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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1970

Page

3

Bower and Getz couple wed at Felton United Methodist Church

Set Terry Bower of Dover Air Force Base Del and Miss Mary Getz daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Getz Felton Del married at Felton United Methodist Church at noon on Saturday Dec 5 The ceremony was officiated by Rev Charles Moyer A reception followed at the bride's home near Felton The couple will reside in Dover where the groom is stationed with the Air Force The wedding party included Catherine Anna Ransom as maid of honor Helen Mederios as bridesmaid Tony Porter ring bearer Tammy Sue Getz flower girl and Sgt Nelson Drew best man Ushering by Clyde Seaff Jr and Tom Planishek Several out of state guests attended from Iowa Pennsylvania Minnesota Alabama and Texas People mentioned include the Bower and Getz families and two grandmothers Mrs Bower and Mrs Ruth Getz

Dale Bower Mabel Bower Set Terry Bower Dover Air Force Base Del Mary Getz T - Set Richard Getz Felton Felton United Methodist Church Charles Moyer Catherine Anna Ransom Helen Mederios A. le Clyde Seaff Jr Tom Planishek Bower Washington Ruth Getz Renovo Iowa Pennsylvania Minnesota Alabama Texas Dover

Rita Parsons to wed Dennis Eastman in April

Richland announces the engagement of Rita Jane Parsons to Dennis Eastman. Rita, a William Penn College sophomore, is Pekin High School graduate. Dennis, a William Penn economics senior, is in National Guard basic training at Fort Campbell Ky. An April wedding is planned.

Richland Wayne Parsons Rita Jane Dennis Eastman Homer Eastman Gilmore City Miss Parsons William Penn College Oskaloosa Pekin Community High School Mr. Eastman William Penn National Guard Ft. Campbell

Fortnightly Club and YWCA announce Christmas plans

Mrs Edgar Stewart hosted 14 members of the Fortnightly Club with guests including Mrs Sam Roberts and Rev David Hess. Programs covered Christmas meaning with violin and piano. YWCA council lists December events for underprivileged children, Ebony subscription for local library, and December 29 Senior Y Teen Christmas dance. Attendance recorded: 2,156 facility uses in November.

Edgar Stewart Sam Roberts Wayne Knupp David Hess Rita Jones Edith Harwood Dwain Tschantz James Rosien Herb Osincup Ywca Council G. V. Rosenkild Ywca Rotary Dale Booth Leonard Llewellyn Cochairmen Perfex Company Booth Llewellyn VW Council

New York taxi drivers strike paralyzes transit and crowds streets

New York City enters a three day taxi strike by 36,000 drivers as subway and bus systems brace for impact. Fare increases of at least 40 percent are sought, with current meters at 45 cents initial drop and 10 cents per sixth mile. Private cabs prowl illegally amid strained transit and shoppers. The union and management held a five hour mediation without progress as Vincent D McDonnell urged settlement.

New York UPI Taxi Drivers Union

Mrs Capps Hosts Baptist Circle Christmas Project

The Afternoon Circle of Faith Baptist Church met Friday afternoon with ten members and one visitor, Mrs Amy Capps. Mrs Earl Capps led devotions on how Christmas is celebrated in different countries. The group is supplying Head Start with mittens and play doh for children as a special project. Mrs Darwin Widmer served refreshments.

the Faith Baptist Church Earl Capps Amy Capps

Social Calendar Notices For Next Week

Local notices list multiple club meetings and events from Tuesday to Friday. Details include times, hosts, and locations such as YWCA, Masonic Temple, Captain's Table, churches, and community rooms. Highlights cover luncheons, Christmas exchanges, potlucks, potions of gift exchanges, and senior citizen activities.

Will Sheetz Methodist WSCS Walter Duvall Carlton Mangold Scott Wilcox Delbert Soper Don Taylor Senior Citizens Crawfordsville Ces Masonic Temple St. James West Chester Evening Circle Linger Longer Ethel Jeffries Goodwill Club Ioof Hall OES Women of Moose Ronald Goff Pleasant Hill Cwf Jake Earnest OES Family Children’s Hospital CWF Martha Group Leland Grove Priscilla Group Oren Jarvis Prairie Flower Missionary Society Thelma Fuhr Betty Crocker Antioch Social Club Wayne Mangold Walnut Women’s Club Lyle Wilson Friendship Club Gary Windus

Highland Board of Education Meeting Set for December 14

The Highland board of education will meet Monday December 14 at the Highland School building at 7 p.m. The session will cover pending district matters and policy updates.

Highland Highland Board of Education Highland School

District essay winner Ron Skubal named Highland top entrant

Highland High School student Ron Skubal wins a district essay prize in the annual Iowans for Right to Work contest. State winner was Steve Helle of Manchester. Skubal received one of three shares of Winnebago stock. His essay argues Right to Work preserves freedom of choice and criticizes compulsory unionization.

Ron Skubal Highland High School Washington County Charles Skubal Steve Helle Manchester Ron Winnebego Highland Edward Keller

Rainbow Girls Meet Hears Dues and Christmas Plans

Miss Jane Yoder presided at the Rainbow for Girls meeting in the Masonic Temple. Dues for December were due, members split into two teams with the loser providing a party for the winners. A Christmas party is planned after the December 21 meeting at 7:30 p.m. Bring a $1 grab bag gift.

Jane Yoder Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

NFO Convention Opens December 16 in Louisville

The 1970 National Farmers Organization convention will be held December 16 and 17 in Louisville Kentucky with delegates from Washington County and farmers from 48 states. National president Oren Lee Staley predicts over 12,000 voting delegates. Washington County NFC president Dennis Greiner will lead the local delegation.

The National Farmers Organization Washington County Louisville Kentucky NFO Oren Lee Staley Washington County Nfc Dennis Greiner

County farmers to attend annual convention schedule

Farmers representing this county will go to the annual convention featuring special reports from agriculture business and government. Distinct speakers and Grand Ole Opry stars provide entertainment over the three day event. Committee meetings and strategy sessions run December 14 and 15 before the convention proper. County delegates from NFC county units across the U. S. will attend.

Grand Ole Opry NFC U. S

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