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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1966

Page

2

Riverside Bride Weds Washington Man In December Ceremony

EMechen Waldschmidt of Riverside became the bride of a Washington area son in an 11 am ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Riverside. Rev Walter Boeckmann officiated with Bernadine Veggy as organist. Attendants included maid of honor Carolyn Wiebold and bridesmaids Barbara Burgess and Mary Chebuhar in red velvet gowns. Best man was Roger D Booth, with Brad Booth and John Campbell as groomsmen. A reception followed at Willows Supper Club in Washington. The couple plans to reside in Iowa City after December 12.

Riverside Ann Waldschmidt William Waldschmidt Son Washington St. Marys Catholic Church Walter Boeckmann Bernadine Veggy Attena Carolyn Wiebold Williamsburg Iowa Barbara Burgess Mary Chebuhar William Pearson Lone Tree Roger D. Booth Brad Booth John Campbell Des Moines James Wallschmidt Gary Rodgers Winfield The Willows Supper Club Jayne Avenue Apt. 6 Iowa City Highland Community School University College of Cos Metology Seiferts Josef Salon Bridegroom Washington High School U. S. Air Force University of Iowa Captenters Union Willows St. Marys School Charles Walschmidt Robert Waldschmidt Richard Waldschmidt Ralph Waldschmidt Maid of Honor

Poem of the Week Light Seeping Through Winter Sky

The poem speaks of light breaking through a cloud-gray sky as night fades and a city scene emerges. Redbirds dart among snow-lined trees, rehearsing winter melodies. Pines age from green to stark white, the night transforming into a pale, frozen landscape.

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Washington social calendar fills week with clubs and events

Listings show diverse gatherings across town including Paturnay Shirts and Skirts at 8 p.m. at Le gion Hall with Deb Stater as caller. West Chester Past Chi at 5 p.m. dinner at Capra Table, Christmas exchange and KP Hall entertainment. Multiple meetings follow through Monday to Wednesday with Rainbow Girls, DAR, YWCA activities, self improvement, potlucks, slide shows, dances, and holiday exchanges.

Paturnay Legion Hall West Chester Capra KP Hall Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council YWCA Ywca Rooms Golden Age Club YW Rooms

Westminister Colo couple wed in Montview Church ceremony

Miss Lorene Holden of Denver and Leroy Sundquist of Westminster were married Friday night at 7 30 in Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Holden of Washington. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Sundquist of Springfield Mo.

Lorene Sun Holden Denver Colo Harvey Holden Washington Leroy Kedrick Sundquist Westminster Ernest Sundquist Springfield Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Local weddings list in First Methodist Keota and Wayland churches

Nancy Hall daughter of Freeman L Hall and Steve Norton wed at 2 p.m Saturday Nov 26 in Washington KEOTA The Sheets daughter of Harold Sheets and Gary Vincent son of Robert Vincent married at 1 30 p.m Saturday Nov 26 in St Marys Church Keota Karen Beachy Colorado Springs and Richard Kropf Colorado Springs wed at 7 p.m Saturday Nov 26 in Bethel Mennonite Church Wayland officiated by Rev John Lederach Goshen Ind

Nancy Hall Freeman L. Hall Brighton Steve Norton Robert Wallace Williamsburg Keith Norton First Methodist Church of Washington Keota Rosemary E. Sheets Harold H Sheets Gary L. Vincent Robert L. Vincent St. Mary's Church C. S. Kempker Wayland Karen Kay Beachy Colorado Springs Colo Joe Beachy Richard E. Kropf Ellis Kropf Hubbard, Ore Bethel Mennonite Church John Lederach Goshen Ind

Funeral Sunday for Ameal Stanley Chabal

Funeral services for Ameal Stanley Chabal will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Jor Funeral Home Washington Rev M O Smith will officiate Burial will be in Kalona Cemetery Chabal a resident seven miles northeast of Washington died Thursday evening at the hospital an obituary line states.

Ameal Stanley Chabal Jor Washington M. O. Smith Kalona Mr. Chabal

Rites here Monday for Mrs. Daniels 87

Edna Gash Daniels, 87, of Milwaukee Wisconsin, died this morning December 3 1966 in Bethke Nursing Home Milwaukee Funeral Monday at 2 PM in Jones Funeral Home with Rev Arthur Peters officiating Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Visitation after 7 PM Sunday at the funeral home Survived by sister Mary Olive Gash and niece Sara Gash echer with in laws Harvey Gash of Avon Illinois and other relatives.

James Daniels Milwaukee Wis Bethke Jones Arthur Peters Elm Grove Cemetery Edna Gash Macomb Edgar and Mahala Markham Gash

Wild dogs kill livestock on West Chester farm

Wild dogs running in packs have attacked livestock in West Chester. At Keith Stewart’s farm on Thursday dogs killed or maimed about 54 hogs, with losses estimated at 1355 dollars. Stewart said the previous day he had shipped some hogs to market, while those attacked were not yet ready for sale.

