Bagby-Hook Nuptials At St. Josephs Church East Pleasant Plain
Dorothy L Bagby and Joseph H Hook of Brighton exchanged wedding vows at St Josephs Catholic Church East Pleasant Plain at 10 am on Saturday August 14 1976 The Rev Lewis Leonhardt officiated The couple planned to live four miles south of Brighton and the bride will resume teaching third grade after August 23 Guests came from multiple towns and states for the ceremony and reception at the church hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy L. Bagby
Joseph H. Hook
Brighton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
East Pleasant Plain
Harry Bagby
Albert Hook
Lewis Leonhardt
Gertrude Rubey
Eugene Rubey
Beaver Sam
Wis
Delbert Buttery
Lisbon
Albert Buttery
Ollie
Beaver Dam
Steve Pacha
Birmingham
Wayne Wagner
Washington
Church Hall
Iowa Wesleyan College
Davenport
National Institute of Meat Packing
Chicago
Vincents Hold Family Reunion at Washington Home
Sixteen John Vincent descendants gathered at Mr and Mrs John Owen home in Washington on Saturday August 14 1976 with Robert McKee giving the blessing. President Robert Vincent led a business meeting electing officers for another year. The group planned the 1977 reunion at Washington Sunset Park and noted a marriage death and birth during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vincent
John Owen
Washington
Robert McKee
Robert Vincent
Washington Sunset Park
Carol Reeves
Lacona
Iowa
Marie Michaels
Hudson
Ruth McKee
United Presbyterian Church
Homer
Myrtle Vincent
Vincent
Mae McKee
Rapid City
South Dakota
Helen Owen
Homer Vincent
Wellman
Clara Vincent
Keota
Wayne Mangold
West Chester
Margaret Owen
Gary Pleggenkulle
Robyn
Gretchen
Great, great niece Valerie Jean Payne arrives at Bethel area
Aug 17 message from Bethel reports the arrival of Valerie Jean Payne at University Hospital Iowa City to Randy and Valerie Payne of Washington. Grandparents Paul Jedlicka Riverside Bernard Payne Washington. great grandfather Walter Longer Washington. Mentions sympathy for Lottie Augustine and travel plans of Ray Niffenegger family, plus local church services and a car accident recovery of Mrs Knotek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Valerie Jean Payne
University Hospital
Iowa City
Randy Payne
Washington
Paul Jedlicka
Riverside
Bernard Payne
Walter Longer
May
Valerie Jean
Lloyd Augustine
Lottie Augustine
Augustine
Bethel Church
Ray Niffenegger
Jerry
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bob
Colorado
Ruth
May Gideon
Doyle Plecker
Waco Theater
The
Baptist Church
Ainsworth
Frank Wengers
Melo Janecek
John Knotek
Jones Funeral Home
Kinross couple welcome baby Michael James Pfannebecker
Mr and Mrs Rick Pfannebecker of Kinross announce the birth of son Michael James weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces on August 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jim Litwiller of Wellman and Mr and Mrs Francis Lee of Webster, with great grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Litwiller and Mrs Eldin Miller of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Pfannebecker
Kinross
Michael James
Jim Litwiller
Wellman
Francis Lee
Webster
Jake Litwiller
Eldin Miller
Extra Journals Early Orders Important
Persons wanting extra copies of any Evening Journal issue must order them the day before from the circulation department. If not ordered ahead, the Journal cannot guarantee availability of extra papers.
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The
Evening Journal
Journal Circulation Department
Social Calendar Generates Local Club Picnic and Trap Shoot
The HH Club hosts a picnic in Sunset Park Thursday at 6 30 p m. The Izaak Walton Club conducts a trap shoot Friday at 6 30 p m at the clubhouse.
