Sunnyhaven resident Emma Tinnes celebrated 89th birthday
Local notes report Emma Tinnes of Sunnyhaven Rest Home turning 89 on Tuesday June 5 with relatives gathering to honor her. Her daughter Mrs Waldo Miller baked the birthday cake. Nearby items note Mr and Mrs Jerry Cherry of Charleston West Virginia welcomed son Eric Matthew born June 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack Cherry. Jean Greiner spends summer in Mammoth Wyoming working as a cashier. Carol Moriarty visits Ottumwa for her brother Roy and Gloria Spurlock’s May 13 wedding.
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Emma Tinnes
Sunnyhaven
Rest Home
Waldo Miller
Jerry Cherry
Charleston
W. Va
Eric Matthew
Michael
Mark
Jack Cherry
Jean Greiner
Carl Greiner
Mammoth
Wyo
Carol Moriarty
San Rafael
Calif
Mrs. LaRoy Moriarty
Roy
Ottumwa
Gloria Spurlock
Bridal courtesies honor Connie Crone
Connie Crone receives multiple bridal showers with family and friends at West Chester United Methodist Church and a Saturday dinner hosted by the Ralstons. Guests include Cloyce Crone and Jerry Forinash family members and the couple’s grandmothers. The event precedes her wedding to Mike Forinash at the church.
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Connie Crone
West Chester United Methodist ‘Church
Keith Stewart
Cloyce ‘Crone
Jerry Forinash
Ralph Robertson
Floyd Marston
Leland Griggs
Fred Forinash
Marion Timmins
Connie
Cindy Statler
Judy Bauer
James Berane
Mike Forinash
Keith Statler
Earl Hobbs
Earl Parcell
Joe Bauer
Harry D. Dusenbery
John Duvall
Ted Kiesey
Edgar Slemmons
Charles Ralston
West Chester
Ralstons
Dan Dickel
Town City
Cloyce Crone
Jim Beranek
Miss Crone
Foriash
United Methodist Church
Harper Woman Transferred to University Hospital Iowa City
Kathryn Klett of rural Harper was moved today from Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney to University Hospital Iowa City in a routine patient transfer.
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Kathryn Klett
Harper
Keokuk County Hospital
Sigourney
University Hospital
Iowa City
Promenaders Square Dance at Legion Hall Olds
Promenaders Square Dance slated for Saturday June 9 at 8 p.m. in Legion Hall Olds with Dell Trout as caller. Everyone welcome. Swine Health School attendance noted for Timothy John Horak and Wendel Guy of Yoder Inc Kalona at Charles City Iowa June 4 and 5, sponsored by Salsbury Laboratories in their new Research and Admin building.
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Legion Hall
Olds
Dell Trout
Swine Health
Timothy John Horak
Wendel Guy
Yoder, Inc
Kalona
Charles City
Iowa
Salsbury Laboratories
Merry Mixers Breakfast Hosts Welcomes Guests
Mrs Keith Fisher hosted twelve members of the Merry Mixer Club for a Wednesday breakfast. Guests included Mrs Lee Mangold and Mrs Larry Thrapp, who joined the club. Roll call noted new trends in weddings, with Mrs Edgar Slemmons slated as the next hostess.
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Keith Fisher
Merry Mixer Club
Lee Mangold
Larry Thrapp
Thrapp
Edgar Slemmons
Columbus Jct Plans Red Cross Swimming Program
Columbus Junction announces Red Cross swimming sessions starting June 18 to July 13 at the Columbus Community School pool. Hours for local children are 10:30 to 11:30 a.m and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m for L and M children. Junior and senior life saving courses run July 16 to 27 in the forenoon.
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Columbus Junction
Pam Brown
Robert Curtis
Columbus
Red Cross
On the Record Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted yesterday at On the Record Hospital are Mrs. Cora McWilliams of Columbus Junction for medical care with Sanford Moklebust in Washington. Dismissed today are Norbert TeBockhurst of Washington and Mrs. Larry Baldosier and her son of Lockridge. Billy Loeffler in Washington is also noted.
