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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1964

Page

2

Bride Frances Erwin Wed to LeLand Pleak at Mt Pleasant

Frances Erwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Erwin of Mt Pleasant and LeLand V Pleak son of Mr and Mrs Charles Pleak of Red Oak were married in a double ring ceremony August 1 at Olds Congregational Church Rev Clyde Erwin officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Gary Bell and Miss Sharon Erwin flower girl. Best man Ivan Denny with ushers Lyle Pleak Ray Pleak Jack Erwin and Duayne Benson. Organist Mrs Robert W Johnson accompanied singers. A reception for 175 followed in the church parlors with five tier cake and gifts table arrangements. The couple plan to live in Red Oak. Frances taught in Washington and LeLand farms near Red Oak.

OLDS Frances Erwin Sam Erwin Mt. Pleasant Leland V. Pleak Charles Pleak Red Oak Olds Congregational Church Clyde Erwin Gary Bell Burlington Sharon Erwin Winfield Max White Jr Ainsworth Ivan Denny Hedrick Lyle Pleak Ray Pleak Jack Erwin Duayne Benson Swedesburg Robert W. Johnson of Winfield Bob DeVarmen Eugene Baker Don Peterson Dave Erwin Roger Tweedy Jack Berwin Earl Love

Gwynne Klingaman and John Herr weds in Cedar Rapids

Miss Gwynne Jean Klingaman daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Klingaman Cedar Rapids and John Raymond Herr son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Herr Keota were married Saturday evening August 1 at 7 30 in Central Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. Rev Allan S Vane Cleve officiated. The bride wore a silk shantung gown with bateau neckline and lace mantilla veil. Attendants included Cheryl Gray Carol Frank Dou g Bell best man Mike Durst groomsman Mike Klingaman Russell Herr ushers. Reception for 175 followed. After a wedding trip to Yellowstone Park the couple will reside in Keota. The bride worked at Collins Radio. he farms near Keota.

Keota Gwynne Jean Klingaman Glen Klingaman Cedar Rapids John Raymond Herr Raymond Herr Central Park Presbyterian Church Allan S. Vane Cleve Cheryl Gray Carol Frank Doug Bell Mike Durst Wellman Mike Klingaman Russell Herr Yellowstone Park Collins Radio Company Iowa State University Ames

Cushion Grip Denture Adhesive Claim from New Jersey

Out of tube onto dentures then insert teeth and bite down. Cushion Grip molds to mouth contours providing a firm fit, eliminating looseness and slips. One application lasts months with nightly cleaning. easily removed when desired. Refits worn dentures, saving over 100 dollars on refining work. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Kenilworth, New Jersey.

Kenilworth New Jersey

Christy Glider Weds Charles P Bruty in Washington Nuptials

Christy Lee Glider daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Glider and Charles Paul Bruty son of Mr and Mrs Francis Bruty, both of Washington, were married Saturday afternoon August 1 at three in the bride’s aunt Mrs Edwin Macrander’s home. Rev Carlyle Smith officiated with Gene Glider and Linda Jackson as attendants. A reception followed and the couple will live in a Ramseyer trailer.

Christy Lee Glider Francis Glider Charles Paul Bruty Francis Bruty Washington Edwin Macrander Carlyle Smith The Christian Church Gene Glider Denver Colo Linda Jackson Ramseyer

Keota Fiancés Barbra Ann Malley and Steven Finch Betrothal

Keota announces the betrothal and approaching marriage of Barbar Ann Malley to Steven D Finch. Miss Malley is a 1961 Keota High School graduate and bookkeeper at Farm and Home Drug in Keota. Finch is a 1961 Sigourney High School graduate who runs Finch Standard Service in Sigourney. The wedding is set for September 6.

Leo Malley Jr Keota Barbar Ann Steven D. Finch Glen Finch Sigourney Finch Miss Malley Keota High School State College of

Fairgoers Seek Better Carnival At Fairgrounds

The fair board explores replacing the old stand by with a more desirable carnival while heat keeps attendees from meals. Jaycee Pageant queen contestants practiced for three and a half hours at the fairgrounds, and a shuttle bus service offered the first school-bus ride in years. Local photographers fear the upcoming dust and hay during the four day event. A Grinnell girls swim team featuring six foot[ers] is noted and speculation arises about forming a tennis team like the Y baseball squads.

