Local residents visit in Charles Brotherton home
Mr and Mrs John Lamm of Mankato Minnesota and Mr and Mrs Richard Frey of Minneapolis visited in the Charles Brotherton home over the weekend. Albert Wehr returned home Saturday after a winter in St Petersburg Florida. Elvin Graf of Muscatine, formerly of Haskins, is a patient at University Hospitals Iowa City for tests and observation on the fourth floor and would enjoy cards and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lamm
Mankato, Minn
Richard Frey
Minneapolis
Charles Brotherton
Albert Wehr
St. Petersburg
Fila
Elvin Graf
Muscatine
Haskins
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Methodist Circles Gather for Easter Programs and Baptisms
Four Methodist Women circles met Friday for Easter programs with Circle IV led by Mrs. Wead and hosting by Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Burham. Circle V, led by Mrs. Weldin with cohostesses, heard Mrs. Hoover speak on The Feet of Jesus. Circle VI featured Rev. Pace’s talk Major Discontents of People and How to Cope. Circle VII discussed The Feet of Jesus with Mrs. Bauer. A baptism at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church welcomed Little Michael Blaine Duncan as relatives gathered for dinner at Captain's Table. Local churchgoers also visited Mercy Hospital where Mr. Whitted improves after a recent heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Circle IV
Robert Wead
Lauder Kennedy
Everett Burham
Evert Weston
Circle V
Phil Weldin
Glen Barclay
Verne Landers
Rhea Hoover
of Jesus
Lola DeLong
Gilbert Mills
Circle VI
Ben Miller
Charles Ashby
Tom Pace
Kimberly
Mr. Pace
Circle VII
Blair Haymes
Inez Eicher
J.F. Larson
Dorothy Bauer
Michael Blaine Duncan
Larry Duncan
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Tad
L.A. Jones
Tom Duncan
Myron Blaine
Bill Duncan
Washington
E.L. Dresback
Jefferson
George Masson Jr
George Masson Sr
Lester Luckenbill
Clinton
Lewis Whitted
Whitted
Mercy Hospital
Jean LaCrosse
Tommy
Joey
Optimists Sponsor Oratorical Contest At Junior High
The Optimist Club will host an oratorical contest at the Junior High School gym Monday March 20 at 7 30 p m. Five or six youths under 16 will compete for trophies for top three. The winner advances to the Ottumwa district contest in April with the topic Our Challenge Involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optimist Club
Ottumwa
Witthoft Family Dinner Honors Henry Birthday
Mr and Mrs Ralph Witthoft and family of Ainsworth hosted a cooperative Sunday dinner to celebrate Henry Witthoft s birthday. The cake bore 89 lit candles lit by several family members and was made by Mrs Wayne Witthoft. Attending were Arthur Witthoft Bob Jim Witthoft Wayne Witthoft Allen Ted Witthoft from Oskaloosa and Wilbur Witthoft from Davenport along with Fran Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Witthoft
Ainsworth
Henry Witthoft
Wayne Witthoft
Arthur Witthoft
Bob
Jim Witthoft
Allen
Ted Witthoft
Oskaloosa
Wilbur Witthoft
Davenport
Fran Miller
On the Record Hospital Admissions and Births
On the Record Hospital lists admissions Saturday and yesterday including Mrs. Ernestine Kiesey and Jill Sieren. Births Saturday include a son to Everett Olive and a daughter to James Peiffer. dismissals and other admissions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Kiesey
Washington
Charles Sieren
Keota
Jill Sieren
Willard Bell
Hilton Coon
Columbus Junction
Everett Olive
James Peiffer
Emery Gingerich
Kalona
Property Transfers Listed for Several Estates
Contracts show Bruce Campbell and wife to James G Moeller and wife in Section 21 75 8. Betty Jean Koch executor of the estates of John and Essie Koch with land in Sections 30 76 9 and 19 76 9. Joseph J Tobin and wife to Leonard P Tobin undivided two interest in land in Section 18 75 6. George W Sojka and wife to Leonard L Goeke et al land in Sections 34 75 7 and 3 74 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Campbell
James G. Moeller
Betty Jean Koch
John Koch
Essie Koch
Joseph J. Tobin
Leonard P. Tobin
George W. Sojka
Leonard L. Goeke
Grass fires call Washington firemen twice
Washington firemen answered two grass fire calls on Saturday. The first at 11:25 a.m. was near the Godfrey home west of the Hy-Vee Store. The second at 3:45 p.m. was near the Blue Note Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Godfrey
Hy-Vee
Blue Note Cafe
Auto dealers study consumer rights at 1972 Iowa convention
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association meeting in March 1921 focusing on consumer rights under price stabilization rules. Speakers include Charles W. Whittey of North Dakota and A. L. Whiteman of Ford Motor Co. The program covers motor vehicle inspection, odometer certification, and multiple workshops led by state officials. Paul J. Rodgers of Ozark Air Lines and Marilyn Van Derbur are scheduled speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Automobile Dealers Association
William Perdock
Washington
IADA
Washington County
Charles W. Whittey
Bismarck
N.D
National Automobile Dealers Association
A. L. Whiteman
Lincoln Mercury
Ford Motor Co
John Nielsen
Charles Sinclair
Donovan Day
Paul J. Rodgers
Ozark Air Lines, Inc
Marilyn van Derbur
Denver
Colo
