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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1977

Page

2

Parriott and Shaff unite in Cedar Rapids area wedding

Joanna J Parriott of Washington and Michael J Shaff of Cedar Falls wed in a 2 PM August 27 1977 ceremony at Prairie Flower Baptist Church officiated by Rev Paul D Lobb. Attendants wore pink dotted swiss gowns. After a reception for about 200 the couple planned to live at 1906 Campus St Cedar Falls.

Joanna J. Parriott Washington Lyle R. Parriott West Liberty Michael J. Shaff Cedar Falls James H. Shaff Cedar Rapids Prairie Flower Baptist Church Paul D. Lobb Jennie I. Dorsch Judith E. Streff Thomas J. Shaff San Diego Calif Donald Henker Grand Rapids Mich Gary L. Dorsch Lyle R. Parriott Jr Ankeny Clifford E. Parriott Keokuk Will E. Parriott Calument Oklo Rita Luers Priscilla James Frier Cedarville College Cedarville Ohio

Local notables and Iowa events in brief items

Mrs Ed Chabal returns home after Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Tassy a kitten owned by Jackie Wells of Washington wins Princess honors at the Iowa State Fair and is named best long haired kitten. Elwood Kleese and Earl Hough families spend weekend with Kenneth Hough in Urbandale and attend Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church service where granddaughter Jennifer Beth Hough is baptized. Maurice Bleess former Brighton resident now in Ward C-22 University Hospital Iowa City after injuries from a one car crash near Wapello. Dan Snow grandson of Mrs. Lewis Albright Washington and son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Snow Milledgeville Illinois will attend University of Iowa this fall as transfer student from Stock Valley College Dixon Illinois, majoring in criminal justice.

Tassy Jackie Wells Washington Elwood Kleese Earl Hough Kenneth Hough Urbandale Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church Sundy Jennifer Beth Hough Maurice Bleess Brighton Arizona University Hospital Iowa City Wapello Dan Snow Lewis Albright Lester Snow Milledgeville, Ill University of Iowa Stock Valley College Dixon, Il Dan

Washington County Fair Association meeting set for Sept 13

The annual meeting of the Washington County Fair Association will be held Tuesday September 13 at 7 30 p m on the county fairgrounds here.

Wayne Gould to Earn Mortuary Degree in Indianapolis

Wayne Gould son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Gould will receive his College of Mortuary Science degree in Indianapolis on Saturday September 10 He worked in Gould Funeral Homes Richland and Brighton after starting college in 1976 He will lead Brighton Funeral Home and assist Richland after graduation His honor roll status includes inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Vocational and Technical School He and his wife Lynee and their son Sean have returned to Brighton for the kindergarten enrollment Wayne will rejoin his family after Sept 10

Richland Wayne Gould Maurice Gould College of Mortuary Science Indianapolis Ind Gould Brighton Wayne Lynee Sean

Log Cabin Questers Change Meeting Date for September

The Log Cabin Questers will meet Thursday September 8 with Ellen Fenn at 1 30 p m replacing the earlier date of September 1 The program Antiques Tombstones will be presented by Mrs Fenn Note the date change Sunshine Club Minutes and Picnic Report

Ellen Fenn

Griggs Duo Dominate West Liberty Angus Showmanship

Tom and Kathi Griggs of Letts display multiple top Angus awards at the West Liberty Fair open and 4 H shows. Toms Grand Champion Heifer and Reserve honors follow a string of recent showings. Kathi claims Junior, Grand, and Reserve titles across several fairs and circuits. The Griggs family is linked to Letts and Muscatine County, with other local business and family names listed.

Tom Griggs Letts West Liberty Fair Angus Tom Spirit of Muscatine County Louisa County Fair Johnson County Fairgrounds Iowa City Kathi Griggs Kathi Cedar Rapids Iowa Knoxville Dubuqueland Monticello Muscatine Larry Griggs

Hospital notes and births in Washington area

Hospital notes list admissions on Saturday Sunday and today with names William Pulse Jay Brewer Arthur Harris Mrs Marie Blanche Tedford George Hindahl Brandon Chance in Washington and neighboring towns. Births reported Mr and Mrs David Gillette Muscatine and Mr and Mrs Dennis Gibson South English a daughter. Discharges include John Lowash Herbert Stouse Ronald Christner Brenda Capps Mrs Roger Gillis Mrs Daniel Byler and daughter Mrs Thomas Lucas and son Mrs Marshall Crossett and daughter. Sewereamer ad claims to unclog sewers without digging and promotes chemical root and grease removal

William Pulse Washington Jay Brewer Arthur Harris Marie Blanche Tedford George Hindahl Brandon Chance David Gillette Muscatine Dennis Gibson South English John Lowash Herbert Stouse Brighton Ronald Christner Wayland Brenda Capps Roger Gillis Ainsworth Daniel Byler Thomas Lucas Marshall Crossett Columbus Junction

Hotchkiss Graber vows exchanged on Saturday

Miss Lori L Hotchkiss daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Hotchkiss of Washington and Eric P Graber son of Mr and Mrs Peter Graber Jr of Crawfordsville were married Saturday Aug 27 1977 at Eicher Mennonite Church Pastors Paul Goosen and Harry Stultz officiated at the noon ceremony The couple will reside 10 miles west of Crawfordsville after a wedding trip to the western states

Lori L. Hotchkiss James A. Hotchkiss Washington Eric P. Graber Peter Graber Jr Crawfordsville Eicher Mennonite Church Paul Goosen Harry Stultz Chris Hesseltine Brighton Sharon Rod Chicago Ill Melinda Lord Tom Achen Matt Kiene Mark Hotchkiss Wayland Cherry Graber Mt. Pleasant Jarod Graber Jim Freyenberger Dave Schantz Craig Dare Phil Rich Diane Martin Ainsworth Jim F. Hotchkiss

Social Calendar Week Ahead At Local Venues

The social calendar lists events at U. P. Home Tops Club YW room IOOF Lodge and Priscilla Club with meetings and breakfasts. Peggy Patrick Priscilla Club plans for September luncheon and notable attendees include Priscilla Club members with morning breakfast at Winga's Cafe.

Ioof Lodge IOOF Peggy Patrick Priscilla Club Winga’s Winga's Cafe

Washington Evening Journal front matter and rates

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Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Luther Leonard Llewellyn United States

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Michael Shaff Southeastern Community College Washington County Hospital University of Northern Iowa Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary Campus Bible Fellowship of Baptist Mid Missions Colorado Campus St Mrs Ed Chabal Mercy Hospital Crull & Lee Sunshine Club Sunshine Community Club Penny Stout Sunset Park Wilma Koehler Wayne Allen Thomann Chevrolet Richard Stewart AMEST Gail Marjorie Shaver Ivan D. Redlinger Kevin C. Flynn Pontiac James Evans Lloyd Helen Mae Stewart Olds Gingerich Well & Pump Ford G.F Helen Moothart L.W. Robison Inc Kenneth L Janice Riggan Toyota Peter G Ruth R. Rath Gremlin Ronald J Mariline Marsh Ford Truck Sherman Eden Funeral Home Buick Elwyn Eva Brenneman Walter Juanita Ellenwood Plymouth Carl F Martha Evans Helen S. Cox Melvin T Isabelle Booth Floyd Prymek George Harriet Eisner Chrysler Brad Koehler Carson Osincup’s Puma Paul Savst Wolf's Flower Shop Ken Rene Eric Graber U. P Friendly Circle Club Ada Kleese White-Westinghouse Appliangs Freezer White - Westinghouse White Westinghouse
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