Mrs Rosien Hosts Prairie Flower Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs James Rosien entertained the Prairie Flower Missionary Society with twenty two members attending. Devotions on What Every Christian Should Know About Churches were led by Mrs Jack Wagner. The Longer family update from Rowley Mass was shared with maps and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rosien
Prairie Flower
Jack Wagner
Jerry Longer
Robert Cave
Longer
Rowley
Mass
Plum Island
Marguerite Hering
Local News Roundup of Residents and Visits
Mr and Mrs John Westphal and daughter Carol of Panamara City Calif and Mrs Kathryn Westphal of Vinton are guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck today. William H Jensen admitted to Mercy Hospital Iowa City for heart ailment. Room 420. Mr and Mrs Dick Fuhr of Burlington visited in Washington with Mr and Mrs Jim Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Glenn Fuhr. Pvt A Ole Boone son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Boone of Wellman on 10 day army leave. After leave reports to Ft Sam Houston Texas then likely to Thailand. Elmer Steele Richard Huber Jim Frier and Paul Boettcher Soil Conservation District Commissioners met at the SCS office for routine business. Plans made for Mrs Amy Leary and Mrs Lawrence Miksch to attend Iowa Conservation Education Council workshop conference at the 4 H Camp near Luther Ta Oct 11 12. Mike Suter son of Mr and Mrs Harry Suter Crawfordsville injured in football practice now home after two weeks therapy at Mercy Hospital Iowa City recovering and back in school at WACO part time this week. Mrs Glen Cuddeback released from local hospital Wednesday after Monday surgery. Mr and Mrs Glessie Rhodebeck of Canon City Colo visiting Harold Rhodebeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westphal
Carol
Panamara City
Calif
Kathryn Westphal
Vinton
Ralph Zeck
Pvt. A. Ole Boone
Marvin Boone
Wellman
Army
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Thailand
Elmer Steele
Richard Huber
Jim Frier
Paul Boettcher
Soil Conservation District Commissioners
SCS
Amy Leary
Lawrence Miksch
Iowa Conservation Education Council
Luther
Mike Suter
Harry Suter
Crawfordsville
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Waco
Deed Transfers Involve Several Washington Properties
On The Record Deeds item lists transfers: Duane M. Miller and wife to B. E. Miller of blocks 13 and 20 in Highland Park and Washington. Tom S. McSpadden and wife to Kenneth V. Bauer and wife of west 63 feet of lots 4 and 5, block 12, Wilson’s and south Washington. Karl Simmering and wife to Murray LaVon Moore Jr. of west 100 feet of lots 4 and 5, block 1, Grace Hill. Marvin H. Sartor to John E. Elliott of real estate in lot 14 Keck's subdivision and in lots 1 and 2, western and city of Washington. Roy Durian and wife to Jennie A. Irvin of two lots 17 and 18, block 6, Haskins. Loretta E. Meeks to Jennie Irvin and Betty L. Zwicki acting as administrator for Jennie Irvin of undivided halves of lots 46, 19, 20, block 6, Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane M. Miller
B.E. Miller
Highland Park
Washington
Tom S. McSpadden
Kenneth V. Bauer
West
Wilson's
South Washington
Karl Simmering
Murray LaVon Moore Jr
Grace Hill
Marvin H. Sartor
John E. Elliott
Keck
Western
City of Washington
Roy Durian
Jennie A. Irvin
Haskins
Loretta E. Meeks
Jennie Irvin
OP Haskins
Betty L. Zwicki
Adm
New Cigarettes From Vegetable Leaves Seek Harmless Substitute
At Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo a research team secretly develops "gems" blending cabbage dandelion beet and petunia leaves to create a tobacco substitute. Dr. George E. Moore says smoking causes lung cancer and the work aims to satisfy a smoker’s ritual without tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
UPI
Roswell Park Memorial (Cancer) Institute
George E. Moore
Institute
Myron Yoders Move To Don Mills Farm
KEOTA September 12 Mr and Mrs Myron Yoder moved to the former Don Mills farm. Mrs Yoder’s parents Mr and Mrs Sam Miller and Sammy of Cedar Rapids visited. Jerry Vogel to attend St Ambrose College Davenport as a sophomore. The Leitsingers and Mamie Oliver were supper guests of the Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Yoders
