Local family notes and military births and travel
Mrs Merle Jeffries returned from a California trip visiting her daughter Mrs Betty Ginn and grandsons Kenneth and Todd in Fairfax, with daughter Mrs Gary Brown of Cedar Rapids. Cpl and Mrs Michael Edwards welcomed Rebecca Lynn born Sept 18 at ten pounds, with sister Stacy Sue and grandparents Vernon Richardson and Darrell Edwards. Mrs Roberta Bringer and Mrs Francis Crawford took Pvt Douglas Bringer to Cedar Rapids airport for Marine duty at Camp Pendleton after a home leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Jeffries
California
Betty Ginn
Kenneth
Todd
Fairfax
Gary Brown
Cedar Rapids
Michael Edwards
Scott Air Force Base
Rebecca Lynn
Stacy Sue
Vernon Richardson
N. 2Nd
Darrell Edwards
Wayland
Beth Richardson
Roberta Bringer
Francis Crawford
Bringer
Pvt
Douglas Bringer
Camp Pendleton
Calif
YWIVES Meeting Hosts Share Craft and News
Edna Kirkpatrick and Margaret Hammer led a Y-Wives gathering in the YW room Tuesday with 36 members and guests. Activities included string art and 3-D spoons, and a board meeting was announced for next Tuesday at 1 p.m. before the craft session. Also noted were attendees for the Abstractors Seminar in Des Moines and visits from out-of-town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Kirkpatrick
Margaret Hammer
Trina Bell
Lori Hoyle
Trudy von Feldt
Margaret Crone
Carol Hartig
Evening Circle UMW at Halcyon House
The Evening Circle of the United Methodist Women met at Halcyon House with 13 members and guests. Corrinne Connelly led the meeting with devotions by Evelyn Klopfenstein, a treasurer's report and budget discussion followed, and nominating committee members were appointed. Anniversaries were acknowledged, and future service is planned for Oct. 21. Mildred Lee and Louise Hall attended County Home services with a home collection. Donna Koehler and Shirley Pfeifer served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Women
Halcyon House
Corrinne Connelly
Evelyn Klopfenstein
Wilbur Watson
Appalachian Committee
Donna Koehler
Louise Ballard
Mildred Lee
Louise Hall
Shirley Pfeifer
First Lincoln PTG Meeting Scheduled for Monday
The first Lincoln Parent-Teacher Group gathering will be held Monday September 24 at 7 30 p m in the school gym. Three 30 minute class sessions allow parents to visit classrooms and a social hour with coffee will close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Masonic Temple
DeMolay Mothers Club
Golden Age Club
Lincoln Ptg
YWCA
Notice of Washington County budget hearing and insurance certification
Public notice lists a county hearing at the Washington County Courthouse on October 2173 at 8 30 am to amend the current budget adopted August 11 19M by raising expenditures in Revenue Sharing General Fund and Secondary Road Fund funded by receipts and cash balances. taxpayers may speak. Also includes certification of an Iowa Insurance Department filing for Newark New Jersey company authorizing business in Iowa through December 31 1972 with admitted assets and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Walter W Schroeder
Insurance Department of
Code of Iowa
William H. Huff
Newlyweds Honored With Potluck Shower at VFW Hall
Mr and Mrs George Fort were feted at a potluck dinner and shower in Washington after their Sept 8 marriage in Mt Pleasant. The couple, who honeymooned in Wisconsin Dells, reside at 1401 East Third. Parents are Emil Fort and Ray Arbogast of Wayland. many relatives from Wayland Washington and Brighton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fort
VFW Hall
Washington
Fort
Mt Pleasant
Wisconsin Dells
East Third
Emil Fort
Ray Arbogast
Wayland
Tom
Cathy
Tim
Max Arbogast
Brad
Larry Arbogast
Jackie
Tony
Lloyd Arbogast
Wilma Lowry
Bob Arbogast
Bruce
Brighton
Social Calendar Events and Meetings in Bethlehem Area
Bethlehem social calendar lists events across Friday and Saturday including a 6:30 p.m. commandery potluck at the Masonic Temple and a regular meeting. Rebekah Lodge hosts an 8 p.m. gathering at the IOOF Hall with women’s groups, dances, youth activities, and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
On The Record Admitted Yesterday in Washington
Admissions include Mrs. Donald Buster and Mrs. Edwin Novotny both in Washington with medical and surgical cases respectively, Terry Richardson and Mrs. Sam Baker in Washington for medical care. Births report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller in Washington and a son for Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson in Keota. Dismissals list Mrs. Robert Miller and son in Washington and Mrs. John Patterson and son in Keota along with Larry Roth, Mr. Pleasant, Jerry Smith in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Buster
Washington
Edwin Novotny
Surgical
Terry Richardson
Sam Baker
Robert Miller
John Patterson
Keota
Larry Roth
Pleasant
Jerry Smith
Brighton
Constitution Week Observed by Washington DAR Chapter
The Washington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution marked Constitution Week September 17 to 23 during a meeting at the log cabin on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Guests from several patriotic groups attended Heath Owen spoke on the Constitution and the Archives exhibit in Washington D.C. A marker will be placed at the cabin noting its National Register listing, and the October meeting will feature a display of old school items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Log Cabin
Neal Burton
Bertha Henry
the Legion Auxiliary
Don Bealer
Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary
Robert Kurtz
Daughters of the American Colonists
John C. Owen
United States
Owen
Washington D.C
White House
Capitol
Supreme Court
Stephen Wiggers
DAR
Chester Eatinger
Maurice Meyer
Harold Timmins
Walter Bauer
Lawrence Whisler
Troop 242 Scouts Complete Five Mile Night Hike
Forty five Scouts and Scouters from Troop 242 completed a five mile night hike along a highway, fields, an old railroad, and a creek. They studied stars, observed night sounds, and finished wet and muddy with no injuries. New Scouts and visitors on the trek included Scott Flickinger, Kent Marsengill, Dave Laffoon and Steve Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Flickinger
Kent Marsengill
Dave Laffoon
Steve Weller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Land Title Association
Des Moines
Patricia Harris
Elsie Huber
Lucy Smith
LaVonne Gill
Robert Day
Hotel Kirkwood
Alice Laughton
Lively
Dean Stanley
Stanley
Tonnie Crile
Coralville
Clyde Crile
Wellman
Iowa City
Mabel Cain
Greeley, Colo
Department
Ceejas
Newark
State of
New Jersey
Des Mei
William
Hufe
Samiasiona
Insurar
Legion Hall
Jack Rittercaller
Winga
Reformed Presbyterian
Ralph Howell
Cotter
Osincup's
Polaroid
Washington Golf & Country Club
Pony I
Mens Cologne
Spurgeon’s
Washington Evening Journal
Norris Hampshire Sale
Ames
Reg
S.M.L
Ial Buy
Tieribot
Atte
Washington Square Shopping Center
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