Indians Asks data about Indians By MAGNUS P AHMLING
Magnus P Ahmling urges Washington County Iowa farmers to report flint chip areas near hill tops and prairies to map ancient Indian spear and arrow point sites. Send observations and stories to Ahmling with contact details. Edna Jones assists. a local Wells story from Everet Palmer is shared. a moral tale closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus P. Ahmling
Washington County Historical Society
Washington County
Brighton
Iowa
Edna Jones
Meeting of the Historical Society
Everet Palmer
Soldier's pack lighter than prisoner's chains says Eisenhower
A quote from President Dwight D. Eisenhower notes that in the final choice a soldier bears less burden than a prisoner. The remark frames military duty and confinement as contrasting moral weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Community clubs schedule fills the week in local notices
A dense calendar lists meetings and events from Monday to Thursday including TTT and DL chapters, DeMolay initiation at the Masonic Temple, various American Home groups, YWCA Tops Club, Immanuel Lutheran circles, and Legion Auxiliary. Also noted are senior citizen luncheons, religious circles, and social gatherings at Wingas and Captain's Table with multiple hostesses and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Ira Morrison
Worthy High Priestess Club
Alice Manassier
Willa Ramsey
Masonic Temple
Imanuel Lutheran Evening Circle
Linda Kuntz
YWCA
R. J. Dawson
Wingas
Legion Auxiliary
Leo Hoover
19Th Century Club
Frank Miller
Methodist Mary Wesleyan Service Guild
Robert Carson
Immanuel Lutheran
Charlene
John Baldrige
Cyrus Chapter
Zeredatha Council
Stalders Complete Two Week 3700 Mile Southeastern US Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stalder return from a two week trip totaling 3700 miles through the southeastern United States. They visited Sarasota Florida to see son Robert and wife with orange groves, beaches, and museums including Ringling sites and Disney World. They also toured Tampa Busch Gardens Orlando Cypress Gardens and saw Silver Springs Moosehaven Mooseheart and sights across Georgia the Carolinas and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stalder
Southeastern United States
Robert Stalder
Sarasota
Fla
Robert
Yesteryear Museum
Ringling Circus Museum
John
Mebel Ringling
Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Gulf of Mexico
Busch Gardens
Tampa
Disney World
Orlando
Cypress Gardens
Winterhaven
Stalders
Florida
Silver Springs
Atlantic Ocean
Ormond Beach
Jacksonville
Orange Park
Moosehaven
Moose
Iowa
Georgia
Carolinas
Blue Ridge
Great Smoky Mountains
Pisgah National Forest
Illinois
Mooseheart
Aurora
Washington
The
Women of the Moose
Lucille St. Dennis
Friends
O.J. Henry
Sandwich, III
Lincoln Marr Fined for Shoplifting at Gibson Store
Lincoln Roy Marr, 82, of Ainsworth received a five dollar fine in the local justice court after being charged with shoplifting at Gibson Discount Store in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Roy Marr
Ainsworth
Justice of the Peace Court
Gibson Discount Store
Duane Hudspeth Injured In Auto-Crash Incident
Word comes that Duane Hudspeth of California formerly of Washington was seriously hurt when a rock laden pickup rolled back and crushed him against a car. His leg above the knee was badly crushed and he faces an extended hospitalization. A hospital fund is being organized by friends and veterans groups. He is the son of Bessie Hudspeth residing here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Hudspeth
California
Washington
Duane
Bessie Hudspeth
St Patrick's party at the Y brings good cheer
St Patrick's get together at the Y Saturday night drew a happy crowd. Leland Baker won the door prize. The Washington Social Club will skip monthly meetings in summer. Those interested in joining the fall planning committee should call the YW desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Leland Baker
Washington Social Club
YW Desk
CB Radio Club Films Tuesday At City Hall Meeting
The Citizen's Band Radio Club will meet in City Hall basement Tuesday night March 14 at 7 30 showing films beforehand. Attack shows self defense for women while Every Hour of the Day explains police department functions. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Radio Club
City Hall
Noble Grand Circle
D. O. Butler
Citizen’s Band Radio Club
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Methodist
Richard Waltman
Mark
Cathy
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Hadley Waltman
Waltman
Blanche Hinkle
Indianola
Edwin Haags
Carol
Fern Pastry Shop
APPLE
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Rhonda Kimmel
Gilbert Brown
West Chester
Duane Mast
Kenneth Greiner
Mary McKee
Conesville
Dick Paul
Pescae
North Side
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Sitler’s
House of Light
West Third St
PROVO
Osincup Drug
Arthrit
McCleery
YMCA
Methodist Wscs
Don Holmes
Halcyon House
Elmer Steele
Riverside
VW Room
Della Humphreys
Jolly Nine Club
J. W. Helscher
Thelma Rohrer
H. J
H. H
Vernon Roth
Friendship Club
Gary Windus
Yards Co
Igupt
Golden Heal Pillar
Iven
Washington Journal
CB Radio Club
Osincup’s
Benjamin Moore
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