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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

3

Marriage of Mary Jean Lowe and Donald L Fabian

Mary Jean Lowe of Coralville and Donald L Fabian of Crawfordsville were married at Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 24 at 7 30 p m The ceremony featured double ring vows with Rev Milan Thompson The bride wore a nylon organza gown with Chantilly lace and a chapel train Attendants included the bride’s sisters Mrs Eisele and Mrs Alvine A reception for 150 followed in the church parlor The couple will reside at 2044 9th Street Valley Forge Apartments Coralville Fabian works at Farm Service Feed Mill in Tiffin and the bride is secretary to the business manager at Oakdale Hospital Iowa City

Crawfordsville Mary Jean Lowe Coralville Lyle Lowe Donald L. Fabian Marjorie Fabian Washington Elmer Favian Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church Milan Thompson Sabrina Lee Eisele Gene Alvine Eisele Alvine Harlan James Fabian Donald Lowe Wesley Jones Jr Keota Sandra Jones Larry Lowe Larry Fletcher Mick Garris Flo Clark Anna Orban Buffalo N. Y Ottumwa Beauty Academy University of Iowa Oakdale Hospital Fabian Tiffin

Z. L. Edwards Family Reunion at Sunset Park

Descendants of Z L Edwards gathered Sunday at Sunset Park for their annual reunion. Attendees included Walter Nicholson and Billy, Howard Hazen of Washington, Paul Edwards and Marie Lowe of Muscatine, Juanita Watters of West Liberty, Evelyn Cropp and Chuck and Carl Schuellpletz of Marion, Wayne Davis of Marshalltown, Dwight Hazen and A L Neal of Des Moines, Earl Crossett of Grinnell, Lloyd Edwards and Jan and Carl Schmidt of Ainsworth, Leonard Anderson and Jeff, Bryan and Glenn of Burlington.

Z. L. Edwards Sunset Park Walter Nicholson Billy Howard Hazen Washington Paul Edwards Marie Lowe Muscatine Juanita Watters West Liberty Evelyn Cropp Chuck Carl Schuellpletz Marion Wayne Davis Marshalltown Dwight Hazen A. L. Neal Des Moines Earl Crossett Grinnell Lloyd Edwards Jan Carl Schmidt Ainsworth Leonard Anderson Jeff, Bryan and Glenn Burlington

Births and admissions reported from multiple towns

Admitted Yesterday includes James Seiler of Columbus Junction for medical care and Miss Maye Crone of Washington for medical issues. Today Mrs. James Lochner of Washington undergoes a surgical procedure. Births recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Carol Loeffler of Brighton, a daughter. Dismissed today Mrs. David Norman and her son from Wellman.

James Seiler Columbus Junction Maye Crone Washington James Lochner Surgical Carol Loeffler Brighton David Norman Wellman

Fortnightly Club yearbooks ready for pickup at library

The Fortnightly Club yearbooks are now prepared and may be collected at the City Library at any time. The yearbook committee asks members to call for their books as soon as possible.

Social events on Tuesday and Wednesday calendar

BPW Club meets Tuesday at 6 30 p.m for dinner at Captain's Table. Art Guild gathers at studio at 7 30 p.m. Baptist John Vaughn and Hettie Lake Circles hold a 6 30 p.m potluck at Sunset Park with table service and drinks. Wednesday events include Bethel Missionary Society at 2 p.m with Mrs Frank Wenger and World War I Auxiliary coffee with Mrs G W Manussier at 9 30 a.m.

BPW Club

Farm Bureau hosts candidate guests at Sunset Park picnic

The County Farm Bureau held a family picnic in Sunset Park with 65 attendees. Duane White introduced candidates seeking the primary nomination and several spoke, including state representative hopefuls Corbin Crawford Herbert Campbell and Joe H Jones, county sheriff candidate Ray Miller, county treasurer contender Mrs Marie Jones, and State Senator Richard Stephens. Attendees were urged to vote in the September 3 primary.

Farm Bureau Sunset Park Duane White Corbin Crawford Herbert Campbell Joe H. Jones Ray Miller Marie Jones Richard Stephens Washington Henry

Promotion Day for Methodists at Washington Church

The United Methodist church of Washington held Promotion Day in church school on Sunday August 25 Pupils in the incoming third grade received gifts of the Young Readers Bible New staff were introduced with Rex Lee as superintendent and a long list of teachers and secretaries announced including Mrs James Harris Mrs Dean Luers James Birney Eugene Steele and others in various roles.

United Methodist Church of Washington Rex Lee James Harris Dean Luers James Birney Eugene Steele Harold Gilmore Neal Hall

Grease Fire Ends Quietly at Iowa Avenue Home

Washington firemen were called to 315 S Iowa Ave around noon to extinguish a stove grease fire at Elsie Coward home. Firemen reported the woman let something boil over on the stove. There was no damage or injuries.

Washington Iowa Ave Elsie Coward

To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

SEWEREAMER removes roots paper grease and organic matter from clogged drains. No tools needed just mix and pour into floor drain for fast acting chemically driven results. Packed in 10 lb cans priced at 4.95. Carson Plumbing & Heating endorses SEWEREAMER by name.

Community Event Brings Local Families Together

A listing of participants across youth and adult divisions includes Mrs. Oscar Steele Ed Augustine Mrs. Bert Soper Mrs. James Ner John Reneger Fred Pfeifer Joe Evanovich Bruce Cabell Robert Leichty Earl Rae Kelly Schlapkohl in youth. Adults feature Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shearer Clifford Braun Mrs. Louise Hayes Robert Wead and Mrs. Don Huber.

Son John Sproule Roger Harrington Earl Rae Max Smith Elwood Bowers Harold Stephens Lyle Wilcox Robert Wead Don Oxenford Cathleen Godfrey John Walker Fred Pfeifer Robert Ross Paul Shearer Clifford Braun Louise Hayes Don Huber

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Bans Fabian 9Th Street Valley Forge Apartments Ken-Rene Converse Rno A Tae Shoe Fit Company G. E. Light South Side Sq Osincup’s Goable S.M.L Spurgeon James Munn Larry Griggs Ralph Reisener Onald Crawford Charles Thompson James Reschly Ed Jarrard Alan Hampsher Leonard Young Robert Ruppert Dale Richards Wayne Hyde Kelly Schlapkohl Don Holmes Ernest Beenblossom Virginia Tucker Edgar Porter Leighton Kelly Cliff Braun John Dawson Milton Schnicker Loren Robert Mrs. Oscar Osincup Drug Store Walgreen Drug West Side Square C. Juliet
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