Senior Center Bus Trip Delights Local Seniors
Grace Kerr reports a May bus outing for 40 seniors from the Y with driver Joe Kirkpatrick. They visited Keosauqua and Bentonsport, toured historic sites including the Pearson House and Mason House, and learned Bentonsport’s history while enjoying meals along the Des Moines River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kerr
Joe Kirkpatrick
Joe
Keosauqua
Des Moines
Manning
Pearson
Bentonsport
Mrs. Redhead
Anita Hammen Shower Honoree Ahead of August Wedding
Miss Anita Hammen was the honored guest at a neighborhood pre nuptial shower at Mrs Terry Gent home assisted by Christine Norman Char and Glenda Gent She will marry Ken Seeger on August 25 The day concluded with a pleasant ride home and a happy note from attendees The Senior Citizens Council met Tuesday approving officers reports and a 1974 budget A final report showed the 1973 Spring Festival profit over 600 with praise for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfiss
Anita Hammen
Terry Gent
Christine Norman
Char
Glenda Gent
Miss Hammen
Ken Seeger
Senior Citizens Council
Ramona Granny Attends Grandson's Eighth Grade Grad
Mrs Schulty from Ramona California visited Ramona California to attend eighth grade graduation of her grandson Robert Wayne Schulty, son of Mrs Cecero, at Ramona Intermediate School on June 14. The Cecero family hosted and other grandparents Mr and Mrs John Cortright of Whippany New Jersey joined. Mrs Schulty toured Southern California and Mexico during a two week stay with the Cecero family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Schunty
Ramona
Calif
Earl V. Cecero
Gorham Named Special Agent for Northwestern Mutual Life
James V. Gorham, a Washington native and former Columbus Community School District principal, begins duties as a special agent in the Washington area for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. His office is at 109 N Iowa Ave. Announcement appears in today's Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Gorham
Washington
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Gorham
Columbus
Iowa Ave
4-H Sheep Project Members Meeting Reminder
4-H sheep project members are reminded of a meeting led by Kathy Marek and Jim Hotchkiss. Extension 4-H aide will coach sheep fitting and showing at 8 p.m. Monday July 2 at the fairgrounds. Fair classes and changes will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Marek
Jim Hotchkiss
4-H Starliners and Peppy Pals Club Events Highlight Baker Town
Starliners hosted a Monday bingo at Halcyon House with Blanche Foriash winning seven bingos. The previous Tuesday’s Starliners revue featured Roberta Shaffer Patti Jones and Karla Darbyshire as representatives. Peppy Pals held a Wednesday revue at Mary Ellen Reed’s home with Mary Ellen Reed judging and Joe Reed on piano. Winners included Linda Ledger Kathy Vittetoe and Lucy Gamon with alternates Robyn James Susie Vitte. Mothers attended as guests and sewing machine care was discussed. The June meeting at Lisa Bohlen’s exposed hem finishes tailoring trends and stay stitching. Junior 4-H camp reports were given.
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Starliners
Starliners 4-H
Halcyon House
Blanche Foriash
Bill Yerington
Roberta Shaffer
Patti Jones
Karla Darbyshire
Mary Ellen Reed
George Colthurst
Joe Reed
Linda Ledger
Susie Vitte
Mary Vittetoe
Robyn James
Kathy Vittetoe
Lucy Gamon
Lisa Bohlen
Leann Wittetoe
Cindy Howell
Michelle Curley
Debbie Howell
Brenda McConnell
Engagements Reach Midwest University Circles For Two Couples
Miss Barbara Williams and Stephen Helscher announce their engagement. Barbara’s parents are Mrs. Howard A. Williams of Albia and the late Mr. Williams, and Stephen’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Helscher of Keota. Both couples attend Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. No wedding date is set. A second engagement announces Penelope Sue Roth to David John Masson II. Penelope is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rex J. Roth of Washington and a 1972 Washington High School graduate working in the cash office at Montgomery Ward Iowa City. David is the son of David J. Masson of Chicago and Ruth Masson of Winfield, a Winfield High School graduate and University of Iowa student. An August 4 wedding is planned.
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Barbara Williams
Stephen Helscher
Howard A. Williams
Albia
Williams
J.R. Helscher
Keota
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville
Rex J. Roth
Washington
Penelope Sue
David John Masson II
David J. Masson
Chicago
Ruth Masson
Winfield
Miss Roth
Washington High School
Montgomery Ward
Iowa City
Masson
Winfield High School
University of Iowa
Elaine Martin
Brighton
Washington Business and Professional Women's Club
Linda Hendricks
Miss Martin
Robert Martin
Iowa State University
Barbara Stoutner Honored At Keota Bridal Shower
KEOTA Mrs Charles Lyle hosted a June 16 bridal shower honoring Miss Barbara Stoutner. Cohostesses were Mrs Gale Hotchkiss and Mrs Steve Dawson. Guests enjoyed blue and white decor, games, and prizes. A July 15 wedding with Rick Calhoun at the Christian Church in Keota is planned.
