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The Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Oct. 3 in the game room at Halcyon House in Washington.Mike Kramme presented his program on Woodlawn Cemetery. The first burial in Woodlawn Cemetery was in 1840. Prior to 1917, there wasn?t a gate or a fence around the cemetery. Livestock wandering around the gravestones became a problem. The Washington Improvement League as a special ...

Howard Jones will celebrate his 90th birthday, Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. a the Columbus City Masonic Lodge building.Family and friends request cards but no gifts.Cards may be sent to 14724 Ct. R. W66, Columbus Junction, IA 52738 or email jonhr20@louisacomm.net.

Many men develop urinary problems as they get older. They might find it hard to urinate, have a strong and sudden urge to ?go,? be unable to hold it in, or wake up often at night to urinate. These symptoms may signal a bladder issue. But they can also be signs of a prostate problem. Identifying the right condition is key for treatment and symptom control.The prostate gland tends to get larger as men get older. ...

Members of the Wyman Community Club met Monday, Oct. 3, at the Ainsworth Four Corners.Attending the 11:30 a.m. luncheon were Frieda Finke, Ruth Erwin and Billie Jo Rose of Crawfordsville; John Wittrig and Laura Wittrig of Winfield; Wilma Vosburg of Grinnell; Al and Adeline Sents and Jane Kaczinski ofWashington.The group will meet again on Monday, Nov. 7, at Ainsworth Four Corners.Mary Long of Crawfordsville is ...

Risks are all around us. A nearby sneeze may raise your risk for catching the flu. Obesity boosts the odds you?ll get diabetes. Smoking increases your risk for many cancers. And if you pay attention to news headlines, you may worry that you?re at risk for food poisoning, Zika infection, shark attacks, and more. How can you know which health risks apply to you?Health risks can sometimes be confusing, but they?re ...

Kevin Flannery, Alecia Goff, Allison Rees, and Bailey Rees, sixth grade students at Washington Middle School, were recently selected for participation in the 31st annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3,000 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs.Selections were made by means of a recorded audition.Guest conductors of the choirs include Shelly Schaeufele, ...

Nineteen members of the Washington High School Class of 1956 met for its 60th reunion for lunch at the Pizza Ranch Sept. 24.Those attending from left in the first row were Carolyn (Schantz) Guenther, Annabelle (Zeck) Waldbelling, Judy (Carson) Wilson, Martha (Kennedy) Hahn, Duane Krotz and Fran (McConnell) Langenberg.In the second row from left were Margaret (Ahrens) Ellingson, Fran (Smith) Darbyshire, Beverly ...

American Legion Post 29 members Jim Peterson, Mike Orris and Allen Fuhr presented new American and state flags to Washington Community School District business secretary Jeff Dieleman last week.Flags were also presented to Lincoln, Stewart, Washington Middle School and Washington High School.They are also working on repairing the flagpole and replacing the flag at Old Main.

This is a float in Washington's homecoming parade from the 1953-54 school year.

"Southeast Iowa Singers" will begin rehearsing at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 1226 East Washington Street in Washington.The group is open to singers throughout southeast Iowa from high school to senior citizens.They choir/soloists will learn and perform a variety of styles including pop, rock, jazz and show tunes.This group is sponsored by Washington Choral Society and ...

Chapter MX, P.E.O. met at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3, at the home of Norma Wright. Ten members were present. Chaplain Kathleen Almelien gave devotions. President Jane Cuddeback led the business meeting. The treasurer?s report and reports of committees were given. Rebecca Widmer read the State President?s Fall Newsletter. Updates were reported on the chapter?s ELF candidate. The chapter is in contact with a P.E.O. Scholar ...

The family of Max See is having a card shower in honor of his 99th birthday, Sunday, Oct. 9.Cards may reach him at 1203 East Washington Street Apt. 342, Washington, IA 52353.