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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1976

Page

3

DePenning and Thoel Exchange Vows in Washington

Julia DePenning of Washington and Delmar George Thoel of Manson married at United Presbyterian Church Washington on July 31 1976. The bride a Central College graduate taught special education in Washington and will join Arrowhead Area Education Agency as consultant. Groom farms and runs Thoel Manufacturing. The couple plans to reside near Manson after a trip to Illinois and Missouri.

Julia Marlene DePenning Washington Harold C. DePenning Pella Delmar George Thoel George E. Thoel Manson United Presbyterian Church of A. W. DePenning Miriam Oliver Erma Cater Brooklyn Lila Fry Debbie Theel Gertrude Vanden Heuvel New Sharon Merrill Bacon Fort Dodge Norman Thoel Dale Thoel David Thoel James Fabian Arnold Smith Robert DePenning Boston Katherine Stewart Myrvin Samuelson Fonda John Kamerick Diane Theel Marge Fabian YWCA Central College University of Iowa Arrowhead Area Education Agency Ft. Dodge Toben Business College Thoel Manufacturing Illinois Missouri

Cook's Tour Pioneer of World Travel

England's Thomas Cook, born 1808 and died 1892, founded the tourist travel industry. He operated the first chartered special train in 1841 between Leicester and Loughborough and in 1872 led the first global tourist group expedition.

Cook England Thomas Cook Leicester Loughborough

Mary St. Magdalen to observe 60 years

Sister Mary St. Magdalene Swift BVM of Chicago will celebrate her diamond jubilee Sunday August 8. A 10:30 a.m. Mass at St James Church will begin the observance, followed by a family dinner and a public reception at the Captain's Table from 3 to 4 p.m.

Mary St. Magdalene Swift B.V.M Chicago St. James Church

St James Parish observes Eucharist Friday Masses and devotions

St James Parish will observe two sacred observances on Friday Aug 6 the Feast of the Transfiguration and the First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Masses are at 7 am and 7 30 pm The evening Mass will be followed by hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament until 10 pm in honor of the International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia thus inviting all to participate in Mass prayer meditation and devotion

St. James Parish Philadelphia

Bishop Family Vacation Visit Arrives in Cedar Rapids

Rev and Mrs Larry Bishop and children Darin and Amy of Red Bluff California arrived Tuesday at Cedar Rapids Airport. They will spend two weeks with their grandparents Don Bishop Rubio and with C P Berkhoff and with Mrs Bishop's sister and family Jan Knutson.

Larry Bishop Darin Amy Red Bluff Calif Cedar Rapids Don Bishop Rubio C.P. Berkhoff Bishop Jan Knutson

Toastmasters meet at Winga's Cafe evening program

The Toastmasters Club met at Winga's Cafe on Wednesday. La Rue Thurston served as toastmaster with Doyle Jarrard as topic chairman George Kerr as timer and Victor Flynn as master evaluator. Speakers included Ford Marie on Obscene Telephone Calls evaluated by Geralding Schulty and Paulite Hite on Fortune Telling evaluated by John Gamon.

Toastmasters Club Winga’s la Rue

Washington High School Class of 1966 10th Reunion

The WHS Class of 1966 held its 10th year reunion Saturday at the Washington Golf and Country Club with 154 in attendance, including 93 class members. Special guests were Harold Stevens and Floyd Woods Jr. David Siefkas served as MC and led a brief meeting. Plans for a five year reunion were made, with a committee led by Tom Lowe and including Linda Lowe Jim Logan and Ron Perdock. A memorial moment honored Jean Johnson Niemi and Craig Taylor.

Washington High School Washington Golf and Country Club Harold Corky"’ Stevens Floyd Woods Jr David Siefkas Tom Lowe Linda Lowe Jim Logan Ron Perdock Jean Johnson Niemi Craig Taylor Harold Johnson Washington Community Center Linda (Anderson

Swift family holds 61st reunion here

The 61st Swift reunion occurred at St. James Cafeteria on Sunday with Father Edward Shepherd, Juanita Bellinghauser, Eileen Hammen, and Sara Wylie in attendance. A short program was led by Dora Gevock, Lucy Schoenfelder, and Sister Mary Magdalene. Winnie Kurtz read a letter from Agnes Quinn BVM. New officers elected were Mrs. Lucy Schoenfelder as president and Jane Cherryholmes as secretary treasurer. relatives joined from Chicago, Cedar Rapids, Brighton, and Washington. The next reunion is scheduled for August 7, 1977 at St. James Cafeteria.

Swift St. James Cafeteria Edward Shepherd Juanita Bellinghauser Eileen Hammen Sara Wylie Dora Gevock Lucy Schoenfelder Mary Magdalene Winnie Kurtz Agnes Quinn B.V.M Agnes Mike Wheelan Oakdale

Richland Gospel Singers Plan Brighton Park Concert

The Messengers from Richland will perform gospel music at Brighton city park on Sunday evening August 8. The group includes Larry and Peggy Egbert and Harlan and Eunice Van Voorst with pianist Marge Fleig. They have sung together about two years. The Egberts run Richland Locker. Van Voorst teaches in Pekin CSD. Free will offering invited. the summer series ends August 15 with the Wally Metzger family of Camanche.

Richland Brighton City Park Larry Peggy Egbert Harlan Eunice van Voorst Marge Fleig Egberts van Voorst Pekin Wally Metzger Camanche

Hospital Notes and Births Highlight City Entries

Yesterday in Marietta and Washington hospital notes record admissions for Mrs. Lawrence Day and Mrs. Ethel Nicola and LeRoy Laughlin. Births announce a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bailey in Washington. Discharges list several patients, including Mrs. Bernice Sellers and Alvin Fry, with transfers noted to long term care.

Lawrence Day Marietta Surgical LeRoy Laughlin Wapello Medial Ethel Nicola Washington Randall Bailey Bernice Sellers Alvin Fry Helen Thomas John Jones Crawfordsville Michael Moore Frank Patterson Janet North Winfield

Adult education classes at Washington High School

The Washington Community School District announces two adult education courses at Washington High School. Reading in the Content Areas runs August 11–17, six hours daily, with two hours college credit. Human Sexuality starts September 2 at 7 p.m., three hours credit. both courses are offered through GWAE and University of Iowa divisions. For details contact E. K. Schlapkohl.

Washington Community School Washington High School Grant Wood Area Education Agency Jim Davis GWAE Thomas Mikelson Division of Continuing Education University of Iowa E. K. Schlapkohl Washington

Washington Municipal Band Annual Picnic and Officer Election

The Washington Municipal Band holds its annual picnic and officer election on Monday August 9 at 6 30 p m at Sunset Park. The Hawkeye Area Chapter of the American Diabetes Association Iowa Affiliate meets Thursday August 12 at 7 30 p m in the Iowa City Public Library with Dr Kauffman speaking on Foot Care and Circulation Problems. Diabetics families friends and all interested persons are urged to attend. For information contact Kathleen Wagner 351 3932. Rides provided upon request.

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