Honored Gold Star Mothers at Legion Auxiliary meeting
Gold Star Mothers were honored at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion Hall. They received yellow rose corsages courtesy of Mrs. Ruby Wolf. Readings by Mrs. Neal Burton and a report by Mrs. E. E. Ward on her trip abroad complemented the event. Members included Mrs. Palmer Babcock and others. Plans announced for a fall district conference, a Des Moines welcome for the national president, a rummage sale, and an officers school. Dues payment urged by Mrs. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ruby Wolf
Neal Burton
E. E. Ward
T. J. Pease
Burlington
Walter H. Glynn
Des Moines
Legion Rooms
Pease
W. F. Henry
Golia Miller
Youth conference set for Ames September 30
Gov Harold Hughes and the Iowa Commission on Children and Youth will convene the 15th state conference on children and youth at Memorial Union in Ames on September 30. Theme is Youth Wants to Know Designs for Living with speakers Evelyn Millis Duval and Mrs Robert Day. a six member youth panel will share ideas. Registration is 1 for adults and 25 cents for high school and college youth. lunch available at a nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hughes
Iowa Commission On Children and Youth
Memorial Union
Ames
Evelyn Millis Duvall
Hughes
Robert Day
Washington
Baptist circles meet for study and devotion
The three women’s circles of the Baptist Church held regular sessions for study and devotions. Hostesses included Mrs. Donald Foss for the Hettie Lake Circle, Mrs. Floyd Hall for the Rhoda Nielson Circle, and the John Vaughn Circle at the church with Mrs. Beth Brining and Miss Lois Turnipseed as hostesses. All received a White Cross quota for the year to support missionary projects. Programs covered “God’s Instrument for Change” and “Wall of Personal Sin.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Donald Foss
Hettie Lake
Floyd Hall
Rhoda Nielson
John Vaughn
Beth Brinning
Lois
Soldier completes training at Fort Rucker
Pvt. Terry L. Steckly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rollin J. Steckly of Wellman Iowa, completed a five week single engine observation and utility airplane maintenance course at the Army Aviation School Fort Rucker Alabama on September 10. He enlisted in April and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The 22 year old graduate of Mid Prairie High School in 1962 was formerly employed by Land Construction Company in St Joseph Missouri before joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Rucker
Ala
Terry L. Steckly
Rollin J. Steckly
Wellman
Iowa
Army Aviation School
Steckly
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Mid-Prairie High School
The
Land Construction Company
St. Joseph
Social calendar highlights from community groups
A dense list of weekly meetings and events across clubs, circles, lodges, church groups, and social organizations. Notable entries include World War I Barracks Auxiliary potluck at Legion Hall, Catholic Daughters initiation at St James School, Jolly Nine Club, and multiple UPW Circles with coffee and breakfast terms. Also includes various Circle meetings, potlucks, Wiener roast, and Rainbow Girls practice at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Legion Hall
Methodist
WSCS
Herb Osincup
Circle XI
Kelly Schlapkohl
St. James School
Jolly Nine Club
Harold Kline
Wesleyan Service Guild
John Schenk
Main
Masonic Temple
Independent Club
Leo Vittetoe
St. Rita Circle
Lyle Rudkin
Little Flower Circle
Luke Weber
Don Libe
Claude Randall
West Chester
Halcyon House Guild
Rebekah Lodge
Bethlehem Commandery
First Presbyterian Upw
Max Owens
Dean Cox
Humphrey Owen
Baptist Christian Builders
Truth Seekers
William J. Jones
Log Cabin
Sunset Park
Marion Ave
Ethel McCreedy
Maurice Ellis
Jack Wagner
William Stewart
Local residents return from trips and duty assignments
Mr and Mrs Orville Thompson return to Orange California after visiting Mrs Jones family. Lt Mark Hensel awaits transport from Saigon to the United States and will reach Glenview Illinois on Monday Sept 20 with plans to visit Washington around Oct 1 en route to next assignment. Lee Baird Merle Warner couples report Denver Shrine Central States convention with parades dinners and a trip by special train. Margaret Vinton attends regional Stanley Products dealers meeting in Chicago for twelve region branches. all expenses paid for 395 salespersons and company executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hensel
Saigon
Viet Nam
United States
Glenview
Ill
Hensels
Washington
Lee Baird
Merle Warner
Denver
Lawrence Welk
Coliseum
Margaret Vinton
Stanley Products
Chicago
Lutheran Women General Meeting At Immanuel Church
