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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1965
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Nels Wester mark Karen and Jerry have returned from a two weeks vacation at Horseshoe Bay on Leech Lake in Minnesota.
Chicago bids show hogs mostly 25 lower, tops 24.75 for 210-225 lb. Cattle and calves: slaughter steers 1250-1300 lb at 29.00, other grades 23.50-28.50. heifers 23.75-25.50, cutter cows 11.50-14.50. Sheep: spring lambs 24.00-24.50 for 90-105 lb, others 22.50-24.00.
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Mr and Mrs Cecil Petersen of Cedar Rapids announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Sandra to Tom Bauer, son of Mr and Mrs Eldin Bauer of West Chester. Sandra Petersen is a graduate of Anamosa Community School and attended the State College of Iowa at Cedar Falls and works at the University of Iowa School of Journalism. Tom Bauer is a Mid-Prairie High School graduate and a senior in journalism at the University of Iowa affiliated with Delta Upsilon and Sigma Delta Chi. An October wedding is planned.
The marriage of Miss Sally Sheldahl and Robert Horak took place on Sunday August 22 at the First Methodist Church in Iowa City. The bride wore ivory peau de soie and white roses, escorted by her brother William Sheldahl. After a reception the couple reside at 81442 South Lucas, Iowa City.
Sheriff's officers reported $139 stolen from a school cash box in Crawfordsville during the night Monday. Entrance was gained through a broken rear door glass.
The Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association plans a September 8 tour visiting two Henry County farms. Start at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, host discussions at 10:00, and dinner served with a guest charge. About 250 association members across 14 counties, with 30 in Washington County.
Patti Gerdes, who will wed Jerry Mitchell this Saturday at the Methodist Church, was honored at prenuptial showers. Sunshine Community Club hosted a coffee with guests including Patti’s grandmother Mrs. C. H. Beenblossom and Mrs. Harold Kueneman. Patti received a china and silver gift and money from the group. W. D. Roberts also entertained 20 guests at a miscellaneous shower with games and advice written for the bride. Gold and white were the bridal colors, and a white wedding bell hung over the gift table. Helpers Sarah Gerdes and Cheryl Pfiefer assisted with ribbons, and place favors were Helloise dish cloths in nylon net.
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