This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
3
Katherine Kleopfer Gaulocher and Larry Glen Hixson wed in a Saturday ceremony at St. Mary's Catholic Church Riverside with Rev. Walter F Boeckmann officiating. Bridesmaids wore blue and flowered dresses while the bridal party included best man Dennis Henry and Gary Hixson among the groomsmen. The couple plans a Colorado honeymoon and will reside in Crawfordsville after a wedding trip.
The annual Horak reunion took place in Weed Park Muscatine on Sunday August 6 with many Horak relatives listed from Mr and Mrs Robert Horak to Dale Bruegge and beyond. The event gathered numerous cousins and family members for the day.
Barbara Jean Adam daughter of Leo and Mrs. Adam of Wellman married Leo H Gent son of Mr and Mrs Paul Gent of Keota in a five o'clock double ring ceremony and nuptial mass at Sacred Heart Church Kinross on August 5 1972. The couple will reside in Omaha Nebraska.
At the First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids Jean Ann Bode and James Culver Perkins exchanged vows in a four o clock ceremony on Saturday August 5. The bride wore her mother's floor length satin gown with Chantilly lace and carried baby roses and baby breath. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Jo Bode and cousins Kris Timm and Julie Bode. Best man was Steve Meshe with groomsmen Richard Barns and Dwight Bode. Ushers were John Olsen Stan Bruns and Keith Galpin. A 300 guest reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple plan to teach and study in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and will live in Coralville.
Sue Kinsinger of Kalona was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Howard Spreacker in Kalona. Attendees included her mother Mrs. Vernon Kinsinger and sister, plus fiancee family, with games before gifts. Lavender and white refreshments accompanied the event. Miss Kinsinger and Tracy Janecek of Washington plan to wed August 19 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.
The 57th annual Swift reunion took place Sunday August 6 at the St James School cafeteria with 41 members present. Dale Hawkins presided over the business meeting and officers for the coming year were named as Dale Hawkins and Walter H Bruty. Entertainment came from Mrs Winifred Kurtz and Mrs Alex Gevock with quiz tests and prizes awarded to several members. Get well cards were sent to multiple attendees and many out of town guests were listed from Tipton Columbus Junction Chicago West Chester and more.
Dr and Mrs Robert Steele of Lineville Alabama announce the birth of a daughter Lori Rae on August 6 1972 weighing six pounds Mrs Steele is formerly Loni Leon of Washington Grandparents are Dr and Mrs Tom Steele of Atlanta Georgia and Mrs Goldie Leon of Washington
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.