Methodists Hold Regular WSCS Gatherings Across Circles
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met in multiple circles Friday. Officers were elected for Circle I through IX, with plans announced for a June 20 reception for the new minister and a June 13 golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Davis. Members shared devotions, poems, and program notes while introducing new leadership across circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Women’s Society For Christian Service
C. T. Davis
Clarence Jacobs
Circle I
WSCS
T. M. Nelson
Nelson
Herb Campbell
Jacobs
J.F. Larson
Wylie Anderson
Circle II
Howard McBride
Mae Jones
Nellie Dodder
Edna Mercer
Edgar Guest
Jay Sellers
Cecil Long
Myrtle Neiswanger
Floyd Sturgus
Robert Fickel
Sturgis
M.E. Delashmutt
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Glenn Knapp
Edna Smith
A.S. Smith
Milo Steele, Jr
W. O. Boshart
Henry Berdo
Circle IV
Ralph Bauer
Stan Woeste
Robert Koehler
Leo Hoover
Spiritual Life
Circle V
Logan Ahren
Edgar Stewart
T. L. Brookhart
Stewart
Women’s Christian Society
Rev. Smith
Fellowship Hall
Circle III
William Sitter
Preston Harvey
Marsh Atkinson
Scott Wilcox
Dean Luers
Wilcox
Betty Knecht
Kathy Nordyke
Joe Jones
United Nations
Edgar Stout
Charles Kennedy
Blanche Harvey
William Berger
Paul Mayer
Lyle Wilcox
Edgar Porter
Woman's Society of Christian Service
George Peisen
Don Maxwell
Dale Booth
Keith Vetter
Emma Barnett
Ralph Nicholson
Sunshine
Family visits and military homecoming noted
Florida residents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Day visited Mrs. Day’s sister Mrs. Ray Cain in Washington on Wednesday. Stephen Booth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Booth, returned from a three year Air Force tour in Europe and plans to stay in Washington and attend college this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Day
Florida
Stephen Booth
Dale Booth
Europe
Air Force
Booth
Siegelbach Air Station
Kaiserslautern
Germany
Washington
Roger Booth
Lauri Ann
Cedar Rapids
Stephen
Iowa City
Rabmann McNabb Wedding in Kansas
Miss Linda Rabmann of Farley Colorado and Jerry McNabb of Fairfield wed June 5 at 5 PM in the Country side Christian Church Mission Kansas. Rev Almstead officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Rabmann
Farley
Colo
Jerry McNabb
Fairfield
Countryside Christian Church
Mission
Kansas
Rev
Almstead
Barbara Rachmann
David McNabb
Gayle Rachmann
Paula Page
Kalona
Judith V. Miller
Phillip G. Yoder
East Union Mennonite Church
A. Lloyd Swartzendruber
Robert K. Yoder
Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House Visit Highlights
Halcyon House activity lists visitors including Mr and Mrs Nick Berg of Keota Mrs Ross Shafer Mrs Gilliland and Mrs Isabel Latch of Mt Pleasant Ina MecGary Plainfield Ill and Olive W Randall Aurora Ill called Wednesday Mrs A L Griffith hosted visitors Ed win Chrissinger Mt Pleasant Ora Smith Keokuk Mary Snider Cedar Rapids Thursday and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Shafer
Gilliland
Isabel Latch
Mt. Pleasant
Atmore
Ina MecGary
Plainfield, Ill
Olive W. Randall
Aurora, Ill
A. L. Griffith
Edwin Chrissinger
Ora Smith
Keokuk
Real estate transfers and vehicle listings in Washington area
Eleanor June Deal transfers to Chester L. Goodin and wife for lot 2 in Bakers subdivision Washington. Dorothy I Pringle to Daryl D Shy and wife for lot 12 OL 4 Washington. Lloyd Roth transfers to Vernon C Liechty land in sections 22 and 26 74 7 Kalona. Kalona Builders Supply Co to John Christner real estate block 5 Myer's second add Kalona. Ervin J Chapp and wife to Lizzie M Miller land in section 17 77 7. Alta M Guenther Phillip and husband to Raymond Fritz lets 1 2 3 and 4 block 47 Highland Park add Washington. A list of many vehicle ownership transfers including Ford Plymouth Buick Chrysler Lincoln Volkswagen and Dodge models with various names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor June Deal
Chester L. Goodin
Baker’s
Washington
Dorothy I. Pringle
Daryl D. Shy
Lloyd Roth
Vernon C. Liechty
Kalona Builders Supply Co
John Christner
Myer
Ervin J. Chapp
Lizzie M. Miller
Alta M. Guenther Phillip
Raymond Fritzlets
Highland Park
Hospital Notices and Births in Washington and Wellman
Yesterday in Washington Mary Snider underwent surgery with Hazel Painter present. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs David Norman of Wellman. Mark Wagner from Brighton was discharged yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Snider
Washington
Hazel Painter
David Norman
Wellman
Mark Wagner
Brighton
Funeral services for Davenport boy killed on lake vacation
