Wedding shower honors Rob and Lisa West in Aug picnic
A noon potluck wedding shower was held August 14 at Avis Wells home for Rob and Lisa West who wed June 3, 1977 in Kahoka Missouri. Special guests included the couple’s parents Dave and Clarice Bell and Edwin and Margaret Lukavsky. Attendees came from Washington Keota West Chester Riverside Fairfield Bettendorf Charles City Rapid City S C and Prescott Arizona. Activities included volleyball badminton croquet and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Wells
Rob
Lisa West
Kahoka
Dave
Clarice Bell
Washington
Edwin
Margaret Lukavsky
Kalona
Keota
West Chester
Riverside
Fairfield
Bettendorf
Charles City
Rapid City
S. C
Prescott
Ariz
Local Health Update and Birth Announcements
Sherman Chance of Washington is reported making satisfactory progress at Washington County Hospital after admission over the weekend. Michael F. Bell and wife of Riverside announce the birth of Joshua Shane Bell at University Hospital in Iowa City at 5:32 p.m. on August 12, weighing one pound eight ounces. Grandparents are Russell J. Bell of Riverside and Marguerite Snider, with the late Eugene R. Snider. Irene Baker traveled to Cedar Rapids to join relatives then flew to Chicago with Wendell Baker and Genevieve Richards to visit Ronald Baker’s family in Arlington Heights. L. R. MacLachlan has moved into a cottage at 37 Maple Lane, U.P. Home, arriving August 11 after a six week trip to multiple Asian countries and Australia. She has served as a United Presbyterian missionary in India for nine years and in Pakistan for 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Bell
Route 1
Riverside
Joshua Shane
University Hospital
Iowa City
Russell J. Bell
Marguerite Snider
Washington
Eugene R. Snider
Irene Baker
Cedar Rapids
Wendell Baker
Genevieve Richards
Chicago
Ronald Baker
Arlington Heights
L. R. MacLachlan
Maple Lane
U.P
Miss MacLachlan
Pakistan
Thailand
Singapore
Indonesia
Australia
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Korea
Japan
Hawaii
United Presbyterian
India
Mini Bus schedules special trips and local notices
Specially scheduled trips for the Washington County Mini Bus include Aug 18 to Old Creamery Dinner Theater in Garrison for Charlie's Aunt, Aug 23 for Senior Citizens Day at the Iowa State Fair with 6 PM Henry Mancini and Florence Henderson performances, Sept 2 to Old Thresher events in Mt. Pleasant and Burlington, Sept 28 to Black Hills and Minden Nebr. with sights like Badlands and Mt. Rushmore, Sept 13 to What Cheer Opera House with Lee Mace and Ozark Opry, and Sept 30 and Oct 12 scenic trips to Wisconsin with cheese factory, Swiss Miss Embroidery, Little Norway, House on the Rocks, and Tommy Bartlett show. For info call 653-2853. Also notes: Tammy Garrett recuperating at home after knee surgery. Virgil Poore undergoing surgery in Columbia Mo. Clara B. Waggoner turning 95 Aug 23. Dr and Mrs Mesirow visiting from Benton Harbor Mich. Mr and Mrs Frank returned from Germany trip. Don teaches math and German to US military dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Old Creamery Dinner Theater
Garrison
Charlie
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines
Henry Mancini
Florence Henderson
Old Thresher
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Black Hills
Minden
Nebr
Pioneer City
Badlands
Mt. Rushmore
Custer National Park
Lee Mace
Ozark Opry
What Cheer Opera House
Wisconsin
Cheese Factory
Little Norway
House On the Rocks
Tommy Bartlett
Upper Dells
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List
Admission notes list patients admitted Saturday and Sunday including Mrs Emma Phillips Sherman Chance Mrs Robert Wolfe Mrs Alma Perry Darrell Potter Mrs Archie Gingerich and Andy Kaufman all in Washington or Wayland for medical care. Discharges Saturday include Mrs Norman Jensen Ralph Nicholson Terry Verrips Columbus Junction Joseph Unterbach and Sunday Lisa Parish from Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Phillips
Washington
Sherman Chance
Robert Wolfe
Alma Perry
Darrell Potter
Archie Gingerich
Andy Kaufman
Wayland
Norman Jensen
Ralph Nicholson
Terry Verrips
Columbus Junction
Joseph Unterbach
Lisa Parish
Brighton
Leon Beatty Post 29 American Legion Meeting
A special called meeting of Leon Beatty Post No 29 at the National Guard Armory is set for Tuesday August 16 at 7 30 p m Those who contributed to the legion's building sale are invited to attend to receive their payment Other important matters will be discussed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Leon Beatty
National Guard Armory
Dear Farrah to Nell and Dave: Love and tax tips from Dr. Wallace
A three question column features Farrah in Gastonia advising on a volatile relationship with Mike, urging patience and kindness. Nell in Lake Charles asks about returning an unwanted gift sweater, with guidance to thank Grandma and swap it for something she likes. Dave in Trenton asks about teen tax rules, learning the year’s tax-free earnings cap of 2350 and the need to file a return for a refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Dave
Robert Wallace
Copley News Service
Chariton couple announces Joyce Mumford engagement
Donna and Weldon Mumford of Chariton and Joyce Mumford announce engagement to Wayne Rowland of Newton son of Mr and Mrs Donald Rowland of Washington. Joyce works for Chariton Loan and Investment. Wayne for Maytag Co. Both are Chariton Community High School graduates with an October 15 wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Mumford
