Hope College hosts nine week Summer Institute for teachers
Washington High School teacher Floyd Woods Jr. will attend the Hope College Summer Institute for High School Teachers of Second Year and Advanced Placement Chemistry. The nine week program runs June 20 to August 19, funded by the National Science Foundation. Lecturers include Irwin J. Brink and Gilbert Haight among others. Forty seven teachers from across North America participate, directed by Eugene Jekel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Floyd Woods, Jr
East Main
Washington
Iowa
Washington Community High School
Hope College
National Science Foundation
Irwin J. Brink
Gilbert P. Haight
Texas A
M. University
W. Thomas Lippincott
Ohio State University
Edward L. Haenisch
Wabash College
Wilmer J. Stratton
Earlham College
C. A. Vander
Club activities at Captain's Table June meeting
The Captain's Table hosted the Longer Longer Club gathering on June 8 with twelve members, two guests, and three children present. A business meeting, a dessert luncheon, mem entos on display, and a quiz led by Mrs. John Dawson entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chmelar
Bill Chmelar
Ottumwa
Charles Leeper
Jane Combs
John Combs
John Dawson
Yaro Chmelar
Final rites for Charles E. Lunning held in Speed
Final rites were conducted Friday at 2 30 p m in Jones Funeral Home for Charles E Lunning with Rev Clar ence Dehne officiating Cal Wolf soloist pallbearers named and Elm Grove Cemetery in Speed as burial site A York Nebraska man was fined 15 dollars plus costs in Justice Holden's court for speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone charged by Washington police officers Richard L West of York Nebraska faced the penalty for the violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Nebraska
Justice of the Peace
Holden
Richard L. West
York
Nebraska
Washington
Workman burned as truck contacts wires on highway 78
A resurfacing project worker on highway 78 near Coppock was badly burned on hands and face when the dump truck touched electrical wires. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital. His name and injury details were not available, and he reportedly lived in Knoxville.
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Highway 78
Coppock
Knoxville
Local Granddaughter Wins College Scholarship in Michigan
Linda Cholcher of Saganaw Michigan earned a two year tuition scholarship to Delta College. The news also lists travels, reunions, and visits of several local families including the Lam bert Cholcher and Bell households, and updates on Marine enlistment and family gatherings across Iowa, Illinois, and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lambert
Linda Cholcher
Saganaw, Mich
Delta College
Michigan
Linda
Don Cholcher
Saganaw
Mrs Nora Hixson Dies At 81 In Wayland
Mrs Nora Hixson of Wayland dies at 81 after two weeks as a patient at Washington County Hospital. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Green Mound church with burial in the local cemetery. Zehr Funeral Home in charge. Born October 4 1884 in Jefferson County to Phillip and Susan Hyde. Widow of George Hixson died November 1959. Survived by nieces and nephews. Member of the OES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Nora Hixson
Washington County
Green Mound
Collins
Zehr
The
OES
Kalona Woman Mamie Maxwell dies at 98
Mamie Bishop Maxwell, 82 year old Kalona resident, died Friday night at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona. Funeral services held with Rev. Herman Rice. burial in Kalona Cemetery. Born October 18 1883 in Richmond daughter of Jacob and Elmeda Sharp Bishop. Survived by two sons five daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded by three sisters and three brothers.
