Short Takes
Opera House jam
set for Friday
Blairsburg Opera House dancers, listeners, and jammers are invited to at the Blairsburg Opera House Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The coffee pot is always on– please bring a snack to share.
Omelet breakfast
set for Sunday
The Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas Aquinas will hold an omelet breakfast on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Gym.
A freewill donation will be accepted. Donations will be used to help support seminarians, Veterans Honor Flights and various events and activities with the church and community.
Fall festival is Sunday in Williams
St. Mary Catholic Church of Williams will host the Fall Festival on Sunday from 4:40 to 7 p.m.
The meal will consist of chicken and homemade noodles, meat loaf mashed potatoes, home frozen corn, salad, St. Mary’s famous pickles, pie and beverage.
Cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children 4-12 and ages 3 and under are free.
The country store will have a variety of homemade crafts and baked goods.
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Garden club to meet Wednesday
Town and Country Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Extension Office.
The program is “The Unknown” by Susan Schmitz, Program Coordinator, ISU Extension Service.
Omelet breakfast
set for Sunday
The Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas Aquinas will hold an omelet breakfast on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Gym.
A freewill donation will be accepted. Donations will be used to help support seminarians, Veterans Honor Flights and various events and activities with the church and community.
Fall festival is Sunday in Williams
St. Mary Catholic Church of Williams will host the Fall Festival on Sunday from 4:40 to 7 p.m.
The meal will consist of chicken and homemade noodles, meat loaf mashed potatoes, home frozen corn, salad, St. Mary’s famous pickles, pie and beverage.
Cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children 4-12 and ages 3 and under are free.
The country store will have a variety of homemade crafts and baked goods.
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HUGS?to meet Wednesday
Humans Understanding Grief (HUGS)?will meet on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at 2nd Street Emporium.
For more information, contact Paula at 832-3927.
Class of 1961 planning reunion
The Webster City High School Class of 1961 will have a class reunion planning meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at 2100 Edgewood Dr.
All classmates are welcome to attend and offer input as how to proceed and also pick a date.
NAWBO?event set for Oct. 29
The National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa Chapter (NAWBO Iowa) will be holding an event on Oct. 29 at The Bridge in Webster City, to celebrate rural Iowa women in business. October has been designated Iowa Women Business Owner’s month. The event will run from 5 9 pm and include beverages, a heavy hor d’oeuvres dinner, woman business showcase and a program. For more information or to register for the event, visit nawboiowa.org.
KY Library Book Sale planned
The annual fall Friends of the?Kendall Young Library Book Sale is planned for Oct. 29 through 31 at the library.
The sale will be open Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for members of Friends of the Library. Non-members may join at the door for $5.
The sale is open to the general public on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open house to be held for new school administration building
An open house will be held on Nov. 3, at the new Wester City Community School District Administration Building, located at 820 Des Moines St., from 3 to 6 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Fall Festival Vendor and Craft FairJEWELL?- The Jewell Fall Festival Vendor Fair/Craft Show on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Hamilton Elementary School gym, 404 Blaine St., Jewell. Lunch will be provided by Cafe Agape.
Short Takes
Speaker to give talk on PEO
convention
The Hamilton County Reciprocity P.E.O. Committee invites all chapter members to a meeting Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1229 Kathy Lane, Webster City.
Debbie Gray of Fort Dodge will be giving a report on the P.E.O. International Convention.
FFA?Harvest Day set for Saturday
The Webster City FFA?Test Plot Harvest Day will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the test plot just north of the Webster City Medical Clinic.
Brunch will be served free to the first 200 people. The day will also feature games for children and will be an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture and farm safety.
Rotary dinner to be held Sunday at WC?High School
The annual Webster City Rotary Club turkey dinner will be held Sunday at the Webster City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and younger. The meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Organizers say the dinner, prepared by Central Catering, promises a new faster drive-thru lane. Those attending can also dine in or carry out meals.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Meals on Wheels and many other community needs.
