Mary Ellen Colbert of Riverside Dies
Mrs. Mary Ellen Colbert of Riverside died early today at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for 10 30 a m Monday at St Marys Church Riverside with Rev W F Beckman officiating. Burial will be in Mt Olivet Cemetery Visitation begins 10 30 a m Sunday at Lorden Adams Funeral Chapel Riverside Rosaries at 3 and 8 p m Sunday. She was born December 16 1894 in Logan County Illinois the daughter of Owen and Johanna Dwyer McKevitt. She married Timothy Colbert at Washington. He preceded her in death. Survived by three daughters Mrs Walter Dorothy Watkinson and Mrs Carroll Johanna Sleichter Riverside and Mrs Helen Slaughter Lone Tree and three sons Robert Richard and Timothy F Riverside 32 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren sisters Mrs Margaret Payne Washington Mrs Lucille Caine Moline Ill Mrs Joseph Classin La Plate Mo and Mrs Loretta Salens Middleport Ohio and one brother Joseph McKevitt Moline. Preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
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Riverside
Mary Ellen Colbert
Mercy Hospital
Town City
St. Mary's Church
W.F. Beckman
Mt. Olivet
Lorden - Adams
Colbert
Logan County
Ill
Owen
Johanna Dwyer McKevitt
Timothy Colbert
Washington
Altar and Rosary Society
Royal Neighbors of America
Walter
Dorothy) Watkinson
Carroll
Johanna) Sleichter
Helen Slaughter
Lone Tree
Robert
Richard
Timothy F
Margaret Payne
Lucille Caine
Moline
Joseph Classin
la Plate
Loretta Salens
Middleport
Ohio
Joseph McKevitt
Mrs Bessie W Stewart 94 Dies. Funeral Set
Mrs Bessie W Stewart 94 a longtime United Presbyterian Home resident died Friday Sept 15 1972 at Washington County Hospital after illness since Tuesday Funeral planned for 2 pm Monday at Jones Funeral Home burial in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born December 18 1877 to Knight and Rosella Caldwell Wagner married Charles W Stewart Feb 11 1897 He died in 1946 They farmed 42 years in Lexington community She was a member of United Methodist Church Surviving are two daughters Miss Marie Stewart Keokuk and Mrs Glenn LaVera Knapp Washington three grandchildren six great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Roy Eva Davison Wayland Preceded in death by her husband one daughter Rosella one granddaughter one sister and three brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie W. Stewart
United Presbyterian Home
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral
Win Wiese
Elm Grove
Bessie Wagner
Washington County
Knight
Rosella Caldwell Wagner
Charles W. Stewart
Stewart
Lexington
United Methodist Church
Marie Stewart
Keokuk
Glenn
LaVera) Knapp
Washington
Roy
Eva) Davison
Wayland
Rosella
Mrs Twinam dies Thursday in West Union
Grace Nicholson was born near Ainsworth in 1882 and married Alfred Twinam in 1904. She taught rural schools, was a member of United Methodist church and the Eastern Star. Survived by son Dr C W Twinam, daughter Mrs Richard Hansen, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Ainsworth Cemetery. Visitation Monday 7 to 9 pm.