The Immanuel Lutheran Women held a general meeting for business Bible study and devotions Tuesday evening at the church. Rev Dennis Stutrud led a lesson If God So Loved Us Mrs Paul Boettcher led devotions Mrs Fred Andersen gave the meditation Mrs Dwight Bode reported on Catherine Luther wife of Martin Luther Three officers were elected to begin duties next year Mrs John Baldrige education secretary Mrs Bode secretary Mrs Richard Wacholz treasurer Hostesses were Mrs James Gallagher and Mrs Don Avis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Dennis Stutrud
Paul Boettcher
Fred Andersen
Dwight Bode
Catherine Luther
Martin Luther
John Baldrige
Ducation
Bode
Richard Wacholz
Club Activities CHAPTER IOWA EI TTT
Mrs. M. J. Cruise hosted the Iowa EI group at a luncheon with all members present. During the business meeting Mrs. A. W. Hinderman was chosen delegate to the national convention in Minneapolis October 14 15. Delegates from southeast Iowa will travel by chartered bus, visiting Eden Valley, the TTT camp site in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cruise
Iowa
Mrs. Birney Leads Panel at Extension Program in Ames
Mrs. Birney participates in a panel during the Iowa State Extension session in Ames attended by 70 former Extension Advisory Committee members. The event features Lowell Watts of Colorado Extension Service, ISU President W. Robert Parks, and Edmund Groomes moderating a panel with retired members including Robert Buck and Lawrence Everett. Mr. and Mrs. Birney visit their son David, a freshman at Iowa State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Birney
Leonard Tindal
Washington
Ames
Lowell Watts
Colorado Extension Service
Iowa
Iowa State
W. Robert Parks
Iowa State University
Edmund Groomes
Iowa State Extension Council
Birney
Robert Buck
Waukee
Washington County
Lawrence Everett
New Sharon
Charles Hearst
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Birney
David
The
University
Rainbow Girls Plan Practice and Open Installation
Rainbow Girls meet Friday at 4 15 p m for practice of a new march. An open installation for worthy advisor elect Ann Morrison will be held Monday at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Ann Morrison
Birthday supper honors Washington guests in Brock home
Mr and Mrs George Brock entertained at a birthday supper Tuesday evening honoring Melo Horak and Mrs John Walling father and sister of Mrs Brock. Present were Mr and Mrs Melo Horak Mr and Mrs John Walling and Mr and Mrs Archie Horak Barbara and Gary all of Washington. The evening featured visiting and bingo with Melo Horak winning the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brock
Melo Horak
John Walling
Bowling league results and high scores listed
The Hi Rollers League results show Shell Oilers Sorrells Late Theater Lutheran Laymen Watson Cleaners Washington Oil Steele Discount Ltr Stewart Pontiac Buick with scores. Team series highs were Washington Oil 2818 and Stewart 2628. team games 984 and 962 for Washington Oil. Individual leaders include Stanley Smith 588 series and 209 game, Bob Roe 553 and 213. An unrelated note states asthma affects more than 3 million U.S. children per the Allergy Foundation of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oilers
Sorrells
Watson Cleaners
Washington Oil
Steele Discount Ltr
Stewart Pontiac - Buick
Stewart
Stanley Smith
Bob Roe
Hospital admits and discharges listed in Washington area
Yesterday admitted: Rev. R. W. Thompson Washington medical Marcus McBeth Richland medical Mrs. Nick Linnenkamp Washington medical Ban Waters Washington medical. Dismissed today: Howard Witting Washington Mrs. Gary Crossett Washington Mrs. Wallace Bontrager and daughter Kalona Mrs. Duane Chalupa and son Kalona Mrs. Larry Fulton and daughter Washington Danny Metz Keota Mrs. L. L. Loveless Washington Mrs. John Flanders Keota Infant Fritz son of Robert Fritz Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Thompson
Washington
Marcus McBeth
Richland
Nick Linnenkamp
Ban Waters
Howard __ Witting
Gary Crossett
Wallace Bontrager
Kalona
Duane Chalupa
Larry Fulton
Danny Metz
Keota
L.L. Loveless
John Flanders
Fritz
Robert Fritz
Brighton
Peanut butter proves top bait for bear traps
A field note reports peanut butter as the most effective bait for bear traps, outperforming alternatives in attracting bears and triggering captures. Researchers observed consistent results across multiple trials, highlighting odor and stickiness as key factors.
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Shutins
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Baptist
Schoonover Drug
Dave Seifkas
Demon Eleven
Dave
Oskaloosa
Schoonover
Evening Journal
Orville Thompson
Orange
Calif
John OD. Jones
Thompson
Jone
Lutheran Women General Meeting
James Gallagher
Don Avis
Hi-Rollers League
U.S
Allergy Foundation of America
Fonneys
the National Bank of Washington
Washington, Iowa
Szssa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Great Western Pure Sugar
South Iowa Ave
Scotts Seed
Wise Owl Price
Connelly Hardware
South Side Square
Penney’s
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