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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1963

Page

2

Christy Schantz and Dennis Lemley Wed in Wellman

Miss Christy Ann Schantz and Dennis Dean Lemley exchanged marriage vows Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. The couple, both of Wellman, plan to live on a farm southeast of Wellman after a brief wedding trip. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a chapel train and carried a multi colored carnation bouquet. Attendants included Donna Lemley and Harry Karnes. Music was by Roy Hodges and organist Mrs. David Teets assisted.

Christy Ann Schantz Robert Schantz Dennis Dean Lemley Wellman Lloyd Lemley Donna Lemley Harry Karnes Barnard Dennis Coralville Gary Stohlman Williamsburg David Teets Berdiva Karnes Ruth Semler Pat Hohenshell Marilyn Friese Washington McCleery Cumming Company

Local visits and hospital notes from Washington area

Local residents visited families in Middle town Ill and Des Moines. Robert Schantz sustained finger injuries moving a stove yet kept his daughter Christy’s wedding. Drake University choir member Nancy Osincup to perform December 13 at University Christian Church. Harold Durst released from Cedar Rapids hospital. Weik family from Tinley Park visited in Washington. Judy celebrated eleventh birthday. John Schenk to be released from Burlington Hospital. Andersons of Harlan Iowa spent weekend with Stewart family.

Nancy Osincup Herb Osincup Washington Drake University Drake University Christian Church W. H. Weik Tinley Park Ill Jack Weik Janice Judy Jack

Two Crooked Creeks and Three Icy Capes Listed in Alaska

Anchorage Alaska reports two Crooked Creeks and three Icy Capes exist in the state. The unusual geographic tally highlights Alaska's naming quirks as residents note the counts.

Anchorage Alaska UPI

Walter Fishers Celebrate 59th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher of 76 Township marked their 59th anniversary with a dinner at the Captain's Table Sunday guests of honor. Their children hosted, with sons and daughters in Milwaukee Keota West Chester. They have 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Fisher recalled the 1904 trip to Washington in shirt sleeve weather.

Walter Fisher 76 Township Harold Fisher Milwaukee Frank Kleese Gale Reif Richard Fisher Robert Fisher Keota West Chester

Births and dismissals reported in local records

Admitted yesterday Mrs Phianna Messenger from Washington in medical care and Miss Mary Ropp from Kalona in surgery. Births yesterday a daughter to Mr and Mrs Willis Yoder of Kalona. Dismissed yesterday Vernon Witting of Washington. Today Mrs Harry Timmins and her son from Washington are noted.

Phianna Messenger Washington Mary Ropp Kalona Surgical Willis Yoder Mrs Harry Timmins

Washington social calendar moves into December events

Monday through Thursday listings show church, club, and community gatherings in Washington. Activities include potlucks, gift exchanges, Christmas centerpieces, and meetings from DL chapter to WSCS, YWCA, and various circles at St James and Captain's Table venues, with fundraisers and special meals noted.

al Baldrige Baptist Christian Builders Harlan Home St. James Schoool Frances Patton American Home George Rudiger George Masson Sr YWCA 19Th Century Club Edward C. Eicher Legion Auxiliary Legion St. James Home Baptist Rhoda Nielson Henry Roland Baptist Ning Gerochi Circle Don Foss First Presbyterian Circle Gene Gorham Noble Grand Circle Gus Reinert West Chester WSCS Masonic Temple Iowa City Congress Inn St. Rita Circle Richard Horak Circle X Neal Lampkin Circle XI Max Smith Good Will Club VFW

Chicago Bride Weds Keota Native In December Keota Ceremony

Miss Charlene Stoutner daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Stoutner of Keota married George A Orndorff of Chicago Thursday December 5 in the Keota Christian Church The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Don Manwarren Attendants included Charlene Stoutner sister Mrs Larry Anderson and Edith Anderson Best man was David Wenzel with ushers Robert Stoutner and Thomas Stoutner The couple will reside at 555 Cornelia Chicago Ill A reception for thirty followed at the Captain's Table

Keota Charlene Stoutner Chicago Bruce Stoutner George A. Orndorff Frank Orndorff Hopedale Ill Christian Church Don Manwarren Jeri Mayers Larry Anderson Edith Anderson Gowrie David Wenzel Robert Stoutner Iowa City Thomas Stoutner Iowa Falls

Wyse and Oswald Engaged Ahead of Spring Wedding

Miss Shirley Wyse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wyse of Wayland, to wed Larry Oswald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Oswald of Mandon. Both are 1962 Iowa Mennonite School graduates. Shirley also nursing school graduate and works at Parkview Home. Larry employed at Globe Manufacturing in Ft. Dodge.

Vernon Wyse Wayland Sirley Larry Oswald Alvin Oswald Mandon Miss Wyse Mr. Oswald Iowa Mennonite School la Junta Colo Parkview Home Globe Manufacturing Company Ft. Dodge

Berean Bible Class Goes Caroling At Prairie Flower Church

The Berean Bible Class visited eight homes of older church members Thursday evening then joined at Jim Frier's home for a chili supper. New officers elected include Joe Goodlander as fellow chairman with Bob Jones as vice chair and Mrs. Charles Hawkins as secretary. Bob Jones conducted the retiring chairman's business meeting. Class teachers are Bob Cave and Mr. Frier with 19 adults and 20 children attending.

Berean Bible Prairie Flower Church Jim Frier Joe Goodlander Bob Jones Charles Hawkins Bob Cave Mr. Frier

Mer ry Mixers and Rebekah Lodge Officers Named

Thirteen Mer ry Mixers Club members met Mrs Clement Griffith with roll call of Christmas poems. Donations were approved for TB and a TV for Mrs Dewey Kauffman. Rebekah Lodge elected new officers and invited gifts for a family party. Past Matrons held a turkey dinner at the Masonic Temple with new officers announced. PEO Chapter 1 heard Iowa projects and Welfare and Trust Fund reports.

Merry Mixers Merry Mixers Club Clement Griffith Karl Parcell TB Fund Dewey Kauffman Ted Kiesey Harry Dale Dusenbery Ted Griffith Parcell Edgar Slemmons Mollie Tierney Jerry Rebekah Lodge Ivan West Noble Grand IOOF Beverly Kephart Dale Norton G. A. Reinert Mike Lee Harold Brock Florence Augustine Emma Campbell Masonic Temple Roy Bauer Paul Wolfe Harold Strum J. F. Larson

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