Chariton
Weldon Mumford
Lucas
Joyce
Wayne Rowland
Newton
Donald Rowland
Washington
Chariton Loan and Investment Company
Maytag Co
Chariton Community High School
Murphy TeBockhorst wedding ties Kalona to Washington
Angela Rose Murphy daughter of Kenneth and Barbara Murphy of Kalona wed Jerry TeBockhorst son of Richard and the late Mrs TeBockhorst of rural Washington on Aug 13 1977 at Holy Trinity Church Richmond. The double ring ceremony at 2 pm featured a Chantilly lace empire gown with chapel train. Attendants wore blue and white gowns and white hats while guests celebrated with a reception at the church hall and a supper dance at AmVet Club Richmond. The couple planned to live in Washington after a honeymoon in the southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Rose Murphy
Kenneth Murphy
Kalona
Jerry TeBockhorst
Richard TeBockhorst
Washington
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Richmond
LeRoy Bergthold
Barbara Stumpf
James Hesseltine
Brighton
Gloria Murphy
David Te Bockhorst
Richard Murphy
Tom Duwa
James Marek
Richard Duwa
James Strabala
Dennis Crone
AmVet Club
Frank Kaalberg
Riverside
Kolonial Town House
Mid-Prairie High School
Route 3
Social Calendar Weeknight gatherings at Sunset Park venues
A series of club meetings and social events through the week at Sunset Park venues. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a 6 p.m. dish to pass gathering in Pavillion north of the pool. Tue features Tops Club weigh-in and meetings. IOOF Lodge and VFW Auxiliary meet. World War I Barracks shares a noon potluck. Wed Sunshine Community Club chaired by Penny Stout. Thu Walnut Womens Club hosts family picnic with drinks. Good Luck Club serves a noon picnic with bingo prizes. Husbands invited at several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Pool
Sunset Park
Tops Club
IOOF
Ioof Lodge
VFW
Sunshine Community Club
Penny Stout
Walnut Womens Club
Good Luck Club
Richland Senior Citizens Club August Meeting
Richland Senior Citizens Club schedules August 16 noon gathering at the Lions Building with a carry-in dinner. Program committee includes Mr and Mrs Kermit Oswalt and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Starr. kitchen committee lists Mrs Leonard Kessel Mrs Viola Weber and Mrs Wilda Torrance. Roll call asks how many brothers and sisters you have. Homer Dressler serves as president as the group meets monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Richland Senior Citizens Club
Lions Building
Kermit Oswalt
Gilbert Starr
Leonard Kessel
Viola Weber
Wilda Torrance
Homer Dressler
Wilkening-Miksch announce October wedding in Omaha
Judith Wilkening of Arlington Nebraska and Edward Miksch of Omaha Nebraska announce their engagement. Judith works at Childrens Memorial Hospital and Edward is employed with Milliman and Robertson in Omaha. They plan to marry October 22 at St Luke s Methodist Church in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wilkening
Arlington
Neb
Judith
Edward Miksch
Omaha
Robert Miksch
Washington
Miss Wilkening
Childrens Memorial Hospital
Milliman and Robertson, Inc
St. Lukes Methodist Church
Buys trailer home in move to Richland
Elsie Clingan of Ollie bought the Greiners trailer home and will move it to a lot near the square east of Richland. The Greiners moved to a farm property southeast of Richland, where they took over a farm home and part of the farm ground. Mr. Greiner works at Hendrickson Implement. Mrs. Greiner is a teller at the Ottumwa Union Bank and Trust Co. Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Elsie Clingan
Ollie
Myron Greiner
Vernon Harras
Greiners
Claire Jones
Jones
Cora
Morgans Leave Tustin For Reston Moving Soon
Mr and Mrs Charles Morgan and John departed Monday for Reston Virginia after a weeklong visit with Mary Morgan. Charles plans to move from Tustin California to Reston. A Lake Darling picnic honored Frank Stephenson family of Orlando with many neighbors attending including Clyde Cobb Warren Stephenson Bill Cobb and Kermit Oswalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Charles Morgan
John
Reston
Mary Morgan
Charles
Tustin
Calif
Lake Darling
Frank Stephenson
Scott
Orlando
Fla
Clyde Cobb
Warren Stephenson
Bill Cobb
Mark
Angela
Rubye
Vance Curtis
Bob
Marshalltown
Jim
Ferne Sawdey
Don Allen
Raymond Swartzwelter
Frankie Greiner
Kathleen Morgan
Leo Adam
John L. Adam
George Sheraden
Ollie
Kalona
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Antioch Social Club
Shirley Timmins
Jean Peiffer
Highland Social Club
Marr Park
Mike Pearson
Corwith
Ruth Beard
Carol Sexton
Mary Wieland
Gayle Rarick
Fern Steele
Eula Mae Coon
Hazel Chalupa
Hannibal
Washington County Hospital
Tammy Garrett
Dean Garrett
Mercy Hospital
Virgil Poore
Columbia, Mo
West
Columbia
Clara B. Waggoner
Dorothy Kurth
Hobart
Ind
Stanley Mesirow
Buzz Mesirow
Benton Harbor
Mich
Bertha Falk
Frank
Don
Berta
Germany
France
Switzerland
D. Copuity News Service
Mike
Farrah
Gastonia, N.C
Lake Charles
Trenton, N.J
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Lowa
North Marion Ave
Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Luther
Leonard Llewellyn
United States
Seustoth
Anethesia
Wolf's Flower Shop
Ken Rene
Mr. and Mrs
Jerry Te Bockhorst
Morgans End
Crall & Lee
Washington Ph
Puma
Paul
Osincup’s
Tip
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Thermogas Co
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