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Kalona
Mamie Bishop Maxwell
Peterseim
Herman Rice
Mamie Bishop
Richmond
Jacob and
Elmeda Sharp
George Maxwell
Honor Sam D Boyd Honored At County Luncheon
Sam D Boyd veteran member of the Washington County ALCS committee was honored this week for ten years of service. He serves as vice president and was recently reelected to a two year term. Before county duties he was with Highland Township Community Committee. Howard Lins presented a service certificate and lapel pin as ASCS office staff and committee members attended with their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam D. Boyd
Washington County
Highland Township
Howard Lins
ASCS
Marriage Licenses Issued in Washington County
Three marriage licenses were issued at the Washington County Courthouse on Thursday and Friday. Licenses were issued to Kenneth William Brayton and Beverly Jean Coon. Gene Arnold Yoder and Bonnie Jean Beckler. William Michael Boshart and Constance Susan Hess. Also, Cedar Rapids man Robert Orville Holland was fined 300 dollars for first offense drunken driving in District Court in Washington. James Dyas Jones of Washington was fined 300 dollars for first offense drunken driving after police arrested him on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Kenneth William Brayton
Route One
West Liberty
Beverly Jean Coon
Ainsworth
Gene Arnold Yoder
Fort Dodge
Bonnie Jean Beckler
Wellman
William Michael Boshart
Constance Susan Hess
Washington
OMVI
Cedar Rapids
Robert Orville Holland
Harold Fleck
James Dyas Jones
Jones
Harold J. Fleck
Bridal Shower for Rosemary Koehler Recipient of honor
A bridal shower was hosted at Mrs. Elliott Mc Kinstry's home for Rosemary Koehler with 18 guests. Mrs. Jim Marsh and Mrs. Karel Farrier assisted in entertaining and serving. Games and contests were played and each guest gave a favorite recipe. Decorations featured white and pink, a lace table, a miniature bride and groom, pink candles, ivy, and roses. Rosemary Koehler is to wed Glenn Banks on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott McKinstry
Rosemary Koehler
Jim Marsh
Karel Farrier
Miss Koehler
Glenn Banks
William G Harding dies in Colorado Springs
Word arrives of the death of William G Harding in Colorado Springs Colorado He was a son of the late Lowell F Harding of Washington He died suddenly Funeral will be in Colorado Springs with burial in St Joseph Missouri Surviving are his wife and two sons Lundon of Bloomfield Hills Michigan and Joel of Colorado Springs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Harding
Colorado Springs
Colo
Harding
Lowell F. Harding
Washington
St. Joseph
Lundon
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Joel
Halcyon Notes Residents and Visitors Share News
Halcyon Notes from Halcyon House record reunions visits and calls among residents and guests. Notable items include Mrs Grace Miller of Chula Vista and the Kyle couple visiting Dr and Mrs W S Kyle, condolences on Helen Tener, and numerous outreach by families from Des Moines Ainsworth Decatur Burlington Durham Mount Pleasant Keola and Ve ro Beach Florida. The week features guests such as Wulfs, Jarrards, Smythes, and Kings, plus anniversaries and coffee hours with the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebfeldt
Iowa National Esther Hall
Des Moines
Grace Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
Walter Kyle
W. S. Kyle
Helen Tener
Everette Griffith
Arthur Griffith
William Wulf
Ainsworth
Homer Jarrard
Nate Young
Eunice Babcock
M. R. Porter
Vero Beach
Fla
Robertson
Smythe
Howard Wolfe
Decatur
Ill
Tom Wolfe
Burlington
William Kingbamm
Durham
N. C
County planning session set for Crawfordsville on June 13
The third in a series of Washington County Planning Program meetings will be held June 13 at 7 30 p m in Crawfordsville High School with the Lions Club. Residents of Crawfordsville Marion and Oregon Townships are invited and others may attend. County Zoning Commission Board of Supervisors and Powers and Associates will present work done recommendations and plan adoption procedures. Display for review follows. Future sessions are planned June 20 at Rubio and June 22 at Mid Prairie High School Wellman.
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Washington County
Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville
County Zoning Commission
Board of Supervisors
Rubio
Mid - Prairie High School
Wellman
Charlotte Stanley Guest Speaker at Circle 5 Meeting
Charlotte Stanley was the guest speaker at the Circle 5 meeting held at Mrs. Irvin Coffey’s home Friday afternoon. She presented slides detailing her stay in Finland last summer through the AFS program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Stanley
Circle 5
Irvin Coffey
Charlotte
Finland
A.fs
Repeats vows as Driscoll and Marshall wed at St James
Eugene Driscoll and Audith Marshall married in a 10 30 am Saturday ceremony at St James Church Washington. The bride wore a silk organza gown with Chantilly lace and pearls, with maid of honor Miss Jane Marshall and best man William Driscoll. A reception followed at St James school gym. The couple will reside in Cedar Falls after a brief wedding trip. the bride attends State College of Iowa and the groom will teach in Denver Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Anne Marshall
Ralph E. Marshall
Washington
Eugene Driscoll
Charles Driscoll
Tipton
St. James Church
T. J. Lew
Jane Marshall
William Driscoll
Glen Williamson
Ottumwa
Jim Marshall
St. James School
Cedar Falls
East 23Rd Street
State College of
Iowa
Denver
Social calendar note of reunions and gatherings
Community events include Huber reunion at noon at Harper Community Building with a cooperative dinner and self-serve tableware. Van Sickle reunion at noon at Sunset Park pavilion or 733 East Second in rain. Wash-Away Tops at 8 p.m. in VW rooms. Y-Wives coffee with Mrs Kelly Schlapkohl at 9:30 a.m.. DAR program at Log Cabin Sunset Park with cooperative supper. Past Noble Grand Circle at 8 p.m. chaired by luncheon committee. Legion Auxiliary showing coffee at Mrs Arnet Mathers home for Grace Miller visit. Y Mixers at 6:30 p.m. at Y HQ. Weiner roast at Marr Pond with desserts for DL EI Y. Captain's Table dessert for guests. Wednesday events include Barracks and Auxiliary at 6:30 Legion Hall. UPW Circle III at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs William Petratz. Kolah Club at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs Bessie Wead. Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. work in first degree preceded by fish dinner at 6:30.
