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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1975

Page

3

Riverside and Crawfordsville couple wed in Hills ceremony

Miss Jolene Marie Cole and Ralph Andrew Colthurst united in marriage at St Joseph’s Church Hills in a Friday ceremony on August 8 1975. Attendants wore pink crepe gowns while flowers featured pink carnations and red roses. Best man was Thomas Colthurst with groomsmen Randy Baxter and Mick Lynde. Music by Kris Schloss provided atmosphere for the 6 p.m. service officiated by Revs. Michael Broderick and Edward Shepherd.

St. Joseph's Church Hills Jolene Marie Cole Dean Cole Riverside Ralph Andrew Colthurst Crawfordsville George Colthurst Ainsworth Michael Broderick Edward Shepherd Kathy Cote Rivera Mai Tim Estling Ely Nancy Cole Mary Ellen Cole Thomas Colthurst McCord A.F.B Wash Randy Baxter Mt. Pleasant Mick Lynde Livermore Darren Lewis Iowa City Ray Nichols Kris Schloss

Bride and Groom Wed in Union Presbyterian Ceremony

Kathryn A. Tuttle married Lt. Stephen E. Melton at United Presbyterian Church in Sacramento on Aug. 9 1975. The couple and families from Washington and St. Louis hosted a reception at the Knights of Columbus Iowa City area. Bride wore lace gown with organza sash and aqua carnations. Attendants included JoEllen Wiggers maid of honor and bridesmaids Peggy Llewellyn and Ella Albright. Best man Tom Melton, groomsmen James Liley and Tom Dawson. Ushers included Bill Tuttle Rollin Secrest Randy Lassen and John Marie. Church décor featured aqua purple pink bouquets and seven-branch candelabra. Special music performed by Michele Curley Bill Whittenburg and Dwight Brewer.

Kathryn A. Tuttle Stephen E. Melton Mather Afb Sacramento Calif United Presbyterian Church Duane E. Perry Truman E. ‘Tuttle RR 2 Washington Tom P. Melton St. Louis JoEllen Wiggers Peggy Llewellyn Ella Albright Laurel Irwin Tom Melton James Liley Grandview Tom Dawson Bill Tuttle Rollin Secrest Randy Lassen Cedar Rapids John Marie Ces Soin Ae Pay Soares Wes Wey Air Force Michele Curley Bill Whittenburg Annie Dwight Brewer

Tuttle Melton Wedding Reception Held in Fellowship Hall

The couple’s reception for 200 guests followed the ceremony in Fellowship Hall. Bride attended Bethel College in St Paul Minnesota. Groom a Central Missouri State University graduate and Air Force navigator trainee. Honeymooned at Lake Tahoe and will reside at 2713 Bettencourt Lane Apartment 68 Rancho Cordova California.

Fellowship Hall E. L. Stewart Ide Bethel College St. Paul Minn Central Missouri State University Air Force Lake Tahoe Bettencourt Lane Rancho Cordova Calif

Loeffler Family Reunion Held at Wellman Park

The Loeffler family reunion occurred Sunday in Wellman park with attendees from Brighton Washington Wellman Keota Riverside West Chester Garden Grove Calif and others listed by name including Dale Loeffler Bessie Loeffler Dwight Loeffler Dean Stannard Dave Stannard and many relatives.

Loeffler Wellman Park Dale Loeffler Bessie Loeffler Dwight Loeffler Dean Stannard Dave Stannard Brighton Nicholas DeRose Garden Grove Calif Kenneth Bauer Todd Michel Marcia Marvin Crile Kenny Mark Matt Peggy Bill Loeffler Craig Kevin Kirk Debbie John Sobaski Washington Merle Crossett Tammy Leland Sanders Camille Cameron Cara Wellman Edna Sanders Keota Jim Malichsky Riverside Clyde Crile West Chester

Social Calendar Week in Washington Squirts and Circles

A busy weekly social calendar lists events in Washington and area groups. Meetings include Squirts at 7:30 p.m. and circles for Lutheran groups, Tops Club at 7 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary family picnic with drinks at Sunset Park, and a Girl's State report by a representative. Wednesday features Senior Citizens and a Medicare movie with Iowa City input. Thursday covers Antioch Club and Swinging Square Dance with Maurice Garmoe calling, plus D AR Log Cabin events at Sunset Park.

