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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1973

Page

3

Ames Bride Linda Moore Weds John Helling in Ames

Linda Jean Moore of Ames married John R. Helling of Ames in a 7:30 p m ceremony at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Ames. Msgr Tarrant officiated the double ring rite with Miss Vickie Roush as maid of honor and Dale Helling as best man. The couple will reside in Ames after a wedding trip. The bride, a ISU student employed at Story County Credit Bureau, wore a white crepe gown with navy trimming and carried red roses. The groom is an ISU graduate employed at Sunstrand.

Linda Jean Moore Ames St. Thomas Aquinas John R. Helling Tarrant Loren E. Moore Washington Richard Helling New Hampton Vickie Roush Dale Helling Miss Roush Paul Helling Ft. Madison Henry Kempker West Point Illinois

Scenes from a kitchen window by Marge Luckey

A Riverside column notes summer waning as Heavenly Blue Morning glories bloom and a cactus garden grows. The author shares plant outcomes, a failed Mountain Ash gift, and a homemade tomato juice recipe, plus school renewal and memories of family summer jobs.

Local notables share life events across Riverside and Cedar Falls

Connie Goodlander begins elementary music teaching duties in the Northeast Nodaway School system at Parnell Missouri and has rented an apartment in Maryville. Carolyn Goodlander earns Dean's List at Cedarville College for spring quarter as she starts her senior year. Bettys and relatives visit in Iowa and Wisconsin for family milestones, birthdays, and travel. A new baby, Klay Patrick Kiene, born to Kenneth and. Kiene with grandparents listed. Emma Phillips to celebrate 80th birthday at Washington Care Center.

Connie Goodlander Joe M. Goodlander Riverside Carolyn Goodlander Cedarville College Cedarville Carolyn Baptist College of Arts and Sciences Kenneth Kiene Boulder Drive Cedar Falls Klay Patrick Karla John Kiene Washington Paul Theis Janesville Iowa Ray Emma) Phillips Washington Care Center East Polk

Local births listed in Stork Gazette updates

Stork Gazette notes birth announcements for Michelle Cellman Columbus City Schwab Elizabeth Stewart Columbus Junction Williams Jr. West Chester Bontrager Kalona Hershberger Letts Grosjean include names and parental lines with rural routes and box numbers as reported.

Demeri Michelle Cellman Terry Michael Cellman Ainsworth William Howard Schwab Paul William Schwab Columbus City Elizabeth Dawn Stewart Donald Duane Stewart Columbus Junction James Lee Williams JR James Lee Williams Sr West Chester Clara Marie Bontrager Melvin Bontrager Kalona Tara Diane Hershberger Larry Hershberger Pleasant Shawn 'Danelle Grosjean George Grosjean Letts

On The Record Hospital Admissions And Births

Yesterday and today at The Record Hospital list admissions including Mrs. Della Little Henry Miller and Lyle Moen in Washington for medical and surgical care. Today adds Mrs. Charles Hauser and Mrs. Harold Gerdes in Washington and Ainsworth for medical. A birth to Mrs. Larry Hershberger and husband Pleasant. Dismissal of Mrs Metta Rice in Washington. Long term care admitted Mrs T E Meyers in Washington.

Della Little Washington Henry Miller Lyle Moen Charles Hauser Harold Gerdes Ainsworth Larry Hershberger Pleasant Metta Rice T.E. Meyers

Social Calendar Highlights and Reunion Dates

Sunday noon picnics in Kalona Park for Shalla and Hinkle reunions plus basket dinner. Tuesday 7 30 p m Tops Club weigh in at VW room Wiener roast at Marian Schiebel home BPW Club 6 30 dinner at Captain's Table. Wulf reunion noon sunset Park Monday DeMolay 7 30 Masonic Temple DeMolay Mothers Club 7 30 Masonic Temple Wednesday Priscilla Club 9 a m breakfast at Wingas Restaurant.

Kalona Park Hinkle Wayland Park VW Room Marian Schiebel Captain’s Table Wulf Sunset Park

VFW Auxiliary reports activities and fundraisers

The VFW Auxiliary met at the hall with President Miss Helen Hesseltine. Reports included $89.75 in used clothing and 175 magazines distributed to seniors. 40 books and 6 puzzles to shut-ins. Dues are due before November 1. Poppy sale Sept 20–22 at the VFW Hall. They sponsor a bowling team and will buy an Iowa flag for the Developmental Center. Fundraising cards and stationery will support the cancer fund. Betty Crocker coupons and RC Cola caps are collected. A $5 donation was made to the National Cancer Fund. Attendance prize went to Mrs. Dunbar. refreshments served.

