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On Nov. 12, Audrey and Cletus Reed of Washington will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.Audrey Vittetoe and Cletus Reed were married on Nov. 12, 1955, at St. James Catholic Church, with the Rev. James Grubb presiding at the 9 a.m. nuptial Mass.To this union were born eight children: Paul of Washington; Nick L. (deceased); Judith of Evergreen Park, Illinois; Jacqueline of New Paltz, New York; Sarah of ...

The Class of 1957 will meet at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Pizza Ranch.

The Washington County Master Gardeners met Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office with 17 members present. The business meeting included a discussion of memorials for deceased Master Gardener members. Election of officers was held. President Don Pfeiffer, vice president Dianne Nelson, secretary/treasurer Becky LaRoche, and historian Mary Langr. Snacks and refreshments were provided by ...

The Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship (IDALS) will offer pesticide testing on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Washington County Extension office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.All tests are available at this site and will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tests are administered by the IDALS. Because it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule a test date or site, it is recommended you confirm the test time ...

Washington County Military Museum and American Legion Post 29 are once again co-hosting a free dinner for veterans and their families on Veterans Day.The dinner will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, 209 E. Main St., Washington, at 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Veterans and their families may make a free-will donation at the pork loin dinner, but the meal is free and no reservations are required.Pastor J. ?Mac? ...

The family of Jim Davison would like to honor him with a card shower in celebration of his 80th birthday, Nov. 17.Cards and memories may be sent to him at 212 F Place, Kalona, IA 52247.

The Krony Krew Bridge Club met on Oct. 28 at the home of Dorothy Miller. Elaine Watson of Richland was a guest. Their next meeting will be held Nov. 11 at the home of Phyllis Scheeler.Lucy Dietzman with Branden and Malcolm of Keosauqua provided the noon meal of Oct. 25 at the home of her mother, Winifred Fritz. They were joined by Winifred?s granddaughter, Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield, who was returning ...

Eight members of Chapter DL of the National TTT Society met Oct. 11, at the home of Martha Hahn. Denise Chalupa served as hostess for the meeting.Vice President Betty Beenblossom called the meeting to order with members singing the Sword of Gold. The minutes were approved as read.Members will collect orders for the annual Nut and Chocolate fundraiser.A donation to each of the elementary schools will be made ...

The Washington County Board of Review will hold its organizational meeting for the special equalization session at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the McCreedy Building at 210 West Main St., Washington.

The HJ club will be having their annual holiday luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Pizza Ranch in Washington. Spouses are invited! Any questions, please contact Heather Marek or Joanne Spenner.

The Washington High School class of 1959 will be getting together on Sunday, Nov. 8., at the Pizza Ranch from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Jennifer Katzer, a resident of Cumming, Iowa, received a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic during its commencement ceremony, on Oct. 23. While at Palmer, Jennifer received the Clinical Excellence Award for her graduating class and was also a leader of Operation Palmer Promotes Play and Campus Guides.Jennifer is the daughter of Michael Kramer of Creston, and Diana Kramer of Indianola, ...