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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1969

Page

5

Burlington Couple Marry In Prairie Flower Church Ceremony

Barbara Ann Beranek daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Beranek and Jack Bryson Lane son of Mrs R O Lane were married in a 7 PM August 9 double ring ceremony at Prairie Flower Baptist Church Burlington Iowa The Rev David Hess officiated The bride wore a peau de soie empire gown with Chantilly lace sleeves and a lace trimmed chapel train The attendants wore blue dotted Swiss gowns and carried daisies About 200 guests attended the reception The couple will reside at 601 N Third St Apt 2 Burlington Iowa The groom has just returned from a 13 month Vietnam tour and the bride plans to study nursing

Barbara Ann Beranek Hubert Beranek Riverside Jack Bryson Lane R. O. Lane Muscatine Prairie Flower Baptist Church David Hess Washington High School Burlington School of Nursing Muscatine Junior College Vietnam

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Cathy Fi as and Stephen Whisler

Cathy Fi as Norton and Stephen D. Whisler wed in a Saturday afternoon service at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured a double ring rite conducted by Rev. Dr. Vernon G. Elgin with white gladioli to mark the altar. Attendants included maid of honor Nancy Mattes and bridesmaids Elaine Crockett and Penny Anderson, with Mary Kay York as junior bridesmaid. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a chapel train and elbow veil, carrying yellow roses. the groom's party included best man John Donaldson of Atlanta and groomsmen James Hudson Jr. and Dennis Norton. The couple, both Washington High School graduates, will reside at 505 North Second in Washington after a reception in the church hall. The groom farms with his father. rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents.

Catherine P. Norton Harold Norton Stephen D. Whisler Raymond Whisler Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Vernon G. Elgin Nancy Mattes Washington Elaine Crockett Penny Anderson Mt. Pleasant Mary Kay York John Donaldson Atlanta James Hudson Jr Pocahontas Dennis Norton Kalona Dale York Tim Trotman Duane Miller Tom Waters Phil Ahrens Church Fellowship Jan Bendickson 505 North Second Washington High School Mr. Whisler Ft. Dodge Community College Muscatine Community

Men in Service Report New Address For Pfc Booth

A new address has been received for Pfc. Bradley D. Booth US 54933300 12th M. P. Co. Ft. Riley Kansas 66442. The notice confirms updated mailing details for the service member in the unit housing Kansas address.

Bradley D. Booth 12Th M. P. Co Ft. Reily Kansas

Plecker shows champion and reserve at county fair

Marty Plecker of the Highlands 4 H Club exhibited the champion and reserve champion shorthorn beef heifer at the Washington County Fair. He also earned a red ribbon in the lightweight shorthorn market beef class. Mussolini rose to power in Italy in 1922.

Marty Plecker Highlanders Washington County Marty

Mule Whod and Julie Anne Wood wed in Columbia State Park

In Columbia California at eleven am on August nine Mule Whod of California and Julie Anne Wood of Sonora tied the double ring ceremony with Rev Halsted Gates officiating. The bride a 1968 Burlington Hospital School of Nursing graduate wore white peau de soie lace and a lace train. Attendants wore aqua crepe gowns. Best man Bruce Thoemke. groomsmen Dick Thomas and Mike Rosenburg. Reception followed at the church social hall. couple to honeymoon in Southern California and will reside in Sonora. Guests from Ainsworth and Southern California.

Ainsworth Julie Anne Wood Sonora Calif Joe Wood Robert James Thoemke George Thoemke Columbia State Park Columbia Halsted Gates Church of the Forty - Niners Alice Dabadie Jamestown Jean Rosenburg Nancy Wood Bruce Thoemke Dick Thomas Mike Rosenburg Mike Wood Bill Thoemke Florence Howard California Burlington Hospital School of Nursing Sierra Hospital Columbia College State of California Bureau of Corrections Southern California

SoContent Center Trip and Senior Citizens Plans

A Cedar Rapids trip with a tour of the Police Headquarters impressed the group with its efficiency and safety. Limited driver availability reduced trip capacity, prompting a call for volunteer transportation. The Y building undergoes cleaning this week, with August 18 expected return for Senior Citizens and a Monday August 25 lunch with an upcoming program.

Cedar Rapids Linsdale Plaza The

Golden Anniversary for George and Chloie Cavin

Mr and Mrs George W Cavin celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house on Sunday August 17 at their Ollie home They were wed August 20 1919 in Richland by Rev Morse Lough Their eight children Roy Martinsburg Ray Ottumwa Russell their daughter in law Marie Blyard Chantilly VA Maxine Northup Ollie John Anthon Vergil El Paso Homer Hedekiwk IL 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren note George is a retired carpenter Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. August 17

George W. Cavin Ollie Chloie Krewson Richland Morse Lough Roy Martinsburg Ray Ottumwa Russell Robert Marie) Blyard Chantilly L. E. (Maxine) Northup John Anthon Vergil el Paso Texas Homer Hedewick, Ill

Ainsworth Ceremony Unites Carson and Elmore

Lorrie B. Carson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Carson of Ainsworth wed Arnold W Elmore of Westover AFB Mass son of Mrs Eugenia Elmore of Ainsworth in a Saturday 2 PM ceremony at the Ainsworth Methodist Church Rev George Pennington officiated Bouquets of white gladioli and daisies decorated the altar The bride wore imported Chantilly lace and crystalline organza gown with a lace train and jeweled crown veil A reception followed in the church social rooms Bridal attendants wore lime green piquant seersucker dresses with detachable trains The couple plans to reside at Westover AFB Mass after Elmore's Air Force posting

Ainsworth Lorrie B. Carson Harold Carson Arnold W. Elmore Westover A . B, Mass Eugenia Elmore Ainsworth Methodist Church George Pennington Carson Lila Carson Dave McFarland Phil Chorpening Riverside Duane Schultz Dale Robertson Highland Community High School American Finance Corporation Iowa City Elmore Highland Air Force Westover Afb Mass

Resignation of Washington Johnson counties home economist

Mary Whisler, extension home economist for Washington Johnson counties, resigns effective September 2. She leaves after serving since April 16 and previously spent three years as Johnson county home economist. Her husband will teach political science at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S D. The Washington County Extension office has not yet named a replacement.

Mary Whisler Washington- Johnson Counties Augustana College Sioux Falls South Dakota

Shriners plan multi state events in Fairfield parade

Shriners from four states will participate in a Saturday August 16 ceremonial parade band concert and stag picnic in Fairfield. Howard L. Shaw of Davenport releases the Kaaba Temple may include 50 units and 500 shriners on mechanized and foot entries. The day features initiation for about 40 new shriners, a Freedom Williams memorial class, a 7 45 pm band concert in Washington Iowa at Parsons College Stadium, and a large fireworks display. Notables include Rep Fred Schwengel Lt Gov Roger Jepsen Sec of Agriculture L B Liddy and others. four living charter members to be honored.

Fairfield Howard L. Shaw Davenport Leroy Williams Mason and Noble J. A. McKinzie, Jr Shriners Iowa Kaaba Temple Shrine Parsons College McKinzie Evergreen Tree Farm Fairfield Shrine Verlin Rowley Fairfield Shrine Club Robert Herick Clinton James Simmons Pat Crowl Don Packwood

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