Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary meetings outline activities
The Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary held its April meeting at the Legion Hall with eighteen members and two guests including County President Thora Pease and Mrs. Claude McCoy. A memorial for Mrs. Robert Wells was noted, 23 Poppy Posters announced for the annual contest, and plans shared for May events including a Past Presidents Parley, orientation for the District Boys and Girls Pre State Meeting, and refreshments provided by local officers. A district convention report from Coralville was presented, and Mrs. Richard Lease was elected District Vice President. A membership plaque was given, and future Auxiliary meetings set for 8 p.m. Nominating committee members were named and slides shown. Refreshments served. May dinner committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thora Pease
Claude McCoy
Washington
Robert Wells
Christine Lease
Florence Henss
Kenneth Rhea
Harry Suter
Richard Lease
Coralville
Lyle Lowe
Dept. W. Pres
Vernon Fletcher
Parley
Dept
Legion Hall
Wayne Davis
Max Mitchell
Iowa
Charles Wells
M. Charles Curtis
Leon Meeks
Wayne Hartzell
Bob Wells
Ada Spercer
Wendy Jo Hoskins born in Richland May 4 at Keokuk County Hospital
Raymond and Mrs. Raymond Hoskins announce the birth of daughter Wendy Jo on May 4 at Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. Grandparents Melvin Stoner Kinross Chalmers Hoskins Richland great grandparents Edna Stoner Colorado Springs Reynolds Washington Seth Hoskins Richland Mary Duke Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Raymond
Bob” Hoskins
Keokuk Co. Hospital
Sigourney
Wendy Jo
Melvin Stoner
Kinross
Chalmers Hoskins
Edna Stoner
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Reynolds
Washington
Seth Hoskins
Mary Duke
Priscilla Club
Ralph Miller
Ralph Shirkey
Marie Sider
Willa Mae Swinney
Herbert Blakely
Charles Blakely
John Ward
Paynesville
Ohio
James
Jimmy) Vincent Ward
Ward
Ann Miller
Pekin School
Jim Miller
South Carolina
Myrna Britton
Stanley
Iowa
Orville Kollosik
North English
Rubio Ladies Quilting Club
Ray Mourer
Ainsworth Groups Host Several Local Meetings
The May weekend saw multiple small gatherings across Ainsworth. Mrs Wallace hosted the Ainworth R U S Club with guests Mrs Thompson and Mrs Kilgore enjoying bridge and refreshments. The church Women’s Society met at Mrs Scott’s home with Rev Richards set to speak June 3. The Order of Eastern Star held a Mason Temple session honoring mothers. A Highland Elementary Science Fair displayed 160 exhibits from area students. A summer softball program for girls was announced with coordinators named and sign-up details. The Friendly Families Club discussed drugs and gardens. Pink and Blue Shower honored Johanna Lyn Lord with extensive guest attendance. Mrs Grove Letts was reported improving after hospital dismissal. The United Presbyterian Women scheduled a May 13 meeting at Mrs Skubal’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Scott
Eldon Conry
Scott
Jim McCreedy
Jerry Richards
Mt. Pleasant
Order of Eastern Star
Ainsworth
Masonic Temple
Dolores Wood
Gilbert Wood
Wilma Arthur
Electa
Helen Boileau
Madge Morris
Arlene Jones
Morris
Orie O'Connor
Temple
Highland High School
Riverside
Ainsworth Center
Dale Buck
Dick Bean
Bill Stout
Carl Roberts
Laverne Love
Grove Letts
Washington County Hospital
Friendly Families Club
Ed Koehler
Everette Roberts
Joe Kaufman
Gary Curtis
Johanna Lyn Lord
Charles Lord
Curtis
Glen Lord
Stanley "McCreedy
Dennis Stout
Dale Roberts
George
Lord
Dennis Curtis
Carolyn Winemer
Caroyn Winemer
Niles
Mich
United Presbyterian Women
John Skubal
Visit of Jerry Hales and guests in Wayland
May 5 report notes Burlington residents Mr and Mrs Jerry Hales and family visiting Willis Graber in Wayland. Graber household has three foster daughters including Vickie Smith. Nearby events include a Mt Pleasant dinner at Mrs Alice Roth for Miss Messe Allen on her 93rd birthday and Kalona party for A A Jackson with local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Baca
Don Allen
Brett Allen
Chicago
Iinois
Bretts
Dick Allen
Elizabeth Curtis
Norris Swindle
Miraleste
California
Roy Kleger
Shawnee Mission
Kansas
Kleger
Bob’ Curtis
San Francisco
Swindle
Pekin Middle School
Wayland
Jerry Hales
Burlington
Willis Graber
Grabers
Vickie Smith
Alice Roth
Mt. Pleasant
Messe Allen
Fairfield
A. C. Wenger
Jim Boshart
Eda Boshart
Edith Boshart
Marjorie Boshart
Iowa City
Miss Allen
Rummage sale aids Richland church carpeting project
The United Methodist Young Married Couples of Richland Methodist Church plan a rummage sale May 5 to May 15 at 1 p m to raise funds for new church carpeting. Contact Mrs Garry Sievers Mrs Mike Hadley or Mrs Davis Eidahl for item drop off. Location to be announced. Also noted: Richland Friends Church Missionary Aid hosted a gathering at Ednas Rest Home with scripture readings and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
United Methodist
Richland Methodist Church
Garry Sievers
Mike Hadley
Davis Eidahl
Richland Friends
Richland Friends Church Missionary Aid Went To Ednas Rest Home
Edna Doyle
Raymond Swartswe
Steven Booth
Fairfield
Bernice Young
Richland American Legion’ Auxiliary
Keokuk County
Richland Lions
Sth
Bates City
Grace Sanderson
Terana Roberts
Sec
Kalona wedding and social notices reach across town
Kalona residents attended Kathy Hammes wedding in Harper and enjoyed a birthday dinner for Ricky Paulsen. Local hospitalized residents include Gail Swartzendruber and Vernon Stagner in Iowa City Mercy. Mary Marek Meintzes and relatives visited Washington. Community dinners and gatherings were held at several homes with multiple Kalona families listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Mary TeBockhorst
Joe Allen
Richard TeBockhorst
Wilbur Pribyl
Kathy Hammes
Harper
the Willows
Elis Swartzenruber
Loren Swartzendruber
George W. Fry
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Crawfordsville
Legion Women In Meeting
Bymes
Donald Lee
the Legion, Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Raymond Hoskins
Robison Feeds, Inc
Ben Young Farmarket Feed Grain
Brighton
Gen
Missouri National Guardsmen
Joplin
UPI
Ainsworth Group
Mrs. Wallace
Dougherty
Boyken
Laughlin
Darrah
Aird
Boyd
Bainbridge
Bowman
Curley
Terry Cellman
Calvin Litwiller
Ainsworth Area
Graber
Ezra Wittmer
A. A. Jackson
Laurence Henss
Lyle Zehr
M. J. Haberman
Frank Clark
Calvin Clark
Steve Linn
Angela
Dave Clark
Melissa
Don Long
Kermit Ward
Linda
Bev McReynolds
Carol
Cindy Fleig
Bw George
A. Jek
Tip
Bob Mann
Thermogas
le Menace
By Hank Ketenaut
Orien
Catcher
Art Bachmart
Larry Wyse
Sherman Miller
Mose P
Dan’ Graber
John A. Miller
Craig Gingerich
William Nisly
Ellis Swartzendruber
Henry D. Miller
Karol
Vernon Ropp
Washington Area
William Bell
Purina
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