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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
3
In West Chester at the Federated Church a Mother Daughter dessert is planned for Wednesday May 4 at 8 p m. Guest speaker Marcia Swain will share experiences from a trip to Finland. A free will offering will be collected and all mothers and daughters are invited.
Barbara Reed was surprised Tuesday evening when school friends gathered to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. The group played games and listened to records, then enjoyed birthday refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attendees included Penny Hampsher Xinia Solano Kathy Miller Mary Eagle Peggy Brown and Linda Miller. Barbara received many nice gifts from her friends.
Mrs Leona Goode of Columbus Junction and Lee Conry of Ainsworth wed at Columbus Junction Methodist Church. Rev Stephen Root Jr officiated with families attending a church parlor reception. Attendants included Mrs Edward Massey and Eldon Conry as well as Julie Massey and Dale Conry. Organist Janet Greene and singer Mike Massey participated. The ceremony featured palms and geraniums.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Baker of Batavia announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Roberta Ann to Garry Leon Oswalt son of Mr and Mrs Darel Oswalt of Richland The brides education includes Washington High School class of 1963 and Burlington Hospital School of Nursing She is a senior student The groom is a 1961 Keota High School graduate now farming in Richland The wedding is planned for June 19.
All notices due by 10 a.m. day of first publication. Three days prior printing. Wednesday Jolly Nine Club 7:30 p.m. Mrs. John Custer. VFW Auxiliary Club postponed to May 4. Thursday CES Pinochle 1:30 p.m. Mason ic Temple Women of Moose 8 p.m. Moose Home Executive Board 7 p.m. Family Living 1 8 p.m. Mrs. Charles Robison West Chester WRC 2 p.m. KP Hall Creative Living 8 p.m. Mrs. Carlton Bump Pansy Hill Club 1 p.m. Birthday luncheon with Mrs. E L Rouse Bring own table service Republican Women 9 a.m. KP Hall West Chester Royal Arch Masons 7:30 p.m. Degree work at Masonic Temple LBC Club 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Don Wylie Roll call household hints Masons 7:30 p.m. Temple Work in chapter Fleur de Lis Club Cancelled Friday Home Arts Club afternoon Mrs. H W Luers Masons 8 p.m. Temple Work in second degree Saturday Skirts and Skirts 8:30 p.m. Donkey Dance in show building Fairgrounds Dean Hartzell caller Refreshments All square dancers welcome Sunday Catholic Daughters 9:30 a.m. May Breakfast at Captain's Table Reservations to Mrs. Frank Kerker by Friday
Washington actor Pat Dougan is part of the Cast at University of Town for the production Puntila and His Hired Man. The show opens tonight at the University Studio Theatre and runs through April 30.
Mr and Mrs W D Gilmore of Bartlesville Oklahoma announce the engagement of their daughter Janice to Larry Simmering son of Mr and Mrs Donald Simmering of Ainsworth The bride to be attended Southwest Missouri State College and works in Springfield Missouri The groom is vice president of Kimberling Cove Inc Kimberling City Missouri plans are for May
Mr and Mrs John Swenka of Riverside celebrate their 60th anniversary on Sunday May 1 with a 2 to 4 p.m. reception at St Marvys School cafeteria Riverside. They were married May 2 1906 and are parents of twelve children with 35 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. The couple request no gifts.
Fourteen members of the Past Chiefs Club met with Mrs Earl Hobbs Monday with Mrs Howard Moore, president, presiding. Members noted style changes and fashion trends during roll call. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Harold Griggs, with the next gathering set for May 17.
Miss Sue Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs RJ Roth of Washington was pledged into Alpha Omicron chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at the State University of Iowa as a spring pledge and a freshman at SUI. A large group of relatives and friends attended Earl Booth funeral and have returned home.
Riverside announces the engagement of its daughter Susan Swenka of Iowa City to Charles Banken son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Banken of Iowa City The couple plans a September wedding at St Marys Catholic Church Riverside Susan a Highland Community High School graduate of 1964 is employed at Owens Brush Company Iowa City Banken a 1962 Iowa City High School graduate works for Moore Business Forms Inc Iowa City
Mrs. Melvin Yoder and her daughter from Kalona were discharged from the hospital today. The brief notice confirms their early release and names the family and town.
Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women, led by Mrs. Robert Stephens, discussed homestead improvements and craft lessons for next September. The group reviewed a laundry conference, read labels, and adopted a special education school project. Garden II members held a picnic and flower exchange after a garden planning chat.
The Shifts and Skirts Square Dance Club invites all square dancers to a Donkey Dance on Saturday April 30 at 8 30 p m in the fairgrounds show building with Dean Hartzell calling and refreshments to follow A future dance schedule includes May 14 at the Legion Hall with Ken Crow caller June 2 Frankie Lane at the Ainsworth gym and June 18 Len Buck calling all dances start at 8 30 p m through the summer
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