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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1967

Page

3

Candlelight Wedding At Marion Avenue Church

Beverly Jean Henry wed Donald Lee Goodwin in a candlelight ceremony at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mau rice M. Henry of Washington, wore silk organza with lace and a watteau train. Maids and guests filled the church, with notable attendees including Marcus M. Henry and Teresa Scott of Alamogordo. Goodwin, a Marine sergeant from Ainsworth, will report to Camp Lejeune, N C.

Beverly Jean Henry Maurice M. Henry Washington Donald Lee Goodwin Lee Farrier Ainsworth Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Vernon G. Elgin Dave Stout Burlington John Owen

Marriages in Iowa area churches on August dates

Multiple 1940s era notices detail marriages in Wayland Ainsworth and surrounding towns. Lois Wenger wed Gerry Klopfenstein in Wayland Mennonite Church. Sharon Schultz wed Roger Gillis in Ainsworth United Presbyterian. Laura Rugg wed Gary Hill in Wayland. Betty Wagner and Patricia Bailey wed in Casper. Joan Kroh and Daryl Cave wed in Mt. Morris. Nancy Kennell wed Gail Fisher in Eureka. Deborah Beaver wed Charles Wikoff in Wilmington. Jean Figgins and David Jamison exchanged vows in Washington Hold en home.

Wayland Lois Darlene Wenger Harold Wenger Gerry K. Klopfenstein Dennis Klopfenstein Wayland Mennonite Church Arvell L. Hughes Decatur Kalona Jean Figgins David Jamison Holden Washington Kathy Grout Riverside Terry Kedlinges Wellman

Local family visits and Des Moines events noted

Janie Rick and Cheli Chorpening visiting great aunt and uncle in Burlington. Attendees at Des Moines State Fair for the Duroe hog show included Mrs Knotek and the Altenhofens. Mrs Knotek received a plaque for Mr Knotek's Duroe hog work. Local YMCA swim team demonstrated in Keota with Rick Lampkin and others. Mrs Frank Gingerich to have minor surgery at Mercy Iowa City. Peggsy Zook, Drake summer graduate, will teach math and art in Des Moines Cowles School.

Janie Rick Cheli Richard Chorpening Frank Bright Burlington John Knotek Jim Altenhofen Ed Knotek David Charles Flading Des Moines Knotek YMCA Keota Larry Lampkin Drew McAvoy Jim Dougall Matt Ross Mark Flickinger Dave McCall Gary Graf Frank Gingerich Mercy Hospital Iowa City Peggsy Zook W. F. Waggoner Washington Drake University Cowles School

Hospital Admits and Discharges Listed by City

On the record hospital admission list yesterday includes Mrs Marcus McBeth of Richland medical and Mr Clyle Mason of Columbus Junction medical. Also admitted Mrs Chester Goodin of Crawfordsville medical and Mrs Kenneth Kron of Washington medical. Dismissed today are Mrs Michael Keith of Ainsworth and Mrs Robert Guether of Washington.

Marcus McBeth Richland Clyle Mason Columbus Junction Chester Goodin Crawfordsville Kenneth Kron Washington Michael Keith Ainsworth Robert Guether

Women of the Moose Hold Thursday Meeting

Senior Regent Mrs. Allen Dennis led the Women of the Moose at the Moose home Thursday night The group plans a rummage and bake sale at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday September 9 starting at 9 am Coworkers with sale items may notify senior regent Other reports covered a lunch stand at a softball tournament publicity and officer reports The next trip to Veterans Hospital is scheduled for Tuesday September 5 Sandwiches and lemonade will be provided The Secret Pal club reminded members to send cards Publicity chapter night with enrollment is set for Thursday September 14

Allen Dennis Women of the Moose Moose Odd Fellows Hall Ray Salder Robert Grubb Veterans Hospital

Shalla Reunion Moves to Kalona Park

The Shalla reunion will be held Sunday September 3 at the park in Kalona marking a change from the usual meeting place.

Shalla Kalona

PTA Club Hosts Coffee Break for Lincoln School Teachers

Lincoln School teachers enjoyed a PTA coffee break during a workshop this week. PTA president Mrs. Robert Fickel introduced principal T. H. Mathre, teachers, and PTA officers. Vice-president Mrs. Harold Gamon outlined the PTA program, with hospitality chair Mrs. James Reschly and treasurer Mrs. William Holden assisting. Secretary is sixth grade teacher Mrs. Wallace Kessell.

Lincoln School PTA Robert Fickel T. H. Mathre Harold Gamon James Reschly William Holden Wallace Kessell

Halcyon Crawfordsville group NOTES

Halcyon House activities include visits from Brammer family of Tucson and Des Moines to grandmother Mrs. Steck, plus numerous calls on residents. A steady stream of guests—Lytle, Gibson, Harding, Perry, Breese, Bradshaw, Martin families, and others—visited residents including Mrs. Latta, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Foster, and Mrs. Jarrard. Elizabeth Thorne left for New York City after week with her mother, with many locals hosting and visiting in the week.

Bill Brammer Tucson Arizona Jeff Brammer Des Moines Fred H. Steck Elizabeth Thorne New York City Clifford Thorne

Legion Auxiliary meeting and upcoming events noted

Crawfordsville Iowa records detail Legion and Legion Auxiliary activities led by Martha Kaufman. New members welcomed, drape committee formed, Fall Conference planned for Sept 16 at Mt Pleasant, and various delegates named. County picnics, hospital veterans event, and unit leadership changes announced alongside birthday calendars and membership updates.

