Local residents note travel and visits across states
Earle Libe returned from Cleveland where he attended a National Life Underwriters meeting as a July producer for State Farm Life Insurance. Mrs. Frank Macon plans a California winter with her son and daughter in law. Mr. and Mrs. I W Shenefelt and Mr and Mrs W J Shannon visited Cedar Rapids relatives. Margaret Jungbluth goes back to Carleton college in Northfield. Eugene Engel returned from a Colorado vacation. Mrs. Frank T Wolf and her daughter head to Cer es California for five weeks with Merrill Russell. Mr and Mrs Thomas J Berdo of Cedar Rapids visited over the weekend at parental homes of George Rudiger and Henry Berdo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Libe
Cleveland
Ohio
National Life Underwriters
State Farm Life Insurance Organization
Frank T. Wolf
J. W. Wooley
Ottumwa
Ceres
Calif
Thomas J. Berdo
Cedar Rapids
George Rudiger
Henry Berdo
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Fairfield Area
At the hospital Ralph Smith of 111% S Marion Ave and Charles Brown of 401 N Sixth Fairfield joined as medical patients. Darrell Rich and wife of Wayland welcomed a son born 5 01 Saturday. Mary Downing of Route Two Fairfield admitted Sunday as a medical patient. Dismissals included Mrs Marvin Rinner and daughter Route 903 E Third St Mrs Charles Fetters and daughter Wellman Mrs Dale Lance and daughter Route Four and Mrs Kenneth Davison and daughter 607 S Lowa Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
S. Marion Ave
Charles Brown
N. Sixth
Fairfield
Fannie Wilson Cumberland
Darrell Rich
Wayland
Mary Downing
Route Two
Marvin Rinner
E. Third St
Charles Fetters
Wellman
Dale Lance
Kenneth Davison
S. Lowa Ave
Demons Set To Meet Junction Back Pair At Columbus
Washington Demons travel to Columbus Junction for a second straight game to face backs Rutt and Kistler, two of eastern Iowa’s best, who powered Columbus to a 12-6 win last week. Washington’s line, though veteran, faces a larger Junction forward wall missing much of last year’s starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Washington
Keokuk
Rutt
Kistler
Iowa
Junction
Case Field
Demons
Butt
Columbus
Winfield
Bruce Gardner
The
K. Duncan
Williams
Lehmer
Graham
Buser
Keokuk Zanie
Harp Coaching Debut as Oskaloosa Beats Creston 7 0
John Harp former Washington high school coach wins his first game in Oskaloosa as his team defeats Creston 7 to 0 on a late touchdown. Muscatine falls to St Ambrose academy in Davenport 60. Fairfield idle but set for Keokuk opener. Burlington loses 26 to 19 at Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harp
Washington
Oskaloosa
Creston
Muscatine
St. Ambrose Academy
Davenport
Fairfield
Keokuk Chiefs
Keokuk
Burlington
Davenport High School
Forest fire losses and causes cited in national figures
Losses from forest fires in the United States run about 60 to 75 million dollars annually. Roughly 98 percent of the over 150,000 fires each year are man made, with smokers leading offenders followed by campers and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Johnny Donaldson Shows Off Cowboy Outfit and Pony
The Co op News notes six year old Johnny Donaldson proudly displaying a new cowboy outfit and a pony. The article adds the society recently installed 45 new lockers, bringing total lockers to 1,017 and all new lockers are rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Harry Donaldson
Tank trucks shine in new red and silver trim
Our fleet shows off bright red with silver trim after repaint. Call us for service as our drivers are ready to provide the kind of service you like.
Social Calendar List Of Club Meetings And Gatherings
Community events announce weekly meetings and activities for groups including D.A.V. Legion auxiliary Republican women and church circles with times venues and hostesses listed for Monday through Thursday. Attendees are urged to notify hosts if attending and to bring supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.V
Legion Hall
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Clarice Meek
Richard Handley
Richard Bordwell
Country Club Dinner Set for Family Night
Members of the Country club and their families will dine Thursday evening at the club house. Mrs. George Rudiger chairs the event with Mrs. Fred L. Stewart as telephone chair. The committee includes several couples and Mr. Morris on and Mr. Stewart lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
George Rudiger
Fred L. Stewart
Rudiger
Stewart
Frank B. Miller
E. D. Morrison
Don Shepherd
Richard Stewart
W. O. Boshart
M. L. Whittaker
Morrison
Damascus Shrine Receives Invitations for Upcoming Ceremonials
Damascus Shrine members have been invited to attend evening ceremonials by Manetho Shrine Fort Madison Sept 23 Malta Shrine Keokuk Sept 27 Vashti Shrine Rock Island guest night Sept 25 and friends night Oct 12 Wapello Shrine Ottumwa friendship night Oct 7 Contact worthy scribe Mrs H M Dodder to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
H. M. Dodder
Manetho
Fort Madison
Malta
Keokuk
Vashti Shrine
Rock Island
Wapello
Ottumwa
Entertain Club Wiener Roast At Country Home
Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox hosted the G H M club at a Wiener roast at their country home. After the roast the group played pinochle with Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone winning high score prizes for men and women. Mrs John Sampson and Arthur Wiley had low scores and Mrs Arthur Wiley earned the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Wilcox
G.H.M. Club
Woodrow Crone
