County men on beef tour in Iowa explored feeders and forage
Twenty five men from Washington County Beef Producers spent two days touring Iowa cattle operations. They viewed a slotted floor beef finishing unit near Johnston for 300 head, studied pasture and corn cob feeding at Garst Farms Guthrie County, and learned Iowa buyers face western competition pushing better management and leaner beef.
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Washington County
The
Beef Producers Association
Pioneer Beef Division
Johnston
Iowa
Wilmer Ulin
Washington County Beef Producers
Ames
Pioneer
Des Moines
Garst
Guthrie County
Junction Three seek school posts in Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction voters will elect two Columbus Community School District directors for two year terms on September 11. Incumbents Robert Reaney and Roy Hauenstein are due to end their terms. Reaney is not seeking re election. Candidates are Roy Hauenstein Rodney Slight and Richard Harbison.
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Columbus
Washington County Masonic Picnic Cancelled This Year
The Washington County Masons announce the annual Masonic picnic is cancelled for the year, citing unspecified reasons. Local residents were advised to note the change and await future scheduling updates.
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Masons
Washington County
UNICEF workshop set for Sept 13 in Iowa City
UNICEF hosts a September 13 workshop at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus with speaker Mrs. David Marshall, information officer for the U S Committee for UNICEF. Registration starts at 9 a m and includes goals, updates, Trick or Treat and Greeting Card programs, plus discussions and film displays. Reservations due by September 11 to Mrs. Robert Day Box 88 Washington Iowa 52353.
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Unicef
Iowa City
David Marshall
New York
U. S. Committee For Unicef
Iowa Memorial Union
University of Iowa
Robert Day
Washington
Iowa
Local notes on hospital stay and reunions in Iowa City
Joe Falk remains in University Hospital Iowa City for eye surgery. Bever ly Henry and Donald Goodwin wed, drawing Mark Henry and family from Alamogordo New Mexico. Earl Rath of Los Angeles visits his mother Lola DeLong Friday. Kimmel reunion at Izaak Walton Club saw eight of ten children present. About 120 attendees with relatives from Ohio Texas and Illinois. Milburn McKay and spouse attended Gus Wunschel funeral in University Hospitals Iowa City. Wunschel was McKay cousin.
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Earl Rath
Los Angeles
Calif
Lola DeLong
Izaak Walton Club
Ohio
Texas
Illinois
Milburn McKay
Davenport
Gus Wunschel
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Mr. Wunschel
Mrs. McKay
Squire Shoppe Fashion Notes and Labor Day Jokes
A compact mock local page with light humor and fashion ads. It features male apparel lines, jokes about school and labor day, a doctor quip about Castor Oil, and promotion of University Seal sport coats and reversible vests. The tone mimics a small town shopper page. Includes mentions of Squire Shoppe as a fashion store for men and boys.
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Squire
Two Mt. Pleasant Weddings Unite Cheryl Martin and Edwin Ruff Jr
Cheryl Ann Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul E Martin of Mt Pleasant and Edwin John Ruff Jr son of Rev and Mrs E J Ruff of Ellensburg Wash were wed at First Baptist Church Mt Pleasant on Saturday Sept 2. The ceremony was led by the bridegroom’s father as officiant. Attendants included Teri Lynn Martin Cathy Hatfield Kathy Albright with flower girl Meg Brodal and best man Dan Reel. Groomsmen Randy Runyon John Rich ringbearer Mark Brodal. Reception for 200 followed in the church hall. The couple will reside at Alderwood Manor Wash where the groom directs Christian Education at the Alderwood Manor Community Church. Continuous education background noted for both spouses.
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Cheryl Ann Martin
Paul E. Martin
Mt. Pleasant
Edwin John Ruff, Jr
Alderwood Manor
Wash
E. J. Ruff
Ellensburg
First Baptist Church
Teri Lynn Martin
Kathy Hatfield
Marion
Mich
Kathy Albright
Washington
Meg Brodal
Dan Reel
Paris
Ill
Randy Runyon
Austinville
John Rich
Crawfordsville
Mark Brodal
Lynn Byrne
Jim Brodal
John Martin
Wycconda
Herb Rich
Church Fellowship Hall
Alderwood Manor Community Church
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Ruff
Lowa Wesleyan College
Fire destroys barn near Columbus Junction farm
Firefighters from Columbus Junction responded to a farm southwest of town at 6 30 PM Monday. A large barn housing about 2000 bales of hay burned, on Chester Pierce’s farm occupied by the Merle Biffert family, as crews and neighbors monitored the smoldering hay overnight.
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Columbus Junction
Chester Pierce
Merle Biffert
Washington social calendar notices pamper community groups
Community notices list meetings and events for Tuesday through Friday in Washington county. Organizations include Nurses Association, Wash-Away Tops Club, YWCA, VFW Auxiliary, Senior Citizens, Merry Makers, Dutch Treat, GO Go Club, FOE Auxiliary, St Paul Women, WSC S Circles, Baptist and Christian groups, with times, locations and host names.
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Washington County Nurses Association
Sunset Park
YWCA
Shiloh
Sunshine Sisters
Clyde Thompson
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Marion Hobby Club
Harry Rader
Jaycee Ettes
Larry Griggs
VFW
Francis Reed
Y. Merry Makers Club
Clayton Bear
Linger Longer Club
William Chmelar
Ainsworth O ES
Masonic Temple
U Go
Mella Picken
HEO
George Gould
Delta Alpha
FOE
Hall
St. Paul Women Fellowship
Friendly Circle Club
Elwood Kleese
Two-car crash at Dari-Delite lot injures car in pursuit
Police report an accident at the Dari-Delite lot where one vehicle fled its spot and struck another driven by Robert Joseph Fritz. Damage to Fritz’s car was estimated at $125.1, while Larry Chris Miller’s vehicle sustained no damage.
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Dari - Delite
Robert Joseph Fritz
Larry Chris
Miller
Eit
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Terry Gent
Bruce Campbell
Terry Palmer
Wellman
Cleo Orris
Ainsworth
Jim Frier
County Men On Beef
Junction
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Fabric Service Center
North
Joe Falk
University Hospital, Iowa City
Mark Henry
Alamogordo
N. M
Beverly Henry
Donald Goodwin
Squire News
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Riley
Mama Hog
Henry Hog
Vol
Pete Boshart
Dick Giardino
Evening Journal
Squire Shoppe
Cheryl Martin and
Edwin Ruff Jr
M. O. Smith
Golia Miller
Lyle Wilcox
E. B. Hammer
Charles Rademaker
Charles Kennedy
James Harris
G. W. Manassier
Baptist John Vaughn
Christian C
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North Side Square
Tweedy
Alsmond
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