Garden Club and Family Living fall meetings reviewed
A review of social activities notes 15 members of Garden I meeting at Mrs. Isabelle McQuaid’s home with dues to Mrs. Carl Jarvis due by October 1. Estelle Bartow co hosted, business led by Lorna Shepherd. Myrtle Robertson spoke on aquaculture. Thirty Family Living I members and guests met for the first fall meeting with Mrs. Richard A. Stewart. salad supper hosted by committee N. E. Hansen, Kenneth Peters, Dale Booth, and Don Batterson. Payne Marshall shared old time household hints. Joe Kirkpatrick offered modern tips. Don Mullikin led a gospel music program with the Mullikin family of Brighton. guests Kay Stewart, Roger Stout, and Robert Brinning attended. Kenneth Tate led the business portion. Burl Pringle served as temporary secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden I
Isabelle McQuaid
Carl Jarvis
Estelle Bartow
Lorna Shepherd
Myrtle Robertson
Richard A. Stewart
N. E. Hansen
Kenneth Peters
Dale Booth
Don Batterson
Payne Marshall
Joe Kirkpatrick
Don Mullikin
Mullikin
Brighton
Kay Stewart
Roger Stout
Robert Brinning
Kenneth Tate
Burl Pringle
Household tips and quick fixes from a midwest column
A Q and A style page covers mildew removal from upholstery and carpet, pickle salt conversion, leather odor questions, why boiled eggs turn green, removing rubber non slip flowers from porcelain, and using drying compounds to preserve flower color. Answers advise brushing, vacuuming, alcohol solutions, proper salt substitutes, store returns, cooking temps, kerosene cleaners, and silica gel or cornmeal borax mixes for drying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.C. A
W.E. A
Spirit Lake
B. B
Dyersville A
L. M
Bridgwater A
Dillavou 40th anniversary open house in Columbus Junction
An open house marks Luther and Dorothy Dillavou’s 40th wedding anniversary. Hosted Sunday October 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the family room of People’s Bank, Columbus Junction, the event honors the couple with six children and extended family from Washington Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Burlington and other communities. The couple wed October 4 1937 in Crapo Park Burlington in a double ceremony with Nedra Dillavou and Lewis Bergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Bank
Columbus Junction
Luther Dillavou
Bob
Mary) Randall
Gerald
Donna) Hagie
Jack
Peggy) Wilson
Washington
Bill
Elaine) DeVore
Flea Market Set For What Cheer at County Fairgrounds
A flea market in What Cheer at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds on Sunday October 2 runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dealers from central and eastern Iowa display inside the Display Hall and outside with antiques collectibles jewelry and coins. Admission is 50 cents for adults and free for children. Four antique shops operate in downtown What Cheer with food served. For more information contact Larry D Nicholson Box 413 What Cheer Iowa 50268.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk County Fairgrounds
What Cheer
Iowa
Larry D Nicholson
Social Calendar for Monday to Wednesday Gatherings
Social Calendar lists weekly meetings at YW room Masonic Temple IOOF Hall and school venues. Notes cancellations birthdays door prize dues payable and travel supper details include Nile Sewing Club Priority events at IOOF Hall DeMolay and advisory board meetings with Past Presidents Parley and local hosts such as Helen Ward Ann Hall and Halcyon House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile Sewing Club
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
PWHP
PWOS
Supreme Appointment
Tops Club
Ioof Lodge
IOOF
Mothers Club
Applied Arts
Allan Ferguson
Family Living
Ann Hall
South
Iowa Avenue
Helen Ward
Halcyon House
Custer-Chasteen vow in Florida wedding
Katherine Custer and Kenneth Chasteen of Jacksonville Beach Fla exchanged marriage vows Friday Sept 16 1977 at Beach United Methodist Church Jacksonville Beach. Rev Waldo Farabee officiated. The couple will reside at 544 Barbara Lane Jacksonville Beach Fla 32250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Custer
Kenneth Chasteen
Jacksonville Beach
Fla
the Beach United Methodist Church
Waldo Farabee
Harold Engel
Brighton
Darla Custer
Gilbert Robbins
Hospital notes and admissions in Washington area
