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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1976

Page

2

Linda Scheeler Weds John Colbert In Riverside Ceremony

Miss Linda J Scheeler of Washington wed John F Colbert of Wellman in a 2 PM November 20 1976 ceremony at St Marys Church Riverside officiated by Father Mohr. The bride wore a polyester gown with Venice lace while the groom wore a white tuxedo. A reception for 400 followed. The couple will live at Route 1 after a honeymoon in the Amanas.

Linda J. Scheeler Washington Donald E. Scheeler Brighton John F. Colbert Wellman Robert F. Colbert Riverside Father Mohr St. Mary’s Church Bev Colbert Lois Zeman Hills Kathy Bates Iowa City Kaylene Darbyshire Tim Colbert Gary Scheeler Jim Scheeler Des Moines Steve Colbert Tom Scheeler Pat Colbert Mt. Pleasant Bernadine Veggy Kathy Shriber Lone Tree Myrtle Scheeler

Social Calendar Highlights Week's Club Events

Community groups list full week social events with times and venues. Activities include PEO and CES meetings at the Masonic Temple, YW fellowship luncheon, UMW circles, Rebekah Lodge gathering, square dance, log cabin quests, bake sale, Christmas party, and Beta Sigma Phi chapters. Public invited to many events.

UMW Vaughn Thompson Lillian Ashby UPW Merle Baird Ruth Holden Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple Conger House Lawrence Bartmann H.J. Club Kalona Bank

Roths welcome a son Kyle Glen in Wayland

In Wayland on November 23 at Henry County Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs Bradley Roth became parents to an Ib 5 oz son Kyle Glen. He joins sisters Laura and Cinda with grandparents Mrs Robert Hamil Mr Pleasant and Mr Ed Driskell West Burlington Mrs Inez Roth Wayland and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Nebel Wayland. Also noted was a reception for Mr and Mrs Steve King who wed July 10 1976 and moved to St Louis.

Waunita Robert King Des Moines King Nebel Noah Widmer Cal Leichty Robert Nebel John Redlingshafer Angela Farmington, Ill Louis Gugel David

Poem by Fenn Featured in Farm Wife News

Ellen Fenn of Washington is profiled for her poem Winter Window in the current Farm Wife News issue. West Chester families at United Methodist Church are asked to bring gifts for Goodwill Mission in Des Moines and an ornament for the church Christmas tree during Sunday services December 5 at 7 30 p m.

Ellen Fenn Washington West Chester Cedar Township Larry Bartlett Doug English Gamon Minnie Witthoft

Dick Morgans Honored On 25th Anniversary Dinner

Relatives gathered at the Frontier Cafe in Washington for a surprise 25th wedding anniversary dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Dick Morgan of Kalona. Attending were Luanne Morgan and many friends and relatives from Kalona Washington Keota Wayland Mt. Pleasant Crawfordsville and Brighton. A money tree and numerous cards accompanied the celebration cake baked by Mrs. Ron Statle.

Frontier Cafe Washington Dick Morgan Kalona Luanne Morgan L. P. Guy Lathol Guy Robert Kientz Louise Hodson Brighton Don Hahn Keota Bob Truax Cedric Guy Ronald Taglauer Wayland Wendell Guy Boyd Stephens Crawfordsville Morgan Ron Statle Mt. Pleasant

Washington County party for Developmental Center clients

The annual Christmas party for Developmental Center clients and the Trainable North was held Wednesday evening at Jack Hamiltons with 49 attendees. Board members and spouses attended as special guests, donations funded the event, and dancing followed the meal.

Washington County Developmental Trainable North Jack Hamiltons Board of Directors

Scout Brief Webelos Tour Bridges and Timber

Twenty two Webelos Scouts and leaders spent Saturday on a bridge study tour and hike into Hotle's timber where fires were built and a potters meal prepared. They then explored Big Rocks with ropework on the cliff. The group, meeting at Stewart School and sponsored by the Optimist Club, toured Washington Manufacturing with a safety talk by plant safety manager Jerry Britsch, a safety film, and a plant tour.

Webelos Hotle Big Rocks Stewart School Optimist Club Washington Jerry Britsch

Flea Health Risks for Pets and Humans

Fleas can cause anemia in small or weak pets as they feed on blood. They may transmit tapeworms and heartworms, trigger skin problems from irritation or allergy, and cause animals to self-harm through scratching. Fleas can bite humans, with sensitivity varying. Control is hard and may require professionals. pets and homes should be treated together. Use products as directed. some can be toxic or fatal to cats. Consult a veterinarian for suitable options.

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John Colbert Ken Rene Florence Sherman Ces Ainsworth Roger Rice Delta Kappa Gamma Rebekah Ywca Council YMCA Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Alberta Bonardi Epsilon Kappa Gerry Sproule PEO Janet Moss Bradley Roths Duane Gugel Jeremy Edward Gugel Glen Nebel Ralph Stuart Laurence Henss William Thoma Dean Kauffman Elmer Meyer Benjie Roth Eda Boshart-Ben Haberman David Roth Dick Morgans Faith Baptist Washington, Iowa Harry Stultz V.B.S George Washington Monument Central Park Iowa Washington Police Dept Kiwanis Amers United Way The Advertising Council OF US Marion Hobby Club Orlin Leichty John Erhlenbush Russell Payne Farm Bureau Women Benjamin Moore Osincup's Levit Win Howe FTD Wolf's Flower Shop Washington Evening Journal
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