VFW Post and Auxiliary Install New Officers
The VFW Post and Auxiliary held a joint officer installation after a potluck. New Post officers are Don Pilcher commander K e Farrier senior vice commander George Brock junior vice commander Walter Carr quartermaster Dave McGaffey chaplain Jack Hotle three year trustee. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. Francis Reed president Mrs. Willard Gray senior vice president Mrs. Max Arbogast junior vice president Mrs. Sam Weeks treasurer Mrs. Gordon Sampson conductress Mrs. Mary Hayes chaplain Mrs. Carl Kelley guard. Installing officers were Milo Steele Jr for the Post and Mrs. Donald Bealer for the Auxiliary. Duties begin in July after department convention the last of June. ENGAGED Mr and Mrs Leonard H Bomber West Chester announce engagement of daughter Connie Sue to Robert James Conklin son of Mrs G Bruce Stephens Northampton Mass. Connie Sue Bomber a University of Iowa senior majoring in related art and interior design will graduate in August with BA. She works part time for Westinghouse Learning Corp in Iowa City. Conklin attended University of Iowa and serves in US Army as SP 5 laboratory technician stationed in Baltimore Maryland. he also attends Loyola College Baltimore majoring in business administration. A September 4 wedding is planned.
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Don Pilcher
Kare Farrier
George Brock
Walter Carr
Dave McGaffey
Jack Hotle
Francis Reed
Willard Gray
Max Arbogast
Sam Weeks
Gordon Sampson
Mary Hayes
Carl Kelley
Milo Steele Jr
Donald Bealer
Leonard H. Bomber
West Chester
Connie Sue
Robert James Conklin
G. Bruce Stephens
Northampton
Mass
Miss Bomber
University of Iowa
Westinghouse Learning Corporation
Iowa City
Conklin
United States Army
Baltimore
Loyola College
Mrs Blanche Harvey Undergoes Eye Surgery
Mrs Blanche Harvey underwent eye surgery Wednesday at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is listed in room 3106. Mr and Mrs Dwight Harley of Minneapolis are visiting his mother Mrs Charlie Harley and relatives the Trotters at Ainsworth this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Harvey
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mrs
Dwight Harley
Minneapolis
Charlie Harley
the Trotters
Ainsworth
4-H Starliners Meet for Workshop and Talks
The Starliners 4-H Club met at Patty Jones home with 19 members present. A workshop is planned for June 9 at Sue Huber’s home. Kathy Bates spoke on Proper Accessories. Debra Ginkens demonstrated A Simple Table Centerpiece, Teri Yering ton demonstrated Balance in Accessory Arrangement, and Ann Moss demonstrated Varieties of Wood Stains. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jones and Patty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starliners 4-H
Patty Jones
Sue Huber
Kathy Bates
Debbie Ginkens
Teri Yerington
Ann Moss
Mrs. Jones
Patty
Webelos and Dads Hike Rock Fossils Near Solon
Twenty five Webelos Scouts and Dads from Pack 242 at St. James hiked Lake McBride area near Solon for a rock and fossil study. They crossed the dam and spillway, found marine fossils sponges and coral heads, and caught a fox snake before returning for a McDonalds break in Iowa City. The group works on geology badge and plans an overnight fish camp at Lake Darling.
