Mother-Daughter Banquet at Ainsworth Church
The annual Mother-Daughter breakfast at Ainsworth Community Church drew over 100 guests with the theme Oh You Beautiful Doll. The Rev Jack Hooten Mrs Dorothy Snyder of Wapello and her Korean daughter Susan attended, with a slide program and display of items from Korea. Eight young daughters sang It’s a Small World as part of the program. Families from nearby towns, a Pride of attendance and multiple generations were noted. Proceeds from servings were given to the Hunger Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane White Ainsworth
Ainsworth Community
North Church
Jack Hooten
Dorothy Snyder
Wapello
Susan
Snyder
Jim McCreedy
McCreedy
Irene Trotter
Ted Woods
Michelle Koebler
Patrice Mathiason
Donna Edwards
Linda Hooten
Amy Roberts
Mary Buck
Mary Megehelsen
Brenda McCree
Ainsworth
Howard Beenblossom
Harold Gerdes
Denny Oakes
Fairfield
Tammy Oakes
George Colthurst
Gladys Wilson
Mason City
Les Mark
Cedar Falls
Julie Mark
Dick Stephens
Gary Windus
Bill Trotter
Duane White
Florence Butler
Atlantic
Iowa
Nin
Joe Tobin
Tobin
Shennie Buck
Brighton High School
Walton Club
Richard Havel
Raymond Lasek
Bryan
Market roundup cattle hogs at Joliet Des Moines sale
Markets report livestock prices across Joliet and Des Moines with cattle receipts around 4,000 at Joliet and hogs 800. Prices firm with higher bids for various weight classes and No 13 cattle around mid 50s. Des Moines trade uneven yet demand strong as butchers push 50 to 1.00 higher and sows firmer. Estimated receipts 50,000 at Des Moines with Monday 48,000 and year-ago 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
UPI
Summer production discussion for Marat Sade at Sunset Park
A meeting to plan this summer's production of Marat Sade by Peter Weiss will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Sunset Park north pavilion. Interested attendees may contact Allan Lemke or Kurt Johnson if unable to attend. The play is sponsored by Washington's summer players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Allan Lemke
Kurt Johnson
Peter Weiss
Washington
Summer Players
Town Clerk Debate Over Deposits Highlights Security Gaps
Brighton officials clash over town funds handling with claims of no adopted result, lack of safe at City Hall, and insufficient protection as the town business office and bank hours fail to align. Life calls the charge illogical, while Bordwell cites months old checks in Mrs Garrell’s possession, stressing higher standards for public officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Rubio Savings Bank of
Life
Bordwell
Old Assam Kukis Rule: Marriage Lasts If Wife Bears a Son
Among the Kukis of Assam a marriage cannot be dissolved once the wife has borne a son. The custom ties the union's stability to the birth of a male child, reinforcing lineage and family bonds within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assam
Frank Lukavsky Hurt At Work At Hanson Concrete Co
Frank Lukavsky of Washington suffered a concussion neck and back injuries in an accident Monday at Hanson Concrete Co. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Iown City and listed in fair condition. No visitors. he is in room 3125. Lukavsky reportedly fell while moving an oil barrel on a wooden frame, striking the back of his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lukavsky
Washington
Hanson Concrete Co
Lukavsky
Mercy Hospital
Iown City
Mercy
Lukovsky
Optimists sponsor corn bean contests in Washington County
The Washington County Optimist Club sponsors the Iowa Master Car and Soybean Growers contests. Entries are due by July 26 with a $16 fee per contest and a single entry per farm unit. Submit entry fees to the County Extension office or co chairs Myron Shields or Frank Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Optimist Club
Iowa
Myron Shields
Frank Patterson
Washington County
I County
Jon Tag
Crop Improvement Association
Patterson Seed
Winfield Bicentennial Parade Seeks Entry Details
Winfield hosts a bicentennial celebration on July 5 and 6 with a parade at 1 p.m. July 5. Entries welcome include old costumes, uniforms, cars, and period items. themed characters from America’s past are sought. Sharon Jennings and Jan Parcell oversee. box 63 in Winfield provides details. The event also features raft display, sing-along, spelling bee, war city, horse show, softball, chess, and a frog jumping contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
America
Pharacters
Sharon Jennings
Jan Parcell
Col Ron Green Wins Iowa Auctioneering Honor
Col Ron Green of Wayland a former Washington resident won the Iowa reserve grand champion auctioneer award Saturday at the Iowa Livestock Market convention held at the Ramada Inn in Ames. He was sponsored by Max Roth of Wayland operator of Middletown Auction Co. Ted Dykstra of Knoxville sponsored by Bingly Sale Co. was named grand champion. Live animals were brought into the Ramada Inn lobby for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Green
Wayland
Washington
Iowa Reserve
Iowa
Ramada Inn
Ames
Ron
Max Roth
Middletown Auction Co
Ted Dykstra
Knoxville
Bingly Sale Co
Witnesses to Attend Summer Assemblies
Jehovah’s Witnesses plan four day conventions this summer to discuss world problems and solutions. David Tubbs, local overseer, says attendees will travel to Springfield Illinois St. Paul Minnesota Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin and Des Moines for June and July sessions. Des Moines event runs June 26 to 29 with a central theme Divine Sovereignty. The remaining gatherings occur July 3 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Tubbs
Springfield
Ill
St. Paul
Washington man installed grand standard bearer in Iowa conclave
Timmins of Washington was installed as grand standard bearer at the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Iowa annual conclave in Ottumwa last week. Several other Washington residents attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmins
Naron Timmins
Washington
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Iowa
Ottumwa
Funeral services for Mrs Ed Wiley Thursday
