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The H.J. Club and their spouses will be meeting at the Mi Pueblo Real Mexican Restaurant in Washington at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, for their annual Holiday luncheon.

The Washington High School Class of 1960 will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Warren Miller farm at 5708 Sharon Center Road, Kalona, IA 52247 for lunch.The directions are to travel north 2 miles on Highway 1, turn east on the Johnson/Washington County Road for approximately 2.5 miles and then north on the Sharon Center Road to the first farmstead.

John and Rose Ann Simmering will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 10.John ?Junior? Simmering and Ruth Roseanne Hesseltine were married Nov. 10, 1947, in Washington.The are the parents of two children: Dave (Deb) Simmering of Washington and Sandra (Kim) Hewitt of Morning Sun. They have three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Cards may be sent to them at the McCreedy Home 400 East Polk ...

The Washington High School Class of 1957 held its reunion Sept. 8, at KC Hall in Washington.Those seated are Pat Sheetz Bagley and Judy Speake.In the first row are Gary Rodgers, Norm Merz, Karen Swenson Gorham, Sonja Mullins, Janet McFadden, Wanda Blattner Baumert, Tom Morrison, Duane Swan, John Ramsey and Darold Letts.In the second row are Mike Flynn, Myron Krotz, John Baker, Rodney Letts, Dick Horak, Paul ...

James Harlan Thoma American Legion Post No. 351 in Ainsworth announced it is discontinuing its annual Veterans Day supper.Citing low attendance and increasing Veterans Day activities, Post Commander Tom Hartsock said, ?It was a difficult decision, but we felt the increasing costs and growing number of activities in the local area made it impossible to continue.?All veterans and their families are encouraged to ...

Family and friends of Eloise Shelangoski are having a card shower in honor of her 99th birthday, Nov. 8. She is a resident of Parkview Home in Wayland.Cards may reach her at 102 N. Jackson Street, Wayland, IA 52654.

Chapter DL, T.T.T. met on Oct. 9, at the home of Martha Hahn, hostess.Co-hostess was Denise Chalupa. Fourteen members attended.Phyllis Eisele reported on the fundraising nut sales. Many members have turned in their orders. She is still taking orders, and plans to send in the chapter's order to the company within the next week. Shipment is anticipated in mid-November.Virginia Tschantz reported on the Christmas ...

Bows and Bullets 4-H Shooting Sports Club members and leaders recognize the financial support from Whitetails Forever at a recent Range Time at the Clemons Creek Shooting Range. Whitetails Forever Chairman Jeff Batterson of Washington presented a check to club president Amanda Pfeifer. Washington County 4-H appreciates how this organization has partnered with 4-H to support youth with interests and passions ...

It was brought to our attention that Al Kinzler made a very generous donation to the Kirkwood College Radio Station KCCK. As a lover of Jazz music Al stays tuned into this college station as they play his favorite pieces. He often makes monetary donations to keep his listening habit available but this time he was able to donate his Jazz music collection of 52 vinyl albums, 30 CDs and numerous 8-track tapes. The ...

Pastor Maureen Howard representing the Immanuel Lutheran Church, provided the weekly service to Halcyon House residents this past Sunday. The sermon was titled ?Freed by Christ Alone.? Scripture from John 8:31-36 was shared with those in attendance. Beth Janecek shared her musical talents on the piano.A new session of Line Dancing kicked off this month at Halcyon House! Halcyon House residents Denny and Connie ...

Linda Birney was hostess to Fleur-de-Lis Club members at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26.Nancy Kimmel, president, conducted a short business meeting. The secretary and treasurer reports were read by Linda Birney. Roll call was answered with members naming their favorite holiday treat or candy bar. Members discussed possibilities for next month's Christmas donation. Several ideas were presented for the November ...

By John Butters, The JOURNAL The baby boomers, the group that didn't trust anyone over 30, are reaching the age of retirement and that is good for the medical supply business.As a group, the boomers enjoy both longevity and good health. That fortunate combination provides them with more living options than were available to their parents. Many of them, post-retirement, continue living unaided or with minimal ...