Editorial Reflections on Public Life and Townsley Park
A mix of reflections on religion and memory, with notes on public affairs. The column cites Washington county plans for Townsley Park, 4-H and EEA growth, and local gifts like the YMCA and Chilcote library, aiming to boost community progress. It also references political campaign leadership and calls for responsible public discourse.
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Townsley Park
YMC@A
Chilcote Library
Sunset Park
Cueh
Liverstock
Richland Friends to Picnic at Ollie Park
Friendly Circle Sunday School class of Richland Friends church plans a picnic next Sunday at Ollie park. Mrs Otto W Pfeifer reports the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto W. Pfeifer
Richland
Friendly Circle S
Harmony circle closes year with final meeting plans
Mrs Decia Puga hosted Harmony circle on June 14 with program leader Mrs Lawrence Hadley. Leona Oswalt will host the Poinsetta club on Wednesday. the final meeting of the year, no meetings until September. A baby Boy Hor ras born June 12 in Mercy Hospital Town City to Mr and Mrs Robert Horras. godparents listed. Keokuk county T A to hold annual convention June 8 at Richland Friends church with devotions and noon luncheon. White ribbon recruit service directed by Mrs Willard Brown.
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Kermit Ward
Lloyd Elmore
Decia Puga
Harmony Circle
Lawrence Hadley
Leona Oswalt
Poinsetta Club
Hilda Hiatt
Creston
Ed Hiatt
Leon Hawley
Cedar Rapids
G. E. Hawley
Robert Wayne
Saurday
Robert Horras
Wellman
Mercy Hospital Town City
Harold Bray
Clyde Farley
Richard Horras
Richland
Farley
Keokuk County
Richland Friends Church
Kermit Hinshaw
Cecelia Walleriech
Co-Op
Willard Brown
White Ribbon
Wellman Garden Club Flower Show Features Japanese Scene
The Wellman Garden Club held its annual Flower Show June 12 in the Methodist church fellowship room. A standout feature was a hand painted Japanese Garden Scene with costumed participants. A turkey luncheon followed, 240 guests registered, and district events were noted with Mrs. Kenneth Rhea serving as page in Des Moines.
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Wellman Garden Club
O. B. Godber
Wellman
Methodist Church
P.m
Richard Fisher
Porter
West Chester
Terry Slocket
Legion Hall
Roc. Boyer
Mre Palmer
Boyer
Estes Park
Colorado
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Kenneth Rhea
Kenneth van Atta
Twenty seven members at June Legion Auxiliary meeting
Twenty seven members attended the June meeting at the Crawfordsville Legion hall. They received Thank You notes for 38 dozen cookies sent to the State Juvenile home in Toledo and noted label recycling for Folger’s coffee and Butternut products. Janet Holmes of Wyman was chosen for Girls' State. meeting date moved to the fourth Wednesday. members asked to bring pies for a July 5 ball tournament. officers elected with Suter as president and Whiting as vice president. The unit plans to visit Iowa City on July 21 to entertain.
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Jack Howard
Crawfordsville
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
State
Toledo
Folgers
Folger
Janet Holmes
Wyman
Harry Dean Suter
Calvin Humphreys
Ernest Whiting
Mildred Whiting
William H. Henss
Wayne Davis
W. A. Orris
Robert Holmes
Iowa City
Rev Esther Figgins to Speak at Afternoon Program
The afternoon program features Rev Esther Figgins as the main speaker, delivering the keynote address and setting the event's tone. Attendees are expected to gather at a designated time for her presentation and related activities.
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Esther Figgins
Illinois Residents Spend Sunday At Rubio Relatives
Illinois residents share family time across towns with Rockford and Elma visits. A Hadley wedding shower honored Virginia Long and Raymond Hadley with a community supper. The Long and Hadley families plus friends gathered at Rubio and nearby homes for celebrations. Rev Weintz plans a vacation to Oregon to visit relatives.
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Illinois
Arthur Lambert
Rubio
Lowell Hyzer
Rockford
Inl
Clarence Hyzer
Andy Martin
Park
Raymond Hadley
Pete Neilson
Elma
Nan Strickland
Tom Aller
Crystal
Richland
Allie Bond
Rev
WD. Weintz
Oregon
Washington
Omer Long
Virginia
Long
Christina McClentic
Wayland Mennonite Youth Attend Camp Retreat
Twenty three Wayland Mennonite church youths joined the annual Retreat at Camp Arrowhead near Otumwa with a Sunday group picnic for attendees, parents, and friends. The report lists local participants and includes gatherings at homes, hospital news, travel, and social visits across Iowa communities.
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George Boller
Wayland
Wayland Mennonite Church
Camp Arrowhead
Otumwa
Joyee
Janice Davison
Barbara Myers
Linda
Karen Graber
Martha
Lucy Wyse
Patty Hileman
Janice Kauffman
Gary Tschantz
Billy
Bobby Kauffman
Jerry Nebel
Kenneth Klopfenstein
Duaine Peterson
Donnie Good
Jimmy
Richard Meyer
Kenneth
Chris Widmer
John Graber
Mark Schantz
Gate Tachantz
Twelve Louisa County 4-H Girls Attend State Convention
Twelve Louisa county 4-H girls will attend the 25th annual state 4-H girls club convention at Iowa State College in Ames. They will be accompanied by leaders Mrs Howel Owens of Columbus Junction Live Wire club Mrs Lorence Jamison of Columbus Junction Jolly Union club and Mrs Robert Barnes 4-H county chairman.
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Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Iowa State College
Ames
Howel Owens
Live Wire Club
Lorence Jamison
Jolly Union Club
Robert Barnes
First Hospital Founded in Baltimore for Smallpox Care
The earliest U.S. smallpox hospital began in Baltimore in 170 with the aim to treat smallpox patients, marking a foundational moment in American public health care.
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First
U.S
Baltimore
Excavation Starts for New Home in Columbus Junction
Work on a new residence for Lisle Luithly began June 14 in the John P. Jones addition of Columbus Junction. The EKelipse Lumber company bought a lot in the same addition. Floyd Holliday Jr. sold lots 3 4 7 and 8 in block 10 of Columbus City to Thomas Guffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Lisle Luithly
John P. Jones
Ekelipse Lumber Company
Floyd Holliday Jr
Columbus City
Thomas Guffey
Brandon to Direct Columbus Junction Recreation Program
The summer recreation program at Columbus Junction will be directed by Bruce Brandon. It starts Monday June 14 and runs through August 6 with Red Cross swimming lessons coordination. Kay Ford leads younger groups at Chautauqua Park. Grades six through high school are under Mr Brandon at the high school grounds. Programs will be varied.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Bruce Brandon
Red Cross
Kay Ford
Chautauqua Park
Mr Brandon
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