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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1971

Page

7

Memorial Day plans and Auxiliary notes at Ainsworth

The American Legion Auxiliary met in Ainsworth with seven members. Elections to the nominating committee were held, poppy sales scheduled for May 28 and 29, and Memorial Day bouquets organized for May 30. The Hymn of the Month was read, and the next meeting is June 15.

Legion Hall William Bradbury Paul Beard Richard Havel Max M. White Orie O’connor Lee Norris Maplewood Manor Keota Dave Laird Chicago Milburn Spessard Paul White Bonita Calif Leland White Fairfield Gary Windus Lisa Larry Prior Columbus Junction Steve Larson Des Moines Bob Waters Scott Mt. Pleasant Waters Kenneth Ornduff Kennedy’s Dairy Blue Bird Bus Manufacturing Co Harlan House L’il Duffer’s Maurice Alvine Robert Keeler Marlin Owens Shennie Buck Gerard Meg John D. Woodin D. G. Satler Ferd Skola Wendell Guy Ruth Joette Yoder Jerry Stutzman Nancy Morgan Judy Zinn Peterseim Griffiths J. R. Bissland Marion Stransky

Wenger grandson born on May 18

Wayland news notes the birth of Matthew Scott Wenger’s grandson, Matthew Scott, born May 18 to Mr and Mrs Edwin Miller of Santa Barbara California. He has a brother Lance. Extended family visits and local movements are also listed, including friends and relatives in Cincinnati Glendale and Em merson Iowa.

Wayland Clarence Wenger Matthew Scott Edwin Miller Santa Barbara Calif Matthew Lance Everett Huston Cincinatti Ohio Clive Huston Glendale A. C. Wenger Delbert Terry Emerson Iowa Carl Reschly Reschly Terry Iowa City Robin Conrad Sarasota Fla Robin Merle Conrads Edward Roth Harold Bontrager North Wayland Wesley Boshart St. Louis Dennis Boshart Lincoln Jorgensen Delmar Della Jim Bosharts Elmer Meyer Robert Meyer Monona W. S Kalona H. E. Peterseim Masonic Hall Naomi Gilbert Wood Ainsworth Anne Henderson Wellman Paul Stebelton Washington Worth Dorotha Grout Sharon Duane Means Connie Merrill Bettendorf Eloise Rose West Branch Lois Jean Dehde West Liberty Harriet Yoder Marilyn Grout Adah Mary Zager Ruth Beulah Osborne Esther Florence Maas Martha Rose Mary Scharff Eleeta Wilma Arthur Warder Gertrude Johnson Brighton Sentinel Roger Johnson George Hansen Ernest Kirchner Nich

Dennis the Menace and Local Social News Highlights

Community mentions Dia nese events include meditation by Hank Ketcham sketch artist Dennis the Menace. Mrs. Wade Huffman led a business meeting. Several families such as the Cochran siblings and Jarrards visited in Wayland and Chester California. Granddaughter Nancy Oswald born May 15. Kelly and Kurtis Flory birthday party with relatives. Berghs returned from Ypsilanti Michigan trip. Wyse family traveled the southwest.

Bert DeMello Wade Huffman Jim Painter Anderson Calif Farrell Brown San Francisco Floyd Moore Bert Goldner Creston Scott Jarrard Chester Cochran Brothers Wayland Vernon WySe Larry Oswald Manson Iowa Nancy Marie Oswald Nancy Beth Elaine Kelly Sue Kurtis Flory Jerry Flory Washington Orville Flory Rhua Davison Donald Davison Donnie Hertig Rodney Letts Kelly Kurtis Warren Bergh Delmar Larsens Ypsilanti, Mich Ivan Wyse

Vacation set at Bethel church

Bethel church announces a two week vacation for the Rev. Milan Thompson starting June 27 with no service on June 27 and July 4. A light shower is noted this morning and a rain is hoped for to help conditions.

Bethel Milan Thompson Rose Anne Payne Bernard Payne Blue Note May Ruth Gideon Aunt May

Local residents share visits and milestones in Keota area

Stanley Herr visits Keota and Pella family ties are noted along with Mrs. Ralph Herr. A parade of weekend visits includes Mrs. Ralph Herr, Mrs. Joe Romine, and others. Hospital plans, birthdays, and funerals mark a dense list of community events and travels among Keota area households.

Keota Stanley Herr of Pella Ralph Herr

Local Doctor Notes Family Refreshements At Celebration

Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served to Mrs. Tressie Schreckengast, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Funston, Mrs. Bernice Mattison, Mrs. Clara Kent and the honoree Mabel Morris and Donald Davis. Robert Wehr was dismissed from Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa Friday May 14.

Tressie Schreckengast Clayton Funston Bernice Mattison Clara Kent Mabel Morris Donald Davis Robert Wehr Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa

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