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Webelos
Pack
St. James
Lake McBride Coralville
Solon
McDonalds
Iowa City
Lake Darling
Bethel Missionary Society meets with nine members
Mrs. William Wulf hosted nine Bethel Missionary Society members on Wednesday afternoon. Roll call featured Bible verses or news items, devotions led by Mrs. Wulf, a lesson from Matthew chapters 10-12 by Mrs. Frank Wenger, and a summer medical offering dedication led by Mrs. Towyn Davies. A baby gift note from Mrs. Ted Dring was read, plans were made for guest day at the church on June 30, and members were to bring a guest. refreshments were served with Mrs. Wenger assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wulf
Bethel Missionary Society
Priscilla and Navajo Club Meetings Held at Captain's Table
Mrs Inez Eicher hosted a Priscilla Club luncheon at Captain's Table with pink peony centerpiece and varied program. Miss Mabel Warner of Davenport attended as guest while Mrs Claude Tucker hosted the Navajo Club dessert meeting with memorial for Mrs E E Stutsman and elected officers led by Mrs Jay Brewer. Plans for June 23 picnic at Halcyon House were announced and entertainment and card games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Eicher
Priscilla Club
Edna Miksch
Mabel Warner
Davenport
Claude Tucker
Jay Brewer
Will Sheetz
Brewer
E. E. Stutsman
Lloyd Neiswanger
G. W. Manassier
Halcyon House
Ernest Salladay
Charles Kennedy
Social Calendar Notices Next Week
Thursday Women of Moose 8 p m ISU meeting room Executive board 7 p m Family Living I 6 30 p m Dinner at Captains Table Friday WCTU 1 30 p m UP Home Washington Lodge No 26 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Work in third degree Monday Memorial Day at Country Club Men s breakfast 7 30 a m flag tournament following couple s two ball 1 p m Family potluck 6 30 p m Bring meat dish two dishes to pass and table service Sign up at club if planning to attend
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Women of Moose
ISU
Family Living
WCTU
Washington Lodge No
Masonic Temple
Country Club
Five area graduates receive degrees at Iowa City ceremony
Five area students are candidates for degrees at the University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City. Dennis Griggs and Michael Hanson of Washington will receive bachelor’s degrees. Karen Buttles of rural Ainsworth earns a bachelor of arts. Kenneth Madden of Crawfordsville and Frederick Wright of Keota also graduate with distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Dennis Griggs
Michael Hanson
Washington
Harold Griggs
W. Main
Norbert Hansons
West Second
Karen Buttles
Henry Souceks
Ainsworth
Kenneth Madden
Crawfordsville
Frederick Wright
Keola
Robert Maddens
Wilbur Wrights
Kiwanians hear talk on alcoholism
Charles Bradshaw of Iowa City spoke to the Kiwanis Club about the Johnson County Citizens’ League and its fight against alcoholism. He noted 17 offices statewide, state matching funds, and a roughly 30 percent success rate in reclaiming addicts while pushing prevention from grade schools onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Charles Bradshaw
Iowa City
Bradshaw
Johnson County
Citizens’ League
Local residents host visitors and college news update
George Goetz and his daughter Faye hosted Norma and Ed Longfield of Denver to help Norma's father and sister settle their home for summer. Leona Peiffer, now in Hillsboro Oregon, trains as an LPN in Forest Grove and aims to graduate in June 1972. William G. Mitchell of Phoenix visits family in the area. Vicky Bauer of West Chester earns Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor at Iowa State University for high grades and course load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goetz
Faye
Norma
Ed Longfield
Denver
Colo
Leona Peiffer
Washington
Hillsboro
Ore
Forest Grove
Vicky Bauer
Joe Bauer
West Chester
Alpha Lambda Delta
Iowa State University
Ames
Admitted Yesterday and Dismissed Today in Washington
Record shows Wilbert Graber from Washington admitted for surgery yesterday. Births today include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Philip Stromer of Ainsworth. Fred Edwards of Washington was dismissed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Graber
Washington
Surgical
Philip Stromer
Ainsworth
Fred Edwards
Dear Abby column tips for handling debts and dating dilemmas
Advice column excerpts offer guidance on child support debt bankruptcy risk, dating rejection phrasing, and a snoring remedy using a tape recorder. The letters highlight legal counsel, blunt honesty, and practical home remedies while inviting readers to write for personal replies and Abby's booklet.
Wayland Organizes Weigh Land Tops Club
Wayland forms the Weigh Land Tops Club with eight new members taking total to 26. The group reports a 42 pound weekly loss, urging members to credit themselves five cents for dietary sacrifices. Evelyn Garrett led with four pounds lost. Arlene Tschantz received help from a secret pal. Weigh-ins start 7 30 p.m. with meetings at 8 p.m. Next meeting is Tuesday June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Weigh-Land Tops Club
Evelyn Garrett
Arlene Tschantz
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