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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1971

Page

6

Funeral announced for Harry E. Huber of Wellman

Harry E. Huber 91 of Wellman died Tuesday at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota after two months residence. Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Rev Otto Steele. He was born July 18 1880 in Washington County and married Alma Henderson in 1904. Survivors include three daughters seven grandchildren ten great grandchildren three great great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife a son and two brothers. Friends may call at Powell Funeral Home.

Wellman Harry E. Huber Maplewood Manor Keota Powell Funeral Home Otto $. Steele Mr. Huber Washington County Frank Sarah Brawner Huber Alma L. Henderson Henderson Clarence Myrtle) Redlinger Clayton Hazel) Wood Loramae Finley Utah South English Roy Columbus Junction Ray Durian Henry Durian Huber David

Funeral services held for Mrs. W C Longer

Survivors at the 80 year old's funeral include six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Longer were longtime area farmers and had resided at Parkview Retirement Home in Wayland for the last decade.

William C. Longer

YWCA Extends Girls Swim Dip This Friday

The YWCA offers girls an extra swim dip Friday from 3 to 3 45 PM due to no school. The child charges 25 cents or free with YW activity tickets. the regular dip remains at 6 45 PM. Sign in at the VW office on the second floor.

YWCA

Early to bed and rise phrase echoed in popular saying

A terse remark about early rising and common belief contrasts with the idea that others enjoy the fun. The line reflects social chatter on work habits and leisure.

Open House and Mystery Play At Jr High Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the Junior High School open house and mystery play Monday evening. The production Sorry, Wrong Number was directed by Mrs David Toussaint with strong lighting and sound. Lana Weeks led the cast with assistance from Ann Moss Pat Brock Steve Gault Linda Bordwell Melinda Reed Patty Roth Carol Wittetoe Shari Scott Carol Porter Brenda Bloeser Lori Hotchkiss Gordon Gillesby Rollin Secrest and understudy Michelle Curley. Sherry Bach served as stage manager Linda Barnes handled props Promoters were Robyn Wheeler and Sharn Williams. Artwork and sound by Jane Eyestone and Carol Schlapkohl program cover by Michelle Curley. Lights run by Larry Burkum. Stage crew included Jeanie Enfield Debbie DeMeyer Eileen Lewis Debbie Bruegge John Gugel Susan Meeker Jane Sotelo Kathy Wallace.

David Toussaint Lana Weeks Ann Moss Pat Brock Steve Gault Linda Bordwell Melinda Reed Patty Roth Carol Wittetoe Shari Scott Carol Porter Brenda Bloeser Lori Hotchkiss Gordon Gillesby Rollin Secrest Michelle Curley Sherry Bach Linda Barnes Robyn Wheeler Sharn Williams Jane Eyestone Carol Schlapkohl Larry Burkum Jeanie Enfield Debbie DeMeyer Eileen Lewis Debbie Bruegge John Gugel Susan Meeker Jane Sotelo Kathy Wallace

Local arrests for minor offenses and traffic fines

Willard Dean Hawkins of Muscatine paid a $25 fine for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. James J. Tellsworth of Columbus Junction paid $25 fines for unlawful use of a driver's license and related offenses. Martha Y. Meyer of Washington fined $20 for leaving the scene of an accident. Raymond Murray fined $10 for illegal parking. Robert Lester Triska fined $10 for breach of the peace. Ellis Miller of Wellman fined $10 for speeding.

Willard Dean Hawkins Muscatine Justice of the Peace Court James J. Tellsworth Columbus Junction Martha Y. Meyer Washington Raymond Murray Robert Lester Triska Ellis Miller Wellman

Gault Named Guest Soloist for Southeast Iowa Symphony

Dr Joyce Gault, piano professor at the University of Northern Iowa, is named guest artist for the Southeast Iowa Symphony season. She will perform Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1 on April 16 in Burlington and April 23 in Ottumwa and Mt. Pleasant. The Crawfordsville Indiana native is known across Iowa for recitals and appearing with multiple orchestras. Miss Ruth Keraus Iowa Wesleyan College conductor announces the scheduling includes concerts in Burlington Mount Pleasant Ottumwa and other cities throughout 1971-72.

