lampkin
Michelle Lukavsky
Teri
Mary Crandall Patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Mary Crandall is listed as a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City positioned in room 3025. The notice confirms her location within the facility and provides no additional medical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crandall
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
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Halcyon
Cathy McGinnis
Hampton
Millie Keating
Jenny
Kent
Marion Porter
Betty Lance
Geraldine Weeks
Guild
Prim Baird
Dwight Brewer
Alan Kron
Alan
Dwight
Red Cross Board
Karen
Dayton
Board of Education
Butch
San Francisco, CA
Robert Wallace
Copley News Service
Mrs. Laton Schooley
Deep Rock
Joe Garringer
Dale Geret
Clyde Bros
Shrine Circus
Washington Co. Fairgrounds
Omaae Coc T
MS Mae Ted
Tas
Bobby Emry
Fred Emry
Iowa Sheriff’s and Deputy’s Association
Y Camp
Boone
Clifford Elmore
Louisa Co. Fair
Eager Beavers
Robert
Stevenson
Washington Call
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Des Moines, Ia
Crull & Lee
State Bank
U.S. Treasury
U.S
United States
Equity Capital
Don F. Kirchner
David W. Goodale
Asst. Cashier
Lucy L. Kirchner
George F. Havel
Dennis S. Clark
State of
Kathleen A. Pogge
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