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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1971

Page

3

Atty and Mrs Ralph C Jones celebrate 50 years

Atty and Mrs Ralph C Jones plan a golden anniversary at the Blue Check Room in Bedford August 15 from 2 to 4 30 p.m. The couple wed August 13 1921 in Washington Iowa after meeting as youths. Their son Richard and two grandchildren will attend with the rest of the family. They request no gifts and note long health and a love of travel with winters in Arizona and summers in Colorado. The Jones have lived in Bedford since 1939 and Mr Jones has long served as a attorney with a career starting in Lenox in 1936.

Ralph C. Jones Bedford Faye G. Dankwardt Mr. Jones Washington High School Washington Methodist W. W. Bowers Owen Hannah Hayes Davenport Iowa Gas and Electric Company Iowa Southern Utilities Company Towa City Jones Montgomery Ward Company Mary Jane Brenda Douglas State Savings Bank Mrs. Jones

Helscher Charbonneaux marry in Burlington惊

Loretta Ann Helscher of Burlington wed Rick Charbonneaux of Burlington in St Pauls Catholic Church Keota area August 6. The bride wore her sister's lace gown with chapel train and finger tip veil. yellow roses. Attendant Carolyn Helscher wore a pastel nylon dress. best man was David Helscher. Couple to reside at 621 Main Street Burlington. groom with Burlington Railroad. Mrs Charbonneaux is 1967 Keota High School and Mercy Hospital X ray Technology graduate, recently at Memorial Hospital Burlington.

Keota Loretta Ann Helscher Burlington LeVernon Helscher Rick Charbonneaux Wayne Charbonneaux St. Paul's Catholic Church Carolyn Helscher David Helscher Churen Main Street Burlington Railroad Company Charbonneaux Keota High School Mercy Hospital School of Iowa City Memorial Hospital

Fabric Shop aids 4-H dress revue stage and awards

The D and W Fabric Shop was inadvertently omitted from the helpers list for the 4-H Girls dress revue. Mrs Donald Smith arranged the backdrop for Peggy Chabal the narrator. Gary Murphy served as master of ceremonies for the parade of champions and the ribbon and trophy awards. Jim Hotchkiss and Barb Warner presented the colors.

Donald Smith Peggy Chabal Gary Murphy Jim Hotchkiss Barb Warner

Reunion Calendar for Willows Supper Club and Local Notices

Calendar entries list events for 1988 including Willows Supper Club social hour 6 p.m. supper 7 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. A Sunday Wiles reunion is cancelled this year. Marion Hobby Club dinner and family picnic at Sunset Park. Various weekly club meetings and bylaw vote notices across Kalona and Sunset Park with reservations and refreshments details.

Willows Wiles Moriarty Sunset Park Marion Hobby Club Sunset Lake Darling Dean Garrett Dave Williams Tops Club YWCA Washington Co. C. B. Club Kalonial Town House Kalona Legion Auxiliary

Halcyon House hosts visitors during Fair Week service

Halcyon House had a Sunday service led by Bethel Mennonite Church members with singing and a message. Visiting Tuesday included Mrs. Harvey Danford of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Gilbert Chavenelle of Dubuque. WSCS of United Methodist Church from Wapello visited Friday for dinner after a musical program and refreshments. Mrs. Sylvia Wilson welcomed her cousin Mrs. Ethel Bradford from Moline.

Halcyon House Bethel Mennonite Church Harvey Danford Ann Arbor Mich Gilbert Chavenelle Dubuque WSCS United Methodist Church Wapello Sylvia Wilson Ethel Bradford Moline

Local births and family notices in Blair and Washington

Mr and Mrs Janes Jorgensen welcome daughter Kimberly Lynne born Aug 6 at Washington County Hospital. The Jorgensens plan to move to Blair Neb where he will be Dean of Students at Dana College. Mr and Mrs Sidney A Coon announce daughter Anastasia born July 21 weighing six pounds. Grandparents are Sidney Coon and Marvin Fritsch with Ira Coon as great grandfather. Mail for the Coons goes to La Jolla California until Sept 1.

