A Good Sam group from Wapello County toured the F Troop Museum at 291 Sitler Drive in Washington last Friday, Oct. 17. Members of the F Troop Historical Association led the tour. Members pictured in military uniforms and hats from left are Dave Stoufer and Mike Worley.
The Johnson County Horse and Pony 4-H Club will host its annual potluck meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Johnson County Extension Building at the fairgrounds in Iowa City. The club invites all members and their families and guests, as well as prospective members.You do not have to live in Johnson County to join the club, nor do you have to own a horse. Meetings are held at the Johnson County ...
Halloween Wishes(unknown author)Since this is the time for goblins and bats,Halloween spirits, ghosts and cats,Weird-happenings and witches brew,These are the things I wish for you.May the only spirit you chance to meet,Be the spirit of love and warm friends sweet.May the tricks that you are asked to do,Be a trick to help you gain a friend or two.So, by tomorrow, pick three friends sweet,And give them ...
Chapter AQ, P.E.O. met on Oct. 21 at the home of Louise Frakes. Dorothy Miller was co-host. Joyce Dunbar and Louise gave the program on popular music from 1846-1930.Their next meeting will be at the home of Kathryn Pacha on Nov. 4, with Rosemary Pacha as co-host.Brighton Trick or Treat night will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.J.D. Hollingsworth of Packwood visited his grandmother, Winifred Fritz, on Oct. 19. ...
Georgia Miksch is turning 92 on Oct. 27. Cards would be appreciated. They may be sent to her at 2885 Redwood Ave., Washington, IA 52353.
Marine veteran Herbert Hammen of Washington used to be in charge of the American flag during Memorial Day remembrances. This picture was taken outside of the post office, and was taken during the 1960s. Hammen recently obtained a grave marker for his brother Charles who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge. Charles, a medic, earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple Heart awards for his service in ...
Mary Atwood participated in the Washington CROP Walk held Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Mary and longtime CROP supporter, Dick Colby, worked together to raise over $500 for the support of Church World Services in their fight against world hunger around the world as well as in Washington County.Norman and Ann Thomas? son, Bryan, and his wife, Jessica, visited from Southampton, Pa., for the week. They went on a riverboat ...
(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Oct. 22, 2004)10 YEARS AGOAfter receiving an update from Washington Public Library director Patrick Finney concerning the relocation of the library at its regular meeting last evening, the Washington City Council appointed councilwoman Sandra Johnson to serve as liaison between the city and the library foundation as the proposed relocation project nears completion.T...
I know that this article will anger some people. It will delight some people. And of course, there are always the ones who could care less! There are 64 days until we celebrate Christmas, the day that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. There are 36 days until we all sit down around a table at Thanksgiving and gorge ourselves with turkey, ham or maybe some other delicious meat and all the accessories. Of ...
Alfred Conrad ?Fritz? recently opened a new chapter of his life when he joined the Halcyon House family. Fritz has resided in Harper for the past 62 years. He hasn?t looked back as he has been busy getting settled and meeting new friends. Eating in the Timmins Dining Room is a real treat. Fritz worked for 42 years with the Natural Gas Pipeline while residing in eight states. He is the father to four children, ...
The Washington First Assembly of God Church will hold its Harvest Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Activities planned include free inflatables, carnival games, and candy. Everyone is welcome to attend.
When mechanic Zach Thomas and Motor Sgt. Brian Dickerson, both of Washington, think of their deployment to Iraq in 2005 with the 134th Medical Company, they will remember that many soldiers were able to travel in the country due to the tireless work of Staff Sgt. Lloyd Phillips.Members of the motor pool, Thomas and Dickerson worked closely with Phillips to keep the motorized vehicles running in spite of the arid ...
DES MOINES (AP) ? Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg has had one of the most miserable senior seasons anyone could imagine.It?s not going to cost him his job.Coach Kirk Ferentz reiterated on Tuesday that Vandenberg is his starter for Saturday?s game at Northwestern (6-2, 2-2 Big Ten).Many wondered if Iowa (4-3, 2-1) might go in another direction after Vandenberg and the Hawkeyes were dismantled by Penn State ...
LISBON ? The Panthers moved down into the red zone more than once Wednesday, but the end zone proved harder to find as they dropped a 14-0 game to Lisbon in the Class A playoff opener.The Panthers fumbled at the Lisbon 8 in the opening quarter, and in the second quarter the visitors came up empty on a goal-line stand inside the Lisbon 1.The Panther defense kept the game close, holding Lisbon to 272 yards ...
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