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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1969

Page

3

Constance Nash and Larry Neff Wed in Richland Church

Constance Joan Nash and Larry Joseph Neff united in marriage at Mother Cabrini Church Richland on Saturday November 29. The ceremony at 2 p.m. featured a double ring, with the bride given by her father Lewis Nash. The gown of Provence lace over bridal satin boasted an empire waist and long train. Attendants included Audrey Cage as matron of honor Julie Neff as a bridesmaid and David Mahan as best man. A reception followed in the Parish Hall.

Richland Constance Joan Nash Larry Joseph Neff Mother Cabrini Lewis E. Nash Brighton Sam Neff Dolan Earl Dickinson Audrey Cage Batavia Julie Neff Independence David Mahan Fairfield Jim Neff Ron Neff Iowa City Eastern Community College Muscatine

Postnuptial Shower Honors Mrs Stutz in Richland

Mrs Junior Stutz of Kahoka Missouri and former Richland resident Betty Letts were honored Friday at a postnuptial shower in the United Methodist Church social rooms. Mothers of Pekin 1967 classmates hosted, with Joy Adam and Mary Letts assisting. Music by Kenneth Lankford and Larry Morgan, refreshments by Mrs Bob McCormick and Joy Adam. The couple married November 8 at Kahoka First Christian Church and reside in Burlington at AAP.

Richland Junior Stutz Kahoka Betty Letts United Methodist Chrch Roy Rogers Andy George Leo Adam Joy Ann Adam Mary Letts Kenneth Lankford Larry Morgan Bob McCormick Joy Adam

Pleckers Lead Pinochle Marathon With 4860 Points

Lloyd Pleckers top the Ys Men pinochle marathon with 4 860 points. Mrs Francis McConnell sits second with 3 320 and Mr and Mrs George Dare are third with 3 230. Other top ten totals include Mr and Mrs William Norman 2 680 and Mr and Mrs William Jones 2 620.

Lloyd Plecker Francis McConnell George Dare William Norman William Jones Clyde Crile Harold Sobaski Hugo Lensch Price Roberts George van Houten

Rosemary Curtis Shower Honors Bride to Be

Rosemary Curtis was honored at two bridal showers ahead of her December 6 wedding to Alan Graber of Donnellson. Crawfordsville hostesses included Mrs. Paul Lambert and Mrs. Kay Berneau with mint green maize and white decorations and two heart gift displays at a breakfast and shower. Mrs. Jacob Graber of Donnellson hosted a Tupperware event after the Emberry church gathering.

Rosemary Curtis Miss Curtis Crawfordsville Alan Graber Donnells Paul Lambert Winfield Janet Davis Kay Berneau Jacob Graber Donnellson Emberry Church

Honor Melo Vachas 51st wedding anniversary celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. Melo G. Vacha were guests at dinner at the Captain's Table Sunday given by their children in honor of their 51st wedding anniversary. Thirty friends and relatives attended with out of town guests Edna Sprague Ray Smith Jack McChurch family and Richard Vacha family from Newton Carbon Cliff Colfax Newton noted.

Melo G. Vacha Edna Sprague Lone Tree Ray Smith Colfax Jack McChurch Carbon Cliff Richard Vacha Newton

Y Wives luncheon features Prairie Christmas program

Mrs Florence Sherman reviewed the book Prairie Christ mas for the Y Wives Christmas dessert luncheon in the Y community room. Members brought socks and mittens for Prairie Flower Students as the Christmas theme filled the afternoon.

Florence Sherman Y-Wives Y Community Room Prairie Flower Arnold Smothers Dwain Tschantz Gerald King Werner Lowry Herbert Cottrell Richard Herlein

Mary Beth Adam Honored At Richland Shower

Mary Beth Adam was the wedding shower honoree at the Mother Cabrini Parish Center with Pekin High School classmates mothers hosting. Luanne Adam and Deanna Chalupa registered 55 guests as Mary Jo Sobaski sang and Mrs. Clem Chalupa read. Mary Beth and Anthony Casalenuvo of Ottumwa and Syracuse plan a Dec 27 marriage at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church.

