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This group of Thespians performed in "Oklahoma!" in 1947 or so. From left are Margaret Erbe, accompanist; Clarice Meek as Aunt Ellen and narrator, Elouise Sorden as Laurie, Betty Osincup as Curley, and Kathleen Morrison as Jud and Ado Annie. The musical was given for a Y's Men's Club ladies' night program and for several other organizations.

As the school year drew to a close with the last day of school for seniors being today, the Class of 2014 honored the tradition of driving around the square and honking horns in honor of the coming commencement. Class Day will be this coming Wednesday, May 21. Graduation commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25.

Sara Raye Wellman of Ankeny and Bradley Thomas Baranick of Ankeny were married at 4:26 p.m., April 26, 2014, at Jester Park Lodge in Granger. The Rev. Scott Rains officiated at the double ring ceremony.Parents of the bride are David and Janet Wellman of Tipton, formerly of Washington. Parents of the groom are Thomas and Michelle Baranick of Stone Lake, Wis.The bride wore an ivory strapless wedding gown with ...

The Washington United Methodist Women met in Fellowship Hall of the church recently, with 24 members present.A delicious cherry dessert was served by Martha Hahn and Margarette Utech. On the side were grapes, cheese, candy and crackers. The tables were decorated with live plants brought by Martha Hahn.Ilene Schnicker, president, opened the meeting by reading ?Friends ? Vitamin F.? Then she gave the prayer ...

The Washington County Board of Health will meet at noon, Thursday, May 15, on the fifth floor of the Federation Bank in Washington.On the agenda are Environmental Health reports: Richmond/Rubio update; complaint at 1061 Poplar Avenue; pumper contract to sign; and VFW update. Agenda items also include Public Health reports: Financial report by Peggy Wood; personnel update; FY15 ECA RFPs ? fluoride varnish and ...

Jane Cuddeback hosted Chapter MX, P.E.O. in her home at 7:30 p.m. on May 5. Sixteen members attended. President Marj Lins conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Kathleen Almelien gave devotions. Treasurer Barbara Liebe gave the financial report.P.E.O. will have a window display during Washington?s 175th Anniversary Celebration. Members were asked to contribute items in the shape of stars.The next meeting will ...

Goshen College recently recognized 260 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2013-14 spring semester Dean's List. The Dean's List includes students earning at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least 12 hours of course work for a letter grade.Area students on the list are Seth Miller of Wellman, Jacob Yoder of Wellman, Michael Yoder of Kalona, and Laura Hochstetler of Wellman.

A congregate meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 22, at St. Joseph Cabrini Church in East Pleasant Plain. The menu includes chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, salad bar, pies, and cream puffs. Bingo will be played after the meal.An elevator is available, and all ages are welcome.Reservations are appreciated. Please call Caryl Smith at 319-694-2242, or Darlene ...

The family of Yvonne Buster is hosting an open house for her 80th birthday from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Some invitations have been sent, and everyone is welcome to attend, and the family requests no gifts.

The Creative Living Department of Washington Fortnightly held the regular meeting in the United Presbyterian Dining Room on April 24, at 1:30 p.m.The program was given by Diane Gallagher and Millie Youngquist on Washington's 175th Anniversary Celebration. They told of the different events that will be held at various locations around town and on the square. Each day will be devoted to a certain topic such as ...

Katlin Hora is a senior at Highland High School and a member of the Riverside Ramblers and Riverside Enterprisers 4-H clubs. She is the daughter of Pat and Traci Hora, and has two siblings, Kelsey and Mackinze.Hora has worked in the project areas of swine and photography, and she has shown at the Washington County Fair."My special 4-H memory will be this coming fair where I will get to complete my final year as ...

Grant Wood AEA recently held the annual Staff Recognition and Partnerships Banquet (Thursday, May 8) in Cedar Rapids. The Washington Community School District received an Educational Partner Award for its Child Study Team.This was the 25th year for the awards ceremony. It is a way for Grant Wood AEA to show appreciation for local schools and citizens who provide exemplary educational leadership for children and ...