Switzerland travel film at Washington High Oct 24
Kiwanis sponsors the Travel and Adventure Series presenting Curt Matson in the color film Switzerland at 7:30 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. Tickets via Kiwanis members. The program features Matterhorn, Zermatt, Geneva, Montreux, Chillon, Gruyères cheese, Interlaken crafts, a Furstbahn chairlift ride, Jungfrau hotel, Rhine boat trip to Schaffhausen. No individual admissions due to season-ticket sales.
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Curryatation
Switzerland
Washington High School
Kiwanis Club of Washington
Kiwanis ‘Club
Curt Matson
Matterhorn
Zermatt
Zurich
Geneva
Montreaux
Castle of
Chillon
Gruyeres
Interlaken
Oriday
Furstbahn
Schidegg
Europe
Jungfrau
Rhine
Schaffhausen
Extension staff to attend ISU conference in Ames
Washington County Extension staff will attend the annual ISU Cooperative Extension Service Conference held October 24 26 in Ames to learn about ISU expanding service to Iowa. The County Office stays open three days. Fran Miller will handle messages. Attendees include Jim Frier Sally Smith and Ken Cuhel. President W Robert Parks will keynote on University Extension and Our Wider Programs citing the May 1956 formation.
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Washington County
Iowa State University
Iowa
Anual Isu Cooperative Extension Service
Ames
Dctive
Fran Miller
Jim Frier
Sally Smith
Ken Cuhel
Town State
W. Robert Parks
Parks
University Extension
Mrs Will Harwood Returns From Kingston Visit
Mrs Will Harwood returned Friday from Kingston Rhode Island where she spent the summer with her brother John Weldin longtime dean of administration at the University of Rhode Island and now retired They enjoyed many trips in the New England states during the summer Mrs Orley Page has moved from Keota to the home of Mrs Dora Bolar 317 East Main
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Harwood
Kingston
R.I
John Weldin
University of Rhode Island
New England States
Orley Page
Keota
Dora Bolar
East Main
Auction and estate sales across Washington County area
An October sales column lists the Merritt E. Booth Estate auction on October 24 for an 80 acre farm in Township 76 North, Washington County starting at 10 30 a m, a closing out sale October 26 near Washington toward Kennedy corner at 1 p m, and a sale October 27 near Ainsworth junction at 1 p m. Other recurring sales include Wayland Monday noon, Wapello and Kalona weekly auctions, and various livestock markets. Also noted are local people achievements and visits, including Gary Shebeck named to the dean's list and community news on visitors and travel.
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Washington County
Merritt E. Booth
Washington
Kennedy Corner
Carl Schneider
Settle
Ainsworth Junction
Sam Boyd
Madge Boyd
Madge Boyd, Exec
Wayland
Town
Wapello
Highway 61
Iowa
Washington Livestock Sales Co
Kalona
Smylie’s Livestock Market
Columbus Junction
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Parkview Auxiliary Plans Fall Tea at Parkview Home
WAYLAND The Parkview Home Auxiliary will hold its annual Fall tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday October 25. The public is invited to attend.
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Parkview
Wayland
Parkview Home Auxiliary
Parkview Home
Halcyon Notes Highlight Social Visiting at Halcyon House
Halcyon House residents hosted a flurry of visitors and birthday observances this week. Among those stopping by were Mr. and Mrs. Sherm Wolfe of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kyle of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kyle and daughter from Mr. Pleasant, along with Mrs. Agnes McCall and Mrs. C. W. Rudiger. Donald Kyle shared photos from travels to historic sites such as the House of Seven Gables and Longfellow’s home. The community enjoyed pictures presented by Mrs. George Havel of Ainsworth and noted appearances by Mrs. Smylie’s birthday party guests. Additional callers included J. Earl Eldridge, Mrs. Rose Reid, and several others, reflecting a week of social activity.
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Donald Kyle
Kalamapo
Mich
Paul Kyle
Mr. Pleasant
Florence Kyle
W. S. Kyle
East
House of Seven Gables
Longfellows
Paul Revere
Agnes McCall
Allerton
C. W. Rudiger
George Havel
Ainsworth
Helen Tener
Leonard Bailey
Davenport
John Wheelan
Keota man found dead near home at 66
Frank Allen, 66, was found dead near his Keota home this morning. He apparently suffered a heart attack Friday evening while doing chores and helping harvest. Arden Heisdorffer reported him missing, leading to the marshal's discovery near the barn.
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Keota
Frank Allen
Mr. Allen
Arden Heisdorffer
Heisdorffer
Boyd Sanders
Washington Hustlers 4H elect new officers after meeting
The Washington Hustlers 4H met at the Washe rgrounds on Thursday. Hazards on the run were named in answer to leaders presented qualifications of 4 H officers. Demonstrations by Larry Custer and Larry Warner. Talks by Bill Wagner Debby Zieglowsky and Tom McGraw. New officers elected: Tom McGraw president Ed Ossman vice president Larry Custer secretary Mike Rich treasurer Curt Jorgensen reporter Jay Swift historian.
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Washington
Washergrounds
Larry Custer
Larry Warner
Bill Wagner
Debby Zieglowsky
Tom McGraw
Ed Ossman
Mike Rich
Curt Jorgensen
Jay Swift
Mrs Schiebel Hosts UPW Circle II Social
Mrs Schiebel entertained UPW Circle II of the First Presbyterian Church in a Friday afternoon social after their study meeting. Reports from the Presbyterian in Davenport were given, and a review on Indians of Arizona was shared. Seventeen members were served refreshments by the hostess and cohostess with several assistants. A reminder was given about the general UPW meeting at the church on November 4 after a one o'clock dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schiebel
UPW Circle II
First Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Harry Ramseyer
S. E. Blattner
Tom Gerdes
Arizona
Robert Roberts
Jerry Simmering
J. W. Shenefelt
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Helen Huston
Noble Grand
Doyle Jarrard
Fred Kephart
Wellman Lodge
Fairfield Lodge
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Harold Brock
Ernestine Kiesey
Thelma Rohrer
Washington social calendar AM notices brief
Washington society pages list morning notices due by 10 a m on first publication. Saturday events include Young Farm Bureau square dance at Izaak Walton Club in town, two dollar per couple with refreshments, hosted by John son Co Farm Bureau Young Members. Weekly club meetings follow with times and hosts across YW rooms and local halls.
