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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1971

Page

3

Gwen Rich Bets Joe TeBockhorst In Kalona Wedding

Gwen Rich and Joe TeBockhorst exchanged marriage vows Saturday December 4 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Collins officiating. The bride wore ivory satin with blue accents and daisies. attendants wore powder blue and white, bouquets of white roses. The ceremony included ring bearers and a candle lighting in memory of a cousin. A reception followed at St. James School gym. The couple will reside in Kalona where the bridegroom works in farming and Kaonial Industries.

Gwen Rich Joe TeBockhorst St. James Catholic Edward Collins Don Rich Washington Urban Te Bockhorst Kalona Jolisa Rich Jane Te Bockhorst Jo Dodder Sonja Donja Rich Scott Rich Tim Rich Mike Rich James Te Bockhurst Jack Te Bockhorst Richmond Randy Stumpf Riverside Terry Stumpf Jim Keifer Clétus Bender Jerry Kron Iowa Falls Mike Redlinger Lucetta Hayes St. James School Kaonial Industries

Gailyn Thomsen Named Nixon Feeds Manager in Omaha

Gailyn Thomsen is promoted to Feed Services Manager for Nixon Feeds by George Hawkins. Thomsen will coordinate promotion and merchandising programs and assist the general manager with Nixon sales force activities. W J Bud Katen becomes acting regional sales manager for Thomsen's former region, in addition to his role as liquid products manager.

Omaha Neb Gailyn Thomsen Nixon George Hawkins Thomsen Manger Hawkins W.J Bud’’ Katen Katen

Pansy Hill Club Elects Officers at Christmas Party

Twelve members met at Mrs. Owen Roths home for the Christmas party. Mrs. Wilbur Watson was re elected president with Mrs. William Bruty as vice president and Mrs. Bill Jones as secretary treasurer. A gift exchange and seasonal refreshments followed.

Pansy Hill Club Owen Roth Wilbur Watson William Bruty Bill Jones

Peppy Pals 4-H Club Holds Nov meeting

Ten members met at Debbie and Cindy Howells on November 22. They read a thank you letter from Mr. English for cleaning Case Field, discussed Christmas caroling, planned to enter a basketball tournament, and set a Christmas party at the Vittetoes. Sharondee shared citizenship trip slides to Washington DC.

Debbie Cindy Howells English Case Field Vittetoes Sharondee Washington, D.C Mary Ellen Reed Michelle Curley

Riverside Bride Weds Solon Groom in Iowa City Ceremony

Darlene Marie Shalla daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Shalla of Riverside and Robert Louis Harding of Solon son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Harding exchanged nuptial vows at First Christian Church Iowa City officiated by Rev Robert Welsh Two large bouquets and two seven branch candelabra decorated the altar The couple will reside in Honolulu Hawaii after December 10 with Pearl Harbor naval service and a home at Apt 7 2229 Kapiolani Blvd Hawaii.

Riverside Darlene Marie Shalla Norman Shalla Robert Louis Harding Solon Ronald Harding First Christian Church Iowa City Robert Welsh Raymond Jones Debby Baker Jan Shall Hick Harding Ron Harding Lowell Baker Chula Vista Calif Allan Schnase Omaha Don Shalla Columbus Junction Herman Eagle Jr Pam Magruder Lone Tree University Athletic Club Lone Tree Community School Solon High School Navy Pearl Harbor Apt Kapiolani Blvd Honolulu Hawaii

BPW Christmas Coffee Draws Working Women

The Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a Christmas coffee break at Winga's Cafe drawing almost thirty working women. The event showcased BPW scrapbooks and projects with cookies sent to rest homes, led by Margi Marek and assisted by Geraldine Schulty Fran Miller Goldie Leon Helen Breese and Edna Peters.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Winga’s Margi Marek UPW Geraldine Schulty Fran Miller Goldie Leon Helen Breese Edna Peters

Christmas party for area singles planned

All single young adults in the area are invited to a Christmas party on Saturday December 11 at 7 30 p m at the home of Illa and Betty Earnest. Each guest is asked to bring a one dollar grab bag gift.