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Herman Twinam
West Union
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Washington County
Ainsworth
Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Smith
Ainsworth Cemetery
Mrs. Twinam
Washington
Jones Funeral
Grace Nicholson
T.J
Emma Crawford Nicholson
Alfred Herman Twinam
United Methodist Church
Eastern Star
C.W. Twinam
Sun City
Ariz
Richard
Carol Jean) Hansen
Floyd Blankenhorn
Threats prompt higher security for West German leaders
The West German Interior Ministry reported a flood of threatening messages directed at top politicians. Officials said security has been ramped up for government leaders as investigations into Arabs living in West Germany continue, with 563 Arabs refused entry by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
UPI
Interior Ministry
West Germany
Steven D Smith Fined for Car Muffler Fault
Steven Donald Smith paid a $10 fine for a faulty muffler. NFO to hold an open meeting at 8 p.m. Monday at the Willows, inviting all hog producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Donald Smith
NFO
the Willows
Mrs Daryl Dodder Joins Bridges Store As New Saleslady
Mrs Daryl Dodder begun work this week at Bridges Store replacing Mrs John Young in the sales staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Dodder
Bridges
John Young
Don Woods Returns From Atlanta Trip With Family News
Crawfordsville notes cover Don and Irene Wood as they return from a nine day visit to Atlanta to see Donna Wood and James Wilson. Jim Wilson, a Navy retiree, shows interest in electronics and hearing aids. Other items mention local visitors, club events, a Special Olympics trip, and a planned Rural Homemakers trip to Iowa City on Sept 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Warens
Crawfordsville
Don Wood
Atlanta
Donna
James Wilson
Navy
Jim
Stone Mountain Park
Smoky Mountain Country
Don
Irene
Cheroke
Roger Young
NEMSC
Kirksville
Old Threshers
Mt Pleasant
Vicki Moore
Howard Moore
Winfield City Park
Vicki
California
Wilbur Wheeler
Pauline Long
Tom Dodd
Washington
Olin Aringdale
Joy Cullson
Opal Sunderman
Glen Ridinger
Lenore Banks
Grace Williams
Talma Cherryholmes
Zelda McCall
Chester Piper
Lester Jones
Iowa City
Proctor and Gamble
Ernest Meyer
Jones
Aline Hesseltine
Open House Tuesday at Asnington Junior High
Open house at Asnington Junior High is planned for Tuesday September 19 at 8 p m. Parents are urged to attend to understand a typical school day and meet teachers. They can observe a six period class schedule and hear an overview of subject content for the year. Arrive early to locate their child s homeroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asnington Junior High
Local visits and hospital discharge noted
Mrs. Doris Dickey of South Sioux City stayed in the Ralph Melville home from Tuesday to Friday this week. Jerry Johnson has been discharged from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and is recuperating at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Dickey
South
Sioux City
Ralph Melville
Jerry Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
HJ Club Plans Muscatine Boat Tour and Dinner
The HJ Club will tour the Kent Feed Company boat at Muscatine on September 20 with reservations due by September 18. Members unable to attend may join a supper at the Elms Restaurant in Muscatine at 8 p.m. A club meeting is set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Hubert Melisky home.
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Hjcaue
HJ Club
Kent Feed Company
Muscatine
Elms
Hubert Melisky
Washington County Historical Society board meeting set
The Washington County Historical Society board of directors will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Sunset Park pavilion. The Washington County chapter of the Iowa Kidney Foundation will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the home of Mrs. Carolyn Levy, 903 North Iowa Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society
Washington County Historical Society Board of Directors
Sunset Park Pavilion
Washington County
The
Iowa Kidney Foundation
Carolyn Levy
North
Iowa Ave
Toastmasters Club plans 20th anniversary celebration
The Toastmasters Club marks its 20th founding anniversary with a dinner on Wednesday September 20 at 7 p.m. at Captain's Table. Guests include members wives from Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant and Iowa City clubs. District governor Andrew Norton to attend. John Gamon serves as club president.
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Liv
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa City
Andrew Norton
John Gamon
Attendees Dine at WSCS Breakfast Friday
A breakfast for 75 members and guests of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church was held in the church living room Friday. Circle Will led, Mrs. Claire Keating presided, and Rev. M.O. Smith opened with prayer. Mrs. Koehler and Mrs. Keating reported on the School of Christian Missions trip to Simpson College in June. The program included Scripture from Romans and songs led by Mrs. Keating with accompaniment by Mrs. Richard Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Circle Will
Claire Keating
M.O. Smith
Robert Koehler
Keating
School of Christian Missions
Simpson College
Indianola
Bride-elect Elaine Guengerich honored at Kalona showers
Elaine Guengerich of Elkhart Ind was showered in Kalona and Wayland on Sept 9 and Sept 9. Guests included her mother sisters and many relatives. The forthcoming wedding to Verlin Miller is set for Sept 23 in Elkhart.