Short Takes
Speaker to give talk on PEO convention
The Hamilton County Reciprocity P.E.O. Committee invites all chapter members to a meeting Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1229 Kathy Lane, Webster City.
Debbie Gray of Fort Dodge will be giving a report on the P.E.O. International Convention.
FFA?Harvest Day set for Saturday
The Webster City FFA?Test Plot Harvest Day will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the test plot just north of the Webster City Medical Clinic.
Brunch will be served free to the first 200 people. The day will also feature games for children and will be an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture and farm safety.
Rotary dinner tickets on sale
The annual Webster City Rotary Club turkey dinner will be held Sunday at the Webster City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and younger. The meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Organizers say the dinner, prepared by Central Catering, promises a new faster drive-thru lane. Those attending can also dine in or carry out meals.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Meals on Wheels and many other community needs.
Short Takes
Speaker to
give talk on
PEO convention
The Hamilton County Reciprocity P.E.O. Committee invites all chapter members to a meeting Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1229 Kathy Lane, Webster City.
Debbie Gray of Fort Dodge will be giving a report on the P.E.O. International Convention.
FFA?Harvest Day
set for Saturday
The Webster City FFA?Test Plot Harvest Day will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the test plot just north of the Webster City Medical Clinic.
Brunch will be served free to the first 200 people. The day will also feature games for children and will be an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture and farm safety.
Rotary dinner tickets on sale
The annual Webster City Rotary Club turkey dinner will be held Sunday at the Webster City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and younger. The meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Organizers say the dinner, prepared by Central Catering, promises a new faster drive-thru lane. Those attending can also dine in or carry out meals.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Meals on Wheels and many other community needs.
Short Takes
Speaker to
give talk on
PEO convention
The Hamilton County Reciprocity P.E.O. Committee invites all chapter members to a meeting Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1229 Kathy Lane, Webster City.
Debbie Gray of Fort Dodge will be giving a report on the P.E.O. International Convention.
FFA?Harvest Day
set for Saturday
The Webster City FFA?Test Plot Harvest Day will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the test plot just north of the Webster City Medical Clinic.
Brunch will be served free to the first 200 people. The day will also feature games for children and will be an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture and farm safety.
Rotary Turkey dinner tickets
on sale now
The annual Webster City Rotary Club turkey dinner will be held Sunday at the Webster City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and younger. The meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Organizers say the dinner, prepared by Central Catering, promises a new faster drive-thru lane. Those attending can also dine in or carry out meals.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Meals on Wheels and many other community needs.
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Rotary Turkey
dinner tickets
on sale now
The annual Webster City Rotary Club turkey dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Webster City High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and younger. The meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Organizers say the dinner, prepared by Central Catering, promises a new faster drive-thru lane. Those attending can also dine in or carry out meals.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Meals on Wheels and many other community needs.
Author to present
talk at KY Library
Paul Juhl, a Webster City native and author, will present his new book, “MacKinlay Kantor’s Webster City, Iowa.”?The event will be held Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
The book is full of rare photos and interesting stories about Kantor’s years growing up in Webster City. Juhl will share his research and the writing process, along with a slide show of images from the book.
Copies of the book will be on sale for $25. Library officials said the author will donate proceeds of the sale to Kendall Young Library.
American Legion
to meet Tuesday
American Legion Post 191 will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m., 726 Second St.
Swiss steak meal
planned by Legion
American Legion Post 191 will hold a Swiss steak dinner at the Legion Hall on Saturday. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue until the food is gone. Cost is $8.
Books selected
The Evening Book club at Kendall Young Library has been set for Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The group will read “Dinner With The Smileys” by Sarah Smiley.
The Noon Book Club will meet Oct. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. This month, the group is reading “One Thousand White Women” by Jim Fergus.
Both books are available at the library’s check out desk.
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Second Sunday
Supper set
LEHIGH?-The Lehigh United Methodist Church will hold its Second Sunday Supper on Sunday, from 5 to 7 p.m. We will be serving Sausage Links, Pancakes and Scrambled Eggs, with a drink. A free will offering will be held.
