James A. Davidson Dies in Ottumwa
James A. Davidson 58 of Ottumwa died Thursday after an extended illness. He was husband of Gwenlyn Tiede Davidson and father of James E. of Des Moines Jerry of Los Angeles and Tom a student at the University of Northern Iowa. He was born in Washington and taught at Wildwood Elementary School in Ottumwa for several years. Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Ottumwa. Davidson held MA degrees from Iowa Wesleyan and the University of Iowa. his parents and one brother are deceased. He survives a brother and sister in Washington and two grandchildren.
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James A. Davidson
Ottumwa
Mildred Noonam
H. L. Davidson
Washington
Unity Episcopal Church
Ernoon
Davidson
Iowa
Gwenlyn Tiede Davidson
James E
Despines
Jerry
Los Angeles
Tom
University of Northern Iowa
Stanley to Campaign in Wellman September 10
Des Moines State Senator David Stanley, Republican nominee for U S Senate, will visit Washington County on Tuesday September 10 to attend the Farmer Businessman Barbecue at 6 p m in Wellman. Stanley swept the GOP primary with 58 4 percent and has campaigned for over a year.
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Des Moines
David Stanley
U. S
Washington County
Farmer - Businessman
Wellman
Stanley
Senate
Washington County Historical Society Meeting September 19
The annual meeting of the Washington County Historical Society will be held Thursday September 19 at 7 p.m. at Bill Day's office in the ASCA building at 108 West Jefferson. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Election of officers will be held and the annual tour will be discussed.
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The
Washington County Historical Society
Bill Day
ASCA
West
Jefferson
Gathered Social News at United Presbyterian Home
List of visitors and guests at United Presbyterian Home in Stew art Hall includes H E Kratter Iowa City Kr Mitchell Bettendorf Gary Dumler Lori Vickie from Waterloo and Miss Pat Butler Miss Washington County with chaperone Mrs Gifford Morrison and Pat's mother plus others. Attendees share Arm-Chair trip to New Zealand with Dr Grice Colby projector and readings. Mrs Skipton mourned for husband Mr Skipton while staff nurse aide and switchboard operator duties noted. Dr William Yard spoke to Marion Avenue Church Circle and local visits continue among residents of Marion Iowa.
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H. E. Kratter
Iowa City
Kr. G. Mitchell
Bettendorf
Gary Dumler
Lori
Vickie
Waterloo
John Mitchell
Stewart Hall
New Zealand
E. E. Grice
Colby
Pat Butler
Washington County
J’c’s of Washington
Gifford Morrison
Pat
Stanley speaks at plow matches
Eldora Iowa UPI Two Republican candidates for Iowa top offices addressed farmers at the conservation day plowing matches. State Sen David Stanley candidate for the U S Senate and gubernatorial hopeful Robert Ray pressed farm policy and welfare ideas. Stanley urged changes to farm programs to help farmers earn a fair income and argued broader goals to boost demand for American farm products. He criticized policies he blamed on his opponent’s Johnson Humphrey Freeman lineup as driving Iowa farmers to bankruptcy.
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Eldora, Iowa
UPI
Iowa
Eldora
David Stanley
GOP
USS. Senate
Robert Ray
Stanley
Harold Hughes
Senate
Methodist preacher outlines church message times
The Rev. M. O. Smith will speak on "The Church Speaks to Our Times" at the Drive-in church service in Waco at 8 a.m. and at the United Methodist church during the 10:30 a.m. regular worship. The earlier Friday Journal listing was incorrect.
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Methodist
M. O. Smith
Waco
United Methodist Church
First Year Iowa France Abroad Student Judy Kleese Heads Abroad
Judy Kleese daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Kleese will study in Rouen France for a year under the Iowa Illinois Year Abroad program She attends the University of Iowa and this is the program's first year She concentrates on French with courses in literature and history totaling 30 college credits The trip begins with a bus to New York then a nine day voyage with 34 peers and a supervising professor They will train in Grenoble for five weeks before spending the year at Rouen living with French families Costs run 1700 to 1800 dollars plus tuition and living expenses Cultural excursions are planned and Christmas Easter vacations are free
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Judy Kleese
Elwood Kleese
Washington
Rouen
France
University of Iowa
Judy
New York
Iowa
Illinois
Europe
Grenoble
University of Rouen
Judy Ossman Birthday Party Highlights
Judy Ossman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Ossman, was honored with a wiener roast and slumber party for her September 1 birthday. Attendees included Kathy Veggy Karen Kloppfer Patty Metz Dea Kauffman Nancy Gilliand Sara Gerdes Kathy Dann Linda Or ris Kathy Knottnerus Sharon Goodwin and Linda Yocum.
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Judy Ossman
Harold Ossman
Kathy Veggy
Karen Kloppfer
Patty Metz
Dea Kauffman
Nancy Gilliand
Sara Gerdes
Kathy Dann
Linda Orris
Kathy Knottnerus
Sharon Goodwin
Linda Yocum
Club activities at First Presbyterian women and Shiloh Sisters
The First United Presbyterian Women met in the U.P. Home with Mrs. Richard Colby presiding. They heard devotions by Mrs. John Lemmon, learned of the Middle District Fall Workshop on Sept 24 at the church, and noted Betty Crocker Coupons funded an airplane for a medical mission and a house project. SHILOH SISTERS met with Mrs. Donald Schantz hosting. eight members attended plus one guest. They reported 56 completed ditty bags and funds for 10 more, revealed Secret Sisters, and elected officers led by Mrs. Ralph Schoon with others in new roles. Refreshments followed. October meeting to be with Mrs. Homer Lowry.