Mrs Ed Rachel Wiley 71 of 714 North 4th Avenue died Monday morning June 23 1975 at Washington County Hospital. Funeral services Thursday at 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev S Ray Blair officiating. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Born October 19 1908 in Putman County Missouri she married Lewis Edward af Washington December 2 1923. Surviving daughter Georgia Dempsey Washington three sisters and three brothers. Preceded in death by husband and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel) Wiley
North 4Th Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral Home
Putman County
Lewis Edward Af Washington
First Baptist Church
Jack
Georgia) Dempsey
Washington
Powersville
James Starr
Brighton
T. H. Starr
Edward Starr
Moline
Clayton E. Bear 76 dies in Iowa City
Clayton Emerson Bear 76 of Washington County died Monday evening June 23 1975 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after illness. Funeral Friday 2 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev J Roland Crandall. burial Elm Grove. Memorial to Mercy Hospital Foundation. He was born July 13 1898 in Washington County. Surviving wife Christa J Bear daughter Dorothy Weineke of Iowa City three grandchildren four step grandchildren two great grandchildren brother Charles Bear New York City sister Ione Taylor Reseda California. He was a farmer and served as Summit School Board president and held several lodge memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton E. Bear
West
Madison Street
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Jones Funeral
Charles H
Grace Benson Bear
Washington County
C’s Business College
Des Moines
Christa Jackson
Washington
Pioneer
Summit School
Elks Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Dayton
Municipal Band Concert Program Numbers List
The Washington municipal will present a concert in Central Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday featuring God Bless America King Cotton March Overture in C Minor Yesterday Gold And Silver Concert March Clancy Lowered The Boom Trumpet Boogie Snow White Fantasy On The Square March Gettin It Together March from Symphony No 6 Cha Cha Sorella Beer Barrel Polka Rough Riders March Crown Him With Many Crowns Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Municipal and
Central Park
God Bless America
Clancy
Funeral Services for Mrs Newton J Benson
Funeral services for Mrs Newton J Benson will be held at the Jones Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev Paul Lobb officiating. Memorials may be given to missionaries Rev Manley and Doris Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. Benson
Jones Funeral Home
Paul Lobb
Manley
Doris Chase
ISU Sheep Day Set at Ames July 8
Iowa State University Animal Industry Week features Sheep Day at Ames on July 8 with morning demonstrations on pregnancy diagnosis lamb handling and ultrasonic carcass evaluation. Riley Gillette and H F Peters speak after lunch followed by a ram and ewe sale in the evening at the boat testing station near Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Jim Frier
Washington County
Iowa
Riley Gillette
Spencer
H. F. Peters
Department of Agriculture
Iowa State Center
Fisher Theater
ISU
Gillette and
Peters
Ames
German couple greet daughter Gretchen Pleggenkuhle
Captain and Mrs Gary Pleggenkuhle of Worms Germany welcomed a daughter Gretchen born Sunday June 22 1975 weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces. She has a sister Robyn six. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Owen of Washington. Captain Pleggenkuhle serves in the Army in Germany. Mr and Mrs James Minick of Davenport departed for Europe taking a route through Paris Germany and Italy with Rome Venice and Florence as major stops. James is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Minick of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Pleggenkuhle
Worms
Germany
Gretchen
Robyn
John Owen
Washington
Pleggenkuhle
James Minick
Davenport
Europe
Paris
Italy
Rome
Venice
Florence
James
Ray Minick
Funeral services held for Mary Lord
Funeral services for Mary Lord were conducted Monday June 23 1975 at Jones Funeral Home with Reverends E R Butterworth and Jack Hooten presiding. Interment followed in Ainsworth Cemetery with casketbearers named William Lord Charles Lord Michael Lord Richar Lord George C Lord and Thomas Lord.
Brighton PEO hears convention report
By MRS LATON SCHOOLEY BRIGHTON June 20 Chapter AQ PEO met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Leo Dunbar The hostess a convention delegate gave a report on the state convention and the BIL banquet Attendance was 22 with two guests Mrs Marilyn Haubein Shawnee Mission Kan and Mrs Ruth Horton Washington Also mentioned were Sandy Lewis Kirkwood college Cedar Rapids home during ton sillectomy Francelia Farrier returned home after recuperating from surgery Doug Elmore at home for 30 days after duty at Francis E Warren AFB Cheyenne and assignment to a Texas base before overseas duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laton Schooley
Brighton
P.E.O
Leo Dunbar
B.I.L
Marilyn Haubein
Shawnee Mission
Kan
Ruth Horton
Washington
Sandy Lewis
Kirkwood College
Cedar Rapids
Francelia Farrier
Leo Goss
Doug Elmore
Clifford Elmore
Francis E. Warren Air Base
Cheyenne
Texas
Washington City Council Sets Hearing on East Polk Sewer
City council members devoted most of Monday night to routine business and scheduled a hearing on a proposed extension of the sanitary sewer on East Polk Street. The hearing is set for 8 p.m. July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East Polk Street
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Branson
Max M. White
Darold Jones
Kenneth Arthur
C.E.S
Lotus Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
West Liberty
Lions Club
Marr Park
Dennis Stout
Marr
Taunce Fathinson
Leon McNeil
Robin
Collette Koehler
Mike
Mary Lou Koehler
Michael White
Joe
Jean White
Ainsworth Community Church
Livesnok
United Artists
Chicago
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Journal
Col
Mangeld
Jack Face
State Farm
Aaa
Bonne Bell
XK Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Newton Benson
AGTE
Brighton Peo
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