Begonia That Grew Beyond Expectation Captivates Washington Family
Mrs. Gary Crossett of rural Washington nurtures a rex begonia that expanded from a cutting to about five feet nine inches across with leaves 18 inches wide and 11 inches long. Despite a near accident and a door that blocked its passage, the plant continues to grow and bloom weekly from Christmas onward, defying typical begonia dormancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheilah Klapp
Gary Crossett
Washington
Crossett
Social Calendar for Ainsworth events
Social duties and meetings listed for Ainsworth area with timings at Masonic Temple and local venues. Highlights include Rainbow Board, Thursday Friendly Circle at Cathy Kleese, Log Cabin Questers tour West Branch Retired Teachers, and UPW Circle sessions though Circle 3 Friday is canceled. Rebekah Lodge meets at IOOF Hall in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Kleese
West Branch
Milo Lorden
UPW
Mabel Wiley
Ruth McKee
Edgar Stewart
Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Williamson Stephens Vows In Private Crawfordsville Ceremony
Mary Lou Williamson of Peora Illinois and Richard Allan Stephens wed in a 2 p.m. Friday May 27 1977 ceremony at the Richard L Stephens home near Crawfordsville. Rev Jack Hooten officiated with George Fulton and organist Jackie Whitham. A turquoise and white reception followed. Guests included Janell Wilkinson and Yolanda Demery with extended family. The couple will live near Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Williamson
Peora
Ill
Richard Allan Stephens
Richard L. Stephens
Crawfordsville
Jack Hooten
George Fulton
Jackie Whitham
Janell Wilkinson
Peoria
Yolanda
Wendell Demery
Boyd Stephens
Susan Fulton
Rick Fulton
Wayne Whitham
Robert Wiley
Ray Whisler
Wayne Knapp
Ralph Kleese
Edward Wolfe
Leland Griggs
Paul Fern
George Kerr
John Skubal Sr
Skubal
Haskins
Larrette Sexton
Linda Klopfenstein
Brenda McCreedy
Lynette McNeil
David Skubal
Lynelte Neiman
Leslie Orr
Lynelle Neiman
Allorah Blair
Greg Skubal
Licci Carrell
Patrice Mathiason
Kim Larimer
Christine Skubal
Robyn Lasek
Angela Skubal
Heather Blair
Lori Owens
Lynda Hooten
Mike Skubal
Sarah Horak
Mary Pat Horak
Kristi Ornduff
Anita Hooten
Cheryl Kaufman
Lyle Sexton
Pat Schuerman
Paul Horak
Mary Ann Kneen
Miss Kneen
Marc Knupp
Joe Sieren
Keota
Phil Kneen
Dick Knupp
Rony Ross
Kim Steele
Urbandale
Ross
Minnie Knapp
Pigskin Sale Set For Pork District Wardrobe Day
Pigsuede skins will be sold at the district Pork Appreciation Day at Washington Junior High School on June 6. The event begins at 4 30 p m with district pork queen judging. Buyers may choose from 14 colors and Porkettes will help determine required skin quantities and share sewing ideas. If unable to attend, contact Mrs Marvin Strait Route 1 Keosauqua Iowa 52565 to see color samples or write Mrs Clarence Ziebell Route 1 Charles City Ia 50616 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marvin Strait
Keosauqua
Iowa
Clarence Ziebell
Charles City
Engagement plans for Patricia Sojka and Daniel Scheetz
Mr and Mrs Dale Sojka announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Patricia to Daniel Scheetz son of Mr and Mrs Cletus Scheetz of Cosgrove Iowa. Patricia holds a BA from the University of Northern Iowa and plans to teach in Marshalltown parochial schools. she works at Washington County Developmental Center. Daniel is a UNI graduate and teaches in the LDF Community School District. The couple plan to marry August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Sojka
Patricia
Daniel Scheetz
Cletus Scheetz
Cosgrove
Oxford
Engagement announced for Carmen Schooley to Larry Mayor
June nuptials planned as Carmen Schooley daughter of Mr and Mrs Stan Schooley of Brighton becomes engaged to Larry Mayor son of Louie Mayor and Maxine Burns. Carmen a Washington High School senior and Larry a Waynesville High School alum employed by Pacemaker plan a June 25 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Schooley
Brighton
Carmen
Larry Mayor
Louie Mayor
Maxine Burns
Missouri
Miss Schooley
Washington High School
Waynesville, Mo
Pacemaker
West Chester alumni plan annual banquet
West Chester High School alumni banquet set for Saturday night June 11 at Captain's Table. Dinner at 6:30. Tickets cost 5.50 including tax and tip, plus 0.50 alumni dues. Local-area alumni will not receive invitations. Reply by June 6 to Wilbur Wright RR 2 Keota Iowa 52248.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester High School
Wilbur Wright
Keota
Iowa
Hospital Notes and Births Reported for Yesterday and Today
Admitted yesterday were Mrs. Omer Crawford of West Chester with a medical case and Clarence Samuelson of Washington with a surgical case. A birth occurred to Mr. and Mrs. James Wellington of Columbus Junction, a son. Dismissals today included Gary Curtis of Ainsworth Miss Nettie Miller and Mrs. Iva Bales, all of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Crawford
West Chester
Clarence Samuelson
Washington
James Wellington
Columbus Junction
Son
Gary Curtis
Ainsworth
Nettie Miller
Iva Bales
DAR members place flags on graves for Memorial Day
Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed flags on servicemen graves in Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries for Memorial Day. Participants include Mrs. Charles Hotle, Mrs. Lawrence Zuehlke and son Francis, Miss Mary Gale Letts, Miss Edna Jones, Mrs. Blair Haymes, Mrs. H F Rapp of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Mrs. Daryl Dunbar and daughters of the VFW Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Elm Grove
Woodlawn
Charles Hotle
Lawrence Zuehlke
Francis
Mary Gale Letts
Edna Jones
Blair Haymes
H.F. Rapp
American Legion Auxiliary
Daryl Dunbar
Daughters
VFW Auxiliary
Slipping Neuschwanstein Castle Faces Repair Bill
Engineers warn Neuschwanstein Castle is slipping and will require about 425000 dollars to shore up foundations. The Finance Ministry, which funded the palace, will cover the costs for the Bavarian landmark built as a model for a Disneyland palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuschwanstein Castle
Disneyland Palace
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Journal
Osincup’s
Stock & Olams
Burt
Ase Renent
Marshall
Opera
Dveignes
Ares
Hidde
Kms
Marshalls
Anda Eh
Ainsworth Ces
Masonic Temple
Friendship Meeting
Rainbow Board
Indianapolis
Bill Steele
Paul Newman
VR Mavang
Wolfs
Wolf's Flower Shop
Schoonover Drug
Iizaak Walton League
Chicagua
Izaak Walton League
Myron Salladay
Ralph
Alo
Tan
Ceas
the Handy Drug Store
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