Vivian Wells Crawfordsville Donald Dennis Chuck Cindy Sheila Donita Pleasant Hill Calif Allen Conrad Keith Thomas Kirt Jeff Johnstown Colo Haydn Thomases Legion Auxiliary Bud Hauenstein Lyle Lowe Leon Meeks Martha Kaufman Mt. Pleasant St. Alphonsus School Kenneth Rhea Richard Kaufman Charles Wells Louise Wells Legion and Legion Auxiliary Lake Darling Iowa City Washington County Auxiliary Wellman Boys In Service Jan Forrest Eubanks Jerry Keller Vernon Fletcher Art Whiting Karen Kathy Meda Fulton Olive Mitchell Beth Keller Rita Marlatt Marge Whiting Pearl Hering Florence Henss Bill Stoner Pleasant Carlton White Winfield Methodist Church John Davis

Social calendar notices and meeting times

Notices must be in by 10 a.m. for inclusion in the social calendar. Printed three days in advance. Sunday Wilcox reunion at Sunset Park noon to sunset. Hinkle reunion at Wayland Park noon. Rain if, Legion Hall. Monday Golden Age Club 10 a.m. YWCA. Tuesday Wash Away Tops weight in meeting 8 to 8 30 p.m. Wednesday Bethel Missionary Society 2 p.m. Mrs. Bill Wulf.

Wilcox Sunset Park Hinkle Wayland Park Legion Hall Bethel Missionary Society Bill Wulf

Washington guests dine with Robert Roberts family

Mrs. Margaret Thomas of Washington and her son Rolland J. Thomas and family from Chicago were dinner guests Friday evening in the Robert Roberts home. The note lists Washington Evening Journal staff and local circulation details.

W. S. Kyle William Kyle Mt. Pleasnt Margaret Thomas Washington Rolland J. Thomas Debby David Jim Chicago Robert Roberts

Xray tests reveal rot in wood at Oregon State University

Oregon State University researchers at a symposium on nondestructive wood testing reported that portable X-ray generators and darkrooms can detect internal decay in wooden poles from 6 to 19 inches in diameter. X rays accurately pinpoint decayed areas, aiding field inspections.

Corvallis, Ore UPI Oregon State University Forest Research Laboratory

Unusual play yields five notrump from Shanahan in 1965 European match

In the 1965 European Women's Championship Britain's Dorothy Shanahan and Rixi Markus reached 3NT after a heart lead. With clever timing she finessed diamonds and cashed spades, leaving West with a discard dilemma. West chose a club discard and Shanahan secured five notrump tricks, boosting Britain as the Swedish North-South pair at the other table bid two spades and made.

Great Britain Sweden Britain Dorothy Shanahan Rixi Markus West Shanahan Queen of Diamonds King Miss Shanahan Declarer

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Beverly Henry Is Bonnie Henry Nancy Greiner Carol Moriarty David Goodwin Donald Raymond Coppock Donald Wolfe Mike Gosling Anamosa David Craw Edwin Novotny Donald L. Goodwin Sharon Kay Schultz Howard F. Schultz Roger Dale Gillis Earl Gillis United Presbyterian Church Laura Lee Rugg Walter E. Rugg Gary Lee Hill Lester Hill Marlin Rassmussen The Independent Bible Church Patricia Jane Bailey Jim M. Bailey Garden Creek Road Casper Wyoming Gary Wayne Wagner Wayne E. Wagner Washington, Iowa Bethel Baptist Church Kathleen Ann Jungbluth Robert G. Miller R. E. Miller Torrance Joan Leigh Kroh Ralph Kroh Mt. Morris Ill Daryl Dofit Cave Skokie, Ill Don Cave Mt. Morris Evangelical Free Church Brighton Nancy Atin Kennell Gail D. Fisher Eureka Inl Robert Hartzler Goshen Ind Chester Kennell Leonard Fisher Deborah Lynne Beaver Charles Phillip Wikoff Westminster Presbyterian Church Wilmington Del Grayson P. Beaver Charles D. Wikoff Las Vegas Gauche Vegas Thunderbird & Sahare Halcyon Crawfordsville Halcyon House Ruth Lytle Ruth Gibson Hazel Harding Roy Stewart H. Perry Helen Breese J. K. Latta Mrs. Lloyd Bradshaw Frank Adrian W. J. Martin Macomb, Ill Maude Martin Arthur Griffith John Copley Salina, Kansas Frank Dasher Mrs Velma Jarrard Davenport William Wulf H.G. Jarrard Clayton Bear Cloyd Knapp Joe Wolfe Julie Kiesey Glenn Mace Robert Day Salladay Mary Booth Della Humphrey Elizabeth Clark Vivian Booth Ethel Booth Ella Gordon Alma Walker Edgar Porter Legion Women Plan Carla Ann Nelson Mildred Nelson Carl Nelson Michael William McCandless Howard E. Gier Golden Age Club YWCA Washington Evening Journal David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Ehana North Marion B. Jay Becker E. M. Bridges & CO Reomberg Furs Skilled Fur Authority J. R. Jones Will Rhomberg's America South Side Square
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