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Williamsburg Journal Tribune from Williamsburg, Iowa • Page 2

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No candidates are running for off ice at 2 By MRS. C. E. LAWLER Special to the Journal-Tribune PARNELL-When ParneU voters go to the polls next Tuesday, they will be handed a ballot with no names of candidates on it. According to available information Tuesday, there are no known candidates for mayor or councilmen.

Several have been approached to run for office, but all have refused. The Vernon Garringer family moved last week from Williamsburg to the new trailer home they have located on north lot along highway 149. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Kopal moved over the weekend to the Iowa county home where they will be employed.

The couple have made their home east of North English. Mrs. Kopal completed work Tuesday as an outreach worker for Iowa County BIPT CAP. A potluck supper was served Monday evening at the Center with the community participating, as a farewell courtesy. Halloween prizes awarded Youngsters of the community vied with each other in costume make up when they came to the Center Friday night to participate in Halloween fun.

About 80 children came as ghosts, old men, young men, westerners, baby dolls, brides, fat women, rabbits with carrots and about every imaginable character. Judging in the different age groups was not easy but Mrs. Ray O'Brien, Mrs. Thos. McDonald and Mrs.

Marve Dhondt analyzed on points and prizes were given to Vicky Von Lienen, Bob Donahue, Patty Huff, Bob Cox. the door prize was won by Catherine Donahue. Through the monetary and food generosity of the community, the children were treated to hot chocolate, hot dogs, cookies, doughnuts, candy, gum and popcorn. The youngest child in make up was Burke Kopal two and a half month old son of the Randy Kopals who was dressed as a carrot. His devouring rabbit companion was Jimmy Carney.

Jack o'lanterns were donated by Dana Knapp and wall decorations and candy came from Mr. Phillips, candy salesman and Murphy Grocery. Volunters diligently arranged colorful background for games. Traditional bobbing for apples (needless to say a few were drenched) breaking a pinata and grasping suspended donuts with without by. hand were--among the challenging games.

Program at Mennonite church Rev. and Mrs. Paul Yoder and family were hosts at Hospitality evening Sunday at their home. Ten guests shared in games and a spiritual program. Friday evening, November 2, Mr.

and Mrs. Don Hinsens of Elkhart, will show a film on the Holy Land and Israel at the Mennonite Sunday evening the Ed Stolfus and John Bixlers of Iowa City will present a program. The public is invited to attend both entertainments. Visiting relatives here is Mike Weldon student at Arizona State university as a Franciscian Seminarian. Mike is a grandson of Mrs.

William Weldon. He came here for the funeral of a cousin, Scott Selby. Mr. and Mrs. T.

I. McDonald have returned from a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Knight of Tulsa, Okla. The couple were guests at the wedding and reception of their niece Sherrie Ann Knight and David L.

Remley of Kansas City, Mo. Among guests at the wedding was the McDonald's son, William McDonald and his friend Jack Meeder of Fort McPherson, Georgia both in U. S. military service in Georgia. Jerome McCarty, 67 Jerome McCarty, 67, died suddenly Wednesday, Oct.

24 at Charles City where he resided for the past 30 years. Born at Parnell! February 16, 1906 his parents were Jerome and Bridget Hanson McCarty. He was employed as a salesman for LANCO at Manchester before going to Charles City. Services were Saturday at Charles City in Immaculate Conception church at Charles City and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery Williamsburg.

Survivors include a sister Mrs. Walter Jennings and a brother Raymond McCarty both of Iowa City. The Black, McCarty and Long families and the Cletus Webers of Harper attended the funeral. Sister Juanita of Ft. Dodge and Sister, Jean Margaret of'Omaha Saturday to visit over Sunday' with their father John Black.

The Sisters had attended the funeral of an uncle, Jerome McCarty at Charles City and came here with relatives who also had attended the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. David Tigges and Ann Lizbeth and Bill Berry Iowa City visited Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Margaret Berry.

Sell land for $920 acre NORTH EftGLISH-The Mrs. John Feldaverd land comprising 73.6 acreTwas sold at auction to Dr. Larry Miller for $920 an acre. It is located at the west edge of town. Holbrook couple attend funeral services at Aledo, Tuesday By MARGUERITE SPRATT Special to the Journal-Tribune HOLBROOK Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Welsh attended funeral services for Mrs. Frank Otto at Aledeo, Tuesday.

