FitzSimmons celebrate 46th wedding anniversary in Keota
Mr. and Mrs. A. I. FitzSimmons observed their 46th anniversary on February 22 with a weekend of events. The couple traveled to Des Moines for lunch then to Marshalltown for their wedding location reunion. They attended an Encamptment meeting in Marshalltown and hosted relatives for gatherings in Amanas and Iowa City. Several surrounding families joined in dinners, cards, and social visits as part of the anniversary weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Dale Singleton
Pam
Kenny
Shirley
Ethel Aller
Hugh Ollinger
Bernard Redlinger
Ferne Wimmer
Elmer Aller
Clarence Aller
Raymond Trier
Leo Brown Home From Hospital in Wellman
Leo Brown returned home after a three week hospital stay and is able to move around the house and improving. Various local notes include Bennie and Bennie Peck celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, an open house at Sacred Heart Church, Benedict Peck and Dorothy Britten marrying in 1943, and other community updates from Wellman including club meetings, UNICEF group trip, and Federated Clubs activities led by Madonna Droz with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ray Miller
Elzer Coffman
Ivan Gibson
Martha Hartacker
South English
Mabel Foster
Blanche Bock
Robert Day
Washington
Guatemala
Unicef
Day
Donna Droz
Kalona
Vi Young
Federated
ISU graduation noted at Keota weekend
KEOTA February report covers Jim Davis and family attending Iowa State University graduation where son-in-law Gaige Wunder is among the graduates. Keota Farmers Co op banquet drew about 400 with VFW Auxiliary serving. Directors Dennis Berger Bob Flynn Donnie Sieren named. Dr Theodore Khan of Iowa Wesleyan urged aid via knowledge and technology for Pakistan rather than food to India.
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Keota
Jim Davis
Des Moines
Iowa State University
Gaige Wunder
Davis
Wunder
Marlin Romoser
Robbie
Elsie Mayer
Joe Romine
Farmers Co - Op
V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary
Pat Brown
Bill Walker
Dennis Berger
Bob Flynn
Donnie Sieren
Kent Neilsen
Theodore Khan
Iowa Wesleyan College of
Mt. Pleasant
West Pakistan
India
Hopewell Sewing Club elects new officers
KEOTA February meeting notes show Hopewell Sewing Club electing officers with Delores Weber as president and Mary Aller as secretary. Eleven members and guests attended. Rita Vogel to host March 26. others honored with remembrances. patriotic dessert served.
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Carmelita Siren
Rita Vogel
Clara Vincent
Lions Club
Doug Powell
Harold Hagist
Cliff Conklin
Lil Maristany
Keota
AV TT Society
Virginia Grimes
Eula Mayer
Keota High School
Darlyne Fagen
Katherine Tadlock
Audrey Smith
Sally Yoder
Margaret Bermel
Emma Speaker
Sally Fink
Mrs Way hosts bridge club dessert party
Members of the ladies bridge club in Kalona were entertained at a dessert party hosted by Mrs Eugene Way. Prize winners were Mrs V D Hochstetler high score Mrs H L Grady traveling and Mrs C C Shimon low score. Attendees included several local women. next meeting planned by Mrs Coffey. The item catalogs a string of social visits and dinners across area families through the weekend, including guests from Davenport, Washington, and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Eugene Way
V. D. Hochstetler
H. L. Grady
C. C. Shimon
Jack Guengerich
Hazel Coffey
J. R. Swartzendruber
A. Jackson
Joe Harper
Davenport
Nellie Fink
Washington
Loran Hershberger
Iowa City
Amy Hochstetler
Alvin Yoder
Charlene Sue
Plain City
Ohio
Mary Ann Miller
Clara Te Bockhorst
Teresa Yoder
Emma Millice
Lida Rowe
Wellman
Joe TeBockhorst
Mary TeBockhorst
Ralph Schlabaugh
Dennis M. Miller
Henry Beachy
Fred Frey
Tobe Bontrager
James Ulin
Herman
Mose Bontrager
Dave Jamieson
Tina
Youth Center Opens in Brighton Led by Local Youth