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Sunset Park
Izaak Walton
Two Showers Honor Nancy Benge Ahead of Wedding
Elaine Martin and Mrs Dan Martin hosted a grocery shower for Nancy Benge at their country home east of Brighton on August 10 with Muriel Benge Ruth Martin and others in attendance. Sally Davidson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Nancy on August 17 featuring bridal games and a large guest list. Miss Benge is set to wed Dick Martin on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Martin
Dan Martin
Nancy Benge
Brighton
Muriel Benge
Ruth Martin
Krewson
Martin
Maxine Loeffler
Margaret Lowe
Pat Hyde
Nancy Dickins
David
Donna
Kim
Mary Lou Paul
Mildred Guy
Joyce Parson
Donna Jean Krewson
Bessie Edwards
Kay Martin
Marjorie Guy
Wilma Martin
Rhonda Brock
Deb Roberts
Sally Davidson
Washington
Nancy
Bessie McGuire
Vicky Lowe
Patty Kuntzleman
Jane Benge
Brenda Bush
Marsha Long
Susan Humston
Donna Crossett
Vicky Banks
Jackie Widmer
Bobbie Shirekey
Bonnie
Connie Fritz
Miss Benge
Dick Martin
Y Women Meet Hosted by Sally Webbey at YMCA
Sally Webbey hosted a Y Women meeting with co hosts Trish Harvey Vicki Kauffman and Marla Vetter. Thirty members attended along with two guests. A bazaar is planned Sept 28 in the YMCA lobby offering baked goods plants toys white elephants and fresh garden produce. The next meeting on Sept 7 will feature a complete salad luncheon at the Y with reservations required. Nursery service is available and callers are asked to book infant nursery care by noon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Wehbey
Trish Harvey
Vicki Kauffman
Marla Vetter
YMCA
The
Phyllis Kalisky
Jackie Wells
Lane Leaders to Hold Fall Meeting in Iowa City
The Lane Leaders women’s bowling league will meet Wednesday August 25 at 7 p.m. at Sally McClure’s home 1103 East Washington Street. All bowlers are urged to attend with Antioch Club members breakfasting at Sambo’s Iowa City hosted by Retha Hough. A gabfest entertained members and they were urged to finish their friendship pillow and bring material for stuffed animals to the September meeting.
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Lane Leaders
Lane Leaders Women’s Bowling League
Sally McClure
East Washington Street
Antioch Club
Sambo’s
Iowa City
Retha Hough
Golden anniversary for Mr and Mrs Robert Howell observed
Mr and Mrs Robert Howell of Washington celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house on Sunday August 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the United Church Crawfordsville North building. They were wed December 29, 1926, in Crawfordsville. The event honors daughter Dr Betty Maye and son Gerald Howell. relatives and friends invited. gifts declined.
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Robert Howell
Washington
United Church of
Crawfordsville
Mazie Davis
E.R. Davis
Anthony
Betty) Maye
Rancho Palos Verdes
Calif
Howells
Gerald Howell
Garner
Howell
Sam Patrick
Mamie Gray
Kingston
Carlof California
Rose Haifley
Cotter
Patricks
Cub Scouts and Webelos Family Picnic
Cub Scouts and Webelos host a family picnic on Sunday evening August 22. A swim time starts at 6 p.m. Dinner follows at 7 p.m. Each family should bring three dishes to pass their own drinks and table service.
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Cub Scouts
Webelos
Potato Chips Origin Claims by Negro Chef in 1865
A tradition credits a Black chef with introducing potato chips in 1865. The first manufacture allegedly occurred in Albany, New York, in 1925, tying the origin to early American snack production and a specific city.
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Albany
N. Y
BPW Board Plans District 5 Fall Meeting and Activities
The Washington BPW board and members meet at Edith Goff s home with Margi Marek presiding. Committee chairs are named for District 5 fall meeting at the Y in Washington October 17 and a September 24 26 Iowa City host event with pre registration at 9 PM Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club Board of
Edith Goff
Margi Marek
Geraldine Schulty
Nation
Denver
Terri Reschly
KC Hall
Fran Miller
Unicef
Washington
Ms. Marek
The
Fran Roland
Katherine Eagle
Maybelle Edwards
Betty Earnest
Charlotte Lindmeier
Iowa City
Washington Club
Hospital Admission and Discharge Notes
Yesterday admissions include Mrs. Dorothy Mokelbust from Washington and Ira Graber from Brighton for medical care. Discharges feature John Lowash, Willard Bell, and Mrs. Beatrice Shaffer from Washington. Today lists Mrs. Donna Peiffer of Washington, Mrs. Wayne Van Auken and son of Columbus Junction, Merlin Crawford of Keota, and Clarence Hayes of Washington.
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Dorothy Mokelbust
Washington
Ira Graber
Brighton
John Lowash
Willard Bell
Beatrice Shaffer
Washington Today
Donna Peiffer
Wayne van Auken
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Pat Hotle
Michele Curley
Mike Zachs
Gary McCurdy
Kathy Fisher
Dr. J.M. Leary
Dave Elder
Rollin Secrest
Debbi Johnson
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Dr. Geo. Kerr
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