American Legion Auxiliary Sunset Park Senior Citizens — Community Room Iowa City Us Club Antioch Retha Hough Foss Memorial Building Salem Maurice Garmoe D.ar

Service KNAACK Fort Riley Soldier Serves in Battalion

Army Private David P. Knaack, son of Mr and Mrs Don P Knaack, 840 assist in the 716th Military Police Battalion at Fort Riley Kansas.

Knaack Ft. Riley Kan David P. Knaack Don P. Knaack

Marilyn Allen and M J Puff Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Marilyn Allen and Dr. M J Puff married in a Saturday ceremony at the United Methodist Church chapel with immediate family present. They will reside at City Park Road, Oelwein.

Marilyn Allen Dr. M. J. Puff United Methodist Church City Park Road Oelwein

Vincent Family Reunion Sees Officers and Guests Listed

Sixty members of the John Vincent family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vincent's home for the annual reunion. Officers for 1976 were Robert Vincent president Warren Carris vice president Esther Vincent treasurer and Alice Mangold secretary. Four births seven marriages and one death were reported as relatives toured old photos and a scrapbook begun in 1879 by Mrs. G. G. Vincent. Attendees included numerous Vincents and guests from Illinois Iowa and Colorado.

John Vincent Robert Vincent Warren Carris Esther Vincent Alice Mangold G. G. Vincent Sunset Park George Gordon Glen Greenwood Sandwich, Ill Larry Bowers Susan Urbandale Ruth Gardner Des Moines Pat Trainer Larry George Michaels Hudson Martin Greiner Tom Lori LuAnn Colorado Springs Colo John Owen Margaret Owen Washington Wayne Mangold West Chester Larry Anderson Mark Jeff Dale Vincent Doug Gladys Vincent Clara Vincent Robert ‘Vincent Bill Charles Vincent Jimmi Paul Warren Carall Keota Mike Vincent North Liberty Peggy Griffith Wellman Roxanne Yoder Towa City

Des Moines Cyclists Tour Washington Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCarthy and Chris Rinner biked to Washington Friday. They had lunch with Dorothy McCarthy and family, visited relatives including Louis and Mrs. Rinner, and planned to reach Mt. Pleasant to stay with Joe and Mrs. Schloatter. The riders, with a Des Moines cycling club for two years, called it a memorable trip.

Mike McCarthy Des Moines Chris Rinner Newton Washington Mike Dorothy McCarthy Louis Rinner Mt. Pleasant Joe Schloatter

Iowa Senior Aims Solo Mississippi River Canoe Run

Rebecca Johnson, 23, of Iowa City, paddles daily and camps riverside to travel solo the length of the Mississippi. She began May 22 at Lake Itasca and expects to reach New Orleans in about three weeks despite whirlpools and tugboat wakes, seeking personal liberation rather than promotion of a movement.

Memphis Tenn UPI Rebecca Johnson Mississippi River Ms. Johnson Iowa City Lake Itasca Minnesota New Orleans University of Iowa

Local News Notes From Washington Area August 11 1975

Washington area residents share events and travels including Chicago visitors Rowland J. Thomas and James visiting family, Todd Klapp's ninth birthday trip with Brett Swift, Navy family updates for the Booths, a Jefferson bus tour by Leona, and multiple hometown celebrations. Attendees and relations span Hoovers, Helfrichs, Hahn families, plus birthdays and visits to Keomah Lake.

Hospital Notes and Births and Dismissals Listing

Saturday hospital notes list patients Mrs Arsela Adams Mrs Robert Herr Danny Crump James Miller Mrs Eva White Joseph Krotz William Gross and two others. Births recorded for Allan Peterson and his wife in Washington. Dismissal noted for Mrs Brad Washington yesterday.

Arsela Adams Washington Robert Herr Conesville Danny Crump Crawfordsville James Miller

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