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Cora McWilliams
Columbus Junction
Sanford Moklebust
Washington
Norbert TeBockhurst
Larry Baldosier
Lockridge
Billy Loeffler
Social Calendar highlights local club events and reunions
Thursday events include PEO at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Yaro Chmelar and Y Baptist John Vaughn Circle at 1 30 p.m. at the church. Brighton CES hosts 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Saturday features West Chester Alumni Banquet and WHS Class of 1923 Reunion at K C Hall with dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations to Mrs. Hazel Rapp. Sunday Washington Saddle Club trail ride at Gayle Brinning home with Wiener roast. Monday Founders Day meal at Robert Day building basement bring dish. Additional meetings include TT Chapters Y DL El 6 30 p.m. and DeMolay and Golden Age events at the YWCA, Masonic Temple, and YW rooms.
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John Vaughn
Brighton Ces
Masonic Temple
West Chester
K.C. Hall
Hazel Rapp
Washington Saddle Club
Gayle Brinning
Founders Day
Robert Day
Worthy High Priestess Club
Don Lins
Moriarty Spurlock Couple Wed On Mother's Day
Mr and Mrs LaRoy Moriarty announce the marriage of their son Roy to Gloria Spurlock daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Spurlock of Ottumwa The ceremony took place at the bride’s home on May 13 with 30 family and friends present The couple resides at 3222 South Ward Ottumwa
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LaRoy Moriarty
Roy
Gloria Spurlock
Donald Spurlock
Ottumwa
South Ward Street
Four Motorists Fined in Peace Court
Four motorists paid fines after speeding charges by highway patrolmen. John R. Waters of Washington was fined 79 dollars, Raymond Whisler Washington 10 dollars, John Mark Mosier Washington 15 dollars, and John Ovid Kitterman Iowa City 12 dollars.
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Justice of the Peace Court
John R. Waters
Washington
Raymond Whisler
John Mark Mosier
John Ovid Kitterman
Iowa City
Leading in St James pinochle marathon
Mrs Pearl Casey and Mrs Martin Whittaker lead the St James summer pinochle marathon after the third round with 2640 points. Second are Mrs Dorothy McCarthy and Mrs Ann Hess with 2240, followed by Mrs Eugene Reed and Mrs George Sojka at 2100 and other pairs with 1760 and 1700.
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Pearl Casey
Martin Whittaker
St. James Summer
Dorothy McCarthy
Ann Hess
Eugene Reed
George Sojka
Bill Hornung
Harold Kline
Glenn Widmer
Fred Metzger
Training program for Scout parents and leaders
A training program for parents of Boy Scouts and Webelos transitioning to Boy Scouting begins Tuesday June 12 at 7 p.m. in St James gym. The initial orientation covers Scouting basics, the patrol method, troop activities and the patrol leaders council. A second meeting will form an adult patrol and plan an overnight 24 hour wilderness camp. details and contact at 653.
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Webelos
St James Gym
Headliners 4 H Club Meets at Cindy Sproule Home
The Headliners 4 H Club convened Wednesday at Cindy Sproule’s home with eighteen members present. Jane Shearer spoke on Color while Marsha Walker discussed Stocking Knit and Tricot. Other talks covered Zippers Sleeves Facings and Trimmings Wardrobe Planning Interfacing and Understitching with Linda Hiatt offering pressing tips and refreshments served by Mrs Sproule.
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HeAvere
4-H
Cindy Sproule
Jane Shearer
Marsha Walker
Sue Meeker
Kris Armstrong
Mary Meeker
Cheryl Peiffer
Wendy Bandy
Linda Hiatt
Mrs. Sproule
No Laughing Matter on Pollution Awakens a Town
A reflective piece by Gloria Piter discusses pollution urgency, recounting a confession as a local polluter who burned leaves and paid a $14 fine. It mocks political inertia, urges cleaner air actions, and promotes individual responsibility while lampooning politicians and public indifference.
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Arthur Godfrey
Polluto
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Red Cross Swimming
Ladies Perm Press
Brach
Brach's
Sym
Layelle
Skein
Spurgeon’s
Yaro Chmelar
Roy Moriarty
Middishade
West Side Square
St. James
Wvard
Bate
Ty Ea
Gloria Piteer
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