Don Mills Farm
Keota
Myron Yoder
Don Mills
Yoder
Sam Miller
Sammy
Cedar Rapids
Everette Norman
Stillwater
Minnesota
Davis Winegarden
Norman
Winegarden
Diane Frey
Sharon Zehr
Duane Churchman
Newton
Rev. Churchman
Bible School
Jerry Vogel
Vic Vogel
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Jerry
Harold Leitsinger
Mamie Oliver
Walter Smith
New School Man Arrives in Washington County
A new school official comes to Washington County this fall. He is described by his large size and formal attire, wearing a 21 collar, a 57 inch chest, and a 56 inch waist, signaling a notable presence among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Social Calendar Friday Brighton CBS and community events
A Friday schedule lists social events at the Masonic Temple CBS 8 p.m. and Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild 6 30 p.m. Cooperative supper with Mrs Harry Crawford. Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8 30 p.m. Legion Hall with Larry Gow leading. Sunday Mever Reunion noon Grace Hill Community Building. Other week events include Rainbow Girls Bible Study Garden I and various church and club activities through Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Masonic Temple
Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Harry Crawford
Legion Hall
Larry Gow
Grace Hill
Rainbow Girls
Cloyce Stewart
Lester Orr
Baptist Friendly
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Lincoln Pta
Schoolhouse
Jesse Parkes Spend Day in Cedar Falls
Keota notes a day trip to Iowa Falls for Jesse Parkes and family, annual gathering with Wilson Kansas classmates. Also announces St Marys Altar plans for October 27 turkey supper and lists local visitors and a death in Keokuk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Leroy Huber
John Flynn
Earl Cooley
Tom McDonald
Ames
Bill McDonald
James Bell
Mary Francis Byrne
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Clema) Coffman
Keokuk County Hospital
Coffman
Kalona
Tressie Schreckengast
Irene Cupp
Con Davis
Keota
Social Hour Club Meets at Wayland
Wayland September 11 social notes recount the September 5 meeting with eleven members. visits and school games, refreshments by Mrs. Monson and Mrs. Haber man. October gathering planned at Miss Bertha Shumaker. Community updates include Ed Richenberger's return from Veterans Hospital and several family visits and picnics around Farming ton and Osceola. The piece closes with Chicago fire safety tips from the National Board of Fire Underwriters urging checks of heating units and chimneys before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Everett Monson
Mary Haberman
Monson
Bertha Shumakers
Ed Richenberger
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Donald Davison
Ledru Kauffman
Davenport
Rodney Letts
Brian Blaine
Glen McCoys
Jesse Eichers
Glen Gisels
Bernard Seth
Farmington
Osceola
Sam Wittmer
Mary Roth
West Park
Chicago
UPI
National Board of Fire Underwriters
United States
Mrs. Amy Williams Visits in Washington
Mrs. Amy Williams spent the weekend in Washington visiting her sister and attended a birthday dinner for Delmar Earll and Amy Williams. Several relatives and friends joined the gathering including Delmar Earll's parents, Carl Hardin, Daisy Chambers, and members of the Sondag and McDowell families. Mrs. Joyce Accord entered University Hospital in Iowa City September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymondsville
Missouri
Daisy Chambers
Washington
Keota
Chambers
Leonard Sonday
Hardin
Hardins
Leonard Sondag
Gary Sondag
Cedar Rapids
John McDowell
Pleasant
Bob McDowell
Vera McDowell
Hazel Shafer
Kinross
Edna Stoner
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Cinderella 4-H Club Elects New Officers
The Cinderella 4-H Club met at Barbara Radda with 13 members and three leaders. Diana Reif led the meeting as officers were elected, naming Nancy Mangold president and Deanna Statler secretary among others. Deanna Statler led a salad demonstration. Barbara Radda and Mrs Don Radda served seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Radda
Diana Reif
Nancy Mangold
Deanna Statler
Diana Reis
Treasuer
Jane Combs
Vicki Smith
Peggy Statler
Vicki Bauer
Kathy Carr
Chris Duvall