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Young Farm Bureau
Izaak Walton Club
Tov City
Johnson Co
Farm Bureau
Applied Arts
Edgar Stewart
Women's Union Hosts Birthday Corsage Presented at Meeting
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met with 15 members and a guest, led by Mrs Harriett Milne and Miss Marion Wilson. Miss Lucy Kelley received a corsage for her 90th birthday as members urged voters and asked Christians to contact Senator Richard Stephens to oppose gambling efforts.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mae Sturgeon
Grace
Vincent
Harriett Milne
Marion Wilson
Lucy Kelley
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
Willard Holes Return From Rabbit Show
West Chester Mr and Mrs Willard Hole of West Chester returned Friday from Louisville Kentucky where they attended the National Rabbit Breeders Association convention October 17 to 20. They won four trophies at the show. A large number of their rabbits were killed by stray dogs Friday night. The Holes lost 5 show rabbits at least 25 other rabbits and about 25 does. This is the worst loss in Mr Hole s 18 years in the business likely amounting to several hundred dollars.
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West Chester
Willard Hole
Louisville
National Rabbit Breeders Association
Hole
Pilot Club members visit Washington
Members of Pilot International Muscatine Club spoke at the Willows in Washington to explain the Pilot Club. The group will return Oct 31 for another meeting with interested locals at 7:30 p.m. Invitations were sent to prospective members. contact Mrs. Edwin Novoin for more information. Speakers included Mrs. Elsa Bain Mrs. Irene Apitz Miss Ruthetta Douglass Miss Ethylle Resroth Mrs. Licille Gibson Mrs. Irene Lary and Mrs. Evelyn Schauland.
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Pilot International
Muscatine Club
the Willows
Pilot Club
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Macon
Pilot
International
Washington
Edwin Novoin
The
Willows
Elsa Bain
Irene Apitz
Ruthetta Douglass
Ethylle Resroth
Licille Gibson
Irene Lary
Evelyn Schauland
Hospital Admits and Discharges Include Local Births
Yesterday at the hospital Mrs. Mabel Hanft of Columbus Junction was admitted for medical care. Births today include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bodkins of Keota. Dismissals today include John Howard Milam of West Chester and Mrs. Walter Rhodes and her son from Washington.
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Robert Chabal
Rob
Jan
Grundy Center
Wayne Marston
Ameal Chabal
Mabel Hanft
Columbus Junction
Medical
Robert Bodkins
Keota
John Howard Milam
West Chester
Walter Rhodes
Washington
Social and club notes from the Pipes area
A stream of social calls and visits fills local life. Mrs Diane Raymond and Naomi Yock with sons Harold and Clarence plus Clifford Nicola of Sigourney call on Martha Nicola. Doris Parcell hosts her mother for dinner. Numerous households from Sigourney Fairfield Davenport Clarinda and Brighton are noted visiting friends and relatives. Emil Stalder has returned home.
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Diane Raymond
Naomi Yock
Harold and
Clarence
Clifford Nicola
Sigourney
Martha Nicola
Methodist WSCS General Meeting Highlights
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held its general meeting Friday with a one o'clock luncheon served by Circle V. Sixty two members and guests attended as Mrs. Joe Jones, president, presided. Clarence Morrison of New London spoke on the program School and showed Peru mission pictures, singing three Spanish songs with accompaniment by Mrs. Robert Isley of New London. Mrs. Walter Messer led a devotional, assisted by Mrs. Gar Stewart and Mrs. J. W. Helscher. An open house at the new parsonage is scheduled for October 23 and 30, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on both Sundays.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church
Circle V
Joe Jones
Clarence Morrison
New London
Peru
Robert Isley
Party Friday for Kristi Kay Allison
Kristi Kay Allison was honored Friday afternoon at a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Jon Allison to celebrate her upcoming third birthday on Sunday Oct 23. Attendees included Lori Kluber Claire Picard Amay Picard Rodney Dorsett Mark Dorsett Mike Embree Teri Swift and Randy Swift.
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Kristi Kay Allison
Jon Allison
Kristi
Lori
Ricky Kluber
Claire
Amay Picard
Rodney
Mark Dorsett
Mike Embree
Teri
Randy Swift
Karl Simmering
Emy Picard
Calvin Dorsett
Ken Embree
Bill ‘Swift
James Allison
James
Rudy
Rober Seiler
Lone Tree
Ida McKune
Washington
Halloween Party Planned for Moose Children
The Loyal Order of the Moose and the Women of the Moose host a wiener and marshmallow roast at Moose Home on Tuesday at 6 p.m. All Moose children are invited and may attend in costume if they wish.
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Loyal Order of the Moose
Women of the Moose
Moose Home
Moose
Men in service KAUFMAN Pfe Wayne 66th Arty Det
Pfe Wayne of KAUFMAN 66th Artillery Detachment is listed in Army personnel records with unit details and APO New York 09078 showing his service assignment and location. The note records the service status and unit designation for military personnel.
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Pfe. Wayne
D. Apo
New York
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Sacramento, Calif
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Richland
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North English
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Toledo
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