Funeral services for Donnie Drilenger eight of Davenport were held there Friday. The boy, grandson of Howard Disney, was playing in a Tennessee lake on vacation when a float marking a restricted swimming area broke loose and struck him on the head. He died three hours later. Attending the service were Mr and Mrs Lester Disney of Welman, Mr and Mrs Dick Disney of Sigourney and Loretta Kemph of Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Drilenger
Davenport
Howard Disney
We1tman
Tennessee
Donnie
Lester Disney
We1man
Dick Disney
Sigourney
Loretta Kemph
Keota
North Carolina visitors and local social notes in Keota
Keota column notes visits from North Carolina residents Mrs. Robert Little and children leaving June 9 for the Philippines. Ames 4H delegates Janice Greiner and Rosemary Bayliss head to the State Convention. Local gatherings include dinners at the Roberts and Jahnke homes and a Golden Wedding anniversary in Lexington. Seaman Rusty Carmichael on 90 day leave from Osaka Bay duty returns to St. Louis for reassignment amid a family reunion. Everett Green hosts hospital discharge and quick follow up at Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Dennis Stoutner
Robert Little
North Carolina
Phillipines
Roberts
Stoutners
Janice Greiner
Rosemary Bayliss
Ames
William Miller
Mary Lou
Gene Hammon
Kim
Nettie Miller
Washington
Bill Jahnke
Leo Poyten
Bryce
Carl Peiper
Ira Anderson
Ken Jensen
W. H. Neirmann
Iowa City
Charles Roberts
Seaman Rusty Carmichael
Richard Carmichel
Oshima Island
Japan
St. Louis
Dr. Carmichael
Rusty
Everette Green
Mercy Hospital
Ruby Sharp
Mort Emde
Lexington
Everett
Keota 76 Center Improvement Club Ice Cream Social
Keota residents gathered for an ice cream and strawberry supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Waller on Tuesday June 15. Police reported a collision at the West Marion and Avenue G intersection when Hollis Hal Colliver backed a pickup into David Edward McFarland. Colliver faced a charge of improper change of direction.
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Hollis
Hal ‘Colliver
Keota
David Edward McFarland
Ainsworth
West Marion
Avenue
Colliver
Social calendar notices for community events and gatherings
Notices list multiple local events with times and venues. Highlights include Shirts and Skirts at Fair grounds with Harold Kermeen, Dudley Crane Descendants reunion at Kalona Bank room, Winter Visitors Club picnic in Sunset Park, DAR Flag Day program at Sunset Park log cabin, and various club meetings at Sunset Park venues with reservation notes.
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Dudley Crane
Kalona Bank
Pharr
Texas
Sunset Park
YWCA
Dar
Log Cabin
Verle Gallagher
Local residents share news from visits and graduations
Mr and Mrs W P Moriarty returned from Henderson Kentucky where they visited their son Dr Daniel Moriarty and family and met granddaughter Alicia Ann Galloway. Dianne Carriker graduates from Alpha Lyman Jr High with 326 students. Judy Salladay returns from Coe College for summer. Mrs Art Swift and Mrs Helen Foster plan a trip to Santa Paula to see Ronald Parham graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Moriarty
Henderson
Kentucky
Daniel Moriarty
Danny
Nick Galloway
Chandler
Ind
Alicia Ann
Galloways
Donna Lynn
Dianne Carriker
Jim Carriker
Grove Place
Bloomington
Calif
Alpha Lyman Jr. High School
Carrikers
Washington
Dianne
Lincoln School
Judy Salladay
Coe College
Judy
Myron Salladay
Art Swift
Helen Foster
Santa Paula
C. W. Parham
Ronald Parham
Ronald
Marriages Tie Numerous Couples Across Several Towns
Betty McConnell wed Dennis John Nielsen in Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Dianna Coon and Donald Raymond married in Columbus City. Donna Osincup wed Thomas Dunham in Washington. Lea Proctor and Arnold Smothers married in Keota. Diane Cole and Jay Klopfenstein linked in Carlsbad California. Maria Hazelett and Kenneth Hazen joined in Ainsworth. Garda MecKune married Ernest Huston in Davenport. Sarah Jane Eicher wed Timothy Greiner in Clear Creek. Harold Schnoebelen and Leta Sayer united in Crawfordsville. Kathy Buckman married Ross Masonholder in Columbus Junction. Judith Miller wed Phillip Yoder near Kalona. Joyce Martin and William Hardy married in Lancaster Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McConnell
Francis McConnell
Washington
Dennis John Nielsen
John Nielsen
le Mars
Vernon Elgin
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Famous Aherns Plan Visit Here
Will and Gladys Ahern of Hollywood Calif expected to visit Mrs Russell Frink this weekend. Former vaudeville and stage stars now own Rainbow Studios. have staged USO and charity performances. Will starred in Sidewalks of New York and Good News. both dancers. Mrs Ahern teaches ballet. International board of AGVA directors.
