Widmers Aid Move from Fargo to Horace in Dakota
Wayland May 19 report: Mr and Mrs Henry Widmer with Melba Widmer of St Paul help the Richard Widmer family relocate from Fargo to Horace North Dakota on May 8 and 9. Local notes cover funeral for Delores Bohn Martinez and various visits, family gatherings, and births including Lisa Ann Powers on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Widmers
Dakota
Richard
Waunita
Delores Bohn Martinez
Ames
Elmer Meyer
Ruth Hudson
Mt. Pleasant
Cherokee
John Hudson
Wayland
Alma Brenneman
Maynard Bash
Wellman
Martha Roth
Kalona
Dean Meyer
Wm. Eichelberger
Katie Roth
Amanda Krabill
Ruth Wenger
W. E. Schantz
Eva Boese
Orie Boese
Gene Boese
Etta Mae Shutt
Harold Boese
Gary
Ervin Reschly
Mr. Reschly
Eric Hultquist
Kara
Clara Beatty
Willard Swanson
Swanson
Washington
Ainsworth
Pauline Coberley
Howard McMillen
Cynthia
Roselle, Ill
Bethel Neighborhood Chronicle of pheasants and local life
Bethel resident notes an unusually dense pheasant population in a nearby field south of a house. The entry covers garden progress with radishes and lettuce, a hospital visit to Mrs. Mary Foster, a church home visit to Alma Walker, and an Open House for retiring teachers Leona Kos Ruth Simpson and Catherine Kiesey. It mentions a Burlington High School graduation invitation for Gloria Carlson and reflections on education progress over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Bob Niffenegger
Ray Niffeneggers
Mary Foster
May
Alma Walker
Presbyterian Home
Helen (Ros) Boyer
Stewart School
Leona Kos
Ruth Simpson
Catherine Kiesey
Grand Prairie School
Jackson Township
Leona
Ed Kos
Martha Kos
Roxie Longer
Burlington High School
Gloria Carlson
Gloria
Pearl (Henderson) Carlson
Burlington
Record of Traffic Fines and Guilty Verdicts
On May 19 Donald D. Peckrel of Woodhull Illinois was found guilty for driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone and fined $100. A separate speeding charge against Peckrel was dismissed. Nancy J. Waters of Washington was found innocent May 17 of failure to yield. Timothy K. Banks of Washington was found guilty May 19 of driving on the left and fined $20. he is appealing to District Court. A charge of refusing to sign a traffic citation was dismissed. Other fines listed include speeds by multiple individuals in various towns with amounts from $21 to $33, and additional violations such as disobeying stop signs and failure to yield. Trucking violations include several drivers with fines ranging from $10 to $25, overweight, improper length, and fuel violation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald D. Peckrel
Woodhull
Ill
Peckrel
Nancy J. Waters
Washington
Timothy K. Banks
Banks
Gerald J. Wieland
Iowa City
Michael L. Kammerer
Thomas D. Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Randy L. Lowe
Brighton
Timothy G. Meade
Oxford
Walter H. Lamble
Coralville
Vicki L. Myers
David Gretter
Keota
Charles Blevins
Rocky Face
Jerry Schroeder
Quincy
Masonic Rites Planned for J Paul Wolfe
Masonic services for J Paul Wolfe are scheduled Sunday at 7 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Friends may call after 10 a m Sunday A memorial fund is established in Mr Wolfe s name for United Presbyterian Church or Brownlee Health Center at U P Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Wolfe
Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Wolfe
United Presbyterian Church
Brownlee
U.P
Kim Walker Receives Outstanding Defensive Guard Trophy
Kim Walker of Springdale Arkansas received a trophy at the annual sports banquet for being named the outstanding defensive guard for Southwest Junior High School Cougars basketball team. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gale Walker of Springdale and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilson of rural Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Walker
Springdale
Ark
Southwest Junior High School Cougars
Kim
Gale Walker
Lyle Wilson
Washington
Past Presidents host dinner and anniversary plans
Marie Lowe and Alberta Rhea co hosted a Past Presidents Parley dinner at the Lowe home in Crawfordsville with guests including Phyllis Sommer Bernice Paisley Helen Lease Lorraine Suter Vivian Wells Ada Spencer Ruthe Fletcher and Sandy Wells A business meeting preceded visiting. Also noted were a May 11 death of former hired man Jack Hanson and a 15th anniversary dinner slated for July 19 with husbands invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Marie Lowe
Alberta Rhea
Parley
Lowe
Phyllis Sommer
Bernice Paisley
Helen Lease
Lorraine Suter
Vivian Wells
Ada Spencer
Ruthe Fletcher
Sandy Wells
Jack Hanson
Oak Manor
Clear Lake
Bill Robertson
United Methodist Church
Britt
Mason City
Hanson
Robertsons
Don Ochs
North English
Ronald Wilson
Missouri
Lyle Lowe
Susan Lee Fabian
Iowa City
Don
Mary) Fabian
Coralville
Tommy
Mary
Flo Clark
Susan
Marge Fabian
Washington