Illa Betty Earnest

Pack 242 Leaders Attend Hawkeye Council Cub Scout Pow-Wow

Four leaders from Pack 242 at St. James joined in Prairie Community Schools Cedar Rapids for the Hawkeye Council Cub Scout Leaders Pow-Wow. Registration morning exhibits viewing sessions craft games ceremonies puppets 3 pm and a 5 30 pm Blue and Gold banquet with closing 7 30 pm. Training opportunity announced for Thursday December 9 at 7 pm Brighton Methodist Church.

St. James Prairie Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Council Terry Zuellan Wilbur Westen Myrtle Reighard Geneva Pailliotet Brighton Methodist Church

Ted Porter Omitted From Carrier List in Evening Journal

The report on the annual Christmas party at Captain's Table Friday night omitted Ted Porter son of Mr and Mrs Paul Porter from the list of Washington Evening Journal carriers. The carrier names were part of coverage of the event.

Ted Porter Paul Porter Washington The Evening Journal

Saddle Club Christmas Party Planned for Dec 11

The Washington Saddle Club will meet Saturday December 11 at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds for its annual Christmas party. Meat and drinks will be provided and there is a $1 gift exchange. Members are asked to note the date change.

Washington Saddle Club Fairgrounds

Dale Doggett Elected Leader of Lodge 26 Officers

Dale Doggett was elected worshipful master of Masonic Lodge No. 26 at Friday night’s meeting at the Temple. Other officers named for the coming year include Robert Long senior warden Leonard Llewellyn junior warden Marion Snodgrass treasurer and Dwight Murray secretary. Installation date to be announced.

Dale Doggett Masonic Lodge No Temple Robert Long Leonard Llewellyn Marion Snodgrass Dwight Murray

UI nurses building dedication draws alumnae from Iowa City

Margaret Choate and Helen Ryner attended the University of Iowa nurses building dedication in Iowa City with a Friday clinical session and Saturday luncheon at the Memorial Union where Howard Bowen spoke. Ben Hansen and Mary Ray also joined the Saturday program as UI College of Nursing alumnae.

Margaret Choate Helen, Ryner University of Iowa Iowa City Memorial Union Howard Bowen Ben Hansen Mary Ray College of Nursing

Cedar Township Women Meet for Cooperative Supper

Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women and families held a cooperative supper at Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Crawford's home with 14 families attending. Afterward, Mrs. Robert Stephens led a business session, and speakers discussed the Safety Survey run from Nov 1 1971 to Nov 1 1972.

Cedar Township Farm Bureau Maurice Crawford Robert Stephens Bill Norman Duane White Ainsworth Keith Stewart Larry Statler Statler Agricultural Department Kirkwood College Cedar Rapids Alice Norman Hope

Black son of Lola Arbogast and Orin Black named

A biographical note identifies Larry L Black, son of Lola Arbogast of Washington and Orin Black of Sigourney, with military service details tied to Lackland AFB Texas and a Social Security context.

Black Larry L. Black Lackland Afb Texas Lola Arbogast Washington Orin Black Sigourney

Earl R Wood & Sons Receives AGC Safety Award

Ainsworth firm Earl R Wood & Sons is honored by the Associated General Contractors of America for a low ten year accident record through December last year and for 1970 safety excellence. Dick Toon of Master Builders of Iowa presented the awards. Karl R Wood & Sons belongs to Master Builders of Iowa, affiliated with AGC.

Ainsworth Earl R. Wood & Sons Associated General Contractors of America AGC National Association of General Contractors Earl R Wood & Sons Dick Toon Master Builders of Iowa Karl R Wood & Sons

Community notices outline December 1971 calendar

Calendar listings for Washington area clubs and organizations. Various meetings, teas, potlucks, crafts, and social events planned Monday through Thursday at local venues including Masonic Temple YWCA and churches. Readied for publication with deadlines and contact details.

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