Brighton Legion Auxiliary elects officers for 1976-77
Edgar C. Davison unit of the American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the 1976-77 year at a June 2 meeting held at the home of Mrs. John McClintic. Elected were Laton Schooley president, Walter Pacha first vice president, Ardell Hahn secretary, Bar Neal treasurer, Paul Snyder chaplain, Elsie Atkinson sergeant at arms, Leland Horton historian. Max Benda and Elmer Moore were named to two and three year terms on the executive board. The group reported $104.08 raised in the Poppy drive and about 80 poppy sprays used to decorate veterans’ graves. A large wreath was displayed at the soldiers monument in Brighton Hillcrest cemetery with an easel donated by Larry Hunter. Hostesses for the July meeting were Mrs. Tom Lowry and Mrs. Jasper Wasson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Schooley
Brighton
Edgar C. Davison
American Legion Auxiliary
John McClintic
Laton Schooley
Walter Pacha
Ardell Hahn
Bar Neal
Paul Snyder
Elsie Atkinson
Leland Horton
Leo Dunbar
Max Benda
Elmer Moore
Wesley Mullikin
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
East Pleasant Plain
Friends
Pleasant Plain
Clay
Sandy Hook
Cottonwood
Hope Lutheran
Germanville
Polishville
Brighton Hillcrest
Larry Hunter
Tom Lowry
Jasper Wasson
Pe.o
Eugene Engel
Dave Erwin
Raymond Kephart
Mary Snyder
Kephart
Snyder
Hazel Shaffer
Don Statler
Pythian Sisters
Chiefs Club
Donald Neal
Springville
Tommy Myers
Fairfield
Harold Rebling
Muscatine
Ed Chuck
Mason City
Nettie Chuck
Marcy
Lydia Allison
Jefferson Co. Hospital
Jim Deutsch
Joe Deutsch
Dennis Conrad
Keota
Eunice Gowey
Joe Gowey
Ivan Wyse
Wayland
Wyse
Ray Day
Mike Russell
Council Bluffs
James Stanton
Keokuk
Ross Day
Lake Darling
Randy
Robbin Mullikin
Don Mulli
Cliff Stoutner Guests at Keota and Local Gatherings
Keota notices list Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Stoutner and son Stephen from Downers Grove Illinois visiting Mrs. Clyde Stoutner Sr. Other items recall Alaqua alumni events, family visits in Mt. Pleasant Washington Anamosa Ottumwa Iowa City and Keota communities. The piece also notes the state history fact that Tennessee was once named Franklin.
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Keota
Cliff Stoutner
Stephen
Downers Grove
Ill
Clyde Stoutner
Bernice Dill
Cheryl
Dale Dunbar
Mt. Pleasant
Bob Becker
Dan Merz
Harper
Bud Lechner
Clara
Sara
Washington
David Flynn
Anamosa
Terry Watson
Blanche Stull
Pearl Baumert
Darlene Greiner
T.L.S. Club
West Keokuk
Leo Greiner
Pat Greiner
Everett Greiner
John Greiner
Vaughn McArtor
Charles Horning
Mae Horning
Leslie Horning
Leo Keifer
Zeno Keifer
Daryl Redlinger
Junior Henry
Joe Weber
Leo Heisforffer
Gayle Brinning
Jim Flynn
Abigale
Hubert Greiner
Eugene Greiner
Linda
Marlene
Marion
Dave Taylor
Gary
Terry Powers
Ottumwa
Joyce Greiner
Iowa City
Jim Flander
Jim McNurlen
Leo Heisdorffer
Larry Sieren
Greiner
Marilyn Luers
Toledo
Albert Luers
Leon
Joyce
Vernon Luers
Greenfield
Carl Luers
Junction PEO group at Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant on June 7 Chapter CX PEO Sisterhood met at the Harlan Hotel for a 12:30 luncheon. Plans were led by Mrs. Robert Shelliyer and Mrs. Roy Hannenstein. The group then met at Sara Porter Beckwith home. The meeting featured a report on the Des Moines state convention by Mrs. Wm. Dunn, prepared by Mrs. Kenneth Carrell, and attended by 22 Columbus Junction members and 11 residents of the Beckwith home. Mrs. Sid Newnam of Seattle spoke via her CX ties about visits to the Washington chapter. Several Columbus Junction residents attended. The next meeting is set for September 20 with program “American School Bells Ring” led by Mrs. Hayden Davis. Hostess will be Mrs. Robert Shellmyer.
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Helene B. Dillon
Columbus Junction
Chapter CX
P.E. O
Harlan Hotel
Mount Pleasant
Robert Shelliyer
Roy Hannenstein
Sara Porter Beckwith
Roy Hauenstein
Vinnie Turkington
Wm. Dunn
John Dillon
Paul Grouwinkel
Julia Hawkins
Frank Spaethe
Robert Hedemann
Louise Reaney
Charles Buser
W. A. Norris
Mike Pavey
Hayden Davis
Paul Masonholder
Ralph Ortburg
Helen Orr
Edith Orr
Bill Austin
Jay Robertson
Sid Newnam
Robert Shellmyer
Georgia Williams
Davenport
Blanche Williams
Wayne Williams
Washington County Hospital
Hugh Dunn
Sidney Newnam
Commercial Hotel
Washington State
Plan farewell dinners for Higdons at Brighton
Mrs Laton Schooley reports a farewell dinner for the Rev Dave Higdon and his family at Brighton United Methodist Church at noon June 20. The Higdons depart this month for a new charge at Earlham and a cooperative community dinner is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laton Schooley
Brighton
Dave Higdon
Brighton United Methodist Church
Higdons
Earlham
Quartet to sing at Brighton Sunday
The Messengers Gospel quartet from Richland will sing at the morning service at the United Methodist Church in Brighton Sunday June 13 at 9 a.m. Mr Dan Martin returned to Iowa from Alaska May 30 and Dan entered University hospitals in Iowa City the next day for treatment. No visitors are allowed yet. Mrs Martin is staying with Dan's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Messengers Gospel Quartet
Richland
United Methodist
Dear Abby shows hurt and forgiveness tests in marriage
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on forgiveness after adultery, handling a neighbor who betrayed trust, and social quirks. Advice includes husband’s confession, choosing forgiveness, and avoiding confrontation at doors. Also notes a caller’s fixations on uniforms and a historic anecdote about blind mules in mines.
Language Man Highlights Oddities From L M Boyd Column
A 1976 L M Boyd column surveys quirky trivia from science to nautical terms. Notes include polar bear fears, lake abundance, head sizes by region, and a humorous Q A about nudist makeup and prizefighters. Also explains ship steering terminology and port versus starboard origins.
Bridge Nightmare Ends With A New Deal Suggestion
Constant Reader asks B J Becker about a recurring nightmare in which seven diamonds and a squeeze defeat him on a West lead. The writer fears 2440 points and asks for a solution. Becker replies to request a new deal, noting the dream involves only 12 cards and should be avoided by a fresh hand. Tomorrow: Resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Becker
South
Declarer
C.R
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