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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1966

Page

3

Washington bride weds Max Meeks in April 17 ceremony

Mary Carson daughter of Mr and Mrs W Thomas Carson of Washington and Max Wayne Meeks son of Mr and Mrs Everett Meeks of Ainsworth exchanged vows at 2 30 pm in Washington Methodist Church The ceremony included choral pieces by Christine Carson and featured a blue satin gown with Chantilly lace The couple will reside in Ainsworth with Mr Meeks employed by Sitler Electric and Mrs Meeks in the North East Teachers College art department prior to marriage the reception hosted 160 guests at the church parish halls.

Mary Carson W. Thomas Carson Washington Max Wayne Meeks Everett Meeks Ainsworth M.O. Smith Patricia Geinsendorfer Lewistown William D. Carson Richard Meeks William Carson Lewis Meeks Duane Schultz Jim Thompson John Carson Janiene Carson Jeffrey Carson Lloyd Coon Crawfordsville Sam Canott Northeast Teachers College Kirksville McCleery Cumming Company Meeks American Institute of Business Des Moines Sitler Electric Company

Leyden Family Observes 35th Anniversary Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. E J Leyden celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at Phil Leyden’s home. About 48 guests attended, including children and their families from Waterloo, Ainsworth, Washington, Moscow, Iowa City, and Trenton. One child, Mrs. Gary Letts, could not attend.

E.J. Leyden Phil Leyden John Jean) Slickers Waterloo Bill Treva) Kilgore Ainsworth Lowell Mary) Carroll Washington Phil James Ina) Morrison Moscow Ila Rex Sherie) Gingerich Iowa City Kim Jim Roger Mike Eric Gary Kathy) Letts North Dakota

Christian Women’s Fellowship meets with message calls

Mrs Ira Rathmel Mrs Dale Herdlicka Mrs John W Miller and Mrs Glen Green hosted the Christian Women’s Fellowship groups at meetings Thursday and Friday. Worship centered on Called to Be Messengers and Imitators of God. Mother Daughter Banquet announced for May 10 at 6 30 p.m. tickets from Carl Dallmeyer or Clarence Brown Jr. Cost 1 50 adults 1 children. CWF general meeting set for Friday April 22 at 7 30 p.m. church executive board at 7 p.m. CWF will serve the TB dinner tonight. meetings opened with prayer and benediction.

Ira Rathmel Dale Herdlicka John W. Miller Glen Green Christian Women’s Fellowship Carl Dallmeyer Clarence Brown Jr CWF

Mrs Julia Branchflower Returns Home on West Madison

Mrs Julia Branchflower returns to her West Madison home after more than a year at Sunny Haven Rest Home. Mrs Emma Galle of Donnellson died Sunday, mother of Mrs A Phelps of Washington, who had lived in Farmington for five or six years. Funeral set for Tuesday in Donnellson.

Julia Branchflower West Madison Sunny Haven Rest Home Emma Galle Donnellson A. Phelps Washington Farmington

Washington Women Schedule Busy Week of Meetings

A long list of local club and church activities fills Monday through Thursday with meetings for Rainbow Girls YWCA circles VFW Auxiliary Baptist groups First Presbyterian UPW Circle IV and V Booster Club Rosemary Club and several circles at churches plus student program notes.

YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Eastern Star Masons Merle Turnipseed Elizabeth McClung Baptist Friendly Nile Sewing Circle Maurice Crawford Word Weavers Robert Clark Harold Perry VFW Hettie Lake Circle Barbara Lins Plaster of Paris Crafts First Presbyterian UPW Robert Garrett Robert Johnson Doyle Jarrard Marionave Walnut Women’s Club Earl Ferrell Stewart Rosemary Club Tom Walker White Shrine Prac

Extension laundry conference draws about one hundred in Washington

About 100 people attended the Extension Tri-County Laundry Conference in Washington last Thursday plus a program of speakers and displays by local appliance dealers and extension staff. Peggy Royer of Maytag presented fabric care demonstrations with models from Washington. speakers included extension staff from Iowa and Jefferson County, and Culligan and other dealers showcased washing aids and equipment. The event marked the first of three meetings in extension series with future dates set for Mt. Pleasant and Fairfield and open invites extended to the public.

Washington Salley Smith County Extension Home Economist Peggy Royer Home Economist Home Service Maytag Company Cal Wolf Wally Horn Harvey Radtke Rex Lee Bob Ross Monroe Howell Mary Petsche Henry Co Millie VanDer Zyl Jefferson County Jim Frier Naomi Shank Iowa State University Keith Vetter Culligan Soft Water Service Sally Smith Mangold’s T.V. Lab Payne's Iowa Southern Utilities Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward B & H Firestone Jarvis Iowa Southern Utilities Company Mt. Pleasant REC Fairfield

Local Attorneys and Professionals Directory Entry

Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison Jr. and James E. Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St. Attorneys at Law. John C. Owen at 119% West Washington South Side Square. Dr. M. L. Tweeton at 108 No. Marion. Phone numbers listed. Closed

John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton Marion

Mrs Campbell Attends Iowa Mothers Conference in Dubuque

Mrs Campbell and husband Mr Campbell traveled to Dubuque for the sixth annual Iowa Mother Association conference. She was named Mother of the Year by the local Fortnightly Club and received an award among 35 merit mothers. Delegates were welcomed by Mrs R C Berrie of Dubuque and awards were presented by Mrs J A Weingart of Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Jenkins of Ainsworth also attended.

Herbert Campbell Dubuque Campbell J. A. Weingart Des Moines Iowa Charles Jenkins Ainsworth Jenkins

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