Wayland Lions collect glasses to save sight
Wayland Lions Club invites donations of used eye glasses for their Sight Saving Fund. Containers will be placed at Ed's Super Valu Wayland State Bank and Wayland Lumber Co. Over 4000 pairs were collected in Iowa last year and organizers hope to exceed that tally. Glasses will be picked up June 2 and sent to the State Lions Convention in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waunita
Willis Hildebrand
Ron van Ness
Cedar Falls
Mary Schlatter
Iowa City
Albion
Elmer Graber
Corn concerns in Champaign area noted by travelers
Report from Mrs. Duane White Ainsworth on a trip to Champaign Illinois highlights dry soil delaying corn emergence. Observations contrast Bloomington Illinois fields with more moisture. mentions Shrine ceremonies in Springfield and Air Force Base visit at Chanute. Also notes Riverside second graders visiting the Ainsworth Center for lunch amid varied spring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane White Ainsworth
Champaign
Bloomington
Ill
Charles H. Thompson
Duane
Charles
Springfield
Ansar Temple
Rantoul
Richard Tatum
Chanute Air Force Base
Thompson
Wayland
Iowa
Riverside
Ainsworth Center
PEO at Columbus plans chapter trip
Columbus Junction May 4 Chapter CX PEO Sisterhood met May 3 at Peoples Bank with hostesses Nita Abbott and Dorothy Drinkall. Barbara Hauenstein presided as reports given. Plans made for June 7 luncheon at Harlan House Mount Pleasant then meeting at Sarah Porter Beckwith Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene B. Dillon
Columbus Junction
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Peoples Bank
Nita Abbott
Dorothy Drinkall
Barbara Hauenstein
Harlan House
Mount Pleasant
Sarah Porter Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
Donnarne Carrell
P.E.O
Jean Shelliyer
James Pierce
Dundee
Ill
Chester Pierce
Blanche Williams
Iowa City
United Presbyterian Church
Mary Wheeler
Max Vannice
Helene Dillon
Mary McKee
Norma Jennings
National League of American Penwomen
Katona
Connie Irwin
Ellen Fenn
Keota social notes include visits and celebrations
Kansas residents Keith Jones of Overland Park and others spent weekends with Otis Jones in Keota. Milo Luers visited Albert Molyneux in Oskaloosa. Keith Mayer attended a Beverly Sills concert in Iowa City. Angela Potsander graduates from Aqualetic Happy Day Pre-school accompanied by family in Davenport. A 30th anniversary surprise for Junior and Lorene Henry drew many relatives for cards and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert Keota
Keith Jones
Overland Park
Kan
Otis Jones
Milo Luers
Oskaloosa
Albert Molyneux
Bill Mayer
Beverly Sills
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City
Benford Thompson
Ann Brower
Davenport
Dee Potsander
Shawn
Angela
Christ United Methodist Church
Angela Potsander
Keota
Larry
Noni Henry
Gene
Linda Heisdorffer
Junior
Lorene Henry
Jim Flander
Pat Hurley
Leslie Breen
Kermit Leppert
Leslie
Mae Horning
Daryl Redlinger
Everett Greiner
Gayle Brinning
Herbert Bomber
Norbert Greiner
Chet Vail
Joe Weber
Leo Greiner
Charles Hornung
Jim Flynn
Pat Greiner
Claude Greiner
Darlene Greiner
Baumerts visit in Keota on Monday
Keota May 3 local notes list Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Baumert of Iowa City visiting his mother Mrs. Pearl Baumert and sister Norma Monday afternoon. Several residents hosted and joined social visits, birthday celebrations, and church services across Keota, Kalona, and Washington.
