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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1969

Page

3

Washington couple wed in California ceremony

At Cordova Lutheran Church in Rancho Cordova California on August 9 Sandra Parker became Mrs Peter J Weller now at home in Washington after a honeymoon at Lake Tahoe and Yellowstone. Both new spouses will teach locally with Sandra a Sacramento State College graduate and Peter a Wartburg College and University of Iowa trained educator.

Peter J. Weller Washington Cordova Lutheran Church Rancho Cordova Calif Patricia Walker Sacramento Astrid

Leaves for London to attend Country Women's Council meeting

Mrs. A. K. Stoutner of Keota departs Monday August 25 for London as Iowa Master Homemakers delegate to the Country Women's Council. The body, tied to the ACWW, aims to unite 84 US societies and shape ACWW projects and plans for the 1971 Tri Conference in Norway. Stoutner to stay at Prince of Wales Hotel and visit Ireland and Edinburgh. report back after Bay area rescheduled due to Hurricane Camille.

A. K. Stoutner Keota London Country Women's Council Iowa Country Women’s Council Associated Country Women of the World United States Norway Stoutner Raymond Sayre Ackworth ACWW Land Tri Lansing Mich Edinburgh Scotland Biloxi Miss Camille Mississippi

Local Births and Admits Reported in Yesterday and Today

Yesterday admitted Stephen Heisdorf of Keota for surgery with Mrs Anna Amlong of Washington listed for medical care. Births include Grant Walker and wife of Washington a daughter. Today’s notices show Gene Lintz and spouse of Crawfordsville with a son. Dismissals include Cleo Orris and daughter of Ainsworth, Ed ward Wheeler and son of Columbus Junction, along with Roger Ackley Rita Dawson James Crafton Delmar Yoder and Andrew Zuehlke of Washington.

Stephen Heisdorffer Keota Anna Amlong Washington Grant Walker Gene Lintz Crawfordsville Cleo Orris Ainsworth Edward Wheeler Columbus Junction Roger Ackley Rita Dawson James Crafton Wayland Delmar Yoder Andrew Zuehlke

Marriage License Issued for Quist and Miller

Paul Robert Quist 23 of Atwater Minnesota and Rachel Ann Miller 21 of Wellman received a marriage license from the Clerk of the Court.

Paul Robert Quist Atwater Minnesota Rachel Ann Miller Wellman

Youth plan service at Marion Ave United Presbyterian Church

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church youth group will participate in Sunday morning worship. The sermon How to Turn on Today's Teens will be presented by Katie Temple, Marsha Brock and Richard Choate. Music features contemporary hymns and folk songs including a trio Millie Bordwell Patty Van Houten and Mark Shearer performing The Times They Are Changin and Day Is Done. Prelude and postlude will be folk songs by Simon and Garfunkel.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Katie Temple Marsha Brock Richard Choate Millie Bordwell Patty van Houten Mark Shearer Simon and Garfunkel

Social Calendar Notices for Early Deadline

All notices must be in by 10 am on publication day with three day advance printing. Friday Pin Queen League Bowlers meet at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Donald E Smith. Sunday Shalla reunion at noon in Richmond Park. Monday Senior Citizens Dinner at noon potluck in Y community room. Monday Nighters at 7 30 pm in YW room.

Donald E. Smith Richmond Park

Gingerichs to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Lando Gingerich of Kalona plan an open house Sunday afternoon August 31 from 2 to 4 30 in the Farmers Savings Bank community room Kalona to honor their golden wedding anniversary The couple married August 31 1919 in Berlin Ohio They have nine children Roman Eli Marvin Ella Mary Lando Jr Richard Jeanette and many grandchildren with 36 grandchildren listed by name and residence.

Kalona Lando Gingerich Gingerich Farmers Savings Bank Verna Hershberger Berlin Ohio Roman Eli Goshen Indiana Marvin Ocala Florida Wyatt Ella) Maupin Cedar Rapids Vernon Mary) Kinsinger Duane Viola) Yoder Newton Lando Jr Murray Hill New Jersey Richard Kirksville Missouri Arnold Jeanette) Hotz Big Bend Wisconsin

Y Wives Order Deadline For Fall Decoupage Project

All Y-Wives taking part must order supplies by next Wednesday August 27 with Mrs James Laing. Cost is 1.40 paid in advance. No meeting September 2 due to school start. First dessert luncheon scheduled for September 9.

James Laing

Booth reunion marks 41st annual gathering in Washington

The 41st annual Booth reunion was held at Sunset Park, Washington, on Saturday noon, August 16, with 31 attendees. President Harold Booth led a brief business meeting after a bountiful dinner. correspondence from Booth family members and a tape from Merle Booth were read. officers will serve two-year terms with Harold Booth continuing as president.

Booth Sunset Park Washington Harold Booth Willis Booth Cayucos Calif Joe Pewitt Bridgeton Missouri Lawrence Dawson Wilbur Dawson Waterloo Merle Booth Fair Oaks

Slustine La Mar pattern shirtwaist with roll collar

Fashion pattern listing for Slustine La Mar shirtwaist, highlighting a rolling collar, low pockets, cuffed sleeves, and suitability for checked or tweedy fabrics. Includes price 1 dollar with postage, sizes 12 to 18, detailed yardage for size 14, standard measurements, and ordering via Washington Evening Journal box 1615.

Washington Evening Journal G.P.O New York N. Y

Goemaats Return From Two Week Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Clarence Goemaat returned Wednesday evening after a two week vacation in the West Their daughter Sharon stays in Morrison Colorado to attend Western Bible Institute Highlights include visits to Custers Battlefield Montana Yellowstone National Park Sheeshone Falls Idaho Salt Lake City Utah and Denver where they visited friends the weekend of August 16 18 En route home they visited her sister and family in Independence Missouri Mrs Zeta Frederiksen of Los Alamitos California is here after the death of her sister in law Mrs Glenn Pratt She plans to stay weeks with her brother Mr and Mrs John Evans Bob and Karen of Arlington Heights Illinois and Mr and Mrs Bob Michaelson of Cedar Falls left Thursday after visiting Ed Rees and Carole Mercy Hospital Iowa City patient William Chmelar underwent eye retina surgery He would enjoy hearing from friends Richard Longer has returned home from Veterans Hospital Iowa City after two weeks for tests and observation.

Clarence Goemaat West Sharon Morrison Colo Western Bible Institute Custer’s Battlefield Monana Yellowstone National Park Sheeshone Falls Idaho Salt Lake City Utah Denver Goemaats Independence Zeta Frederiksen Los Alamitos Calif Glenn Pratt John Evans Bob Karen Arlington Heights, Ill Bob Michaelson Cedar Falls Ed Rees Carole William Chmelar Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Dr Elgin to speak at Sunday drive in and Methodist services

Dr Vernon Elgin of Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Washington will be guest speaker at a drive in worship service at Waco Drive at 8 a.m. and at United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. in Washington. He will speak on Sticks and Stones and Giants Fall in the Washington church during the Sunday morning services.

Vernon Elgin Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Washington Waco Drive United Methodist Church Elgin

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