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Will
Gladys Ahern
New York
Ahern
AGVA
Actors’ Union
Mrs Reha Hosts Highland Social Club Meeting
Mrs Adaline Reha hosted the Highland Social Club on Thursday June 10 with fourteen members replying. Guests included Mrs Walter Krotz and several children. Gifts from secret sisters were exchanged and plans made for the annual strawberry and ice cream social on June 22 at 7 30 p.m. at the Edwin Reha home. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The July meeting will be with Mrs Winnie Steele.
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Adaline Reha
Highland Social Club
Walter Krotz
Edwin Reha
Reha
Winnie Steele
Carolyn Carson Earns BA in Physical Education at Wesleyan
Carolyn Carson of Ainsworth received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education from Iowa Wesleyan College on May 31. Her English minor, election as Women s Resident Assistant, and participation in the Math Physical Club are noted along with her parents Mr and Mrs Leo C Carson of Ainsworth.
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Carson
Carolyn Carson
Ainsworth
Iowa Wesleyan College
Leo C. Carson
Wesleyan
Miss Carson
Washim Evening Journal Editorial and Staff Details
The Washim Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editor and business manager David Elder, with William Shannon as vice president and advertising director. Other staff include Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden and Howard Hazen production superintendent.
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Washim Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daiy Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Miethodist
Frank Dittmer
R. W. Hyde
Ter
Neal Burton
H. J. Brenneman
George Heger
Minneapolis, Minn
George Rudiger
VFW Post and Auxiliary
North English
Wapello Vfw
VA Hospital
Frances Reed
Willard G. Gray
Don Bealer
Merle Steele
David McGaffey
James Pease
Patrice
Great Falls
Montana
William D. Siegrist
South Ninth
Bankers Life Company
Des Moines, Iowa
Evening Journal
Melody McNabb
Johnny McNabb
Ralph Hotchkiss
Wolf's Flower Shop
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
Nick Berg
Kenneth Sample
Little Rock, Ark
John Bender
Mary E. Rickey
John Robertson
Nellie Smylie
Raymond Bonar
Donald
Shirley Trier
Ford
Leo W. Marie
Buick
Ronald J. Bomber
Pontiac
Warren
Florence Polzien
Theodore L. Kruse
Plymouth
Forrest O. Davis
Cal E Pryvil
Dodge Truck
Clyde
Norma Knight
Raymond
Frances Sojka
Merl
Phyllis Sherman
Chrysler
Glenn E. Mace
Lincoln
Richard L. Weeks
Roger Gladys Anderson
Volkswagen
Alvin V. Jones
Chevrolet
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Fair Grounds
Harold Kermeen
Rolland Taylor
VFW
VFW Hall
Walnut Women’s Club
Glenn Davis
Lloyd Duensing
Neal Hall
Tom Walker
Sunshine Community Club
George Jarrard
Amos Fitzgerald
Wesleyan Service Guild
Homer Godwin
Bill Nelson
Burlington
John Kurtz
Mildred Nelson
Dave Hebern
Hebern
Lecia Marie
Madalyn Mitchell
Murray Coon
Bud Lechner
Gambles
Monmouth
Ill
Jenny Chorpening
Jean Johnson
Linda Anderson
Sue Duncan
Molly Kneen
Jan Talbot
Chris Campbell
Ann Morrison
Carla Grimes
Jo Hotle
Mary Powers
H. L. Witting
Charles Cannon
Winfield
Illinois
Henning
L. W. Fleming
Storm Lake
John Davisson
Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n
North Marion
Horak Insurance
Dianna Lee Coon
Fay Diller
Columbus City
Richard Coon
Donald Lee Raymond
Ethel Tietge
Muscatine
Lester Raymond
Robert Parris
Donna Karen Osincup
Herbert C. Osincup
Thomas Hugh Dunham
Virginia Beach
Edwin Dunham
Mokena
First Methodist Church
Lea Proctor
Arnold K. Smothers
David Stout
Keota Christian Church
Stephanouis
Diane Joyce Cole
Jay Lynn Klopfenstein
Carlsbad
M. J. Bouterse II
Carlsbad Union Church
Maria Hazelett
Hugh Hazelett
Kenneth Hazen
Duane Hazen
Dale E. Brehmer
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
Garda Ann MecKune
Grant McKune
Mr. McKune
Ernest E. Huston
Edward
Ottumwa
Laurence A. Mullins
St. Anthony’s Church
L. B. Eicher
Sarah Jane
Timothy J. Greiner
Leo A. Greiner
Ss. Peter and Paul Church
Clear Creek
Francis Lollick
Crawfordsville
Harold Schnoebelen
Leta Sayer
Grinnell
St. James Church
T.J. Lew
Ray Kallaus
Richmond
Columbus Junction
Kathy Lynn Buckman
Duane Richards
C.W. Buckman
Los Angeles
Ross Merle Masonholder
Ross Masonholder
Hubert Sunderman
United Presbyterian Church
West Chester
Joyce Martin
William Hardy
Drakesville
Lancaster
Mrs. Reha
Liz
Beauty Salon
Washington- Wayland
Wesley Widmer
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