Social and club notes from local gatherings
Mrs. Maurice Ellis hosted Y Wives for a summer morning with coffee and rolls served by Mrs. Robert Huber and Mrs William Perdock. Visiting their new home were several members. A June 23 coffee is planned with Mrs James Rosien afrs. David Livingston reported on the Legion Auxiliary meeting where the scholarship was awarded to Carol Ray. Plans announced for a district picnic at Knoxville VA Hospital with the Washington unit to prepare 13 chickens. Mrs. Russell Goodin earned a 500 hour bar at Iowa City VA Hospital. Mrs. T J Pease began work as a Lady in Blue at the hospital. A nominating committee proposed officers for the coming year led by Mrs. David Livingstone. list included vice presidents Mrs George Birney and Mrs Roy Steele, secretary Mrs 7 3 Pease, treasurer Mrs Don Hazen, chaplain Mrs W F Henry, historian Mrs Harold Perry, color bearer Mrs R J Tanner, banner bearer Mrs William Tweeten, executive committee members Mrs Charles Livingston, Mrs Norman Schoonover and Mrs Harry Ramseyer. The nominating committee was Mrs Charles Livingston, Mrs M L Brown and Mrs Harry Ramseyer. The Go and Let Go Club held its second birthday luncheon with host Mrs Lawrence Miksch, assisted by members with late-year birthdays. Attendees included Mrs Mella Picken, Melanie Miksch, Ronnie Robertson and Danny Hotle. Mrs Noah Farrier led the afternoon business meeting and roll call with favorite tunes. Next meeting is a picnic at Community Building July 7. September host will be Mrs Jack Hotle.
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Maurice Ellis
Robert Huber
William Perdock
Ellis
James Rosien
Afrs
David Livingston
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Carol Ray
Knoxville VA Hospital
Washington
Russell Goodin
Iowa City VA Hospital
T. J. Pease
David Living Ston
George Birney
Roy Steele
Pease
Don Hazen
W.F. Henry
Harold Perry
R. J. Tanner
William Tweeten
Charles Livingston
Norman Schoonover
Harry Ramseyer
M. L. Brown
Lawrence Miksch
Mella Picken
Melanie Miksch
Ronnie Robertson
Danny Hotle
Noah Farrier
Jack Hotle
Doubly Tough to Be Sick During a Celebration
A reader notes the difficulty of illness during festive times and suggests cheering an ailing friend with a cheerful bouquet or a handsome plant from Wolf's.
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Wolf
Mystery Man contest winners named in Evening Journal event
Mrs. Carroll Reighard of 502 West Third Street won $10 first prize in the Evening Journal Mystery Man contest held with Ridiculous Day. Sara K. Murphy won $7.50 and Mrs. F. Russell won third prize. Prize collection is at the Chamber of Commerce. The three mystery man images were Aldo Moretti, C. P. Berkhoff, and John Winga Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Reighard
West Third Street
Evening Journal
Reighard
Central Park
Sara K. Murphy
Washington
F. Russell
South
Iowa Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Aldo Moretti
Ben Franklin C. P. Berkhoff
Berk
North
Marion Avenue
John Winga Jr
Winga
Washington South Wins Little League Tilt 10 4
Washington South defeated Crawfordsville 10 to 4 at home Wednesday evening. Four Washington players Mabb Hennigan Green and Stanley hit home runs as Miller limited the visitors to three hits. Washington totaled 10 hits off Dorothy the Crawfordsville pitcher.
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Washington South
Crawfordsville
Washington
Mabb
Hennigan
Green
Stanley
Miller
Dorothy
Community Volunteer Dave Skerik Active in Washington
Dave Skerik, a recent Washington resident and Montgomery Ward worker, has led community projects. He chaired the 125th Anniversary goodwill trips to nearby towns and is currently rehearsing for a major role in the Washington pageant.