Richland Mary Beth Adam Mother Cabrini Pekin High School Howard Adrian Luanne Adam Deanna Chalupa Mary Jo Sobaski Annette van Dyke Clem Chalupa Miriam Quick Kortney Steinbeck

Shower honors Constance Nash

Miss Constance Joan Nash bride elect of Larry J. Neff was honored at a mis cellaneous shower at Mother Cabrini Church parish center Monday evening Nov 24. Gifts were displayed by Larrys sisters Marshia Barbara and Donna Neff as Nash, hospitalized, could not attend. Decorations matched moss green and white. Mothers of the couple presided at the refreshment table. The couple wed Nov 29 at Mother Cabrini Church.

Richland Constance Joan Nash Larry J. Neff Mother Cabrini Marshia Barbara Donnda Neff Larry Miss Nash Lewis E. Nash Sam Neff Mother Cabrini Chruch

New Cars Gambles C M Leasing Co Plymouth

C M Leasing Co lists new car purchases and potential bidders including Plymouth Ford Cadillac Buick Chevrolet Chrysler and other brands. Individuals named include Justin Alfred Hook Donald Marion Hayes Tena Kathryn Dill and Lawrence Ho ward Trotter among buyers.

Gambles C & M Leasing Co Plymouth Justin Alfred Hook Ford Donald Marion Hayes Chevrolet Tena Kathryn Dill Cadillac William Or Barbara Riggan Lawrence Howard Trotter Catharine Stogdill Keith Or Jeanne Shaffer Joseph Lois Reinier Buick Alma Clarence Thomann Chrysler

Social Calendar Notices for Community Events

Notices list various club and church gatherings from Thursday to Monday in Jackson Township and surrounding areas. Events include potlucks, circle meetings, dinners, dessert gatherings, gift exchanges, square dances with a 50 cent gift, and cooperative dinners. Plan ahead for early print in the social column.

Club Activities And Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner

Mrs Ralph White led the Just Us Club meeting with A Wifes Viewpoint. Christmas dinner plans were made for Dec 17 at Captain's Table. Secret sister gift for Mrs Wilbur Schantz. Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Chi staged a progressive dinner hosted by Mrs Earl Loveless and others. The Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi met with Mrs Earl Rae for a program and Christmas party plans were set. Pinatas from Thelma Cobar Guatemala were given as gifts.

United Methodist Circle Hazel Corey Red Cross Office Kalona Savings Bank Potluck Rebekah Lodge First Presbyterian Upw Masonic Temple All Masons Marion Ave Charles Hotle John Owen Ethel McReedy Mary Stewart United Methodist Merle Turnip Darrell Ross T.M. Nelson 1St Presbyterian Upw General Meeting Chruch Ralph White Just Us Club Ralph Hesseltine Wilbur Schantz Louis Goodlander Mrs. White Ethel Palmer Ethel Swift Alphi Chi Delta Kappa Gamma _ Society Earl Loveless Robert Curley Dean Batterson Howard Waddell Thelma Cobar Guatemala Waddells Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Earl Rae Wendell Piper Paul Vaughn Scott Wilcox Louisa Young Wilcox Miss White Della Humphreys Miss Humphreys L. L. Loveless P. J. Hoover

Mid-Prairie FFA Tour John Deere Plant

Mid-Prairie FFA members toured the John Deere Waterloo plant during the annual fall excursion, visiting the foundry, parts line, paint area and shipping. The company treated the group to a steak dinner and discussed November meeting topics including fruit and rat bait sales, corn plots, harvest safety, PFA awards display, and a possible foreign exchange student.

Wellman Mid-Prairie FFA John Deere Waterloo PFA Ralph Miers Germany Iowa Mennonite School

Chicaqua IWLA Chapter Plans Banquet And Meetings

Chicaqua directors and officers met at secretary Harold Brock's home Monday to discuss a proposed well at the clubhouse with prices and details shared but no commitment. Robert Herbst, IWLA national executive director, accepted to speak at the Wild Game banquet on January 26 at the E of C hall. Corbin Crawford chairs the annual project. No December meeting due to holidays. a turkey shoot is set for Sunday December 14 at the clubhouse.