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Maude Walton
Sigourney
Carl Walton
Dale Moody
J. E. Gretter
Washington County Hospital
Jim Bowen
Bill Yoder
Victor Bowen
Orville Griggs
Vic
Robyn
Lyle Swartz
Cedar Rapids
Warren Carris
Clark Johnson
Fairfield
Grace Parke
Kinross
Hazel Shafer
Kalona
Sylvia Senger
Pleasantview
The
Christian Church
Grace
Michelle Smothers
Brad Smothers
Richard Smothers
Keola
Farrel Baker
Wayland
Mary Henderson
Cora Henderson
Michelle
Roger Westendorf
Frank Klein
North Davis
Ann Brower
Stan Brower
Sioux Center
George Brower
Benford Thompson
Stan
Barb
Ann
Bill Mayer
John
Janelle
Jane Ann
J. Chris
Mark Weber
Annette
Sarah
Jane Ann Mayer
Iowa
Iowa City
Highlander Inn
Boyd Stoutner
Rober Richardson
William Anderegg
Keota
William Hotle
James Fields
Wilbur Cramer
Clyde Stoutner Jr
Sumner
Ron Leitsinger
Everett Jones
Bettendorf
Luke Weber
Washington
Rosa Greiner
Mid-Prairie board sets salaries and approves course changes
The Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education met in special session April 26 to set salaries for bus drivers secretaries custodians and cooks. Principal Gilbert Christianson won approval for adding reading and study skills and math skills courses for 1976-77. Book rents for 1976-77 rose by $1 per student as six resignations were accepted. The board also approved Charles Gustafson as a sub bus driver and went into executive session to discuss negotiations. The regular May meeting is set for May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room. all meetings are open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education
Gilbert Christianson
Charles Gustafson
Lois Newcomer
Kalona
Kathy Ganske
Lynn Mendel
Paul Schrock
Robert Fisher
David Weidenbach
Mid-Prairie
Mid-Prairie Community School District
Allmans sell Ainsworth residence to Norenbergs
Barbara and Edward Allman sold their home at auction May 1 to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pud Norenberg of Riverside. They plan to move in by week’s end. the Norenberg couple are former Ainsworth residents with local ties. The Allmans move to Lake Rathburn where he will join the maintenance crew after leaving Crane’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Barbara
Edward Allman
W. A. ‘‘Pud'’ Norenberg
Riverside
Allman’s
Lake Rathburn
Crane’s
Darold Jones
Evelyn Quigley
Kenneth Arthur
West Branch
Order of Eastern Star
Dolores
Hazelett) Schroder
Manchester
Iowa
Sacha Club
Goodwill Industries
Sacha
Mid-Prairie Groups Sweep State Music Contest
Three Mid-Prairie High School ensembles earned Division I ratings at the state large group contest in Montezuma on May 1. The Concert Choir, Men's Chorus, and Concert Band all won top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Mid-Prairie High School
Montezuma
Two Court Dismissals Involving Local Defendants
In May 5, On the Record Magistrate court dismissed two cases after witnesses failed to appear. Michael Niffenegger of Kalona faced assault and battery charges, while Glenn Widmer of Washington faced speeding charges. Fines were later set for multiple speeding violations across several towns, including Kalona, Wellman, Davenport, and others. amounts ranged from 10 to 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Niffenegger
Kalona
Glenn Widmer
Washington
Browning Quote on Ignorance as Sin
A thought for the day cites poet Robert Browning stating ignorance is not innocence but sin, reflecting a moral view on knowledge and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Browning
Washington Iowa increases zoning fees ordinance amendment
An ordinance amends Zoning Ordinance No. 494 to raise fees for Board of Adjustment applications and appeals and to implement a graduated fee schedule for zoning certificates based on estimated construction cost. It repeals sections 19.11 and 19.12 and enacts new text. also revises section 18.11 with a stepped fee structure. Public hearings preceded enactment. signed May 3, 1976. published May 7, 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Board OF Adjustment
City Plan and Zoning Commission
Washington Iowa City Council Regular Session May 3 1976
