Visitors from far and near at United Presbyterian Home
The United Presbyterian Home hosted many out of town guests over several days. Monmouth residents Elmer Sedwick and family. Anna Blake visiting with cousin Gertrude Guy. Wesley Rankin and relatives from Illinois California and Iowa. others from the Home joined a noon luncheon for Mrs. Richard Stewart. Missionary friends Franes Turk and Marguerite McClellan also visited. A large Home gathering enjoyed Mr Holder’s Washington Ridiculous Day pictures and July birthday refreshments. Vacation plans for Miss Mattie Black are noted along with upcoming concrete pavement work after water and sewer pipe completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Home
Elmer Sedwick
Monmouth
Rash
Owen
Rodgers
Buttigen
Leslie Mountford
C.a.owen
Gertrude Upton
Zelza Buttigen
Richard Stewart
Alvin Show to Tennesee Sky King Deeey 12:45 News
A fragmented TV schedule shows an afternoon lineup with a Capn Kangaroo segment and a 3:15 movie. Other items include a 12:45 news block and a Mouse to sky feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Mouse
Sky
Deeey
Kangaroo
Farrier Kane Marriage Vows Told in Illinois
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Alice Faye Farrier of Washington to T Set. James B. Kane of Lake City Minnesota on June 26 at Ft Sheridan Illinois. The bride resides at Arthur L. Kane residence 1006 South Avenue B while her husband serves overseas with the army.
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Alice Faye Farrier
Washington
T Set
James B. Kane
Lake City
Minn
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Arthur L. Kane
South Avenue B
Army
Man Fined for Speeding in Wellman
Virgil Emery Davis Jr. of Wellman was fined $15 for speeding after being stopped by city police. He appeared before Glenn Holden, justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Emery Davis Jr
Wellman
Glenn Holden
Justice of the Peace
Letter From Finland Describes Summers Abroad
Washington High School student Charlotte Stanley, in Finland with the American Field Service program, shares daily life notes. She details rain, swimming, cycling, shopping habits, meals, coffee breaks, visits to cousins, and preparations for letters and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Stanley
Washington
Finland
American Field Service
Charlotte
Dean Stanley
Lotte Stanley
Alfred Kamis Lauven
Vara
Craig
Brighton Women Visit Iowa City
Brighton residents and relatives travel for visits and family gatherings across Iowa. Mrs Rex Widmer and her mother, Mrs Tony Meuth, spent Monday with Mrs Fern Stephen in Iowa City. others journeyed to Charter Oak, Manchester Michigan, West Liberty, Bloomington Illinois, Champaign Illinois, Keota, Fairfield, Oskaloosa, and Washington for visits and to see hospital patients and to attend family events.
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Brighton
Rex Widmer
Tony Meuth
Fern Stephen
Iowa City
Warren Polzien
Charter Oak
Lakes
Iowa
Robert Berry
Rick
Mark
Manchester
Mich
Nellie Hagans
Glen Hagans
Diane
Betty Jean
West Liberty
Russell Allison
Fairfield
Lydia Allison
Ronald Pacha
Bloomington
Illinois
Allison
Catherine Wyler
Champaign
Virginia Hanshaw
Ima Dawson
Clyde Little
Delbert Darnel
Washington
Darnel
Dawson
Neva Jones
Maplewood Manor
Keota
Glenn Pringle
Ken
Ada Wilson
Lou
Walter Ruggles
Oskaloosa
Four H club hosts local achievement show at Gracehill
The Dutchettes 4 H club held their achievement show at the Gracehill Community Building on July 23 with twelve members two leaders and twenty four guests. Special guest Sally Smith and judge Mrs. Melvin Booth were among the attendees. Julie Johnson and Mary Engel named senior style revue reps with alternates. Julia Miksch and Rita Wright named intermediates reps with alternates. Junior nine entries, intermediates twenty one, seniors fourteen. Entertainment featured group singing and relaxers led by Shirley Hixson. Demonstrations heading to the county include Put Your Best Foot Forward by Chris Engel and Rhonda Kindred junior Th System by Julia Miksch intermediate and Hair Care by Vivian Renoux senior. Refreshments served by Rita Wright Shirley Hixson and Florene Augustine with their mothers.
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Gracehill
Sally Smith
Melvin Booth
Julie Johnson
Mary Engel
Julia Miksch
Rita Wright
Shirley Hixson
Chris Engel
Rhonda Kindred
Vivian Renoux
Florene Augustine
Funeral services for Earnest E Smith held Thursday
Funeral services for Earnest E Smith were conducted Thursday at 10 30 a m in the Sherman Eden Funeral Home with family and friends attending the ceremony marking the passing of the local resident.
Clergy Led Funeral for Local Notables at Elm Grove
In a service led by Rev. Stan Woeste, the burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Willard G. Gray, Willard E. Gray, Charles Clifford Eatinger, Harry Boileau, and William Boshart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Woeste
Elm Grove Cemetery
Willard G. Gray
Willard E. Gray
Chester S Clifford Eatinger
Harry Boileau
William Boshart
Service that sparks praise from all corners
Readers hail unusually responsive service quality with rapid replies and clear guidance. Praise centers on helpful accuracy and timely assistance across inquiries, reflecting strong consistency and reliability.
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Anna Blake
Gertrude Guy
Guthrie Center
Wesley Rankin
Monmouth, Ill
Marjorie Rankin
Santa Barbara
Calif
Mabel Rankin
Stronghurst
Lora Steinmates
Florence Megcelsen
Lillian Friesknech
Keokuk
Miss Megchelsen
Karl Megchelsen
Frances Turk
Marguerite McClellan
Sudan
Sherweed
Clint Rhea
Crawfordsville
Sterling White
Green
Sam Erwin
Olds
Arthur Krause
Peter Greiner
Max White Jr
Ainsworth
Mrs
Albert Simpson
Mr. Holder
Chicago
C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency
E. Washington
Aliber & Co
Des Moines
Call
Eclipse Lumber CO
Wayland Wayland Lumber CO
Coppes Termite Control, Inc
Burlington
Area Television
Woo—E
Phil Silvers
Matt Earp
Kentucky
Wat
Restless Gun
Superman
M Squad
Saint
Ervo
Saat
Mr. Magoo
Alvin Tenn
Tuxedo
McGraw
Mighty Mouse
Linus Zotscot
King Lick
Christophers Baseball
Zoorama
Reany
Cecil Shindig
Adams Family
al Hirt
Lawrence Welk
Joey Bishop
Weater
Burke's Law
Lamp Camera
France
20Th Century
Beany
Cecil Bullwinkle
Discovery
Shaun Lewis
Red Ryder
Lloyd Thaxton
Oral Roberts
Maverick
Donna Reed
Ernie Ford
Gen’l. Hospital
LaLan
the McCoys
Tom
Guiding Light
Groucho
Teell Pruth
Peter Gun
Beaver
Thaxton
CBS News
WEEF
Jubilee
Church
Christophers
Sacred Heart
Fayette
Peter" Potamus
Walt’r Cronkite
Eeaperee
Almansers
Jack Fee Ben
Peter Pota
Walt'r Cro
Tery
Pontas
Wea
Ruth Eas Geet
Herb
Bridgestone
Ned’s Auto & Cycle
Ned Figgins
Riverside
Farrier-Kane
Aaa
BLUE
Bob Stevenson
Washington, Iowa
Kamis
Ann-Cha
Hans-Eric
Ann-Char
Niels
Vasa
Char
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Iown
Liberty Building
California
Washington Evening Journal
Wagner
Wag
East
Washington St
Plymouth
Chrysler
Gape
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