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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1965
Page
3
Dear Abby advises practical steps for a photographer whose friends avoided payment for wedding pictures. Options include small claims court, sending to a collection agency, or writing off the loss, with a warning to establish a fee and clear terms in future assignments.
Miss Gwen Ruth White of West Allis Wisconsin daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd White Arlington Heights Illinois and Avery Dair Furbee of Weirton West Virginia son of Mr and Mrs Ray Furbee wed in a six oclock ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Out of town guests included the McConnells and Coppock family. The couple will reside in West Allis.
Mr and Mrs Jonas D Gnagey of Kalona celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Captain's Table on Sunday. Attending were Russell L Gnagey and daughters Donna Vivian and Karen, Gladys Gnagey, Mahlon Leichty and family, and Dale Widmer from Mt Pleasant. Also listed are visits, university news about a DU freshman, a surgery in Iowa City for Leo Carson, a Kokomo visit by the Van Sants, and past American Legion Auxiliary presidents meeting with officers elected and plans for next meeting.
Mrs Timothy J Horak of Davenport formerly Mary Luckenbill was feted at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon in the Milan Thompson home. Hostess Mrs John Helscher of Mt Pleasant, formerly Judy Thompson, and Pris cilla Thompson assisted. Guests, former schoolmates, brought gifts for the new home and prizes were awarded.
Post office approved street names and house numbers for the Home grounds with temporary signs up. Local residents and visitors are listed as calling on residents, sharing meals, or visiting relatives across multiple cottages, including the Henderson, Megchelson, Horton, and Penner families, and guests from Iowa to Kansas, Missouri, and Connecticut.
Mr and Mrs William Walker and family of Middleton Gerard Megchelsen and Mr and Mrs Robert Megchelsen with Jimmie of Ainsworth attended a brief memorial service for Miss Louise Askren held during the evensong at the Home Sabbath evening.
Miss Esther White entertained Applied Arts II Monday evening with 10 members present. A board meeting report was given by Miss White. An auction raised funds for a needy family. Mrs Earl Griggs assisted with refreshments.
The Washington Odd Fellows lodge met Tuesday and nominated officers for the coming year. Members wishing to join may contact Le Roy Jugenheimer. Francis Mc Connell presided as noble grand.
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