Washington High School Class of 1918 Reunion at Captain's Table
The Washington High School Class of 1918 held its 50th reunion at the Captain's Table. Sixty-two graduates were honored. 56 attended with guests for a 6:30 dinner. A memorial service honored 16 deceased members with Rev. Lloyd Bauer presiding and white carnations placed for each name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Graham Opera House
State Theater
Lloyd Bauer
Shirley Clark
Cedar Rapids
Rev
Bauer
Henrietta
Pauline
Robert Griffith
Warren Griffith
Fairfield Hearing Slated by Iowa Legislature
The Iowa Legislative Research Committee will host five public hearings across Iowa to gather citizen and community input on improving the Legislature. One session is set for Friday evening June 21 at 7 30 p.m. in the American Legion Building, 109 North Court, Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Legislative Research Committee
Iowa
Fairfield
American Legion
North Court
Marvin Williamson Dies in California at 65
Marvin D. Williamson, 65, a former Washington resident, died this morning at Seal Beach, California. He operated a service station and served as a district salesman for an oil firm here and in Cedar Rapids before moving to California. His wife was Cleo Coulter. Funeral arrangements are pending at Jones Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin D. Williamson
Washington
Seal Beach
California
Mr. Williamson
Cedar Rapids
Cleo Coulter
The
Jones Funeral Home
Raymond Miller outlines campaign appearances for sheriff race
Raymond J. Miller Jr. of Washington, a Democratic candidate for sheriff, plans several appearances over the next two weeks. Events include June 21 and 22 at Brighton Whoopee Days, June 29 Riverside celebration, and Thursday nights at Washington's square. He is available to speak at invited meetings and can be reached at 808 South Ave. B, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J. Miller Jr
Washington
Brighton
Riverside
Washington’s Square
Miller
South Ave
West Liberty Man Fined For Speeding
William Earl Smith paid a $15 fine in the justice of the peace court after being charged by city police with speeding in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Earl Smith
West Liberty
Justice of the Peace Court
Miss McMillan 89 dies at United Presbyterian Home
Carol McMillan 89, longtime Illinois native and missionary to Egypt, died June 19 1968 at United Presbyterian Home. Funeral Friday at Sherman-Eden with Rev. John Baird. graveside at Pope Creek Cemetery Aledo at 2 pm. She mentored New Mission girls school in Tanta and later in Beni Shoes. Survived by brother Charles of Ellendale ND and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol McMillan
United Presbyterian Home
Sherman - Eden
John Baird
Pope Creek
Aledo
Ill
Miss McMillan
D. I
Eleanor Short) McMillan
Illinois
Monmouth College
Moody Bible Institute
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Egypt
New Mission Girls School
Tanta
Beni Shoes
Sunbeam
Charles
Ellendale
North Dakota
Mid-Prairie Board Hires Teachers And Sets Budget
In June the Mid-Prairie Community School District Board accepted the resignation of Linda Boldt and hired Marcia Hudson Erma Fritz Pam Leitzinger and Thorpmill Millen as teachers. The tentative 1968-69 General Fund budget is 1,239,811 a 11 percent rise. A public hearing is set for July 8 at 7 30 p m. A Kalona first grade room may be used if the addition isn’t finished. Bus contracts are approved for Wilma Gingrich Ellen Yoder and Robert Hall. Summer reading enrollment reaches 95 students with about 140 driver education students. Lynn Brenneman and Roger Borups are named Pee Wee and Pony League directors. Substitute pay rises to 17 per day from 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid - Prairie Community School District Board of Education
Linda Boldt
Wellman
Marcia Hudson
Erma Jean Fritz
Kalona
Pam Leitzinger
ThorpcMillen
Wilma Gingerich
Ellen Yoder
Robert Hall
Dean Curtis
Lynn Brenneman
Roger Borups
Mrs Rehfeldt dies in Des Moines at 70
Mable M. Rehfeldt 70 died Wednesday at Wesley Acres Des Moines after months of illness from cancer. Former Halcyon House superintendent in Washington she retired due to illness. Services set for 10 a.m. Friday at Mc Aninch Funeral Chapel Victor Iowa with Rev George Dimmitt. Burial in IOOF Cemetery Victor. Born Oct 28 1897 near Williamsburg to John and Margaret Tanner she married Joseph Rehfeldt of Victor. he died earlier. Survivors include two sisters Maude Jones Cedar Rapids and Merle Rehfeldt Victor and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired teacher and member of the Methodist Church and Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable M. Rehfeldt
Wesley Acres
Des Moines
Halcyon House
Washington
Williamsburg
Iowa
John
Margaret Tanner
Joseph Rehfeldt
Victor
Maude Jones
Cedar Rapids
Merle Rehfeldt
Methodist Church
Eastern Star Lodge
Local residents plan weekend theater outing with grandson lead