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Washington Evening Journal
Kalona
Eugene Way Kalona
Elaine Guengerich
Elkhart
Ind
Max Graber
Duane Alliman
Wayland
Graber
John E. Hershberger
Miss Guengerich
L. Glen Guengerich
Annette
Audrey
Jack Guengerich
Lowell Guengerich
Jeffry
Wellman
Arthur Davison
Jim Davison
Carmela
Washington
Leo Wagner
Homer Davison
Maxine Graber
Adelle Alliman
Hershberger
Duane R. Yoder
Daniel D Miller
Floyd Brenneman
Wallace Fisher
Donald D. Yoder
Myron Graber
John Rhodes
Raymon Troyer
Alva Gingerich Jr
Clarence Hershberger
Iowa City
Guengerich
Verlin Miller
Heidi Christner
John Christner
Heidi
Lisa Yoder
Marla Ropp
Rhonda Simpson
Lisa Chalupa
Leora Miller
Evelyn Gingerich
Barbar Lintz
Rachel Muller
Noemi
Carmen Longoria
Elam Christner
Henry Muller
Doyle Wayne
Clarence Gingerich
Gingerich
Roy R. Miller
Daniel Coblentz
Mose Mast
Marlene Hochstetler
Edwin Yoder of
Fortnightly Club Plans October Music Program
The Fortnightly Club opens its season with a Music Department program titled Music Enhances Friendship to be performed by guest artists. The event is set for Tuesday October 3 at 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church with Mrs JW Helscher as arrangements chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
JW. Helscher
M.M. Sewell
Eisie Glassburner
American Home
Baptist Circle Meeting At First Church
The Faith at Work Circle of the First Baptist Church met on September 12 at 7 30 Pam. Mrs Alta Hays gave the love gift devotions and prayers. Ruth Rees led the lesson Hear the Cry and Heed the Call. Twelve members and a guest Mrs Gerald DeLong attended, with Mrs Margaret Zieglowsky and Mrs Eileen Wilson serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith
Work Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Alta Hays
Ruth Rees
Gerald DeLong
Margaret Zieglowsky
Eileen Wilson
Baby girl born to Rodney Kleemier family in Brighton
Rodney Kleemier and wife announce the birth of daughter Michelle Lynn born Sept 5. Maternal grandparents Luther Hopper Fairfield and paternal Melvin Kleemier Quincy. Ill. Nearby relatives and friends joined in many local social events including club meetings and anniversaries through September.
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Mary Colbert
Wld Ateioeer Spon
Tom
Cees
Telag
Nam Ba
A Pacion
Janes Tian Aiad Cselana
Robert Ol
Wsaell
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Cassidy
Don Woods
Georgia
Toastmasters Club
WSCS
Amet
Mary and
Bill
Chau-Tau
Callus
Bob
Pat Kennedy
Harry Jirsa
J. D. Boyd
Ford Skola
Joe Harper
Davenport
Sue Skola
Lloyd Strickler
McCall
Idaho
Sherwood Strickler
Robert Long
A. J. Haberman
Nick Nosbish
Cedar Manor
Tipton
Gladys Gast
Velma Way
Ivan Alt
Baptist Circle
Rodney Kleemiers
Tony Meuth
Brighton
Rodney Kleemier
Michelle Lynn
Luther Hopper
Fairfield
Melvin Kleemier
Quincy
John Nichols
Tony Meath
Wendell Frazer
Gambles
Robert Kurtz
Gamble Store
Roy Page
Laton Schooley
Russell Rebling
Hope Lutheran Church
Bud Baldosier
Near Lockridge
Dale Baldosier
Mary Kientz
Little Brown
Nashal
Steve Rebling
Linda
Becky
Roberta Statler
Harmony Club
Rex Widmer
West Chester
Lillian Schaffer
Josephine Mullikin
Schooley
Stella Lauderdale
Widmer
Elsie Atkinson
Norene Erwin
CAR Care Council
Rod's Service Center
Highway 92
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