West Chester Willard Hole Keith Stewart Stewart Farm Stewart

Missionettes plan December projects meeting notes

The First Assembly of God group met with Betty Hudson Friday afternoon with seven in attendance. Julie Morrison opened with prayer and Roberta Smithburg gave blessings before refreshments. Plans were formed for December projects and recipe booklets to be made at the next meeting on December 16 with Betty Hudson.

Sue Sunsoneues Assembly of God Betty Hudson Julie Morrison Roberta Smithburg

Raymond Lemley 65 dies in Des Moines former Brighton resident

Raymond J Lemley age 65 a former Brighton resident died Thursday December 1 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines. Services set for Monday 1 30 p m at the Elden Funeral Home Brighton with Rev Albert R McMurrin officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton. He was born near Yeoman Jefferson County the son of J A and Carrie Lemley. He belonged to Masons Alpha Tau Omega and was vice president of Employers Mutual Casualty Insurance Co of Des Moines and retired January 1966. He moved to Greenley Arizona in June.

Raymond Lemley Des Moines Raymond J Brighton Methodist Hospital Mr. Lemley Ould Funeral Home R Albert R. McMurrin Hillcrest Raymond J. Lemley Yeo Jefferson County

Births and dismissals listed in local record

Yesterday admissions include Andy Farrier Ainsworth medical and births of twins a son and daughter to Mr and Mrs David Vinton Hedrick and a son to Mr and Mrs Glen Bender Kalona Today births of a son to Mr and Mrs William Hazelett Washington and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gary Peiffer Keota Dismissals include Roy Underwood Columbus Junction Robert Downs Washington Mark Davis Washington and Raymond Trier Keota

Andy Farrier Ainsworth David Vinton Hedrick Glen Bender Kalona William Hazelett Washington Gary Peiffer Keota Roy Underwood Columbus Junction Robert Downs Mark Davis Raymond Trier Keota

Robertson Marriage Ties Washington and Brisbane in New Zealand

Ronald D. Robertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robertson of Washington, and Raie Dinte of Brisbane, Australia, married September 24 in Christ church, New Zealand. Robert son serves in the Aviation Maintenance Administration as a Second Class member with the Air Development Squadron in the United States Antarctic Research Program’s Deep Freeze. The wife remained in New Zealand awaiting his return, possibly early next year.

Ronald D. Robertson Lloyd Robertson Washington Raie Dinte Brisbane Australia Christchurch New Zealand Aviation Maintenance Administration Robertson Air Development Squadron

First Presbyterian UPW Installation at Church

The First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women officers were installed by Rev Clarence Deine at a Friday evening dessert meeting. Mrs John Lemmon announced the program featuring Thoughts About Christmas and readings from Lets Keep Christmas by Peter Marshall.

First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Clarence Deine John Lemmon Huber Peter Marshall Olive Watson Russell Bannister Charles Schiebel

White Shrine Christmas Ceremony at Mason Temple

The White Shrine will hold its Christmas ceremonial on Wednesday December 7 at 8 p.m. at the Mason Temple. Elliot Grayson is named guest of honor and the event is connected with the Horak family wintering in South Texas.

Fos Paul Horak The Southland Rails End Mobile Home Park South Texas Blvd Trinidad Weslaco Texas White Shrine Masonic Temple Elliot Grayson

School Calendar Highlights Week of December Events

The calendar lists activities from Monday December 9 to Saturday December 10. Teachers meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday while Betty Crocker homemaker test occurs at 8 a.m. Tuesday features ninth grade basketball and wrestling events. Wednesday hosts a Teachers Association social at 7:30 p.m. Thursday includes ninth grade basketball in Muscatine. Friday has a basketball game at Fort Madison, and Saturday presents a wrestling invitational at Fort Madison.

Betty Crocker Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Teachers Association Muscatine Central

Latter Day Saints Meeting at City Hall in Washington

The Church of the Latter Day Saints will convene a Sunday school at 10 30 a m tomorrow at Washington city hall followed by a fast and testimonial meeting at noon. An accident Friday evening between two autos at the E Washington street and South 2nd intersection caused extensive damage. The Turner car rear ended Patterson’s, both from Washington, as they headed south. City police are investigating the crash.