United Church of
John William Bernau
William Bernau
David Wayne Erwin
Jack Erwin
Coleen Kay Gipple
Duane Gipple
Neil Gale Kaufman
Richard Kaufman
Tony William McElhinney
Hubert McElhinney
Alan Burdette Richardson
Floyd Richardson
Joi Rose
Marshal Rose
LeAnn Kay Sands
Willard Sands
Kay Lurene Slater
Dean Slater
Hubert
Beverly) McElhinney
Harlan Winter
Community notes reflect clinic opening and civic plans
The week brings progress with a county hospital medical clinic nearly ready for use and an open house set. Doctors Ahart Nemmers Sidney Tam expected to start soon, with one or two additional hires by fall. City budget concerns echo state growth rules while teachers are honored and students shine in awards and FFA competition. Journal prepares a Bicentennial magazine amid busy term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
Ahart
Nemmers
Sidney
Tam
McCreedy
Washington
Iowa
Maplewood observes Nursing Home Week in Keota
Maplewood Manor held National Nursing Home Week with a full program for residents and visitors led by activity coordinator Doris George. Administrator June Gugler welcomed volunteers, with corsages for staff, musical acts by local groups, refreshments, and memorial gifts marking the new silver service supported by the Cater family and Kochs Greenhouse. Letters arrived from Gov. Ray and senators Clark and Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
National Nursing Home
Maplewood Manor
Doris George
June Gugler
Bernadette Adams
Mary F. Greiner
Kalona
John Woodin
George
Ernest Lampe
Wellman
Noland Schwada
Maplewood
Selma
Eldon
Stockport
Mildred Cater
Cater
Daphine Kensinger
Gloria Trier
Carol Flander
Donna Romine
Ivor Koch
Kochs Greenhouse
Koch
Keith Dunton
Cynthia
Thornburg
Robert Ray
Dick Clark
John Culver
Betty Clark Dismissed From Mercy Hospital
Betty Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Clark of Richland was discharged Friday from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is recuperating at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Clark
Jerry Clark
Richland
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Arthritis costs Americans billions in wages and care
Arthritis drains the U S economy with about 3 billion dollars in lost wages plus 3 billion in medical expenses yearly. The report notes broad impact on workers and families across the country.
Automobile and Motorcycle Listings in Washington Area May 1976
A dense roster of names and brands appears, listing individuals and their vehicles and equipment across a Washington publication. Included are multiple makes such as Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Pontiac, Olds, Plymouth, Toyota, Datsun, Mercury, Buick, and motorcycles from Yamaha and Suzuki, along with trailers and campers from IMPL Travel Trailer and FWG Travel Trailer, reflecting a classified notice style of vehicle ownership and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty Or
Christine Patterson
Chevrolet
Kenneth D. Kempf
Washington Mfg. Co
Ford
Clair Cedric Wolf
Hornet
Roger Irene Nelson
Fred J. Kucera
Ford Truck
GMC
Debra Lynn Tisor
Yamaha
Ruth G. Gingerich
Volkswagen
James Ardell Redlinger
Katie E. Swartzendruber
Russell E. Peiffer
Joe M. Gill
Robert Or
Mary Lea Curley
Mercury
Pete
Anna Lowe
Tom
Denia M. Martin
Robert H. Cohee
Merle F
Alberta Miller
Herman Vern Laird
Plymouth
Robert Friese
Larry D. Reese
Toyota
James F. Hotchkiss
Suzuki
Merrimac Const. & Eng
C. Wayne Tait
Florence E. Polzien
Pontiac
Robert Dana Huff
David Henry Davis
Brenda S. Bush
KAWA
Shelley
Vincent Lawson
Pacer
Richard J
Margaret Young
Duane
Linda Chalupa
Richard D. Evans
Charles H
Susan Ranken
Mark A. Ballard
Susan McNalley
IMPL
John M. Sojka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ellis Kongable
Winfield
Arnold Kongable
Kirksville
Ellis Wilhite
Deep River
Erma Ackley
Keswick
Joe Bock
Chicago
Francis Martin
John Kongable
Robert Kongable
McMillen
Roselle, Sr
Howard Schneider
Wapello
Gary Coberley
Angela
Ottumwa
Dennis Coberley
Clara Tyner
New London
Carroll Carter
West Burlington
Kay Lane
Waterloo
John Powers
Dayton
Tenn
Cottonwood United Methodist Church
Allen
Keith Beese
Pleasant
Ryan Michael
Henry County Memorial Hospital
Clifford Michaels
Pendleton
Ohio
Route 5
Levi Roth
By Ruth Gideon
Aunt Agatha
Murray Schooley
Lee Schooley
Kaye Knight
Dean Knight
FFA
Kevin Hora
Jerry Roth
George Hora
Royce Roths
Doug Hofbauer
Mrs
Paul Sievert
Japan
Ceange
NML
Northwestern Mutual Life
Northwestern
James D. Gorham
E. Main
Will Jones
Minneapolis Tribune
Paramount Pictures
Franco Zeffirelli
Romeo
Juliet
Valance
Sam Shrespire
Manera
Jim Brown
Lee van Cleef
Elliott Gould
Duane Keaton
Paul Sorvino
Rio
Washington Evening Journal
Gretchen Miksch
Esther Compton Ogland
Iowa State University
Futuro
Russell Stover Candies
Mc Daniel
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
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