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Burl Stoutner
Robert Yoder
Miss Stoutner
Rick Calhoun
Christian Church
Keota
Local notes from Washington Iowa June 3 1979
Mrs. Howard Laux visits sister in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after heart attack on June 16 progressing satisfactorily. Mrs. Ruth Arthur to celebrate 87th birthday July 4 at home in Ainsworth. wishes from friends. John Beemblossom expected to return home after weeks in Mercy Hospital following surgery. Publication details include Washington Iowa address and staff listings. subscription rates listed.
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Howard Laux
Lester Merz
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ruth Arthur
Ainsworth
John Beemblossom
Love Prevails as Jail Couple Wed in Rock Island
In Rock Island Illinois a judge united Richard Igeline and Karen Starr despite opposition from Sheriff Joe Schneider who argued Vangeline a prisoner at the jail. Vangeline pleaded guilty to burglary and faces up to six years to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Upl
Rock Island County
Richard Igeline
Karen Starr
Joe Schneider
Wangeline
Moline
Mrs. Simpson Honored at Oakland Coffee Gathering
Mrs Earnest Simpson of Oakland California was honored at a Thursday morning coffee in the home of Mrs Hazel Rapp. A group from the Class of 1923 visited her, with guests including Mrs Clarence Shaffer Mrs Henrietta Booth and others from Riverside and local households.
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Earnest Simpson
Oakland
Calif
Iva Simpson
Hazel Rapp
Simpson
Clarence Shaffer
Henrietta Booth
Mildred Noonan
Social Calendar Highlights for Weekend and Week Ahead
Saturday 8 to 11 p m free dance at tennis courts in park caller Maurice Garmoe rain plan at City Hall Sunday noon Morning Reunion picnic in Sunset Park Crawford-Ralston Reunion 6 p m basket dinner Monday Rainbow Girls 730 p m regular meeting Masonic Temple Officers wear white formals Rainbow Board 7 p m Masonic Temple Tuesday Tops Club 730 p m YWCA room weanesaay Couples two ball 230 p m Country Club Potluck Bring meat dish one dish to pass and table service prizes and surprises galore
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Maurice Garmoe
City Hall
Sunset Park
Crawford - Ralston
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Board
Weanesaay
Prenuptial Shower Honors Susan Kleese in Iowa City
Miss Susan Kleese was honored at a prenuptial personal shower Friday June 22 at the home of Mrs. William Peak in Iowa City. Cohostesses were Mrs. Al Huntzinger and Miss Sheila Veddars. Miss Kleese will wed Kenneth Hough July 14 at United Presbyterian Church in Washington.
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Susan Kleese
William Peak
Iowa City
al Huntzinger
Sheila Veddars
Elwood Kleese
John Kleese
Miss Kleese
Kenneth Hough
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Wallace couple announce Claudia Norton and Michael Kleinmeyer wedding
Mr and Mrs Robert Wallace of Williamsburg reveal the forthcoming marriage of Claudia Norton daughter of the late Keith Norton to Michael Kleinmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kleinmeyer both of Williamsburg The ceremony is set for August 47 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Norton attends the University of Northern Town while Kleinmeyer works for Prudential Life Insurance in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wallace
Williamsburg
Claudia Norton
Michael Kleinmeyer
Charles Kleinmeyer
Keith Norton
Washington
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fis Norton
University of Northern Town
Prudential Life Insurance
Waterloo
4-H and Livestock Show Schedule Highlights
A detailed 4-H event timetable lists beef, lamb, pig, poultry, dairy, horse, and dog judging, with times from morning weigh ins to evening parings and awards. Included are dairy heifer judging at 10 30 a m, horse classes, rabbit judging, and an 4-H livestock parade with awards.
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Armory
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Senior Center News
Iowa
Keokuk
Mason
Redhead
James Gorham
Barbara Stoutner
Tele
North Marion Ave
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Marion Ave
Mrs. Simpson
Ywca Room
Washington Evening Journal
Washington County
H & F.F.A. Fair
Washington Co. Fair Grounds
Gorham United
Midway
Armory Building
KCI
Stone Garden
Cedar Rapids
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