John Sampson
Arthur Wiley
Mrs Johnson to Lead Initiation at VFW Auxiliary
Mrs Hazel Johnson of Fairfield, department president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, will preside at the local auxiliary meeting tomorrow at 7 o clock at K C hall. She will conduct initiation ceremonies for a 20 woman class, followed by a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Legion
Myrtle McCleary
Presbyterian Church
Washingington County
William Beggs
Seventh St
Susannah Girls
Methodist Church
Donna Crone
Cedar Township
Earl Booth
Booth
W.F.W
KK. C. Hall
Synthian Sisters
P. m
K. P. Hall
Ernest Enke
Crawfordsville
D.A.R
Log Cabin
Constitution
Booster Club
Co-Operative
Martin Whittaker
Garden Dept
Hazel Johnson
Fairfield
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
K. C. Hall
Johnson
Walnut Womens Club Meeting Led by Mrs Earl Chorpening
The Walnut Women's club was entertained by Mrs Earl Chorpening Thursday afternoon at a club gathering. Local attendees and members described the event as a cordial, community focused meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Womens Club
Walnut Women's Club
Birthday wishes and observances across communities
Journal notes many birthday acknowledgments for residents and former Washington natives. William E. Walker of Inglewood is 84, Mrs. S. G. Taylor of Crawfordsville is younger by two years, and a range of other locals celebrate including John Jay Goodwin four candles, Neva Jean Rathmel four, Bonita Francine Vanderburg six, Virginia Joy Kimberlin. Also listed are anniversaries for J. Sorden and spouse, plus various locals from Highland township to Pilotburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
William E. Walker
Inglewood
Calif
S. G. Taylor
Crawfordsville
Walker
Taylor
Jean Essley
J. Sorden
Iowa City
John Jay Goodwin
Kenneth Goodwin
Neva Jean Rathmel
Harold Rathmel
Bonita Francine Vanderburg
John Vanderburg
Viirginia Joy Kimberlin
Kenneth Kimberlin
Washington
Larry Lee
Clarence See
Maralee Jean Steele
Carl Steele
Highland Township
William Finke
Arnold B. Carr
Harold Mineart
Rex Iarrier
Marion Stransky
Esther Hamilton
Pilotburg
Mary Chapman
Charles Barclay
Billy Shillig
Violet M. Wilson
Carl R. Meek
Detroit
Mich
Donald Klein
Webster Grove
Frank R., Parrish
Moline
Ill
Social gathering notes with guests and refreshments
Five guests attended with 12 members and several children present. Roll call featured a school experience and viewing baby pictures. A brief business meeting was led by Mrs. Tom Lowry before the hostess served seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lowry
Mary L Bean and Don E Kiesey Repeat Vows
Mary Louise Bean and Donald E Kiesey renewed their marriage vows at United Presbyterian church. Dr George Kerr read the single ring ceremony as 2 30 PM. The couple, attended by Lloyd Miller and his wife, plan to reside at 608 North Second Avenue after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Mary Louise Bean
Donald E. Kiesey
Norman F. Bean
Ainsworth
Walter L. Kiesey
George Kerr
Lloyd Miller
Geneva Bean
Charles Brown
Pearl Parcels
North Second Avenue
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Set for Wednesday Morning
A Presbyterian church announces a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 on Wednesday. The notice also includes a classifieds section with terse results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets in Methodist Church
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Marion Swanson Thursday evening. Nine members attended with two guests, Mrs. F. C. Surface and Florence Rich. President Mrs. Sherm Wolfe led devotions. missionary lesson on aiding underprivileged in South Carolina and Tennessee was by Mrs. Truman Hysell. Treasurer’s report and last meeting minutes were read. refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. Surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Methodist Church
Marion Swanson
F. C. Surface
Florence Rich
Sherm Wolfe
Paul Shearer
Women’s Guild
South Carolina
Tennessee
Truman Hysell
James Birney
Shearer
Surface
Revamp Draperies With Wax Crayons Say Extension Experts
Extension service home industries specialists advise touching up worn fur faded figured draperies with wax crayons after washing and pressing. Retouching followed by a hot iron finish restores appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Industries
Extension Service
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Wolf’s Flower
Frank Macon
California
Harry Macon
Jay Stansbury
I. W. Shenefelt
W. J. Shannon
Mr. Shenefelt
Mrs
Everette Schenefelt
Margaret Jungbluth
Northfield
Minn
Carletonecollege
Eugene Engel
Wolf's Flower Shop
Colorado
Guther Studio
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Kistler Is
Co-Op News
Cooperative Service Co
Tank Truck Service
Charles Schiebel
St. Paul's
Church
St. James
St. Mary’s
Little Lower
Emma _ Barrett
Anna Dawson
J. O. Sexton
Kolah Club
J. L. Kennedy
Independent Club
Robert Wiley
Sunshine Community Club
Caryl Schneider
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
P.m
Fleur de Lis Club
Ed Gallagher
Pythian Circle
Ivan Rehmel
Wisces
Stella Genkinger
O.E.S
H.J. Club
Joe TeBockhorst
Pythian
C. V. Crall
John W. Lee
Damascus
Mrs. Johnson
Will
Lion American Homes
Mary L. Bean
Don E. Kiesey
Arlyce Studio
North
Iowa Ave
J. R. McNichols
Washington Hotel
Wed
Leggit
Possi
West
Oram ED
Rothschild’s
Bert
Window Beat Studio
State Theater
Bank Credit Hegan Pneee An
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bank Credit
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