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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1975

Page

3

Reunions Gather for Lahr Rickey Swift Families

Sunday gatherings marked by cooperative meals and meetings as Lahr and Rickey families held reunions. Leaders Richard Lahr and Rickey family president guided short business sessions while attendees enjoyed games and photos. Noted passings include Tony Lahr of Washington. The Swift reunion featured guests from California and Iowa with Mike Wheelan reelected president and Winnie Kurtz secretary treasurer.

Rickey Sunset Park Washington William Rickey Sr Mildred Morris Earl Hobbs Opal Hobbs Ellis Rickey Debbie Hobe Dave Ahradneck Alta Eyestone William Rickey Elma Rickey Earlis Troyer Swift St. James School Hollywood Calif Sepulvedo Muscatine Columbus Junction Brighton Edward Shepherd Juanita Bellinghausen Eileen Hammen Mike Wheelan Winnie Kurtz Ireland Mary St. Lucille Mary Evangelice John Wheelan Martha Wheelan Francis Bruty

Davis shortlisted as Outstanding Teacher of America 1975

Duane Robert Davis of Quincy named Outstanding Teacher of America for 1975. Selected from a small group by a board of advisors for personal and civic achievements and contributions to elementary education. Davis serves as an elementary physical education instructor.

Davis Duane Robert Davis R. G Quincy Everette

Medical notices and names from Richland and Riverside today

A fragment lists Mrs. Robert Hoskins of Richland and Joe Goodlander of Riverside with medical and surgical notes. It also mentions William Brice in Washington, indicating a dated or location reference in today’s items.

Ington Robert Hoskins Richland Joe Goodlander Riverside Surgical William Brice Washington

Social Calendar for Wednesday and Saturday Events

Rainbow Girls meeting at Sunset Park at 7 30 p.m. Thuneau Fraete pine Soret sees Society holds 7 30 p.m. at the Church Pridey T G L F 7 p m in the YW room for swimming and volleyball Bring own crafts Saturday includes the annual Vincent reunion at Basket

Rainbow Girls Nomeeting Driftriders Sunset Park Thuneau Fraete Pine Soret Sees Society Pridey T.g.lf

Sacred concert by The Narrow Road at Faith Baptist

The Narrow Road group of 17 young people from Bethel Baptist will sing gospel and folk gospel at Faith Baptist Church on Friday evening August 8 at 7 p.m. The program features piano and guitar with drums, and Joe Rodeffer will bring the brief message. The tour ends with this Cedar Rapids to Manitoba and Saskatchewan stop. admission is free with a voluntary offering.

Faith Baptist Church Bethel Baptist ‘Ghar Ms Cle Joe Rodeffer Cedar Rapids Manitoba Saskatchewan Canada

Rated teams win in girls softball tournament action

In Dodge, Iowa the second, third and fourth ranked girls softball teams each won decisively. Unranked Charles City upset ninth-rated Adel 3-0. North Polk Alleman, ranked second, beat No. 10 Ankeny 8-0 on a six-run fifth. Clear Creek of Tiffin, third-rated, improved to 38-1 with an 11-4 win over Council Bluffs Lewis Central.

ORT Dodge Iowa UPI Charles City Adel North Polk Alleman Ankeny North Polk Clear Creek Tiffin Council Bluffs Lewis Central

Wedding, births, and family notices from Washington area

A collage of local life items includes Rhonda Bailey returning home to Columbus Junction after six weeks, Ryan Allen Halliday born July 21 to Don Halliday and partner, and multiple family gatherings. The Miksch family hosts a Gracehill dinner for a wedding, with attendees from Washington and beyond, while Cindy Miksch and George Miksch tie the knot. Nathan Shay, son of Randy Morrisson and Steven Holcomb, arrives weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces.

Rhonda Bailey Columbus Junction Bailey Don Halliday Kile Grove Village Ryan Allen A.’ Halliday Memphis, Tenn Ruth Crayne Washington Leoe Centerville Cindy George Miksch Randy Morrisson Nathan Shay

Wedding at Ottumwa Honors Betty Fry and Groom

Betty Fry of Burlington and her groom were united in a 11:90 a.m. double ring ceremony at Ottumwa Church with Rev. Oral Morgan officiating. The bride wore a white knit street length dress with a red rose corsage. Julia DePenning of Washington was maid of honor and Harry Beer of Burlington served as best man. The groom, a West High School graduate, is employed by Wayne's Oil and Tire. The couple resides at 414% W. Jefferson.

Lila Ng Wep Aya Oro Betty Fry Burlington Ottumwa Oral Morgan Julia DePenning Washington Harry Beer West ‘High School Wayne's Oil and Tire W. Jefferson

Fines listed in Washington Co huked with local names

A list of individuals in Washington County facing fines for traffic and public order offenses. Names include Kathy Wallace Vincent Keota Michael Washington Pamela Strabals Guy Messer Shirley Wellman Rendy Washington Ali Wellman Warren Veray Crystal Washington Paul Banks Albert Yoder Ivan Wagner with fines ranging from 2 to 32 dollars for offenses such as improper muffler improper lights failure to yield traffic signal public intoxication and reckless handling.

Bedi Tly Washington Fx Jing Kathy K. Wallace Vincent Keota Michael E. Washington Pamela F. Strabals Guy A. Messer Mr. Pleasant Shirley A. Ee Wellman Rendy Washington Keto da Ali Wellman Lights Warren Veray Crystal L. Washington Paul P. Banks Albert L. Yoder Ivan Wagner

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