Mr and Mrs M L Brown and Mr and Mrs Dell Walker will travel to Cedar Rapids Saturday evening to see the Community Theater production of Half a Sixpence. Their grandson Bill Brown stars in the play and is the son of Mr and Mrs William W Brown of West Des Moines. Bill works this summer at University Hospitals in Iowa City and will be a UI senior this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Brown
Dell Walker
Cedar Rapids
Bill Brown
Bill
William W. Brown
West Des Moines
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Nemmers Johnson vows Wed at Dubuque
The marriage of Miss Kristine Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson Clinton and Stephen J Nemmers son of Dr and Mrs G J Nemmers Washington was solemnized in a four o'clock ceremony Saturday afternoon at First Methodist Church Clinton with Rev Ralph Baker officiating. The bride wore a silk peau over taffeta Empire gown with lace and a chapel train. She carried phalaenopsis orchids with baby pin roses. Attendants wore blush pink linen gowns and carried white spider mums. The groom, a Iowa State University graduate, will report to Officers' Training School in the air corps. They reside at 2318 Pershing Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristine Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Clinton
Stephen J. Nemmers
G.J. Nemmers
Washington
First Methodist Church
Ralph Baker
Sandra Luckritz
Miriam Huelse
Kathleen Caven
Maquoketa
Venice
Denise Morthlend
Floyd Pearson
Larry Williams
Iowa State University
Air Corps
Pershing, Clinton
Social Calendar Highlights Busy Week Across Groups
Rainbow Girls meet 6 30 p m for dinner at Masonic Temple with Australia guests and senior girls bringing salad. Double Deck Club dinner 6 p m at Captain's Table then meeting at Betty Randall's. Bethlehem Commandery 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple no potluck. UPC Circle II 1 30 p m Mrs Jerry Simmering host at manse. Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall. Coppock Reunion Sunday noon Fair grounds. Golden Age Club Monday 10 a m YWCA rooms sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Australia
Charles Berdo
Betty Randall
Bethlehem Commandery
1St Presbyterian Upw Circle II
Jerry
Manse
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Local arrivals and wedding guests fill Burlington social page
Chief Petty Officer Howard B Moberly USN retired visits his mother Mrs Evelyn Moberly and relatives in Brighton before returning to California. Nearby families hold a reunion at Holiday Inn Burlington and Hubert Turner home. A 6 year old passenger Larry Leichty recuperates at home after a Iowa City hospital stay. Guests attend the Johnson Nem mers wedding in Clinton from several states, including Beck Dunn and Julie Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Moberly
USN
Oxnard
Calif
Evelyn Moberly
Washington County 4-Hers attend state conference in Ames
Twelve Washington County 4-H members travel to Ames for the annual State 4-H Conference with the theme Why Sounds of Silence focusing on communication. Delegates include Myrna Cave Connie Goodlander and others from Keota Wellman Washington and Crawfordsville. The highlight is the 1968 state 4-H officer election and installation with events scheduled through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Ames
Jim Frier
Myrna Cave
Washington
Farmerettes
Kathi Carr
Keota
Sue Jones
Crawfordsville
Mary _ Leitsinger
Wellman
Barbara Temple
Mickey Wheelan
Orville Koch
Brightom
Charles Miksch
Perry Palmer
Mike Vincent
Bill Wagner
Bev Meyer
Herman
Sally
CAP Directors Meet in Washington County at Day Home
Directors of the Washington County Community Action Program will meet Monday at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Robert Day home.
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CAP
Washington County Community Action Program
Robert Day
Golden anniversary open house for Adam couple in Fairfield
The children of Mr and Mrs John V Adam of 204 North Third Fairfield announce an open house Sunday June 23 from 2 to 4 pm at DeCoursey Hall St Marys Church Fairfield honoring their parents 50th wedding anniversary. They request no gifts. Mr Adam and Theresa Greiner married June 25 1918 at Ss Peter and Paul Clear Creek by Rev John N Adam uncle of the groom. Children listed with spouses including Irene Dickinson Bernice Vogel Elizabeth Vogel and others. 41 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren. They farmed Keokuk County until retirement 14 years ago when they moved to Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Adam
North Third
Fairfield
DeCoursey Hall
St. Mary’s Church
Mr. Adam and
Theresa Greiner
Ss. Peter and Paul Church
Clear Creek
John N. Adam
Leo
Elmer
Bud) Adam
Richland
Charles
Irene) Dickinson
Birmingham
Bernice) Vogel
Blairstown
Herbert
Elizabeth) Vogel
Keystone
Adams
Keokuk County
Plan Weddings Tie Burlington College Grads to Iowa
Plan weddings note Miss Hale and Mr. Bower, graduates of Burlington Community College, will attend the University of Iowa this fall. The couple, shaping plans for their future, signal a path from local schooling to higher education in the new season.