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Dave Skerik
Washington
Montgomery Ward
Dave
Social calendar notices list meetings and postponements
Calendar items show AM notices due by 10 a.m. and include Crawfordsville events at Masonic Temple Moose Home and Rebekah Hall. Activities cover circles, clubs, ceremonies, and postponements through Sunday with dinners and picnics at local venues.
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Crawfordsville
OFS
Masonic Temple
Loyal Order of Moose
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Rebek Hall
Rebekah
Marion Ave
UPW
Church Circle VII
Chester Eatinger
Immanuel Lutheran Women Meet on Spirit Led Service
Mrs Bergstrom led the Immanuel Lutheran Women’s general meeting held Tuesday evening at the church. Devotions were by Mrs Dick Wacholz. Hostesses were Mrs Bergstrom and Mrs Verle Worley. The topic was Empowered by the Spirit to do His will.
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Alan Bergstrom
Immanuel Lutheran Women’s General Meeting
Dick Wacholz
Bergstrom
Verle Worley
Births and admissions logged in prior day record
Yesterday admitted Glenn Holden Washington for surgical procedures. Today Linda Shull Conesville surgical patient. Mrs Elia Green Keota admitted for medi birth. Births recorded Mr and Mrs Melvin Stigers Columbus Junction a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Paul Schumann Wellman welcomed a daughter. Dismissals include Mrs Marion Yoder and her daughter Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Holden
Washington
Surgical
Linda Shull
Conesville
Elia Green Keota
Medi
Melvin Stigers
Columbus Junction
Paul Schumann
Wellman
Local Graduate to Reside at 900 West Monroe
Mr. Donaldson, a 1962 graduate of Ainsworth High School, is employed at Bell Ready Mix. The couple will reside at 900 West Monroe St.
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Mr. Donaldson
Ainsworth Highchool
Bell Ready Mix
West Monroe St
Young Audubon teen elected Hawkeye Boys State governor
Lance Levis, 17, of Audubon, elected governor at Camp Dodge during Hawkeye Boys State. Representing the Nationalist party he won 413 votes, defeating Timothy F. Proctor of Mt. Pleasant who captured 51 votes. Levis is grand nephew of Miss Helen Levis of Washington.
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Lance Levis
Audubon
Camp Dodge
Helen Levis
Washington
Levis
Nationalist Party
Timothy F. Proctor
Mt. Pleasant
Federalist Party
Local Youths Qualify For State Junior Golf Bracket
Four Washington boys qualified for the 32 man championship bracket in the State Junior Golf Tournament. Scoring details include Frank Sanders 37 43 80, Mike Brake 41 44 85, Jim Marshall 44 41 85, Doug Cox 49 46 95, and Cedar Rapids sixteen year old Jim Lockwood leading with 73. They will play two rounds today, two Thursday, then final round Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Sanders
Mike Brake
Jim Marshall
Doug Cox
Jim Lockwood
Cedar Rapids
Funeral set for Diana L. Miller in Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral services for Diana L. Miller were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Emil Burrichter and Rev. Ralph Wedeking officiating. Barbara Humston and Linda Miller sang a duet. Pallbearers included Donnie Miller Ronnie Zieglowsky Tim Trotman Dick Holden Ira Wagner and Joe McGraw. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Ida May Heater 96 Wapello
Funeral services were held in Wapello for Ida May Heater aged 96. Burial followed at Columbus City Cemetery. A Louisa County resident for 37 years, she is survived by five sons.
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Heater
Ida May Heater
Wapello
Columbus City
Louisa County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf's Flower Shop
Schoonover Drug
F Evening Journal
Iowa
Church Circle III
Ted Meyers
Ralph
Pharr
Sunset Park
Mrs. Bergstrom
Marion Yoder
Kalona
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Olympia
Frank Ferebee
Rockford, Ill
Ray Teel
Plancentia
Calif
Rae Ann Teel
William Dale Donaldson
Ainsworth
Shamrock
Ainsworth, Town
Hank
Seualk A Th
RED Wing
Trewax
Neeas
Tancentratea
Connelly
By Lady van Husen
Bermuda
Jamaicas
Jack Winter
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