PEO?NR?plans
Tuesday meeting
NR Chapter of P.E.O. will gather at 9:30 in the home of Carrie Elkin on Oct. 13. Shirley Moen will serve as co-hostess. Shirley Hanson will give a 3 minute report about the Educational Loan Fund. Shirley Yungclas will present the program.
Soup supper to
be held Sunday night in Williams
WILLIAMS?- The Williams United Methodist Church is hosting a Soup Supper this Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Menu items include Vegetable Beef, Chili, and Cheesy Potato soups, sandwiches, bars and beverages for a free will donation. Carry outs available.
Baked goods and bazaar items by Collette Mickelson and Karen Johnson will be available for sale. Everyone is welcome
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PEO?EL?chapter
to meet today
PEO Chapter EL will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Windsor Manor, 1401 Wall St., with Barb Stearns serving as hostess. Nancy Whaley and Faith McDowell are co-hostesses.
The Yearbook Committee will introduce this year’s theme, “Wild about P.E.O. and Life.”
PEO?NR?plans
Tuesday meeting
NR Chapter of P.E.O. will gather at 9:30 in the home of Carrie Elkin on Oct. 13. Shirley Moen will serve as co-hostess. Shirley Hanson will give a 3 minute report about the Educational Loan Fund. Shirley Yungclas will present the program.
Author to visit
KY?Library
Webster City native Paul Juhl will present an author’s talk Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. on his new book, “MacKinlay Kantor’s Webster City.”?The book is full of rare photos and stories about Kantor’s years growing up in Webster City. Juhl will share his research and writing process along with a slide show of images from the book.
Copies of the book can be purchased at the event for $25 and proceeds will benefit Kendall Young Library.
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PEO?EL?chapter
to meet Thursday
PEO Chapter EL will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Windsor Manor, 1401 Wall St., with Barb Stearns serving as hostess. Nancy Whaley and Faith McDowell are co-hostesses.
The Yearbook Committee will introduce this year’s theme, “Wild about P.E.O. and Life.”
PEO?NR?plans
Tuesday meeting
NR Chapter of P.E.O. will gather at 9:30 in the home of Carrie Elkin on Oct. 13. Shirley Moen will serve as co-hostess. Shirley Hanson will give a 3 minute report about the Educational Loan Fund. Shirley Yungclas will present the program.
Author to
visit KYL
Webster City native Paul Juhl will present an author’s talk Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. on his new book, “MacKinlay Kantor’s Webster City.”?The book is full of rare photos and stories about Kantor’s years growing up in Webster City. Juhl will share his research and writing process along with a slide show of images from the book.
Copies of the book can be puchased at the event for $25 and proceeds will benefit Kendall Young Library.
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UCC?circles to meet for October
First Congregational, UCC, Women’s Fellowship Circles began their new program year in September. They will be discussing the book “Threads of Hope” by Faye Hill Thompson. Anyone is welcome to attend any circle meeting. Call church office for more information, 832-2232.
Morning Star will meet Thursday at 9:30 am at Southfield in the home of Lavonne Osmundson with Ginny Veach program presenter.
Mayflower will meet Thursday at 1:30 pm at Southfield with co-hostesses Audrey Burtnett and Verna Bierle. Wilma Reinsel will present the program
Providence Circle will meet Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the church. Greta Oberender is hostess and program presenter.
Haystack Circle will meet on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the home of Gayle Olson, hostess and program presenter.
Women’s Club
begins fall
schedule Monday
The Webster City Women’s Club is gearing up for their fall schedule with a program by Trudy Anderson on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Jane Young House.
The program, entitled, “The Creation of ‘Ta-Da,’ Recycling, Reuse and Repurpose”?will show the creations the Andersons have made and repurposed out of used materials. Music will introduce the festivities and refreshments will follow. Bring a repurposed, recycled or junque item to share.
The next meeting will be Nov. 9 and will feature the annual style show by Osweilers.
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