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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

2

Klein Westendorf Nuptials Saturday At Keota Church

Jane Klein and Roger D. Westendorf of Cedar Falls wed in United Presbyterian Church Keota with Rev. David Reeves officiating. The couple will live in Cedar Falls. bride a UNI English education senior. groom employed at Carnation Plant Waverly.

Keota Jane Klein Roger D. Westendorf Cedar Falls United Presbyterian Church David Reeves John E. Klein Leo Westendorf Johnson Sara Weber Mary Jo Lynn Klein Mary Jo Westendorf Waverly Craig Meyer Waterloo Bill Jim Westendrof Brian Jorgensen Denny Leary John M. Klein Marsha Paul Greene University of Northern Iowa Carnation Plant Rainbow Drive

Keokuk County Swine Show Set for September 8

Keokuk swine producers from Keokuk and neighboring counties are urged to attend the Keokuk County Barrow Show at the Kecco Sale Pavilion on Wednesday morning September 8 Entries weigh in by 9 30 a m and judging starts at 10 a m The Carcass Contest results will be announced at 8 p m September 15 at Sigourney Memorial Hall Health Management will be featured with Dr Classick ISU Extension Veterinarian discussing major swine diseases and control.

Keokuk Keokuk County Barrow Kecco Sale Kenneth Weber Swine Producers Association Sigourney Memorial Hall Don Shirk Classick Iowa State University Extension

Mary Letts Honored At Richland Bridal Shower

Mary Letts fiancée of Robert Keller of Fairfield was honored at a Richland United Methodist church bridal shower on Tuesday evening. The couple plans to wed September 4 at the same church in Richland. Guests, gifts, and decorations followed a yellow and green color scheme with entertainment, readings, and refreshments provided by local friends and family.

Richland Mary Letts Robert Keller Fairfield Richland United Methodist Church Michael Noel Ray Maorer Lonaity Missouri Mary Jo Sobaski Clem Chalupa Mary Jr. Stutz

Schwengel urges Kirkwood graduates to honor education

Congressmen Fred Schwengel spoke at Kirkwood Community College summer commencement in Cedar Rapids urging graduates to value their investment in education. He warned returns do not accrue automatically and urged continued support for education as graduates determine how to use their talents for the nation.

Cedar Rapids Fred Schwengel Kirkwood Community College Veteran Coliseum Schwengel Schwenger

Kidney Foundation of Iowa Meeting Tuesday at YMCA

Local residents are invited to a Kidney Foundation of Iowa meeting Tuesday August 31 at 7 p.m. in the YMCA Pomulanity Room. The session seeks volunteers to support education detection dialysis and transplantation efforts and to explore a drug bank to aid treatment.

Kidney Foundation of Iowa Sax Thy Foundation Furth

Judith Blong and Roger Flory Wed in Ames Chapel

Judith Blong daughter of Mr and Mrs Lev Sill and Roger Flory son of Mr and Mrs Orville Flory married Saturday August 28 in the chapel of the Methodist Church Ames Bartruff officiated. Attendants Gail Black Mountain NC and Brice Ames. reception at Ames Inn. Bride a Notre Dame High School Cresco graduate and nurse at Mary Greeley Hospital. groom a graduate of Washington High, Air Force veteran, student at Washington State University. They will reside at 609 Duff.

Judith Blong Lev Sill Roger Flory Orville Flory Washington Ames Bartruff Gail Black Mountain N.C Brice Notre High School Cresco Mary Greeley Ames Bridegroom Gton High School Airforce Ernie 4 Wa State University Ozarks Duff Ames

Riverside Woman Celebrates 90th Birthday

Mrs. Fannie Meeks, longtime Riverside resident now in Iowa City, marked her 90th birthday on August 18. Family and friends attended a birthday supper at her Riverside home, with numerous calls, cards, flowers, and photographs shared throughout the afternoon and evening.

Riverside Fannie Meeks Iowa City Vimer Meeks Denver Colorado Mabel McLeos van Meeks Beverly Kanye Norma Huss Des Moines Eugene Stutsman Mary Ann Klanda Don Meeks Veggy Duane Perkins Rock Island Meeks Ina Wilkinson

Compassionate exception eases smoking ban in Southampton hospitals

In Southampton England expectant fathers are exempt from a no smoking rule across 17 hospitals. A directive cites stress on fathers to justify allowing smoking. In Washington UPI reports the government dropped charges against 805 Capitol protesters after a test case found eight defendants not guilty.

Southampton England UPI Southampton University Washington U.S. Capitol Capitol Lawn Congress

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Social calendar shows Tuesday events at 6:45 p.m. with weigh-in and salad supper at Captain's Table, plus Kidney Foundation and Y community room meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday lists Ainsworth CES Masonic Temple events and Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma dinner, World War I Auxiliary coffee, and several 1:30 p.m. club gatherings led by Mrs Yaro Chmelar, Mrs Crandall, and Mrs Davison.

VW Rooms Ainsworth Yaro Chmelar Rosemary Club Mary Crandall Marion Hobby Club Russell Davison

Rotary governor to visit Washington Rotary club

Ogan Reif of Kalona will speak to the Rotary Club of Washington on September 2 as district governor. Reif, a Kalona merchant and former Rotary president, oversees clubs in his district and serves Rotary International. He was elected at the Sydney convention in May 1971 to serve through June 30, 1972.

Ogan Reif Kalona Rotary Club of Washington Richard G. Pe Rotary Club Reif Rotary Rotary International Reif's Inc Sydney N.S.W Australia

Aunt Grace's Date Pudding and Family Cookie Recipes

A collection of family recipes including Aunt Grace's Date Pudding Sallys Peanut Butter Cookies and Unusual Green Beans with Shrimp Salad options. The date pudding blends chopped dates with boiling water butter soda and vanilla then bakes to a chewy dessert served with whipped cream.

Sally

Accident at South Marion and West Madison causes minor damage

An accident at the South Marion Avenue and West Madison Street intersection caused minor damage to two cars. Dan E. Miller of Montevideo Minnesota pulled from a stop sign and hit Kimmey Owen Ballew of Bloomfield, with $300 and $500 damages respectively. Miller was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Brooks Funeral services for Mrs. James Brooks were held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M O Smith in charge.

South Marion Avenue Madison Street Dan E. Miller Montevideo Minn South Marion Kimmey Owen Ballew Bloomfield Ballew Miller Brooks James Brooks Jones Funeral Home M.o.smith Mike Wheelan Owen Roth Darrel Ross James Allison Cloyce Tines Roy Randall Clyde Lambert Elm Grove Cemetery

LBJ Quietly Celebrates 63rd Birthday at Ranch

Former President Lyndon B Johnson marked his 63rd birthday at the LBJ ranch in Stonewall Texas. A spokesman in Austin said a few friends may visit but no public festivity was planned, with a private family dinner as the main event.

LBJ Stonewall Tex Lyndon B Johnson Austin Johnson West Texas

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