Women Ready to Rebel Over Too Many Activities
New York sociologist Dr. Ruth Farkas warns modern women are poised for rebellion as overloading schedules push home duties aside. She notes women juggle work, volunteer roles, and family while insisting home life remains primary. Mrs. Farkas is a NYU education veteran and wife of Alexander’s founder George Farkas, with four sons and four grandsons.
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New York
UPI
Ruth Farkas
Farkas
Education Department
New York University
Father Son Banquet in Chester Draws eighty Attendees
WEST CHESTER Feb 27 The Father Son banquet at the Methodist Church drew eighty men and sons. Kenneth Cuddebach gave the invocation Marion Timmons hosted Bob Bauer delivered the Sons’ response James Nelson of Fairfield spoke and a collectors display on banks sparked interest. Rev Wm Andre closed with benediction. WSCS ladies organized meals and programs.
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West Chester
Methodist Church
Kenneth Cuddebach
Marion Timmons
Robert Stout
Bob Bauer
James Nelson
Fairfield
Wm. Andre
WSCS
Orville Griggs
Richard Fisher
Glen Ladehoff
Earl Griggs
H. D. Dusenbery
Eldin Bauer
Robert Stevens
Ted Griffith
Wayne Norman
Clyde Crile
Jim Stancer
Margaret West
Ivan Niffen
Ted Kelsey
Mons
Pence
Marvin Yoder
Dinner Dance Attendees at iRoyale Ballroom
A listing from the recent NFO dinner dance at the Royale Ballroom Fairfax notes the couples present: Mr and Mrs Everett Rath, Mr and Mrs Byron Sweeting, Mr and Mrs Ralph Klein, Mr and Mrs Russell Yoder, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wieland, Mr and Mrs Lyle Gerot, and Mr and Mrs Ardell Gerot.
Keota Dinner Guests and Local Visit Highlights
Keota residents hosted and visited with relatives and friends including Walter Stoutner, Bob Yoder, Carl Stoutner, Daisey Chambers, Amy Williams, Earl Chambers, and extended family across Sigourney and Town City. Notable travel included George Richardson heading to Reno and Bainbridge Electronics School, with Allan C. Smock’s death announced. A school bus involved in a minor accident near the Stoutner home prompted alternate pickup. Several students from Ames plan to return to classes March 4 after semester breaks.
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Nevada
George Richardson
Glen Richardson
Reno
Thomas Nevins
George
Bainbridge
Maryland
Mr. Thomas
Dean Bennett
Keota
Stoutner
Anothe
Feldmans Return From Southern Vacation
Feldman family news from Kalona reports Mr and Mrs Dean Feldman and Mr and Mrs Guy Feldman returning home after a four week southern vacation. They visited Dr Roger Feldman in Alabama and joined Dr Roscoe Feldman of Ames for a Gulfport Mississippi auction. Sunday guests at George Bush home included Rev and Mrs William McDermott, Mr and Mrs Dale Gingerich and Jr and Mrs Loran Hershberger. Dan Boone returned home after hospital stay in Washington county.
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Kalona
Dean Feldman
Guy Feldman
Southeron ‘States
Roger Feldman
Alabama
Roscoe Feldmans
Ames
Gulfport
Mississippi
George Bush
William McDermot
Dale K. Gingerich and Jr
Loran Hershberger
Dan Boone
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Ed. Beranek
Don Beranck
Davenport
Hubert Beranck
Riverside
Robert Beranck
Richmond
Richard Beranek
Towa City
Holmes Visit With Parkes In Keota Friday
Mr and Mrs Sam Holmes of Maynard visited former neighbors Mr and Mrs Jess Parke in Keota on Friday. WRC meeting at the hall featured a George Washington article and a Lincoln quiz led by Tressie Schreckengast. Donations amounted to 170 clothing, 125 cards, 28 sick calls, 53 flowers, 88 food, 192.50 cash, 14 to heart fund, 73 miscellaneous, 50 furniture, and 20 books. Schreckengast sent 62 valentines to Rest Homes. WRC plans a March 23 food sale at Jones Shoe Repair Shop. Refreshments served by Ilo Green, Mae Herr, and Walburga Reisdertter.
