Savings bond sales report shows progress toward 1971 quota
Washington county led with March bond sales totaling 48497 dollars boosting a three month total to 163489 for 33 percent of the 1971 quota. Statewide three month sales reach 22759508 for 30 percent with leaders Jefferson O Brien Ringgold tied at 49 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Holland
Washington
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Washington County
Towa
Jefferson
O’brien
Ringgold
Greene
Adair
Fremont
Adams
Clarke
Mills
Keokuk County
Henry
University of Iowa Receives 131840 Grant for Upward Bound
A $131 840 grant from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare supports the Upward Bound program at the University of Iowa. About 95 southeastern Iowa high school students will participate with over 25 in summer university study, tuition and fees covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
University of Iowa
Iowa
U of T
Alvin D. Albertus
Busy Beavers 4H Club Finishes Year at Prairie Flower School
The Busy Beavers 4H club held its final meeting at Prairie Flower School. President Clairson Yoder chaired, 14 boys answered roll, and Stephen Kleinschmidt read last meeting's report. Dale Chris ner and Randy Boileau led the 4H pledge before Custodian Mr. Anders demonstrated how to start and use a power mower and safety rules were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Boileau
Anders
Prairie Flower
Prairie Hawks
Prairie Flowr School
Nick Christher
Daryle Goodwin
Wally Farrel
Washington Evening Journal
Washington County Extension Office
Pine Flower School
Tom Mahan
Ron Vittetoe
Cedar Rapids
Rock Garden
Washington County
Noah S Wyse 79 dies near Wayland
Noah S Wyse, 79, longtime resident on a farm northeast of Wayland, died May 5 1971 in Burlington Memorial Hospital. Funeral at Wayland Methodist Church followed by burial in Center Cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie Black, son James C Wyse, daughter Barbara Ann Wyse, granddaughter Kendra, brother Elmer, sister Mrs Robert Krabill. services led by Revs Herbert De Mello and Willard Leichty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Noah S. Wyse
Burlington’ Memorial Hospital
Herbert de Mello
Willard Leichty
Beatty-Jennings Funeral
Center Cemetery
Stephen
Barbara Schantz Wyse
Local Club Meetings Include Hair Tips and Socials
St James Circle I met at the church with a program on hair care and protein tests. White Way Club gathered at Mrs Laurel Statler’s home with twelve members and children, secret sisters gifts, plant exchange, and refreshments. Naughty Nobblers met at Mrs Jon Ballou’s with seven attending and nine pounds lost since last meeting. Rosemary Club hosted three tables of bridge with guests and high/low scores. DAR meeting followed dessert with new regent and officers installed and Memorial Day plans discussed. Washington Ottumwa Tops Clubs hosted Mt Pleasant Tops Club at the YWCA with 90 attending, weight-loss trophy awarded, and group singing and skits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James Circle
Leo Vittetoe
St. James Circle I
John Prochaska
Dave Williams
White Way Club
Laurel Statler
Doris Stout
Ruth Owen
Milton Ross
Jon Ballou
Tors
Washington and Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
YWCA
Marlys Dusenbery
Alice King
Ottumwa
Brenda McConnell
Carol Porter
United Fund
Linda Bordwell
Mary Ellen Reed
Debbie O' Howell
Michelle Curley
Schneider attends PCA conference at Iowa State University
Melvin Schneider, manager of the Production Credit Association in Washington, attended a three day management conference at Iowa State University Ames April 23 30. Experts from Farm Credit Administration University of Wisconsin Roosevelt University and others spoke on economic trends farm policy leadership and management. PCA staff from Mount Pleasant joined the program. The Farm Credit Banks of Omaha sponsored the conference for PCA and Fed Land Bank credit personnel in Iowa Nebraska Wyoming and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Schneider
Production Credit Association
Washington
Iowa State University
Ames
Midwest
Gene Swackhamer
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D.C
Don Sheriff
University of Towa
Towa City
Bradford Boyd
University of Wisconsin
Charles Sratto
The
Farm Credit Banks of Omaha For All Production Credit Association
Fed Land Bank Association
PCA
Washington, Jefferson
Henry
Louisa, Lee
Des Moines
van Buren
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Omaha
Rural Women's Club to mark sixtieth anniversary
The Rural Women's Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Tuesday May 11 with a 9 30 a m party at the home of Mrs Ron Goff. All members and former members are invited and those attending should contact Mr Leo Peiffer or Mrs Robert Marie by Saturday May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women’s Club
Ron Goff
Leo Peiffer
Robert Marie
Mark Escher Recovers Well After Hip Surgery at Mercy Iowa City
Mark Escher progresses satisfactorily after hip surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. He welcomes cards and visits, room 3128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Escher
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Waco Band and Chorus Win Top Ratings at State Contest