Joyce Ault University of Northern Iowa Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Gault Burlington Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Crawfordsville Waterloo Cedar Falls Aberdeen Civic Orchestra Wartburg Mount Pleasant

Keota Residents Attend Missouri Wedding in Columbia

Mrs Grace Parke of Keota and Elvin and Hazel Shafer of Kinross joined guests to attend the wedding of Cheryl Shafer to Shelby Lee in Columbia Missouri. Attendees included John Garner Davenport and Allen Palmer Keota.

Keota Grace Parke Elvin Shafer Hazel Shafer Kinross Columbia St. Louis Debbie Wade Cheryl Shafer Wilbur Shafer Shelby Lee First Christian Church John Garner Davenport Allen Palmer Eota Golden Buckle Cyril Osweiler Lori Karla Osweiler Robert Peiffer J.E. Gretter Frances Dwyer Dwyer Fairfield

Pleasant Hill Church marks 125th homecoming anniversary

Ten years ago a large crowd attended Pleasant Hill Christian Church for its annual homecoming and 125th anniversary program on Sunday October 8. Over 100 people joined the noon dinner following the service.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church

Vogel receives Texas Tech Dads Association Scholarship

Linda Kay Vogel of Hereford Texas is named one of five Texas Tech sophomores to receive the Dads Association Scholarship for 1971 1972. She attends the College of Home Economics majoring in home economics education and clothing and textiles. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Vogel of Hereford and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Vogel of Keota.

Keuta Linda Kay Vogel Hiereford Tex Texas Tech University Dads Association Texas Tech Dads Association Miss Vogel College of Home Economics Herbert Vogel Hereford Tex Carl Vogel Keota

End of COCU study series at First Baptist church

The fourth and final COCU study meeting drew nearly 50 attendees Sunday evening led by Rev. Richard Peterson. Discussion covered differences from current church structures, freedom of thought, extent of COCU, and feasible Washington community church organization to promote brotherly concern and cooperation.

First Baptist Church Richard Peterson Washington

Ainsworth Legion to Host Veterans Day Dinner

The Ainsworth American Legion and Auxiliary plan their annual Veterans Day dinner on Monday October 25 at 6 30 p m at the Legion Hall in Ainsworth Turkey. Attendees should bring two dishes to pass and their own place setting with rolls coffee provided.

Ainsworth Legion Ainsworth American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Ainsworth Turkey

Reader report on Norwich dinner notes fresh frozen peas

A London Times reader describes a recent public dinner in Norwich and mentions fresh frozen peas as part of the menu. The item reflects reader observation rather than official minutes or menu details.

London UPI London Times Today Norwich

Woman pays 38 year old maternity bill in Columbus

A Columbus woman who gave birth at St. Ann's Hospital 38 years ago finally paid a $41.45 maternity bill. Hospital Assistant Administrator E E Sanders said the woman, who did not reveal her name, came into money and insisted on settling the old debt.

Columbus, Ohio UPI St. Ann’s Hospital E.E. Sanders Sanders

Rainbow Girls meet at Masonic hall under Jane Moss

Jane Moss presides as Worthy Advisor at a Rainbow Girls gathering in Fairfield. Guests include Sarie Javies and Becky Burgason among others. Planned service at Father-Son Banquet and a November 15 meeting were announced. Members contributed to the VW Rotary Christmas party and explored the Heritage Trail slides.

Rainbow Girls Jane Moss Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonicale Sarie Javies Massachusetts Fairfield Jarbara Warner Becky Burgason Fairfield Assembly Joyce Burgason Shari Williams Ernest’ Dean Williams Barbara Lynn Chryse Ellen Lund Ernest Lund Order II of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Temple Ning Rainbow Board John Witthoft Garden I 8. M. O'Biern Howard Anderson Harvey Thomas Ed Squire Don Applegate Lab Lester Orr VW Rotary Max Smith Iowa

Golden Age Club Members Meet at YWCA

Twenty seven Golden Age Club members gathered at the YWCA for a morning work session. They knotted one large and one small comforter and donated items to the Community Chest. A birthday cake was shared after lunch. games followed in the afternoon. The group plans to meet again in two weeks.

Golden Age Club YWCA

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