VEW VFW Helen Hesseltine David McGaffey Jane Shepherd Darrell Dunbar Miss Hesseltine Iowa Francis Reed Cancer Fund Reed VFW National Home Fire VFW Auxiliary National Cancer Fund McGaffey Dunbar Shepherd

Pie by Wellman’s Mrs Crawford wins second in state fair

An orange pineapple chiffon pie baked by Mrs Maurice Crawford of Wellman placed second in its class in the Iowa State Fair Milk Made Magic sweepstakes. Mrs Raymond C Keppy of Eldridge entered a banana split pie that won top honors. Competition featured 46 contestants across eight categories. First prize was 50 dollars and second 25 dollars.

Maurice Crawford Wellman The Dairy Council Raymond C. Keppy Eldridge

Memorial Service for Mrs Rankin at UP Home

The UP Home notes a memorial service for Mrs. Clara Rankin held August 19 in Monmouth with Rev. Clifford Ramsdale and doctors Lytle Milne and Willming assisting. The column lists visitors, garden work, a Kalona tour, wedding guests, a washing machine install, and plans for a September 5 Home picnic along with a dinner theater.

Ruthnolin Fivensong Clara Rankin Monmouth, I Clifford Ramsdale James Lytle Hugh Milne Charles Willming Old Scotch Church Kalona Roger Colthurst Karl Megdelsen Clara Koehler Hazel Euwer

Property transfers and motor vehicle lists across Ashbys and Marrs Additions

John C. Davisson transfers to Donald E. Von Feldt and Gertrude D. Von Feldt the south 60 feet of east percent of Lot 2 Block 2 in Ashbys Addition to Washington. Kenneth D. Hazen and wife transfer to Ronald D. Hazen and wife an undivided interest in a tract starting at the northwest corner of Our Lot B of Marrs Addition to Ainsworth Warren or Viola Morgan. A list follows of various motor vehicles and owners including Jerry Godfrey Sheetz Yamaha motorcycle and numerous autos and motorcycles from brands Chevrolet, BMW, Mercury, Dodge, Ford, Olds, Plymouth, Pontiac, Honda, Buick, Town & Country, Chrysler.

John C. Davisson Donald E. von Feldt Gertrude D. von Feldt Ashby Washington Kenneth D. Hazen Ronald D. Hazen Marr Ainsworth Warren Viola Morgan Ford Wright Jerry Godfrey Sheetz Cletus C. Reed Ralph W. Nordyke Chevrolet Ezra M. Miller BMW James Dorothy Batterson Mercury Donald Dean Guy Dodge Elmer Grace Moore Jerry L. Schiebel Kawa Olen Fern Bishop Buick Timothy Beverly Colbert Olds Ronald Dean Edwards Ford Kevin Lynda Koehn Perry Or Mable Bontrager Charles Or Karla Blakely Town & Country Plymouth Chrysler Raymond Or Daisy Davis Pontiac Catharine Taylor Stogaill Tim Wood Honda Motorcycle

Friese family returns from Florida trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Friese and children Brenda Jayne Mary Lou Dennis and Davey have come back from a two and a half week Florida tour. They visited Panama City Disney World Cape Kennedy Busch Gardens and Stone Mountain on the way home.

Robert Friese Brenda Jayne Mary Lou Dennis Davey Florida Dave Dunkerton Panama City Fla Long Beach Gulf Coast Petticoat Junction Amusement Park Dunkertons Disney World Orlando Cape Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach Busch Gardens Tampa St Petersburg Stone Mountain Atlanta Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson

Junior Washington Hustlers 4-H Club Meeting Highlights

The Junior Washington Hustlers 4-H Club met at the Fairgrounds on Thursday evening. Brian Letts led the pledge to the flag and Greg Wiley led the 4-H pledge. David Campbell spoke on When to Plant a Garden, and roll call asked if members had their record books ready. Record books are due to leaders by Sept. 1, followed by refreshments served by the Campbells.

Washington Hustlers Fairgrounds Brian Letts Greg Wiley David Campbell Campbells

Riverside driver in minor hit between parked car and own vehicle

Nancy Horak of route 1 Riverside struck a parked car owned by Bill Loeffler in the 500 block of North Fourth Avenue at 2 a.m. She faced charges for striking an unattended vehicle and received treatment for minor injuries. Damage estimated at 300 dollars to each vehicle. A closing note quotes Robert Southwell on Fortune.

Nancy Horak Route 1 Riverside Bill Loeffler North Fourth Avenue

Washington Evening Journal classified details and rates

The Washington Evening Journal outlines staff roles and affiliations with Inland Daily Press Assn. and Iowa Press Assn. It lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across Washington and surrounding towns, with annual and monthly figures. The notice also notes publication details and mailing permissions.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co, Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Ows Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations Avid Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn

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