Notes list admissions births and discharges over two days. Mrs Mabel Rankin and Charles West admitted for medical issues in Washington. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Leo Peiffer in Washington. Discharges include Michael Hayes and Miss Linda Knipper. Transfers include John William Cox to Washington Care Center and several Washington residents. New today include Mrs Kevin Crossett, daughter, Washington and Robert Huff in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Rankin
Washington
Charles West
Leo Peiffer
Michael Hayes
Linda Knipper
John William Cox
Washington Care Center
Mildred Zieglowsky
Martin Torres
Columbus Junction
Roy Malichky
Michael Limbert
Kevin Crossett
Robert Huff
Crawfordsville
Eva Crawford
Mid-Prairie School Embraces Computer Terminal Use
The Mid-Prairie Community High School terminal has run since the school year started and sees heavy use. It accelerates programming work, reduces fear of machines, aids guidance in career exploration, and operates about eight hours daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Prairie Community High School
Pancake Day attendees part of Batavia couple’s trip
Mrs. Harold Kline and Dorothy Willhoit of Batavia joined a Centerville visit for the 25th pancake day on Saturday. Weekend guests included Mrs. Bernice Hathaway and Mrs. Ethel Hoover with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sojka. Ellie Hulen stayed with daughter and family, Raymond Lasek. Clint Carrell’s visit with Dr. Kenneth Carrell of Columbus Junction. Sunday dinner guests were Delbert Havel and family from Malcom. Women returned to Missouri late Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kline
Dorothy Willhoit
Batavia
Centerville
Walter Sojka
Bernice Hathaway
Ethel Hoover
Ellie Hulen
Raymond Lasek
Clint Carrell
Kenneth Carrell
Columbus Junction
Delbert Havel
Rick
Jeff
Malcom
Missouri
Oskaloosa
Jon Bohr
Davenport
Rebecca Elaine
Andrew
Albert
Bud) Horras
Darvin Bohr
Keota
Andy
Bud Horras
Harold Holmes
George Baumert
Harper
Vi Romine
John Hough
West Chester
Alvie Heisdorffer
Rick McKiernan
Cedar Rapids
Jim Watson
Mr. Pleasant
Gene Heisdorffer
Chad
Todd
Phil Heisdorffer
Michael and
Fred Heisdorffer
4 H Maidens elect new officers at Sept meeting
The 4 H Maidens met September 19 at United Methodist Church with Carol Bush leading the pledge and Amy House at the US pledge. Three new members joined Angela Reha Susie Bohr and Barbara Plank. A hay ride with Lime Creek 4H was planned for October 22. New officers named: Vicky Leitsinger president Cheryl Fisher VP Annette Reha secretary Denise Bohr treasurer Jean Reha reporter Debbie Bohr historian Carol Bush photo Marianne Reha recreation Annette Miller Shellie Bender call girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Carol Bush
Amy House
U. S
Angela Reha
Susie Bohr
Barbara Plank
Lime Creek
Vicky Leitsinger
Cheryl Fisher
Annette Reha
Denise Bohr
Jean Reha
Debbie Bohr
Marianne Reha
Joan Huntsberger
Annette Miller
Shellie Bender
Holmes return from vacation
Harold and Beth Holmes traveled five weeks through the western states then returned to Keota. They visited Seattle Portland Salem Fort Collins Jennings Smith Center Wilson Lake and family in many towns. Several local families and friends hosted gatherings as area events and visits continued through mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert Keota
Harold Holmes
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Ore
Salem
Harolds
Fort Collins
Colo
Donald Stoner
Lulu Maule
Keota
Vera Wheekee
California
Daryl Baughman
Ken Baughaman
Cleo Baughman
Rock Island
Peg Harriman
Washington
Jerry Manthei
Debby
David
Cedar Rapids
Larry Baumert
Margene
Leiann
Shelli
Scott
Marion
Wayne Leitsinger
South English
Woodrow Lee
Leister
Iowa
Ray Do
Gwendolyn Luers
Myron Luers
Ottumwa
Darlene Greiner
Leonard Heisdorffer
Rubio
Donnie Greiner
Richland
Rubio Hall
Bethel United Methodist
Ottumwa District
United Methodist
Subscription Rates Listed for Washington and Iowa Areas
Rates shown for carrier delivery in Washington and nearby towns at 2.40 dollars monthly and 2.00 dollars monthly in the Washington retail area. Mail subscriptions are 18 dollars yearly in Washington and adjacent counties, 20 dollars elsewhere in Iowa, and 24 dollars yearly for other U.S. locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
United States
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Carson Plumbing & Heating
Auto Homeowners
Grull & Lee
Owashington
Florida
Mid-Prairie
Holmes
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
North Marion Ave
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Luther
Leonard Llewellyn
Wolf's Flower Shop
Osincup’s
Diley Boy
Sradiaate
Southwest Corner Square
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