Barbara
Don Radda
Honor Gold Star Mothers Observed by Wellman Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary held its September meeting in the Legion Hall with Mrs. Cecil Miller presiding. Gold Star mothers Mesdames Harry Huber Cletus Polton and Charles Durian were honored. Music and poetry by Mrs. Rex Roth with Mrs. Arthur Gardner accompanied. Guests served punch and sandwiches by Mrs. Erma Rugs and Mrs. Lor an Van Dorn. Labor Day weekend visits noted. Women’s Society of Christian Service started new year with a breakfast led by Mrs. Glenn Williams. speaker was Mrs. Clarence Morrison of New London sharing Peru missionary work. The Rev. Earl Josten recovering from flu. Mrs. Nella Spear returned from Mercy Hospital after a fall. Royal Neighbors met with a potluck. John Schlissellman of Williamsburg visited sister Elizabeth Wehrle. Bert Avard and Gerald of North English spent Sunday. Mrs. Avard recovering from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran van Dorn
E.D. Miller
Barbara Sawyer
Keokuk
Miss Sawyer
Wellman
Wellman School
Womens Society of Christian Service
Glenn Williams
Clarence Morrison
New London
Peru
Earl Josten
Nella Spear
Mercy Hospital
Royal
Hazel Enfield
John Schlissellman
Williamsburg
Elizabeth Wehrle
Bert Avard
Gerald
North English
Mrs
Avard
Local Births Admitted and Dismissals Listed
Admitted Yesterday Dale Samuelson Washington medical. Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Eugene Stewart Washington a daughter Mr and Mrs William Pepper Wellman a son. Dismissed Yesterday Mrs Loren Bush and son Washington Mrs Rodger Dickerson and daughter Washington Bonnie Greiner Keota. Today Mrs Rodney Letts and son Washington Mrs John Carey and daughter Washington Mrs Arliss Swartzendruber and daughter Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stewart
Washington
William Pepper
Wellman
Loren Bush
Rodger Dickerson
Bonnie Greiner
Keota
Rodney Letts
John Carey
Arliss Swartzendruber
Kalona
Messer Oil Company hosts dinner for employees and spouses
Mr and Mrs Walter Messer entertained Thursday evening at the Captain's Table for Messer Oil Company workers and their wives. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Brown and others from Washington Brighamton West Chester Wayland Richland Des Moines. After dinner, H G Peterson of Des Moines reviewed the profit sharing trust plan benefits at the Messer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Messer
Messer Oil Company
Ed Brown
John Blum
Herbert Everett
Washington
Lloyd Hinkle
Lee Schooley
Brighton
Don Orr
West Chester
Lawrence Shaffer
Wayland
Harold Hayes
Richland
H. G. Peterson
Des Moines
Messer
Peterson
Valley Bank and Trust Company of
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Mrs. Rosien
Westie
Pater
Songers
Nina Smith
Wayne Knupp
Grandview Baptist Church
Charles Hawkins
George Cordes
Earl Booth
C. C. Reeves
William H. Jensen
Dick Fuhr
Burlington
Jim Wolfe
Portland
Ore
Mr. Fuhr
Glenn Fuhr
Glen Cuddeback
Mrs. Glessie Rhodebeck
Canon City, Colo
Harold Rhodebeck
Iowa Ave
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Wolf
Wolf's Flower Shop
J. W. Evans
VFW Hall
St. James Home
Potluck School
Log Cabin Sunset Park
Cletus Kaska
Cloyce Statler
First Presbyterian
Myrl Leavitt
Dale Connelly
Jesse Parkes
Cedar Falls
Supreme Court
George Vasil
North Brookfield
Cambridge
Ainsworth
C.A. Thompson
Friendly Families Club
Carl Roberts
Dale Roberts
Dave Johnston
Johnston
George Stout
Clarke Pfeifer
Larry Kaska
John W. Lasek
Clarence Lasek
Hampton, Ill
Albert Lasek
Ed Lasek
Tony
East Moline
Ill
Richard Havel
Alma
Gazena Lasek
Raymond Lasek
Bryan
Yaro Lasek
Lone Tree
Delbert Havel
Montezuma
Melo Horak
Elma
Mary Horak
Social Hour
Ezra Wittmer
Elmer
Larry
Royce Roth
Dan Roth
Lester
Glen
Edwin
Vernon Roth
Edwin Swartzendruber
Harold Wenger
Simon Leichty
Orlin Leichty
J.S. Wyse
C.D. Boshart
Ivan Wyse
Carl Reschly
Ann
C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency
Grecian
GX S
Keith Vetter
East
Amy Williams
Mrs. 0. B. Godber
Dale Samuelson
Sherman
Eden
Olympia
Messers
Chester Goodin
Dinette Cafe
The
State Theatre
Washington State Bank
Washington, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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