County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute Held
The County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute convened Friday at Gracehill Community building with West Chester union as host. Morning devotions led by Mabelle Wagamon themed Concern, followed by group singing and flag salutes. Merle McDowell introduced state treasurer Beryl Pooley as a day guest. Ray Sojka led officer dedication. A noon luncheon preceded more devotions by Dr. Arthur Peters on Faith, a showing of Facts for Decision, and a discussion on marijuana. The meeting highlighted officers and department chairs including Wagamon, Millice, Smith, McDowell, Sojka, Work, Butterbaugh, and Waterhouse. The program noted a new local graduate, Miss Dunn, and her fiancé, with ties to Columbus Community High School, Grinnell College, Columbia University Law School, and the London School of Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute
Gracehill
West Chester Union
Mabelle Wagamon
Wellman Union
Alvin Smith
Smith
Merle McDowell
Beryl Pooley
Webster City
Ray Sojka
Washington Union
Wagamon
Tillie Millice
Washington Social Calendar Notices Publicized
Community groups list meetings and events across Monday to Thursday in Washington. Weekly notices remind deadlines, venues, hosts, and activities at YWCA Captain's Table Moose Hall and local clubs, detailing times and hosts for clubs including White Shrine Navajo Club Priscilla Club and Homemakers events.
Local Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
Yesterday ad mitted Mrs Clifford Steele of Wapello for surgery and today Mrs Myrtle Horton of Washington for medical care. A birth adds a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Ballou of Washington. Dismissals include Mrs James Kerns and daughter and Miss Marguerite Dickinson of Brighton and Mrs Cora Bringman of Wayland. Elmer Bain of Washington and Mrs Frank Bowman with son in Ainsworth dismissed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Steele
Wapello
Surgical
Myrtle Horton
Washington
John Ballou
James Kerns
Marguerite Dickinson
Brighton
Howard Bringman
Wayland
Cora Brinning
Keota
Elmer Bain
Frank Bowman
Ainsworth
Joahn Vaughn Circle Hosts First Baptist Church Meeting
Mrs Buffington and Mrs Peterson hosted the Joahn Vaughn Circle Friday afternoon. Mrs Peterson presented a film on Mather School with discussion. Announcements included World Day of Prayer on Nov 6 and a missionary meeting Oct 27. Carol Forgey and Mrs Peterson to serve on the calling committee. Members brought cookies to pack for college students and to accompany coffee after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Buffington
Richard Peterson
Joahn Vaughn
First Baptist Church
Peterson
Mather School
World Day of Prayer
General Missionary Meeting
Carol Forgey
Mrs Beverly Blaine to Wed Leland Heisdorffer
Mrs Carl Rottsinger announces the engagement of Beverly Blaine to Leland Heisdorffer of Hedrick. Blaine a Pekin High School graduate and Advance Ross employee in Washington. Heisdorffer a Hedrick High School alumnus and Ralston Purina worker in Ottumwa. The wedding is set for November 4 at St Patrick Church in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rottsinger
Beverly Blaine
Leland Heisdorffer
Hedrick
Evertt Heisdorffer
Miss Blaine
Pekin High School
Washington
Advance Ross
Heisdorffer
Hedrick High School
Ottumwa
Ralston Purina
St. Patrick Church
Otumwa
Car Roll Causes Demolition Near Washington
Bonnie Jirsa, 17, of Kalona escaped injury when she lost control on a gravel road 11 miles north and two miles west of Washington Friday night. Officers said the car overturned and rolled, ending in total demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Jirsa
Kalona
Washington
Birthday Dinner for Allison Sisters in Family Home
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ron Allison for their daughters Kristi four and Jacki one. Attending were Mr and Mrs James Allison and Rudy Mrs Ida McKune of Washington and Mr and Mrs Robert Seiler of Lone Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Allison
Kristi
Jacki
James Allison
Rudy
Ida McKune
Washington
Robert Seiler
Lone Tree
Republican Central Committee to Convene Friday in Washington County
Members of the Republican Central Committee of Washington County are summoned to a Friday noon meeting at Wingas Cafe. Joe Jones, chairman, calls the session. Reagan dinner tickets will be distributed as Governor Reagan is set to speak at the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines with about 120 from the county expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Washington County
Winga’s
Joe Jones
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Des Moines
Veterans Auditorium
YW announces swim class schedule and details
The YWCA will run instructional swim classes from Oct 31 to Dec 22 at a $4 fee. Instructors include Mrs. Max Owens Mrs. Harlan Neuhart and Mrs. Richard Scheibel with Milo Steele Jr. coaching the girls swim team assisted by Mrs. Robert Huber. Registration available by calling 653-2594.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y W CA
Max Owens
Harlan Neuhart
Richard Scheibel
Milo Steele Jr
Robert Huber
Owens
Neuhart
Steele
VFW Post Auxiliary Plan Joint Dinner Meeting
The VFW Post and Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting and dinner on Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at the hall. Meat and coffee are furnished. Members should bring two dishes to pass and their own table service. After dinner a white elephant sale will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
West Chester WRC Luncheon Planned for Thursday
The J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps will host a luncheon at the West Chester KP Hall at noon on Thursday October 26. The meal will be served by the second birthday group and a gift exchange will precede the regular business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Woman’s Relief Corps
West Chester
KP Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wctu Institute
Miss Dunn
Columbus Community High School
Grinnell College
Columbia, S. A
Peace Corps
Colgate University
Hamilton, N. Y
Columbia Law School
New York
London School of Economics
William Dunn
Columbus Junction
Hope Dianne
Rodric V. Boggs
Roderic N. Boggs
Rockville Centre
N. Y
Legion Hall
Len Bach
Tops Club
Y Wca
Mt. Pleasant
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Eldin Bauer
Arthur Wiley
YWCA
Sockum Ridge
Y. Family Living I
Applied Arts I
Bernard Singleton
B &W
Art Guild
Senior Citizens
Bert Hahn
Rosemary Club
Mary Crandall
Percy Holder
C.J. Jungbluth
Lewis Goodlander
Charles Mayer
Richard McCleery
Pythian Sisters
Hall
Harold Gamon
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Family Living I
Roger Sherman
Richard Fisher
Creative Living I
Kelly Schlapkohl
Creative Living
Ed Jarrard
Y. KC Meeting
KC Hall
Fleur de Lis Club
Steve Viggers
E. N. Martens
Homemakers Club
Jack Trotman
World Book Lore
Christen
Mognt, Vernon
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Admiral Edward Vernon
Sovacas Waals Bees
Mavrochor Kos
AY Hardware & Lumberg
Payne
IV & Appliances
Medlenheall
Mariner
Allison Sisters
Republican Committee
Evening Journal
Charles D. Belcher
Birmingham
Ala
Belcher
Clearwater
Fla
West Chester Wrc
Aera
Morrell
Wieners
Jemima
Post
Elgin
WMT T. V
Hy-Vee
Regal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!