Latter Day Saints Church of the Latter Day Saints City Hall Washington E. Washington Street South 2Nd Bill Patterson Ben Turner Turner Patterson

Engagement of Kay Lin Farrier to Richard Pohren in Pleasant Plain

Mr and Mrs Marion Farrier announce the engagement of their daughter Kay Lin Farrier to Richard Leo Pohren son of Mr and Mrs Richard Pohren both of Pleasant Plain. Kay Lin and Richard are Fairfield Community High School graduates she in 1986 and he in 1965. Kay Lin works for McCleery Cumming Company in Washington and Richard works at Mace Motor Company in Washington. No wedding date set.

Marion Farrier Pleasant Plain Kay Lin Richard Leo Pohren Richard P. Pohren Fairfield Community High School Miss Farrier McCleery-Cumming Company Washington Pohren Mace Motor Company

Scientist to visit high school Dec 8 in Viing program

Dr. George E. Brosseau Jr a University of Iowa zoology associate professor will visit Washington High School on December 8 under the Vi ing Scientist Program. His cytogenetics focus aims to spark student interest in science and math and encourage scientific careers with lectures demonstrations and informal talks.

George E. Brosseau Jr University of Iowa Washington High School Brosseau T. R. Porter Iowa National Science Foundation

Redlingers lead in K of C marathon

Mr and Mrs James Redlinger top the Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon after two rounds with 3460 points. Steve Wolfer and son follow with 2560, while Mr and Mrs Eugene Reed hold third with 1800. Other top ten totals include Wilmer Kauffman 1420 Barnes 1380 Schuerman 1280 Morgan 1250 Moore 1210 Te Bockhorst Bruty 1130 and Poitebaum 1120.

James Redlinger Knights of Columbus Steve Wolfer and Son Eugene Reed Wilmer Kauffman Joe Barnes Roger Schuerman Danny Morgan Loren Moore al Te Bockhorst Coette Bruty Ken Poitebaum

FFA Members At Local High School Plan New Year Events

Washington Future Farmers of America members met Thursday night at the high school to summarize the corn harvest safety program this year. They planned a schedule of meetings and special events for the coming year and harvested the corn plot at McCarthy's place.

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Halcyon Notes Halcyon Notes Activities

Halcyon notes list social visits in the Halcyon House area. Des Moines visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Quinn and Everett Griffith. Cedar Rapids or Methwick Manor residents, scenes shown, missionary society meeting with Carrie Davis as a witness. Numerous local callers named: Nellie Link Lena McGaffey Edna Clark Mrs. Walter Smith and others.

Wilbur Quinn Des Moines Ira Miksch Joe Wolfe W. D. Jones Methwick Manor Cedar Rapids Rehfeldt Leigh Soule Everett Griffith Arthur Griffith Nellie Link Lena McGaffey Edna Clark Walter ‘Smith Edward Squire Stanley Foster Stan Kiesey Julie Kiesey

Farm sales and auctions listed around Dec through Jan

A historical column lists numerous farm and household goods sales and public auctions with dates from December 5 through January 7. Locations span Harper Junction, Highway 92, Bethel Church, Washington, Keota, Ollie, Ainsworth, Wayland, Columbus Junction, and Wapello with start times from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Owners include Hanson Farm James Hess and Novella Hess Norbert Greiner L E Angus Farms J C Hirschy Leonard Nova John Butler Calvin Wolf and others.

Harper Junction Bethel Church Hanson Washington Blacktop Talleyrand James Hess Novella Hess Ainsworth School Red Ball Road Bob Langstaff Keota Norbert Greiner Bryan Coakley Edna Cole Leisure Angus Ollie Richland L & E Angus Farms Ainsworth Richard Stephens Wayland Trenton Trenton Merrimac Road J. C. Hirschy Larry O'Connor Olds John S. Brown Kennedy Corner Havre Leonard Nova Dutch Creek Township John Butler Calvin Wolf Harry Hamilton Washington Livestock Sales Co Town Smylie’s Columbus Junction Towa Wapello Highway 61 Ollie Livestock Exchange

Child Study Club Welcomes New Member and Meets at Home

The Child Study Club met at Mrs. Max Smith's home with Mrs. Robert Koehler assisting. Lane Messer joined as a new member. Joe Evanovich led the business meeting and a vote approved a 5 gift to the Special Education School. Rae presented an Art program. Leon Hillman spoke on a bond issue tied to Crane Company plans in Washington.

Department of Child Study Max Smith Robert Koehler Lane Messer Joe Evanovich Rae Leon Hillman Crane Company Washington

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples at Court House

Marriage licenses have been issued at the court house here to Ralph Bernard Krotz of Ainsworth and Mary Arawanna Allender of Washington, and to Stephen Wayne Booth of Washington and Susan Ann Waldschmidt of Riverside.

Court House Ralph Bernard Krotz Ainsworth Mary Arawanna Allender Washington Stephen Wayne Booth Susan Ann Waldschmidt Riverside

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