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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1971

Page

3

Kiesey Haars Nupials at West Chester United Methodist

Sara Kiesey daughter of Theodore and Mrs Kiesey of West Chester married Douglas Ray Haars son of Raymond Haars Center Point in a candlelight ceremony April 3 at United Methodist Church West Chester officiated by Rev Harry P Lees Jr. The bride wore an organza gown with Chantilly lace, matching mantilla, carried a cascade of daisies. Attendants wore light blue dotted Swiss. A reception for 140 followed. The couple will reside at 1928 College Street Cedar Falls.

Susan Kiesey Theodore C. Kiesey West Chester Douglas Ray Haars Raymond W. Haars Center Point United Methodist Church Harry P. Lees Jr Doug Kiesey Omaha Julie Johnson Washington Patricia Keppers Eagle Grove Cassandra Kiesey Terri Kiesey Miss Johnson Miss Keppers Judy Slemmons St. Louis Linda Mey Clarence Robert Oxley Larry Miller Cedar

OES inspection meeting in Masonic Temple hosts district leaders

The Order of Eastern Star School of Instruction met at the Masonic Temple Saturday at 12 30 p m with Mrs Virginia Hansen of Bettendorf as instructor. Courtesy candidates were George Dare and Mrs Myrtle Neiswanger. Chapters from Bettendorf Wayland Brighton and Ollie attended. A salad dinner followed at 6 p m served by the Stebeltons and others. The inspection featured Mrs Dayton Crim presiding and initiation led by Leonard Llewellyn as a candidate. Distinguished guests included Helen Bowers Virginia Hansen Janit Bauer and others. An Estarl scholarship offering and an Easter egg ceremony accompanied the events. The dining and social committees organized refreshments.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Virginia Hansen Bettendorf George Dare Myrtle Neiswanger Wayland Brighton Ollie Dayton Crim Leonard Llewellyn Edgar Stewart

YW Public Affairs Meeting Set For April 7

YWCA Public Affairs program scheduled for Wednesday April 7 in the YW room from 9 30 to 11 30 a m open to the public. Attendees may learn about government by the people and discuss priorities and financing from extension courses.

YWCA YW Room

Legion Meeting in Washington City Hall Tuesday Evening

Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post will convene at 7 30 p m in the Legion rooms at the Washington city hall to hear spring conference reports and an update on 1971 membership. The Wapello Chapter and Southeast Iowa Engineers Club meet April 14 at Hull House Oskaloosa with 615 p m hospitality and a 7 00 p m dinner. Dr John Griffin of Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville will discuss Engineering and Medicine.

Wapello Town Engineering Society Southeast Iowa Engineers Club Hull House Oskaloosa John Griffin Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville Elmer Wenger Kan Edward Salina Wenger Abilene Earl Cramer Murray Kueneman Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Harold Kueneman Wesleyan Murray Jim Wenger University of Northern Willard McCracken Joe Wenger Ed Skubal Burke McCreedy Jim McCreedy Brenda Bobby Stanley McCreedy Kaye Henry Lillian Lankson Owa City Tom Turner Washington Howard Pearson Duane White Joe White Richland Columbus Junction David Stirling Tom Stirling Alton Griffin David Kleese West of Washington C. A. ‘Thompson Richard Havel Mercy Hospital Friendly Families Club Charles Lord Everette Roberts

Iowa Legislators Face Major Tax Revisions

Des Moines reports lawmakers return to the Statehouse with a bold tax plan focusing on a 20 mill education levy, shifted funding methods, and new revenue to cover property tax cuts. Debates center on funding, sales tax increases, and potential governor veto risks as divisions persist in both chambers.

Des Moines UPL Statehouse Iowa Robert D. Ray Ray Senate Ways and Means

Watershed inventories finalize for nine Iowa state lakes

Iowa officials report completion of watershed inventories for nine state park artificial lakes. Studies by county Soil Conservation Districts assess land use, erosion, siltation and pollution, guiding permanent soil conservation practices to reduce sediment inflow.

Des Moines Iowa Conservation Commission Backbone State Park Delaware County Pine Lake Hardincount Springbrook Guthrie County Rock Creek Jasper County Goode State Park Henry County Lake Darling Washington County Red Haw State Park Lucas County Prairie Rose State Park Shelby County Brushy Creek Webster County U.S. Soil Conservation Service U. 8. Soil Conservation Service U. 8. Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service State Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Ascs Committee For Reap ACP

Crusade in Ainsworth Cancer drive to start soon

In Ainsworth April 2 Mrs. Bob Bruegge is chairman of the American Cancer Crusade. She will be joined by Mrs. Leon Mc Neil Mrs. Shennie Buck Mrs. Don Edwards Mrs. Henry Stetler Mrs. Dave Hildebrand Mrs. Kermit Jenkins and Mrs. Fred Orris to begin soliciting next week and aim to finish during April, Cancer Crusade month.

Ainsworth Bob Bruegge American Cancer Crusade Bruegge Leon McNeil Shennie Buck Don Edwards Henry Stetler Dave Hildebrand Kermit Jenkins Fred Orris

Dear Abby column letters and reader responses

A collage of reader questions and Abby’s replies covers marital pocket-issue mishaps, parental letters, golden anniversary gifts, unmarried parents facing pregnancy, and college home-sickness. Abby counsels responsibility, privacy, and communication while offering practical guidance.

Abby Laguna Beach

Abby's booklet fundraiser request for teens

A brief note asks readers to send one dollar to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California for her new booklet What Teen-Agers Want to Know. The item appears as a simple mailing request without additional details.

Abby Tom Los Angeles Cal Seoge

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Sara Kiesey University of Northern Town College Street Cedar Falls Paul Stebelton Margy Fred Bey Helen Bowers Virgini Hansen Janet Bauer Ada Stewart Crim Stebelton Dale Connelly Joe Bauer Harold Strum Roy Carter Dwane Shalla Mary O'Conner Reacher Suds Towan House Oth Ray Andrew Varley Zieglowsky Builders C. A. Thompson Dick Edwards Cedar Rapids Floyd Edwards Vietnam Seattle Wash Roberts Ed Koehler Hearing Aid Service Center Mid-States Hearing Aid Corporation of Iowa City Abigail van Buren Karen Sitler’s Electric Kirkwood Coute Washington Community School T & TH Harrington Rusley Kirkwood Community’ College Sci Harter Phil Busley Kirkwood Community College
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