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Miss Hale
Mr. Bower
Burlington Community College
University of Iowa
Miss Dumont Weds Ronald Honaker at Edwards AFB
Mr and Mrs Bernard Dumont announce the marriage of their daughter Marlene Mary to Ronald Jerry Honaker son of Mr and Mrs Corbin Honaker of Judyville Indiana. The ceremony was at Wherry Chapel Edwards Air Force Base California. Both are in the air force and stationed at Edwards AFB. They will reside at 44829 North Trevor Apt 3 Lancaster California.
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Bernard Dumont
North Third Avenue
Marlene Mary
Ronald Jerry Honaker
Corbin Honaker
Judyville
Ind
Wherry Chapel
Edwards Air Force Base
Califonia
Air Force
Edwards Afb
North Trevor
Apt. 3
Lancaster
Calif
Open house honoring Karl Hinkles in Fairfield
Mr and Mrs Karl Hinkle of Palo Alto California will be honored at an open house Sunday June 23 from 2 to 4 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Phyllis Hinkle Mayer 804 Sunset Drive Fairfield The event showcases family ties in a local neighborhood setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hinkle
Palo Alto
Calif
Lester
Phyllis Hinkle) Mayer
Sunset Drive
Fairfield
Schumacher Leffel Nuptials Set for Wednesday
Mrs. Florence Schumacher of 114 East Seventh announces the marriage of her daughter Barbara to Robert Leffel, son of Mrs. Kathryn Leffel of Burlington, on June 19 at Kahoka Missouri. After a wedding trip through Colorado State, the couple will reside at Rural Route 1 Mt. Pleasant.
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Florence Schumacher
East Seventh
Barbara
Robert Leffel
Kathryn Leffel
Burlington
Kahoka
Colorado State
Mt. Pleasant
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Glenn Beenblossom
Glenn
Blanche Woodburn) Beenblossom
Fred Brock
John Brook
San Francisco
George Bickford
Bettendorf
Maynard Brown
Thelma Rohrer
John Hughes
J. H. Seethout
Charles Kennedy
W. F
Esther Gilbert) Arthmann
Corpus Christi
Texas
Edward
Wanda Neiswan
Alice Hemmings
Otto
Pleasant
G. L
Norine Schmoeler
Tree
M.L
Alta Wright
Brown
Walter Duvall
John R. Tietj
Brewer
Hughes
Mildred Rice
Kennedy
D. L
Thelma Page
Rohrer
Victor Masson
Randall Neill
J. H
Alma _ Corpman
Seethout
David
Helen Pierce
Marvin Williamson
Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker
BATES
Louis J. Kehoe
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North Marion
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Raymond Miller
Donald E. Johnson
Kiwanis
West Branch
Kiwanis Club
Johnson
Charles City
Kiwanis Clubs
Wolf's Flower Shop
Evening Journal
Mid-Prairie Board
Don Pilcher
Julie
Janie
Pennsylvania
Alexandria
Washington, D. C
Mr. Pilcher
Mrs
Lowell Pilcher
Keith Cohenour
Anna Marie
Cohenour
Senora Snider
Mary Wesleyan Service Guild
Max Lee
Richard Ballard Jr
Richard Lonsdale
Dwight Miller
Merle Miller
Ainsworth
Osincup’s
Nemmers
Dubuque
Hubert L. Wilson Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Ruth Ann
Ale Charles I. Clauston III
Charles I. Clauston
Washington, Pa
Ruth Mandrell
Ernest Hinkle
Hubert Wilson
Fox Lake
Mr. Clouston
Fort George G. Mead
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Moulton Clark Sr
Moulton Jr
Annie Sutton
Kennewek
Wash
Harry Turner
Maggie Allen
Rockford
Lewis Shepley
South St. Paul
Etta McClellan
Mobridge
S. D
Allen
McClellan
Turner
Larry Leichty
Robert Leichtys
Larry
Johnson - Nemmers
Max Henness
Walter Doak
Ralph McCreedy
Robert Huber
John Butler
Charles Robison
T. J. Horak
George Krogmeier
James Harris
Leroy MecGraw
Joe McGraw
Becky Dunn
Steve Putman
Coralville
Julie Anderson
Chicago
John Phlegers
Geneseo, Ill
David Neiswanger
Detroit
Horak Insurance
John Adam
Howard S. Hamilton
Hampton
Marcia Marie
Ronald D. Ginkens
Willard H. Ginkens
Chester Hale
Sharon
Robert Lee Bower
Dale Bower
Miss Dumont
Ronald Honaker
Karl Hinkles
Schumacher-Leffel
Powell Furniture
Wellman, Iowa
American Motors
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