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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1968

Page

3

Janet Johnson Bride of Raymond Helmer in Iowa City

Miss Janet Sue Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson Wellman married Raymond Anthony Helmer son of Mr and Mrs Glen Helmer Iowa City in a 230 pm ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Iowa City Rev Richard Benenour officiated Organist Mrs Robert Dautremont played in the service Laura Kempf Wellman maid of honor Christine Helmer Iowa City bridesmaid Eugene Wissink Iowa City best man William Casey Coralville and Richard Burton Iowa City served as ushers A reception followed at the University Athletic Club Janet a Mercy School of Nursing graduate works at Mercy Hospital Helmer to graduate UI Business Admin and will report to Ft Eustis Va May 9 for duty as a second lieutenant.

Wellman Janet Sue Johnson Roy Johnson Raymond Anthony Helmer Glen Helmer Iowa City St. Mary’s Catholic Church Richard Benenour Robert Dautremont Laura Kempf Christine Helmer Eugene Wissink William Casey Michael Duffey Coralville Richard Burton University Athletic Club Mercy School of Nursing Mercy Hospital University of Iowa Ft. Eustis

Connie Lance to wed Mike Mineart in May

Mrs Karl Parcell of West Chester and Mrs Don Statler of Brighton hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Connie Lance at the Statler home Saturday evening. Twenty four attended as blue and yellow decorations and refreshments set the tone. Connie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Lance, will become the bride of Mike Mineart of Brighton on May 11.

Karl Parcell West Chester Don Statler Brighton Statler Connie Lance Connie Dale Lance Mike Mineart

Barracks and Auxiliary meet at Captain's Table

About 165 people attended the World War I Barracks and Auxiliary district gathering and dinner at the Captain's Table Sunday. Don Johnson, former national commander seeking Iowa governor, spoke. A. L. Morledge introduced him. 97 Auxiliary members later met in Legion rooms with Mrs. Mary Faith Hart presiding. Officers elected included Ida Grinnell as president and Merle DeWitt as senior vice president.

Ed Bushek Don Johnson West Branch American Legion Iowa Johnson A. L. Morledge Wapello Thora Pease Marjorie Phillips W. R.kime Richland Raymond E. Byers Legion Rooms Mary Faith Hart Clara Clay Harry Ramseyer National Legislative Committee Edna Bushek Ida Grinnell Burlington Merle DeWitt Ft. Madison Florence Kelly Muscatine Lila Weidman Everett Burham Washington W. R. Kime Mary Cole Iowa City Lloyd Dickinson Packwood George Baker Clay

Local hospital and visiting relatives noted in Davenport

Leon Hillman is a surgical patient in Mercy Hospital, Davenport. Lester Rath of Belmont, California, is visiting his mother, Lola DeLong.

Leon Hillman Mercy Hospital Davenport Lester Rath Belmont,Calif Lola DeLong

Cedar Falls Couple Weds In Spring Ceremony

Live in Cedar Falls Wisk Kanhlean von Miss Vicki Lynn Mead of Cedar Falls daughter of Merle Mead of Marcus and James E. Kauffman of Cedar Falls son of Edward Kauffman of Washington were married in Cedar Falls Friday April 19. The vows were at St Patrick's Church at 1 p.m. with Father Purtell officiating. The bride wore a lace trimmed street-length dress and carried pink baby roses. Julia Ann Davis was maid of honor. Robin Harter was ring bearer. Harold Harter was best man. ushers were David Anderson and Gary Bates. Music by Mary Maley and a dinner at Dimitris in Waterloo followed by a dance at Eagle's Hall. The couple will reside at 2416 Olive Street Cedar Falls. The bride attends UNI and works at Thunderbird Accounting. the groom is a UNI senior and works part-time at Waterloo Industries. Parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal dinner.

Vicki Lynn Mead Cedar Falls Merle Mead Marcus Iowa James E. Kauffman Edward Kauffman Washington St. Patrick’s Church Father Purtell Julia Ann Davis Robin Harter Harold Harter Ottumwa David Anderson Gary Bates Mary Maley Dimitris Steak House Waterloo Eagle's Hall Olive Street University of Northern Iowa Thunderbird Accounting Corporation UNI Waterloo Industries

Rainbow Girls Hostess for Grand Cross of Color Event

The Washington Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will host Grand Cross of Color on Sunday May 5 at 2 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. All who have received the degree are urged to attend.

Washington Assembly of the Order of Rainbow Grand Cross of Color Masonic Temple

Mrs. Alvin Allen Heads To Seattle Visit Family

Mrs Alvin Allen departed by plane for Seattle to visit her daughter and family. Address for letters is care of R B Lee 2528 N W 97th St Seattle WA 98107. Kermit Payne is a patient at University Hospitals Iowa City room 216 second floor west and expected home Friday or Saturday. Mrs Zelma Hughes returned home after visiting Wendell Hughes Bettendorf and with the Stanley Leach family at Moline.

Alvin Allen Seattle R. B. Lee N. W 97Th St Washington Kermit Payne University Hospitals Iowa City Zelma Hughes Wendell Hughes Bettendorf Stanley Leach Moline

Surprise party marks Frames 25th wedding anniversary

The children of Mr and Mrs John Frame of Ainsworth organized a Saturday evening surprise party at the Frame home for their parents 25th wedding anniversary. About 25 relatives and friends attended hosted by their three sons Bill Bob and Jim and Mrs Bill Frame. Guests included Mrs Ed Peiffer and Rolland Rabenold from the wedding party. Mrs Peiffer cut the blue and white anniversary cake baked and decorated by Mrs Mildred Zieglowsky. A social evening followed with several gifts for the Frames.

John Frame Ainsworth Frames Bill Bob Jim Bill Frame Ed Peiffer Rolland Rabenold

Honor Miss Childs with bridal shower

A bridal shower honored Miss Judy Childs on Monday evening April 15 at the home of Mrs. Henry Taylor. Miss Linda Jaspering and Miss Linda Taylor aided the hostess. After games, Miss Childs opened gifts and refreshments were served. Special guests were Mrs. Edwin Childs and Mrs. Erwin Mohr, mothers of the couple. Miss Childs is the bride elect of Michael Mohr of Wayland.

Judy Childs Henry Taylor Linda Jaspering Miss Linda Taylor Miss Childs Miss Jaspering Miss Taylor Win Childs Erwin Mohr Michael Mohr Wayland

Arm strong visitors with Mrs Bidwell in Tipton home

Mr and Mrs Don Arm strong of Tipton former Washington residents were visitors in the Mrs J W Bidwell home on Sunday.

Don Armstrong Tipton Washington J. W. Bidwell

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