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First Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
U.P
Richard Colby
Middle District
John Lemmon
Southwest
Irvin Whitham
Betty Crocker
Shiloh Sisters
Shiloh
Sunshine Sisters
Donald Schantz
Klusman
Hermitage
Ralph Schoonover
Jim Hotchkis
Lloyd Beenblossom
Galen Widmer
Mary Schantz
Wes Ramsey
Willard Widmer
Lowry
Homer Lowry
Drive for Cystic Fibrosis fund raises in Iowa stores
The Iowa Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation launches its annual drive with coin collectors placed in stores and businesses. Campaign director Mrs. Richard Stout appeals for donations to fund ongoing research and patient care. One in a thousand babies are born with CF and the disease causes salty sweat, thick mucus, lung infections, and often early death. contributions support treatment and research efforts.
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Iowa
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Richard Stout
Admitted and Births and Dismissals Record
Yesterday admitted Mrs. Norman Bean of Ainsworth in medical care. Mrs. Carrie Dickinson of Brighton admitted for surgical. Today birth announced a son to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Escher of Kalona. Jeffrey Finnegan of Washington dismissed today.
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Norman Bean
Ainsworth
Medical
Carrie Dickinson
Brighton
Surgical
Mark Escher
Kalona
Jeffrey Finnegan
Washington
Social Calendar Notices and Meetings Preview
Social calendar items list community gatherings from Saturday to September 10 including Saturday Shirts and Skirts at Legion Hall 8 30 p m with Len Buch hosting. Sunday Harry McGuire family reunion. Golden Age Club at YWCA. Rainbow Girls practice at Masonic Temple. Bible I coffee with Mrs Harry Turner. American Home sessions at Captain's Table. Tops Club at YWCA. Legion Auxiliary tea for Gold Star Mothers. Y Wives crafts. Art Guild studio event. Senior Citizens Discussion Group at Y. Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council at Masonic Temple. C B Radio Club Sunset Park potluck. and notices for Past Noble Grand Rebecca Lodge and Immanuel Lutheran Women general meeting.
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Legion Hall
Len Buch
Dorothy Swan
Harry McGuire
Sunset Park
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Worthy High Priestess Club
Ken Peters
Herb Campbell
L. B. Eicher
James Harris
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Bible I
Harry Turner
Victor Peiffer
Marion Ave
Tops Club
Legion Auxiliary
Gold Star Mothers
Baptist Hettie Lake
Donald Lins
Art Guild
Y. Cyrus Chapter
Zeredatha Council
C. B
Noble Grand _ Rebecca Lodge
Myral Smith
Immanuel Lutheran Women
Rebecca Lodge meets at IOOF Hall with 27 members
The Rebecca Lodge gathered Friday afternoon at the IOOF Hall led by Noble Grand Mrs. Charles Swift. Twenty-seven members and one guest attended. Twelve sick calls on members and 17 non member sick calls were reported. September 20 committee named Mrs. Rebecca Butler and Mrs. Myral Smith. Family social committee listed Myron Saladay LeRoy Jugenheimer Myral Smith Mrs M D Lee Mrs Thelma Rohrer and Mrs Myral Smith. refreshments were served by Mrs Thelma Hughes and committee.
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Rebecca Lodge
IOOF
Charles Swift Noble
Rebecca Butler
Myral Smith
Myron Saladay
LeRoy Jugenheimer
M. D. Lee
Thelma Rohrer
Thelma Hughes
Citizen Band Club to Hold Pot Luck Supper
The Citizen Band Radio club will hold a pot luck supper on September 10 at 6 30 p.m. Each person should bring two dishes to pass and their own service. Coffee and pop will be furnished. The public is invited to attend.
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Citizen Band Radio Club
Sacha Club Opens New Season With Meet Sept 10
The Sacha Club of Ainsworth will start its new season with the first meeting on September 10 at 8 p.m. Hostess Mrs. Gerard Megdelsen and cohostess Mrs. Terry Cellman will preside. Roll call asks Why I'm Glad I'm an American, and members should bring a political cartoon. Dues are due.
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Sacha Club
Ainsworth
Gerard Megdelsen
Terry Cellman
Listings for September farm and estate sales in Iowa
A sequence of estate and farm sale notices across Iowa towns includes the Kupka, Baker, Wagenknecht, Telford, Yoakam, Kirchner, Miller and Gott estates with dates from September 9 through September 28. Auctions cover real estate, personal property, farm equipment, calves, and livestock, with multiple venues such as Donnellson Livestock Sales Kalona and Washington Livestock Sales, plus recurring weekly auctions at Kalona, Columbus Junction, Ollie, Wapello, Wayland, and Smylie’s. Sale times range from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and locations include Washington, Sigourney, Webster, Riverside, Dubin, Columbus Junction, and Kalona.
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Mildred M. Kupka
Everett Meeker
Washington County Fairgrounds
Foster Bickel
Donnellson Livestock Sales, Inc
Howard Kolkman
North 8Th Ave
Washington
Iowa
Bob Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
Mayo Telford
Webster
Wayne Yoakam
Henry Frank
Riverside
Don F. Kirchner
Dublin
Verne L. Miller
Columbus Junction
Bluff Road
Bill Gott
Fred Jarvis
Kalona Sales Barn
Kalona
Washington Livestock Sales Co
Smylie’s
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Kalona Community Auction
Wapello Livestock Sales, Inc
Highway 61
Wapello
Wayland
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