Kevin Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schmidt of Cedar Rapids, spent Saturday afternoon and evening with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Schmidt and family while his parents attended the Kahler-Gorsh wedding and reception. Marie and Marguerite Spratt were dinner guests of Wilma McCune and Janet Moseby in their home in Parneil Thursday evening.

William Ryan of Chicago visited during the past week in the Tom Welsh and in the J. J. Welsh homes. He also visited in Williamsburg with Mrs. Florence Welsh and Mary, with J.

McGillicuddy and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kelly. Timmy Wolfer spent one evening during the past week with his friend, Dan Welsh. Funeral services were held in the Immaculate Conception church at Charles City on Saturday for Jerome McCarty, 67, who.

died Wednesday after a short illness in a Charles City hospital. Mr. McCarty who was employed as feed salesman at Manchester was a former resident of the Holbrook area living here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome McCarty.

Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Walter Jennings and one brother, Raymond McCarty both of Iowa City. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery in Williamsburg. Helen, Margaret and Carolyn Welsh, children of Mr.

and Mrs. Gene Welsh of Parnell, spent the weekend with their grandparents and aunt, Mrs. Pat Welsh and Inez. Clarence Wade, Kevin and Gary of Cedar Rapids visited Thursday evening in the Leon and Merle Spratt home and with Mrs. D.

P. McCune and her house guests, Mrs. Dick Rogers and Timmy of Iowa City. Oh Friday evening, 14 fifth graders, classmates of Joe Welsh, enjoyed a Halloween party at the Welsh home. A bonfire wiener roast and Halloween games furnished diversions for the evening.

The Mel Ahlberg family of Indianola spent Sunday in the Mrs. T. M. Donohoe home. Mr.

and Mrs. John Lower and Tracy were guests at a birthday dinner in the Leon Spratt home Sunday evening. The dinner was a courtesy to Tracy on her first birthday. Friends and relatives "of Mr. and Mrs.

Bert O'Brien honored them on their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday at a coffee sponsored by the members of their family in the Parnell Center. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Donohoe went to Cedar Rapids Sunday to be with Donohoe's father, Raymond Ferric who is seriously ill in the Mercy hospital there. Dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Welsh in their home Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Scheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Van Winkle and Mr. and WE INVITE YOU TO STOP BY TOD AY We'll Be Happy To Talk To You About Your Automotive Tractor Supply WE FEATURE PARTS and TOOLS for TRACTORS TRUCKS AUTOS ALSO NOW IN STOCK: NEW DRUMS ROTORS for most cars and light trucks SHERWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY Phone Chuck Sherwood-owner-operator Salesman Saturdays WiHiamsburg Mrs. Clark Burns, Washington, Iowa.

all of Bridge winners at Sport Hill club Winners of Monday night duplicate bridge were: NorthSouth: first, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montross; second, Mrs. Bernard Elwood, Keith Bean; third, Ruth Swaner, Mrs. H.

M. Hines; fourth, DeVere Hirt, Richard Hall. East-West: first, Mrs. Keith Bean, Mrs. Jerry Van Steenhuy- se; second, Julia MacNair, Shirley Drennan; third, Joe O'Donnell, Ron Chapman; fourth, Joan Schultz, Leanne Sinuikamp.

Homestead couple make trip to San Francisco By MRS. A. W. SELZER Special to the Journal-Tribune HOMESTEAD Mr. and Mrs.

Lial Selzer spent the latter part of last week in San Francisco on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Marz are spending this week in Texas and Oklahoma.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gibbs of Chesapeake Bay, visited on Thursday at the Arthur W. Selzer home. Mr.

and Mrs. George Selzer together with their grandsons, Neal and Scott Selzer and Patti Wolter visited on Sunday in Dubuque with Mrs. Marian Emge, Lisa and Stephanie. Miss Marie Moershel is convalescing at home after undergoing eye surgery at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids last week. Court quiets title on Fillmore twp.