Janes Jorgensen Kimberly Lynne Washington County Hospital Blair, Neb Jorgensen Dana College Sidney A. Coon Anastasia Sidney Coon Ainsworth Marvin Fritsch East Detroit Mich Ira Coon Washington Sidney Coons Miramar Road la Jolla Calif

Births and dismissals listed at hospital

Yesterday at the hospital Mr and Mrs James Jorgensen of Washington welcomed a daughter. Dismissals include Mrs Erm John Rus Hess of Keota and son Green who left the hospital today.

James Jorgensen Washington Erm John Rus Washington Hess Keota Ell Green

Professional Directory for Livingston Area Attornys and Doctors

A local professional directory lists attorneys including Day Everett Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and Thomas. doctors Dr M L Tweeton and Dr J R Bissland. a farm financing association with Melvin Schneider. and service details such as office addresses and phone numbers. notes Dr Tweeton closed Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett ‘Meeker Robert Bates South B M. L. Tweeton North Marion J. R. Bissland Chiroractor Kalona Iowa

Scenes from a kitchen window by Marue Wackey Riverside

A reminiscence column describes a potluck honoring Mrs Grace Jacobi on her 95th birthday and her hope to reach 104. The piece blends local talk about World War II memories, family life, a Nixon greeting, notes a cryptic message, Iowa tomato talk, a small insurance payout, and a classic bread pudding recipe with meringue.

Marue Myldred Texas Yellowa Electric Light and Power Company Sma

Family gathers as Iowa City guests depart for Pocono Summit

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fredmund and daughters Joy and Janet stay overnight with Robert Lowe then head to Pocono Summit Pa. A Friday night gathering at the Lowe home includes Mr and Mrs Lloyd Turnipseed and Toni, Mr and Mrs Merle Turnipseed and Connie, Mrs Jon Turnipseed Eric and Paul, Mrs Ken Koons and baby Shawn. Fredmunds visited Rev Fredmund in Albert Lee Minn age 88 who recently renewed his license and bought a new car.

Lloyd Fredmund Joy Janet Robert Lowes Pocono Summit Lowe Lloyd Turnipseed Toni Merle Turnipseed Connie Jon Turnipseed Eric Paul Ken Koons Baby Shawn Iowa City Fredmunds Rev Fredmund The Baptist Church Albert Lee Minn

Kalona Birthday Celebrations Highlight TeBockhorst Family

Kalona social notes record July birthday dinners and gatherings. Clara and Harold TeBockhorst hosted relatives honoring their father William and grand-niece JoAnn Allen, with Joe Allen, Judy, John, and many TeBockhorst relations attending at The Willows. Joe Allens hosted a dinner for JoAnn and cousin Allen Edmondson both born July 24, joined by William, Clara, Harold, and others. Ora Hochstetler’s luncheon honored her mother, with attendees including Hochstetlers, Erbs, Shetlers, Zooks, Doolins, Joni, Scott, and Shawn Knepp. Also listed are Michaela Renee Cole Davenport, Roger Floyd Whitcomb Letts, and Nathan Robert Green 805 South 5th.

Kalona Clara Harold TeBockhorst William JoAnn Allen the Willows Joe Allen Judy John Joe Tebockhorst Mary TeBockhorst Bob Anna Escher Muriel Alfred TeBockhorst Bill

Mid-Prairie Board to Meet August 9 at 7:30 PM

The Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education will meet August 9 at 7:30 PM in the high school board room. Public access is open. Police report break-ins overnight at Sueppel's 66 Service, Vetter's Culligan Water Conditioning, Powers Tavern and Pool Hall. Loss cited as $12 to $14 in pennies.

Mid-Prairie Washington Sueppel's Iowa Vetter’s Culligan Powers’ Tavern Sueppel

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