West Branch-Nmalvern couple wed in outdoor ceremony
Sara Jean Murphy and William Robert Blackburn were married at the bride’s West Branch home in an outdoor ceremony under oak trees. The bride wore an off-white cotton gown. attendants wore brown printed dresses. After a barbecue reception, the couple planned a three week honeymoon in Europe and a Fort Lee New Jersey home. Guests came from Iowa City Des Moines Sioux City and other towns. The same column notes a Book and Study Club meeting on Sept 27 at Betty Gidley’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Jean Murphy
John Murphy
West Branch
William Robert Blackburn
William Blackburn
Malvern
Theodore Kronz
Iowa City
Ann Beckwith
Miss Beckwith
William, Marsh
Galyn F. Smith
Tulsa
Okla
Stephen Vorheis
San Diego
Calif
Michael Blackburn
Sioux Falls
So. Dak
Stephen Blackburn
Thomas C. Murphy
Abby Blackburn
Fort Lee
N.J
Des Moines
Sioux City
Oakland
Tabor
Randolph
Silver City
Council Bluffs
Blackburn
University of Iowa
New York
Iowa State University
Stae
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Clinton Bogart Consulting Engineers
Europe
Linwood Ave
Reception and Dance Honoring Mr and Mrs William Blackburn
A September 6 reception at United Methodist church honored William Blackburn and Sara Jean Murphy with coral and blue decor. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott. A Malvern tea table, cake, and guest book were arranged by local volunteers. Followed by a public dance at the Malvern Community Building hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Max Blackburn, with families welcomed and dancing enjoyed by many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
William Blackburn
Sara Jean Murphy
Kenneth Scott
Gregory Jones
Malvern
Richard Blackburn
Oukland
Dean Darling
Gering
Nebr
Laura Clay
George Marshall
Sharon Blackburn
Alma Knop
Bob Cardwell
Jack Bowen
Max Blackburn
John Murphy
West Branch
Candlelight double ring ceremony unites Tackett and Nutting
On September 10 1977 at 7 p m the First Christian church Glenwood hosted a candlelight double ring ceremony uniting Rosanne Tackett and Dennis Nutting with Rev Wayne Sigler officiating. Parents Ralph L Tackett Glenwood and Thomas I Nutting Malvern. The bride wore an ivory silk organza empire gown with Queen Ann neckline and Venise lace accents. Veil cap adorned with pearls. Yellow rose bouquet and family heirloom bracelet. Maid of honor Peggy Schoening bridesmaids Twila Miller Carol Robertson Angela Raymond wore velveteen gowns in brown rust olive and gold. Attendants included Melinda Tackett candlelighter LaDonna Rohrberg flower girl Dale Miller candlelighter. Best man Dick Spencer Chicago groomsmen Terry Machnicki Tim Smyth Dan Nutting Usher Philip Tackett Donn Nutting Tracie Ammeter Cedar Rapids. Song selections Wedding Song Follow Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Glenwood
Rosanne Tackett
Dennis Nutting
Wayne Sigler
Ralph L. Tackett
Thomas I. Nutting
Malvern
Jace Camerot
Peggy Schoening
Twila Miller
Carol Robertson
Angela Raymond
Melinda Tackett
Indow
LaDonna Rohrberg
Qower
Dale Miller
Dick Spencer
Chicago
Terry Machnicki
Tim Smyth
Dan Nutting
Philip Tackett
Donn Nutting
St. Louis
Tracie Ammeter
Cedar Rapids
Wedding Hearsays at Tabor Iowa as Couple Weds in Church
The ceremony featured 'Time in a Bottle' and an organ accompaniment by Mrs. Dean Dusenberry. Janet Delavan of Emporia attended the guest book. A reception in the church parlors hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fasnacht followed. Relatives assisted at the reception and gifts. After a trip to the Ozarks, the couple will reside in Tabor Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Dusenberry
Janet Delavan
Emporia
Kam
Wayne Fasnacht
Roger Adams
Walter Schoening
LeVerne Rohrberg
Becky Gogetap
Rick Clipson
Genealogical Society Meeting Sept 29 at Malvern
The Mills Co Genealogical Society will meet Thursday Sept 29 at 7 30 p m in the Nishna Care Center Malvern Guest speaker will be A J Englehorn of Ames editor Hawkeye Heritage publication The meeting should interest genealogists beginners and experienced Members urged to attend and bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mills Co. Genealogical Society
Nishna
Malvern
A.J. Englehorn
Ames
State of Iowa Genealogical Societies
Hawkeye Heritage
Creighton Club Party Set for October 6 1977
The Southwestern Iowa Creighton Club will host its annual party on Thursday October 6 1977 at the Sixty Four Club in Council Bluffs. President Emmet Tinley oversees arrangements with President-elect Richard J. Ronk and Vice President Edward R. Farrage. Guests include Rev William F Kelley S J and Larry Maxwell. A social hour is planned for 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Iowa Creighton Club
Sixty Four Club
Council Bluffs
Southwestern Iowa Club
Emmet Tinley
JD ’41
Richard J. Ronk
BSC
Edward R. Farrage
M.D
M.C
Creighton
William F. Kelley
S.J
Creighton Alumni Party Plans and Student Totals
A note invites Alumni and Creighton families to a four year anniversary party at Creighton University Omaha Nebraska with dinner at 7 30 p.m. The university is private Catholic run by Jesuit Fathers with 4900 students and multiple colleges and schools listed. Christopher Sila turns six with a family birthday gathering at his grandmother’s home in Malvern with relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Southwestern Iowa
Creighton Club
Omaha
Nebi
Medicine
Law
Pharmacy
Dentistry
Christopher Sila
Carmen Kyle
Ray White
Fred Kyle
Council Bluffs
Dennis Kyle
Heather
Lee White
Velma White
Don White
Delmar
James McConkey
Susanne
Sarah Lykke
Cheyenne
Dean Sila
Malvern
Deborah Society Plans Bake Sale After Meeting
The Baptist Deborah Society met Wednesday at the country home of Gladys Allensworth. After the business session, members scheduled a bake sale for November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Society
Baptist Deborah Society
Gladys Allensworth
Lamb dinners and London theatre in a summer visit
Rick and Vera recount a London trip with lamb dinners at the Savoy on Aug 4, a look at Mousetrap and Banana Ridge at local theatres, and visits to Irene Side by Side and A Circus Line. They praise London's taxis, note Arabs own the Savoy, and share travel by train to northern Scotland with golf, a mishap aboard Victoria Station, and a stiff neck from a suitcase. They mention Along Our Country Road by Otha Wearin and ask about travels since Oregon and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy Hotel
London
Loyd George
Rick
Savoy
Robert Morley
Savoy Theater
Irene
Sondheim
Scotland
Victoria Station
Edinburgh
John Kline
Otha Wearin
Felix
Oregon
Mexico
Mary
Vera
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Blackburn-Murphy
Betty Gidley
Stella Lisle
Glenwood, Iowa
Club 64
UTM
Old Hiway
Shenandoah
Iowa
Mr. and
Mrs
Genealogical Soc
Vera Smith
Eley Es Tram
Ene S
PEASE
Norbest
Perth
VanCamp
Cal
Pillsbury
Mulholland
Gordon
Malvern, Iowa
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