The Washington Iowa City Council met May 3 1976 with Mayor Harold L. Johnson presiding. Officials present were City Attorney John C. Owen and Council members Berkhoff Anderson King Hobson Moyer and Miller. Public visitors included Wendell Eden and family and Richard Merle Miller. Minutes approved. Budgeted claims listed across General Sewer Utilities Road Use Tax and other funds. Resolution awarding the Washington Street Improvement Project contract to Flynn Company Inc was adopted. Ordinance 525 introduced to raise certain planning and zoning fees. Other motions included cemetery beautification funding and leasing ground to Boy Scout Troop 242. Session adjourned to May 17 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Johnson
Berkhoff
Anderson
King
Hobson
Moyer
Miller
John C. Owen
Wendell Eden and Son
Richard
Merle Miller
South 7Th
Hanson
General Fund
Washington County
Kcil
King Distributing
Crescent Electric
National Police Supply
Kieck's
Hanson Concrete Company
Gibson Discount
Gray's Plumbing & Heating
Roger L. Brown Sales Agency Inc
Loveless Supply Company
Stee
Hutmacher Chev., Inc
Hennigan, Inc
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Sieg-Ottumwa Company
Veces
Wayne's Oil & Tire Service, Ltd
Iiles Hanlcts
Trust & Agency
Fritz Sanitation
SEMCO
Wisconsin Life Insurance Company
Farrell's, Inc
Orscheln Farm & Home Supply Co., Inc
Miller Welding & Tiling, Inc
Osincup Drug Store
Jim's Standard Service
Apco Oil Corporation
Bob Roe’s Heating & Hardware
Bud's Jack & Jill
Don's C. B
Evans Welding
Sorrell's Glass
Don Whitehead
Armour Carlin
Merle Blieu
Jerry Johnson
Sitter Electric Supply, Inc
Jewel Electric Products, Inc
Washington County Civil Defense
Nodh Leach
Hte
General Telephone Company
Glover's Texaco
Bote
L. G. Robertson
Petty Cashstone
Ballou Oil Company
State Hygienic Laboratories
Martin Bros. Equipment & Supp. Co
DOU Wee
Hach Chemical Company
Continental Research Corporation
Crees
Steele Oil Products
Carson Plbg
Htg. Company
J. P. Fuel
Don Minick
Utility Equipment Company
McKesson Chemical Company
Francis Johnson
City of Washington
Farrell's Inc
Bob Roe's Heating & Hardware
Sellers Insurance Agency
Carson Pibg. & Hig. Company
Marvin Glandon
Petty Cash
Barco Municipal Products, Inc
Norris Construction Co
Premix
Bauer
Paul Scranton
Washington County Public Safety Center
West
2Nd Avenue
Glandon
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
State Transportation Commission
Department of Transportation
Natie & Address
Boswell Contracting Company
Sioux City
Mayer
Washington
Flynn Company, Inc
Dubuque
Iowa Department of Transportation
FHWA
Sup't Lehrer
Lohrer
Loveless Supply
Dayton
Grainger of
Cedar Rapids
Dwain Johnson
D.P.W. Jim Reschly
J.B Dill Trust Fund
Board OF Adjustment
Yeas
East Washington
West Madison
Boy Scout Troop 242
Lou Pailliotet
South Water Tower
Carreid
Riverside
Washington Community Betterment Commission
C. P. Berkhoff
L.G. Robertson
Sanitation and Utilities Committee
Baldrige
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Harold Messer
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David Eichelberger
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Clarence Wenger
Susan Wenger
Edwin Miller
Perl Messer
Laverne Messer
Roni
Jodi
Guy Messer
Donald Lynn
Donald Messer
Melvin Clark
Lisa
Kenneth Clark
Kathy
Tammy
Dwight Messer
Lori
Kenneth Rich
Lori Rich
Faye Wood
Barbara Harris
Warren Brewster
Minnie Kempf
Henry County Memorial Hospital
Beatty Jennings
John MccMickle
Peoria
Illinois
McMickle
Tom McElroy
Burlington
Mr. McMickle
W.L. McMickle
Peo
Columbus
George Stout Sr
Dan Gersh
New Vienna
Duane White
Joe White
Bill Koehler
Sam
Marcia Newton
Kansas
Baumerts
Mrs
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Allmans
Norenbergs
Ron Ornduff
Brenda Brown
Ainsworth Firemen
LaVerne Alvine
John D. Adam
Moline
Jay R. Roth
Jimmy D. Litwiller Jr
Rural Kalona
David J. Beachy
James I. Gingerich
Mary K. Bender
Paul J. Pfannebecker
Mary J. Johnson
George F Hutchison
Clifford Hurt
James Loucks
Hastings
Neb
Walter Smoot
Lancaster
Wis
Kenneth Striegel
Ollie
Mary Fliehler
Hiawatha
Larry Rediger
Randy Swartzendruber
Everett L. Katzenburger
Mr. Pleasant
Fred J. Lucia
Lloyd E. Bell
Clifford C. Campbell
Willis M. Shepherd
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Manatt-Carter Paving Company
Brooklyn, Iowa
Cedar Falls Construction Company
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Jackson Construction Company, Inc
Nevada
City of
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Fred Carlson Company, Inc
Decorah