The Brighton youth center received approval from the Mayor town council and the Chamber of Commerce and will operate from 7 to 10 p.m. with chaperones Walt and Helen Schneider. First night enjoyed as youths elected officers including Paul Peck president and Steve Schneider vice president. Dues options offered. center not open this Saturday due to a Washington basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna Droz
Lucille Ross
Cecil Miller
Helen Marine
Brighton
Community Chamber of Commerce
Walt
Helen Schneider
Paul Peck
Steve Schneider
Peggy Farrier
Cleste Harris
Assi
Bill Arnold
Craig Elmore
Bob Arnold
Dennis Smith
Washington
Merit system may be in real bind in Iowa
DES MOINES IDPA reports the state merit system may face a bind as Gerald L Howell proposes hiring an outside firm to classify all state employees and set pay. The studies could cost about six dollars per employee. Attorney General Turner says the department can contract, but Executive Council approval may be needed for contingency funds. Three Republican council members Synhorst Smith and Liddy oppose funding, arguing the cost could have been foreseen by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Gerald L. Howell
State Merit Employment Department
Richard C. Turner
Merit Employment Department
State Executive Council
Executive Council
Melvin D. Synhorst
Lloyd R. Smith
Agriculture
L. B. Liddy
Cloyd Watson Guests of Amrine and Neff Family
Merrimac notes show Cloyd Watson visiting Carl Amrine and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neff of Wayland spent time with the Amrine family. Mrs. Harry Akers called on Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zihlman. The Tagular family and Doyle Paul visits plus Harold Amrine, Donald Amrine, and Frank Smith drove to Des Moines. Doyle Paul also visited with Mrs. Mary Hyde and son Johnnie. Akers and Eschelman called on the Amrine couple Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac
Cloyd Watson
Rubio
Carl Amrine
Ben Neff
Wayland
Harry Akers
Andrew Zihlman
Richard Tagular
Doyle Paul
Lawrence Silvers
Stockport
Ralph Kauffm
Mrs Garris feted at bridal shower in Crawfordsville
Mrs Michael Garris of Iowa City was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs James Edgar with cohosts Mrs Larry Fletcher and Mrs Cleo Dean Cherryholmes of Burlington. Nineteen women and two young girls attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Michael Garris
Iowa City
James Edgar
Larry Fletcher
Cleo Dean Cherryholmes
Burlington
Cleo Fletcher
Garris
Kathy Fletcher
David Erwin
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Charles Corpman
Debby
Stanley Skinner
Novella Hess
Jim Hess
Mary Louise Eschler
Isaac Norenberg
Dan Bennett
Jack Leedom
Leedom
Bob Yoder
Highlander
Yoder
Boyd Sanders
Larry
Stanley Donels
Cedar Rapids
Gene Sanders
Isaac Norenerg
Leonard Novak
Gerry Stoutner
Grace Parke
Red Heads
Parke
John Martin
John Weerman
Leo Brown
0. B. Godber
Jim Davises
ISU
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Washington, Iowa
Perfume River
Hue
South Vietnam
UPI Telephoto
Hopewell Sewing Club
Mrs. Way
Mrs. Eugene Way
Curtis Figgins
Dan Graber
Mary Swartzendruber
Morris Swartzendruber
Ellis Swartzendruber
John A. Miller
William Nisly
Henry D. Miller
Vernon Ropp
Carrie Kolosick
Emily
Mary Te Bockhorst
Judy Allen
Wilbur Pribyl
Tony Meuth
Ence
L. G. Robertson City Clerk
Wash. Co. Fairgrounds
Hamilton Watches
Elgin
Holland
France
Germany
Clarence Locke
Keith Murphy
Gordon Trust
Mike Orris
Amrines
Dennis the Menace
By Hank Ketcham
Mrs. Garris
By Vivian Wells
Jack Erwin
Jim Edgar
Scott
Susan
Malcolm Alvine
Dwight and
Dorie
Winfield
Duayne Benson
Beth
Mark
Olds
Vernon Fletcher
Walter Sarver
Fletchers
Sarvers
Dutchie Fletcher
Chester Cherryholmes
Stanley Fletcher
Nolan Stogdill
Jess Raymond
BUICK
Lennox & Green Colonial Furnaces Ritchie Livestock Fountains
Wyse Plumbing & Heating
Hillyard Implement Co
Iowa
Hiway
John Deere
Farmall M
J.D
Kewanee
John Bean
Ford
IHC
J.D. Ensilage
King
Bob Briggs
Tri T Club
Lucy & Louise
Keith R. Haight
H. H. VanSyoc
J.R. Hoyer
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