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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1972

Page

2

Atkinson Nardy Marriage Vows Held in Cedar Rapids

Becky Jo Atkinson and Dennis Edward Nardy exchanged vows at seven pm on Saturday August 12 1972 in the United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids with Rev M C Smith officiating The double ring ceremony featured a white gladioli and pink daisy altar bouquet and four seven branch candelabra The bride wore an empire bodice lace gown with a floor length dirndl skirt and carried white miniature carnations and pink baby roses The couple will reside at 1545 Bever Ave SE Cedar Rapids The bride is a 1972 Washington High School graduate and will attend Kirkwood College The groom a 1968 WHS graduate and Army Reserve member will also attend Kirkwood College.

Becky Jo Atkinson Marsh Atkinson Washington Dennis Edward Nardy Edward Nardy M. C. Smith United Methodist Church Tim Orris Drew Nardy J. W. Helscher Love Bach Jesu Jane Deaton Susan Eagle Jan Vacha Doug Nardy Ron Bennett Steve Weeks Mike Loveless Ted Simpson Tom Nardy Fellowship Hall Jill Richard Beth Carol Richards Leonardy Dewey Weeks Mabel Atkinson Stanley T Richards Jill Jay Flint Mich Eugene Fields Iowa City Raymond Glasgow Rex Marion Louis Luciano Wilmette, Ill Charles Atkinson Cedar Rapids Fritz Brande Germany Roberto Prall Panama Washington High School Kirkwood College Nardy WHS Fareway

Cookin today Helene Dillon celery stuffing and more

A collection of home style recipes including Roquefort Stuffing with roquefort cheese paprika and lemon juice for celery hearts Cranberry Mold with cranberries sugar and water garnished with mayonnaise Asparagus au gratin layered with asparagus eggs and cheese in white sauce baked 350 degrees Salmon Puffs with salmon breadcrumbs onion lemon juice butter and seasonings baked in molds for 30 to 45 minutes

Helene Dillon

Three Scouts Serve as Camp Counselors in Illinois Wisconsin

Three Scouts from Troop 242 at St James served as camp counselors this summer at Scout Camp Wakonda near Central City and Loud Thunder near Moline. Steve W Jaspering worked six weeks as commissioner aid teaching Scoutcraft and merit badge skills and served on the Order of Arrow ceremonial team. Rollin Secrest did four weeks as counselor in training on the ranger crew instructing Scoutcraft and merit badge areas and acting as range officer in archery and field sports. Joel Reighard is in a three week counselor in training course at Loud Thunder as waterfront instructor and Scoutcraft instructor. All three had previously served as Camp Guide leaders at Camp Castle Rock in Wisconsin.

St James Joel Reighard Loud Thunder Camp Andalusia Ill Camp Castle Rock Wisconsin

Gainesville couple wed in United Methodist Church

Jane Ellen Peterson and Frank G. Finkbeiner exchanged double ring vows at 4:30 PM in the Mary Ellen Lytle Chapel. The Gainesville pair, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Peterson and son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Finkbeiner, will reside in Gainesville. The bride holds a Masters in library science and works at the UF law library. the groom is UF Law graduate and a law researcher. Guests came from Florida, New York, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Jane Ellen Peterson Gainesville Fla A.C. Peterson Washington Frank G. Finkbeiner E. Finkbeiner Sarasota United Methodist Church Mary Ellen Lytle M.O. Smith Dianne Parks Des Moines Norman Bissell Greenfield Robert J. Fritz Streamwood Ill Stuart B. Groo Monroe N.Y John L. Peterson Ocala Fritz New York Drake University University of Kentucky University of Florida Law Library Finkbeiner University of Florida School of Law School of Law Florida University of Florida Ilinois Wisconsin Points Iowa

Iowa Republicans pledges to disclose gifts from donors

Gov. Robert D. Ray and running mate Arthur Neu said they will voluntarily release three donor lists covering contributions since the Aug 1 primary. They seek transparency amid Democratic pressure, with Ray asserting no donors bought the race and hinting at reform support if disclosure becomes standard.

Des Moines UPI Robert D. Ray Arthur Neu Carroll Ray Neu Paul Franzenburg Ames Iowa

Fairfield hosts three day model circus display by Iowa group

The Karl King Ring Model Circus Builders of Iowa will showcase ten or more model circuses at the Fairfield National Guard Armory August 25 to 27. Exhibits span three states Nebraska Wisconsin and various Iowa cities with near 9 AM to 9 PM hours Friday and Saturday and 12 noon to 5 PM Sunday no admission charged. Each display unique with parades trains tents and tiny performers many to scale. some pieces animated and the big top show features three rings and aerial rigging. The group honors late Karl King former circus music director and Southeast Iowa residents are invited to attend.

Fairfield Fairfield National Guard Armory Karl King Ring Model Circus Builders of Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Karl King Fairfield Armory

Odd Fellows to Meet for Third Degree Drill Team

The Odd Fellows third degree team and drill team will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the hall.

Odd Fellows Hall

Oak Hill school marks 100th anniversary with potluck

A commemorative program and potluck dinner celebrated the Oak Hill school near Castalia. The 1872 building remains at its original site, one of the few old schoolhouses left, with a nearby cemetery among the state’s oldest. Alice Cary quotes were recalled from the day.

Dyears Oak Hill Castalia

Yucca Plant Blooms After 25 Years At Maquoketa Garden

Yucca plant in Maquoketa bloomed for the first time since Art Hickson planted it 25 years ago. Hickson believes spring and early summer rain are essential for the blooms.

Art Hickson Maquoketa Hickson

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