Chicaqua Izaak Walton League Harold Brock Duane Latta Riverside Robert L. Herbst IWLA Glenview Ill E. of C. Hall Corbin Crawford

Deeds Record Marie Tyler Jones to Charles E Dickens Land

The deed records show Marie Tyler Jones transferring land described as Section 9 in Township 77 Range 9 to Charles E Dickens and others. The transaction confirms the property transfer details and involved parties as listed in the deed record.

Marie Tyler Jones Charles E. Dickens

Pacers hold ABA lead with 126 117 win over Floridians

Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Floridians 126 117 to extend their two game ABA Eastern Division edge. Mel Daniels led with 23 points, Roger Brown 22, and Bob Netolicky 20. Darel Carrier 34 and Louis Dampier 27 boosted Kentucky in a 123 109 win over Dallas. New York beat Los Angeles 108 97. Washington 99 87 over Denver.

Kentucky Colonels Miami Floridians Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Kentucky Dallas Indianapolis Mel Daniels Roger Brown Bob Netolicky Fred Lewis Art Becker Darel Carrier Louis Dampier New York Los Angeles Washington Denver Gary Bradds

Farm Bureau and Auto Body Lead Bowling Scores

In men's bowling, teams Booth Ambulance and Auto Body topped team series with 2810 and 2782 respectively. Auto Body posted best team game 972, Booth Ambulance 968, while R. Miller led individuals with 601 in series and 219 in a game, followed by D. VanFleet 561 and Sam Batterson 218.

Farm Bureau Washington Auto Body Booth Ambulance Farm Service Siegle’s Mobil Walnut Grove Jene TY Washington Bk Auto Body R. Miller D. VanFleet Sam Batterson

Speeding Fines Collected by Patrol in Local Area

Highway patrol officers issued fines to six speeding motorists in the area, with penalties ranging from 10 to 80 dollars. The drivers named were Kenneth John Probst of Rubio, William Lee Brinning of unknown, Mark Duane Latta of Riverside, Phil D. McClure of Wheaton Illinois, Joseph Randy TeBockhurst of Kalona, and Richard E. Buckley of Thomson Illinois.

Justice of the Peace Court Kenneth John Probst Rubio William Lee Brinning Mark Duane Latta Riverside Phil D. McClure Wheaton Ill Joseph Randy TeBockhurst Kalona Richard E. Buckley Thomson

Hixsons Celebrate Golden Wedding at Wayland

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hixson observed their 50th wedding anniversary with 29 family members at Cottonwood Church basement Thanksgiving Day. A turkey and ham dinner followed by an open house featured a tea table with a three tier anniversary cake and gold floral gifts from well wishers.

Wayland Ralph Hixson Cottonwood Church Dean Hixson Lloyd McKay Doyle Pfeifer Arlis Vansant Larry Sinn Leonard Hixson John Hixson

Service details for LCPL Kenneth Eckrich Marines

Obscure service record line lists LCPL Kenneth D Eckrich 2457953 with H and S Company M T Section 226. Marines unit listed as FPO San Francisco California 96602. No clear event or date provided.

Kenneth D. Eckrich FPO San Francisco Calif

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Constance Nash Larry Neff Stutz First Christian Burlington AAP Lloyd Pleckers Melo Vachas Magnavox Everetts Music Company Everything Musical Jackson Township Farm Bureau Paul Carruthers Ottumwa Helen Lackey Edgar Stewart Don Hanson Charles Morris Willows Supper Club JUST Alpha Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma John Deere Plant Nurses Association Washington County Registered Nurses Association Norman Jensen Mark Shearer William Brice Winifred Kelly Lyle Miller Keota John Whittaker Cora Henderson Indiana Pacers United Press International Miami Severn ‘Tart Sonny Dove The Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa David Pilder William Shannon Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Pote Iowa ILIW United Press Inland Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Circulations Lowa Osincup's Prescription Service Center Corn King League Penneys Ralph Hixons Eckrich H & S Co. M.T. Sec Samsonite Marshalls Mattel A.M.F Eldon East Washington East End
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