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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1971

Page

3

Local engagements and upcoming wedding plans in Riverside area

Lori Darbyshire is the shower honoree and Anita Darbyshire to wed Larry Yoder in November at St. Josephs Catholic Church Hills Iowa. Both graduates of Highland Community High School. Lori Darbyshire to marry Larry Staggs September 3. Washington County Registered Nurses Association opens season with Sept 7 boat ride at Muscatine. reservations for meals to Carla Carter Norene McGraw or Jean White by Sept 5. Hospital staff sign up in cafeteria. Prospective new members invited.

Joseph Jean Rural Riverside Anita Larry Yoder Russel Yoder St. Josephs Catholic Church Hills, Iowa Highland Community High School Jennis Invite Cashiers University Hospitals Yoder Kirkwood Community College Yoder Construction Company Paul Emerson Masonery Company Linda Bennett Peggy Collett Cynnie Foss Lori Darbyshire Sunset Park Lyle Darbyshire Randolph Kelsey Vivian Rappenecker Miss Darbyshire Larry Staggs Washington County Registered Nurses Association Muscatine Carla Carter Norene McGraw Jean White All County Nurses’ Association

Local volunteers host birthday party at County Home

Red Cross volunteers Mrs Edward Roberts Mrs Marcella Wittetoe and Harvey Davis led a birthday party for 19 residents of the County Home on Wednesday. One resident received a small gift after bingo as cake and ice cream were served.

Edward Roberts Marcella Wittetoe Harvey Davis Red Cross

Des Moines Calendar Notes and Local Visits

Calendar notices for the column are due by 9 a.m. on the day of first publication with three days advance printing. The item lists travels of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Kaufman visiting Wisconsin sites and relatives, and other residents including Mrs. Pearl Palmer and Brigg Hewitt. Community events include Moose, DAR, Home Art Club, Shiloh Sisters, and various reunions and square dancing at Sunset Park and Farm Bureau building.

Wilmer Kaufman Wisconsin Cleo Keeney Marion Dickeyville Wis Pearl Palmer California Oregon James Hewitt Brigg la Jolla Calif Corvallis Ore Brigg Hewitt Europe

YW YWives Coffee Hosts Informal Gathering

Mrs Lyle Brinton hosted the last Y Wives summer coffee with 21 members and 3 guests present. Guests included Mrs Martin Chebuhar, Mrs Dick Young and Mrs Carroll Kenney. A salad luncheon is planned for Sept 7 at 1 30 p m in the Y community room.

Lyle Brinton Robert Mann Ron Goff James Solbrack Martin Chebuhar Dick Young Carroll Kenney Kay Woeste Ottumwa

Community group reports progress on scholarship project

Donated articles boosted funds for a scholarship and project. Convalescing members Geraldine Schulty Mary Crossett and Katherine Eagle are making satisfactory progress. At the meeting the fall hospitality committee briefed attendees and was chaired by Helen Kynor.

Geraldine Schulty Mary Crossett Katherine Eagle Helen Kynor

Santa Fe Mayor Cited for Speeding by Officer

Santa Fe Mayor George Gonzales was stopped by Officer John Devico for speeding at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Gonzales later called the shift commander to commend the officer for the action.

Santa FE N.M UPI John Devico Devico George Gonzales Gonzales

No Price Freeze on Marijuana Sparked Complaints

Officials at the regional Office of Emergency Preparedness report a long distance call Monday night about marijuana prices rising 40 dollars per pound despite Nixon's wage-price freeze. Spokesman John L. Makey says the caller warned he would turn to hard drugs if the price held.

Seattle Wash UPI Regional Office of Emergency Preparedness Nixon John L. Makey

Navy Seaman Apprentice Farrier graduates from San Diego recruit training

In military service SAN DIEGO Navy Seaman Apprentice Gerald S. Farrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Junior Farrier of Brighton, Iowa, was graduated from recruit training at the Naval Recruit Training Command, Naval Training Center, San Diego. He is a 1970 graduate of Fairfield High School, Fairfield, Iowa.

San Diego Gerald S. Farrier M. Junior Farrier Brighton Iowa Naval Recruit Training Command Naval Training Center Fairfield High School Fairfield

Vows should cover divorcees as well as couples

London clergyman Rev Harold Goodwin told a Wednesday night meeting that marriage vows are too romantic and should be rewritten from till death us do part to a pledge applicable to both new marriages and divorcees. He argued the current wording ignores modern realities of relationships.

London UPI Harold Goodwin Goodwin

Thief helps catch thief in London chase

Police Constable David Richards and his passenger Kenneth Darley chased and caught a suspected thief after a woman flagged down their car and reported the robbery. In court Darley, 24, faced charges of taking a minivan and driving without a license and was fined 40 dollars.

London UPI David Richards Richard Kenneth Darley Darley

Presbyterians Camp at Lake Darling Draws Many Families

The Reformed Presbyterian Church held a family weekend and junior camp at Lake Darling in August 2024 with over 50 junior campers. Activities included Bible lessons, memory work, crafts, recreation, swimming, skits, film strips, singing, and nightly camp fires. Leaders included Rev. S. Ray Blair, Rev. Dr. G. M. Robb, and Rev. Robert McCraken. meals were catered by Mrs. Vella Hotle.

The Reformed Presbyterian Church Lake Darling S. Ray Blair Washington Church G. M. Robb Morning Sun Robert McCraken Marion Vella Hotle

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