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Huber
Harper Community Building
van Sickle
Sunset Park
East Second
Kelly Schlapkohl
Richard Horak
E.M. Ahart
Log Cabin
Noble Grand Circle
Edith Weidner
Legion Auxiliary
Arnet Mathers
Grace Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
Weiner
Marr Pond
Legion Hall
1St Presbyterian Upw Circle III
William Petratz
Kolah Club
Bessie Wead
Wenger Eichelberger Wedding at Bethel Mennonite Church
Friday June 10 wedding of Wayland Miss Louise Wenger to Dean Eichelberger of Mt Pleasant held at Bethel Mennonite Church with Rev Willard Leichty officiating. Bridal party included Lucille Roth Carole Nejedly Patricia Roth. Attendants, best man Roger Eichelberger. guests seated by Gary Rediger and Gary Eichelberger. Bride wore lace trimmed gown with crown crystal veil and white orchid bouquet. Bride a Waco High School grad. groom Hesston College alum, now farming. future home in Lebanon Oregon. Guests from multiple states attended and reception followed.
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Wayland
Louise Wenger
Ralph Wenger
Dean Eichelberger
A. W. Eicchelberger
Mt. Pleasant
Bethel Mennonite Church
Willard Leichty
Lucille Roth
Burlington
Carole Nejedly
Broadview, Ill
Patricia Roth
Roger Eichelberger
Washington
Gary Rediger
Gary Eichelberger
Waco High School
Hesston College
D Street
Lebanon
Ore
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Werf
Richard W. Ramette
Carleton College
James W. Cobble
Purdue University
Maine
California
Florida
Edmonton
Alberta
Belgium
Eugene Jekel
Hope
Eastern Star
Dwane
Olive Shalla
Dwight Murray
Rainbow Girls
White Shrine of Jersualem
Blue Lodge
York Rite
Harry Drake
Eye
Boone
Grand
Roy Bauer
West Chester
Levit
Doc Tier
Wolf's Flower Shop
Charlies Albro
Tucson
Ariz
Elizabeth Bell
Iowa City
Don Bell
Helen Cunningham
Waukegan, Ill
Frank Pressie
Waterloo
Washington High School
J. D. Parris
Fern Stevens
Allan
Davenport
Fred Grosscup
Mrs. Dow McDaniel
Pea Ridge, Ark
Dale Herdlickas
Larry Wehr
Iowa Lakeside Lab
Milford
Milford, Ia
Daryl M. Black
Omar Black
U.S. Marine Corps
San Diego
I Company
R.T.E.N.M.C.R.D
Ella Miller
Ollie Smith
Broadrick
Mont
Charles City
Miller
Lane Robinson
Neenah
Wisc
Elmore Weston
Ann Noolan
Black Hills
Badlands
George Rudiger
T. J. Berdo
Monmouth
Monmouth College
Nora Hixson of
Mamie Maxwell
Colorado
Ohio National Life Ins. Co
Cincinnati
Evening Journal
Federal Savings & Loan
North
Marion
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
Audith Marshall
Pat Hennigan
Mike
Denny Hennigan
Tom Hennesey
Alton
Inl
William Stewart
Wilton Junction
Edwin Novotny
C. Eugene Driscoll
By Wendell Eden
Washington, Iowa
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Dial
Blues Wenger
Roger McGuire
Marlin Wuse
John Swartzendruber
Denver, Colo
Broadview, II
Hesston
Kan
Elkhart, Ind
Burlington and Des Moines
Medford, Ore
South
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