Fairgrounds

Local News Bits Highlight Reschly MBA, Forest Lake Camp

Edwin Reschly earned an MBA at the University of Indiana Bloomington. He is the son of Glen Reschly of Wayland and son-in-law of the R. A. Melvilles of Washington. Dr W R Yard served as camp pastor at a senior citizens camp at Forest Lake near Ottumwa. Attendees included Clyde B Brown, Mrs Marietta Workman, and Rev Herman Rice of Kalona, who directed. A white oak tree was dedicated to Yard for his long Baptist ministry. Visiting from New York were Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rice and two sons Bobby and Jimmy of Richmond Hill, staying with sister Mrs Dorothy Gray through Wednesday. Mrs Walt Farrell Jr hosted a coffee for Mrs S Jay Curry of Elgin and her children Jan and Brian. Guests included Mrs Lyle Zear, Mrs Stan Wallace, Mrs Sam Weeks, Mrs Robert Nicola, Mrs Don Ellingsworth, and Mrs Werner Lowry.

Edwin Reschly University of Indiana Bloomington Mr Reschly Glen Reschly Wayland R. A. Melvilles Washington W. R. Yard Forest Lake Ottumwa Clyde B. Brown Marietta Workman Herman Rice Kalona Dr Yard Jimmy Rice Bobby Jimmy Richmond Hill N. Y Dorothy Gray Walt Farrell Jr S. Jay Curry Elgin, Jr Jan Brian Lyle Zear Stan Wallace Sam Weeks Robert Nicola Don Ellingsworth Werner Lowry

Four die on Iowa roads in weekend toll rise

United Press International reports four fatalities on Iowa highways over the weekend, lifting the state’s total to 424 for the year, 64 more than last year. Two young men, Dwayne Shoger and Robert Wolske, died in a head on collision west of Osage. Friday accidents claimed Vern Marshall Sr. in Des Moines and Wayne Joel in Minnesota, with Joel trapped in a fiery crash near Lakota.

Lowa Hawkeye State Osage Dwayne V Shoger Robert Wolske New Haven Wolske Marlee Ellingson Shoger Vern Marshall Sr Des Moines Wayne Joel Blue Earth Minn Marshall William Hope Joel Lakota Everett J. Johnson Swea City

GOP unity talks loom after contentious convention

Republicans shift to a Hershey summit on August 12 to heal rifts from the party’s recent nomination fight. Goldwater and Miller seek to mend divisions as 16 governors and former leaders Eisenhower and Nixon plan to attend, while Kuchel voices deep dismay at the convention. Humprey argues Goldwater cannot ride a civil rights backlash to victory.

Hershey Goldwater Miller Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon J. Glenn Beall Senate Thomas H. Kuchel Calif Kuchel Lowell Blankfort Chula Vista Star-News

Hinkle Descendants Gather for Sunset Park Reunion

More than 80 descendants of Henry Hinkle met at Sunset Park on Sunday for a family reunion. Attendees included four sisters from Brigh ton Fair field Davenport Mt. Pleasant Wellman Keota Crawfordsville Washington and Washington residents plus numerous spouses and children. The event coincided with a note on Taft inaugurating a weekly press conference policy and a historical update on New York’s American Magazine founded by Noah Webster in 1787.

Henry Hinkle Sunset Park Hinkles Lloyd Leffler Loeffler Brighton Billa Kientz Steve Shelangoski Fairfield Vera Morgan Davenport Lee Hooper Leslie Doug Wayne Kendrick Dennis Sue Marion Harold Shelangoski Margaret Crile Mt. Pleasant Robert Kientz Larry Tommy Dawn Statler Dwight Loeffler Denny Dale Loeffler Carol Loeffler Dean Stannard New York Noah Webster

Kennedy says he will help Johnson in campaign

Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy says he is glad to work in President Johnsons national campaign but offers no determination on a specific role. He dismisses talk of a Senate bid and notes the convention would pick the presidents running mate, adding no one runs for vice president.

Boston UPI Robert F. Kennedy Johnson Kennedy New England Baptist Hospital Sen Edward M. Kennedy D Mass Southampton Johson U.S. Senate New York State

Local Births and Admits in Columbus Junction Area

Admitted yesterday Mrs Mabel Hanft and Mrs Della Mae Moore both from Columbus Junction for medical reasons. Births today a daughter to Mr and Mrs Oren Miller of Karona. Dismissed yesterday Leroy Owens. Cotter list includes Mrs Robert Fisher and daughter Wellman and Mrs Russell Bell and son Crawfordsville. Today Mrs John Wolfe and daughter Brighton.

Mabel Hanft Columbus Junction, Medical Della Mae Moore Columbus Junction Medical Oren Miller Karona Leroy Owens Cotter Robert Fisher Wellman Russell Bell Crawfordsville John Wolfe Brighton

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