Waco's Concert Band and Mixed Chorus both earned I ratings at the State Music Contest in Pekin on May 1. The band joins five others with I, while the chorus is among two with I. They perform again May 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Olds Gym, with awards and senior recognitions. Public is invited, no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Pekin
Olds
4-H Photo Group Meet Saturday in Brighton
The one oclock 14H beginner photography group will meet at Gambles Store in Brighton this Saturday May 8 to photograph the business district. Project Leader Mrs Richard Fisher asks 4-Hers to bring black and white film cameras and flash cubes. Advanced helpers include George McKinstry and Rita Jones. Another section photographed Wellman last Saturday and produced excellent shots. Judging of projects is set for July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambles
Brighton
Richard Fisher
George McKinstry
Rita Jones
Record of Admitted and Born Noted Names
Admitted yesterday include Thomas Laffoon and Miss Ma rie Imhoff from Washington both in medical, with Brinning in Brighton also listed. Today a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stumpf of Riverside and to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zuniga of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Laffoon
Washington
Marie Imhoff
Brinning
Brighton
Robert Stumpf
Riverside
Joe Zuniga
Columbus Junction
Social functions listed for calendar notices
Notices show upcoming events with times and hosts across groups including McCleery room at YMCA, Rebekah Lodge, Hal Lodge No 26, Masonic Temple dinners, Fortnightly Club, Gardens sale, Past Worthy High Priestess Club, Cooperatives, YW groups, Immanuel Lutheran circle and more with details on hosts and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Dodder
Nellie Dodder
James Larson
Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Temple
Lester Orr
Plart Sale
Worthy High Priestess Club
Roger Chapman
UP Home
Helen’ Lackey
John Owen
Merle Turnipseed
Immanuel Lutheran Evening Circle
William Rarick
Haskins
Faith Baptist Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Captain's Table
Faith Baptist Church hosted a Mothers and Daughters Banquet at the Captain's Table on Tuesday. Fifty women and girls attended the meal followed by a program with Mrs. Catherine Wallace as toastmistress and Mrs. Frances Roland leading devotions. Mrs. Mae Nicholson presented a gift to Mrs. Lucille Ellingsworth for reading the most Bible and missionary books. Ellingsworth received a farewell gift as she moves to Minnesota. Kay Stewart sang two songs, and Ralph Kleese spoke on "Architects of Life" with an engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Baptist Church
Catherine Wallace
Frances Roland
Mae Nicholson
Lucille Ellingsworth
Ellingsworth
Minnesota
Kay Stewart
Ralph Kleese
Architects of Life
Salad Supper Highlights Lutheran Women Event
A Mother-Daughter salad supper was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday evening. After opening prayer by Pastor Einar Fetterman, awards were presented to mothers in various categories by Mrs. Bob Baker. A salad meal followed along with a program of readings poems and songs featuring Sandy Simmersing Mrs Jim Solbrack Barb Mrs Fetterman Naomi Mirian Mrs Bob Baker and Mrs Karen Moen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Einar Fetterman
Bob Baker
Sandy Simmering
Jim Solbrack
Barb
Fetterman
Naomi
Mirian
Karen Moen
American Home III Luncheon Next Tuesday May 11
The Department of Fortnightly Club will hold a one o'clock luncheon on Tuesday May 11 at the Captain's Table. Members are asked to notify Mrs. Jay Sellers if unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home III
Department of
Jay Sellers
Prairie Angels and other 4-H clubs report May activities
Fourteen girls at the Prairie Angels 4-H Club May meeting at Prairie Flower School discussed spring blooms and birds, then planted seeds. The Peppy Pals, Busy Bees, Prairie Hawks, Top Seven, and Iowa Maidens clubs held meetings in April and May with demonstrations on wood, finishing, and storage, plus fund drives, tours, and plans for fairs and junior activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees 4-H Club
Mary Pforts
Clark Wagner
Charlotte Hiller
Tina Libe
Mary
Jane
Ann Cherryholmes
Golden Age Club Stages Quilt Show and Meetings
The Golden Age Club finished a quilt for the Senior Citizens spring festival to be shown at their regular Monday meeting in the YWCA. Twenty five members attended with a birthday cake for Mrs. Blanche Norton. Members walked through a busy afternoon with pinochle, Chinese checkers, and canasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Senior Citizens
YWCA
Blanche Norton
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Washington High School
Tim Houle
UPI
D. Ruckelshaus
Federal Environmental Protection Nct
EPA
Congress
Tez
Joplin
Missouri
Wolf's
U of Project
VFW Post
Washington, Iowa
Evening Journal
Near Wayland
Rosemary Club
Shirley Augustine
George Baker
Mary Crandall
John Cherry Low
Towyn Davie
Van
Edgar Stewart
Daughters of the American Revolution
Robert Kurtz
Stephen Wiggers
Walter Bauer
Nondas Richardson
Stewart
Charles Hotle
Schneider
Waco Band
Wellman
McCleery
YMCA
Faith Baptist
Suncrest
Washington Lumber CO
Ken
Prairie Angels 4H
Prairie Flower School
Kim Beliel
Peppy
Brenda
Jane Friese
Iowa Maidens
Denise Jeffries
Lisa Roberts
Jane Friesenweater
Kathy Escher
Steve Wiggers
Cindy Hamp
Carl Corpman
Charles Corpman
Debbie
Brian
Kalona
Novella Hess
Stanley Skinner
Billie
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