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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1968

Page

5

Candlelight wedding unites Whiteia Holmes and Marcia Lynn Holmes

Candlelight ceremony at First Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant united Whiteia Holmes daughter of Clair and Mrs Holmes and Marcia Lynn Holmes daughter of Ron Marshall and Mrs Marshall in a seven o clock double ring service. The bride wore an organza over taffeta gown with Venice lace and wore a waist length veil. Attendants wore lime green gowns and pink rose bouquets. Groom Gary Marshall attended by Pat Coghlan and Tim Procter with guests seated by Holmes brothers and Mt. Pleasant associates. Reception followed with about 300 guests. bride nurses at Mercy Hospital and groom a student at Iowa Wesleyan College.

Marcia Lynn Holmes Clair Holmes Mt. Pleasant Ron Marshall Robert Marshall Don Schild Joan Anderson Cedar Falls Sharon Holmes Ames Lori Kay Holmes Gary Marshall New Haven Conn Pat Coghlan Iowa City Tim Procter Richard Roger Holmes Jim Hodson Dave Coon Micheal Paul Holmes Carmen Crawford Tom James Joe Johnston John Holmes Willis Hanks Mercy Hospital Iowa Wesleyan College North Main

Honor Clarence Lynns 55th wedding anniversary dinner

Mrs and Mrs Clarence Lynn of Washington hosted a Dickey's Prairie Home dinner on Sunday April 7 to honor their 55th anniversary. Three birthdays were celebrated for Mrs Glenn Ladehoff L P Statler and Michael Ladehoff. Guests included numerous family members from Washington Drakesville West Chester Galveston Texas and Galveston. The afternoon featured visiting and refreshments at the L P Statler home.

Clarence Lynn Washington Dickey’s Prairie Home Glenn Ladehoff L. P. Statler Michael Ladehoff John Knott Tom Linda Harry Joanne Charles Gibson Ricky Rusty Teresa Bill Hardy Denise Debora Billy Drakesville Glenda Michael West Chester Carl Kyle Galveston Texas

Paul Watson celebrates fifth birthday at family dinner

A family dinner at 908 East Main honored Paul Watson on his fifth birthday. Grandmother LeRoy Chapula baked an Easter bunny cake. Afternoon party included friends from Pleasant Plain Iowa City Marion and Washington. Paul received many gifts.

Gordon Watson East Main Paul LeRoy Chalupa Pleasant Plain Iowa City Marion Washington

Rainbow Girls Aid Easter Seal Society Sale

Rainbow Girls raised 85.21 dollars for the Easter Seal Society of Iowa by selling Easter lilies crafted by disabled individuals. Volunteers staffed Fareway Store Schoonver's Drug and the McDaniel Drug Store on Saturday to sell the lilies.

Easter Seal Society of Iowa Fareway Schoonover’s Drug McDaniel Drug Store

Pre Easter Services Held at Washington Methodist Church

Pre Easter events at Washington Methodist Church this week include a Wednesday 7 45 p m Lent service with Rev Wayne L Grover of La Crosse Wisconsin followed by a social hour in the church basement A Maundy Thursday prayer vigil from 9 a m to 6 30 p m precedes two Communion services at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m Good Friday union services feature Rev Einar Fetterman at 2 p m and Bethel College Choir at 7 30 p m Easter Sunday worships set for 8 a m and 10 30 a m

Washington Methodist Church Wayne L. Grover la Crosse Wisconsin Methodist Methodist Church Einar Fetterman Bethel College

Club Notes and Plans From TTT Chapter EI Meeting

Mrs Charles Stuart entertained Bible I Monday with Mrs Mary Hastie assisting. Devotions led by Mrs Walter Bauer and lesson on Faith by Mrs Harry Turner. Lucy Rehmel read Hebrews Faith. Lauder Kennedy spoke on Tekoa from II Samuel. Robert Hammer hosted TTT Chapter EI luncheon. Marguerite Crail led devotions and Maynard Brown presided. Plans for a rummage sale May 3 and article work for TTT camp at Eden Valley Minnesota.

Charles Stuart Mary Hastie Walter Bauer Harry Turner Lucy Rehmel Lauder Kennedy Robert Hammer Marguerite Crail Maynard Brown TTT Eden Valley Minn

Past Worthy High Priestess Club entertained at home

Mrs. Don Lins hosted the Past Worthy High Priestess Club Monday evening with Mrs. Paul Snakenburg as assistant hostess. Ten members attended and were reminded of the April 28 installation. Cards were played with Mrs. Alice Manassier winning high and Mrs. Dot Bauer low. Refreshments were served.

Don Lins Worthy High Priestess Club Paul Snakenburg Alice Manassier Dot Bauer

Area Ten Satisfactory Progress Toward Accreditation

Area Ten Community College is in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward full accreditation by the North Central Association. Superintendent Dr S A Ballantyne explains that Area Ten qualifies for federal grants GI Bill benefits and college credits transfer. The college was invited to become a Correspondent Institution and aims for candidacy next year with a three year path to full accreditation.

Area Ten Community College North Central Association S. A. Ballantyne Area Ten North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools North Central Ballantyne State Department of Public Instruction

Crawfordsville Plans Easter Egg Hunt By Lions

Crawfordsville hosts a community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 18 at 1 p m. Pre school through sixth grade children may participate. Gather at the fire station unless rain moves the event to the Legion hall.

Crawfordsville The

Washington County Fair Board to meet at fair grounds

Members of the Washington County Fair Board will meet at the fair grounds Thursday April 18 at 8 p m.

Washington County Fair Board Fairgrounds

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