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Methodist Church
Eldin Bauer
Walter Bauer
Clark Bauer
Fidin Bauer
Bauer
Robert Stevens
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Howard Moore M
Bill Reif
Harold Griggs
van Halen
David Bauer
Ray Hough
Beth Janecek
Doris Gerling
W.R.C
Tressie Schreckenzast
Ruby Sharp
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Tressie Schreckengast
Heart
WRC
Jones Shoe Repair Shop
Ilo Green
Mae Herr
Walburga Reisdertter
Andy Sheetz
Imogene
California
Don Mills
Mr. Mills
Dora Mills
Greenville
Spencer
Dean Rays Guests Sunday at Kalona
Mrs Dean Ray and family of Davenport were guests Sunday in the Don Miller R H Peterseim and Vernon Hartzler homes Irma Gingerich returned to Kalona after surgical stay in Mercy hospital Iowa City Ed Boone family former Kalona residents now in Corning where Boone became Hy Vee produce manager Farewell held in Dan Boone home with Earl Chorpening Libe Washington Mrs William Alin Ronnie Frytown and others Kansas City area guests Cedar Rapids visit by Dean Jackson family Muscatine guests Art Beranek Dottie Julie and Jackie Droll Des Moines weekend plans by Lawrence Griffiths
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Kalona
Dean Ray
Davenport
Don Miller
R. H. Peterseim
Vernon Hartzler
Irma Gingerich
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ed Boone
Corning
Dottie
Julie
Jackie Droll
Muscatine
Ed Beranek
Lawrence Griffiths
Des Moines
Professional Directory of Attorneys and Health Providers
A compiled list featuring Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Building attorney. Livingston Day & Bates abstract office at 204 West Main. George F Morrison and Morrison family firm. Edmond Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd attorneys at 211 W. Washington St.. John Owen attorney at 119% West Washington. Stewart & Shearer attorneys at 225 West Main with abstract dept.. Dale E. Garrett D S dentist at Journal Building. Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician. John W Lemmon D D eyes and glasses at Lemmon Jewelry. Eastland optical service at OL 3-4802 with contact lenses.
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Livingston, Day & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
George F. Morrison
Ford Morrison
Ira Morrison
South Marion Ave
Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd
Edmond D. Morrison, Jr
James E. Lloyd
W. Washington St
John
Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
Ramblings on Washington County history club dinner
The Washington County Historical Society in Iowa gathered for a dinner meeting to discuss county figures, both famous and locally known, and reflect on their influence over time. Members named individuals from Dr. J C Boice to Col. Thomas Baker, with talks highlighting Ed Eicher, George Paul, Don Radda, and Richard McCleery, plus a note on humble local lives.
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Washington County
Washington
Society
John Owen
Legion Rooms
J.C. Boice
Martha Wheel
William McClelland
C. A. Boice
Paul Shearer
Edward C. Eicher
Paul
Ed Eicher
Edna Jones
George Paul
Texas
Helen Wilson
Charles R. Brown
Miss Wilson
Oneita Fisher
Don Radda
Lee Holland
Richard McCleery
Lee
Chuck Hotle
Col
Thomas Baker
California
Bakersfield
Chuck
Tom Singmaster
Singmasters
Fine Horses
Keota
Our County
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Gay Paule
Chester
Nelson
Favs
Wellman
Rubio
Richland
Harper, Kalona Riverside
C. J. Brown
Charles Hotle
Washi County
Mr. Brown
David Norman
Dick Stewart
John Johnson
Kenneth Cuddeback
Keith Stewart
Karl Parcel
Federated Church
Fred Coakley
Lincoln
Nelson Woodford
Peters
Merl McDowell
Larry Chance
Beth Bauer
John Duvall
Clifford
C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency
Aliber & Co
Iowa
iRoyale
Marge Luckey
Sid
Young Love
James A. Carey
St. Michael's Roman Catholic High Hoor
Jersey City
N.J
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Mark and
Kerry Dill
John Weerman
Carl Walton
Denny
Howard Bower
Maude Walton
Town City
Ellis Walton
Sigourney
Denny Walton
James Walton
Cedar Rapids
Charles Vincent
Rolling Meadows
Ill
Monda
Bob Vincent
Bill van Sickle
Keith Daering
Keith
Veterans Hospital
Jack Groff
Debby
Delores Groff
Lyle McKenzie
Keith Wells
Wayne Smit
Vic ‘Tinnes
Bob Tinnes
Universal Tade School
Omaha
Milo Tinnes
Ed J. Peiffer
Omar Peiffer
Elmer Peiffer
Minnie Stewart
Laura Smock
St. Marysham
Key West
Florida
Allan C. Smock
Dorothy
Sheldon
Town
Primghar
Mr. Smock
F.M. Smock
John Randolph
Schreckengast
Kenny Shafer
Dick Daley
Dale Trier
Doug Bell
John Herr
Linda Davis
Gene Doyle
Toledo
Fa Shannon
Ames College
Bill Shannon
Feldmans
IRS
Eugene Way
Joe Falk
West Side Square Clothing & Shoes
Wagner
East
Washington St
Mrs. Holmes
Parkes
Boyd Sanders Keota
Sam Holmes
Maynard
Jess Parke
Dean
Gene Way
Mrs
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Dale E. Garrell
Journal
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
John W. Lemmon
Lemmon Jewelry
Eastland
County History Club
Ome
Hisorical Society
Dave Elder
Bob Denver
Beatnik
Dobie Gillis
CBS
Loyola University
0. K. Rubber Welders
W. Madison
B.f.goodrich
B.F. Goodrich
BE Goodrich
Washington Oil Company
E. Washington
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