40 With Judge Harold Vietor of Cedar Rapids presiding in Iowa county district court, a decree has been entered to quiet title oni 40 acres in section 4, Fillmore twp. or in Coakley's fourth addition to Parnell. Michael S. and Mary Elizabeth O'Rourke have been declared absolute owners. There's an impressive color tour right here THE community travel, some far some near, to see the fall colors.

But for those who don't have the time or the gas to make an extended mostly hard well Worth IOWA COUNTY SCHOOL PLATES i STILL AVAILABLE The Iowa County Historical Society is sponsoring the sale of the plate shown herein diameter, it features in the center a picture of Gritter rural school built in English TomuS County in 1874 and is now being preserved as a landmark by the Historical Society. The olaSi shows the nine school buildings in which first high school classes were held in Iowa include Amana, Marengo, Ladora, Victor, Conroy, Wffliamsburg, Parnell, North Em Mfflersburg. 300 of these plates making up the initial supply will be the last to be offered A $7.50 submitted to one of the oUpwing will assure you of your plate: Mrs. Wm. Fox, Deei Theo.

C. Ressler, Mildred Hoyt, Marengo; Mrs. Worth Montgomery Hogendorn, North English. Mail orders should be accompanied by a check for $9.00 to cost of mailing and insurance and should be sent to Mrs. Theo.

C. Ressler, WillianuburgKjJ' plates will increase in value with the passing of time. Get one for yourself; get them for gifts for friends and relatives. LOCALLY OWNED CHOICE CHUCK ROAST. USDA Choice Chuck USDA Choice Arm Cut Chuck Roast.

USDA Choice store Boneless Chuck Roast. USDA Choice Short USDA Choice Boneless Stew Fresh Sliced Beef Liver. Jimmy Dean Reg. or Hot Roll Elf Brand Beef FLAV-O-RITE FROZEN CRISP, SOLID CALIFORNIA ORANGE JUICE Pure Florida FLAV-O-RITEFROZEN 1 'Turkey I I C.O 'Beef POLY BAG FROZEN VEGETABLES Cut Green Beans Cr. Cut Carrots- Cut Corn Mixed Vegetables Green Peas Peas 8- Cnrrois Sea Pak Frozen Fish Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes DAY SPECIALS! CALIFORNIA HEAD Home Grown Acorn Butternut Buttercup YOUR CHOICE '12 02.

1 pkgs. GOOD VALUE. REGULAR MARGARINE Philadelphia Cream Cheese French Onion pkos. Clf Dine Bermuda Onion A 8 01. $100 LI I UIUO Garlic ctni.

J. Kraft Assorted Sharp Hickory Girlie Jalapeno 4 Squeeze-A-Snacks ENCYClOPEDIAtftE WORID FEATURED THIS WEEK Encyclopedia" Squash For Soups apd Stews Fresh Cabbage New Crop Cello Carrots All Purpose Red Potatoes 20 SUPER VALU VEGETABLES 15' Cut Gr. Beans Cut Wa Panuv Cut Gr. Beans French Style Gr i Style Corn mi" 9 9 TASTY RITE YELLOW CLING IRREGULAR PEACHES JUMBO KLEENEX DECORATED White Rain Reg. Unscented Extra Hold HAIR Jlain Envelopes Pl ft 0of Towels Pioneer Dog or Cat Food 9 ,50, cam Kleenex Boutique Napkins 4 1 00 Libby tomato Juice 0 320, 0 bottlei Bucfweiser BEER 6-J2oz.

Cons FROM OUR BAKERY Try Our New Line Of Dressel's Decorated Whipped Cr( Cakes (birthday all occasion) And Cheesecake VALUABLE COUPON 3 Minute Popcorn White or Yellow 2 Lb. Bag With Coupon Below I Northern I Facial Tissue I WITH THIS COUPON Limit One'Coupoa Per Family. Good Only at Super Valu Stores. for Expires 1 030 '5- Fabric Softener VALUABLE COUPON VALUABLE COUPON 10 3 minute White or Yellow Popcorn 5 WITH THIS COUPON Limit One Coupon Per Family. Good Only Williamsburg Super Offer Expires Nov.

b. Any Sales Tax Must Be Paid by. Co Valu Consumer. BUBBLE-UP Limit One Coupon Onl at Super Valu THIS COUPON port Per Family. 6 Anv S-S Valu Stores.

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