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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1972

Page

2

Rock Island couple wed in Christmas season ceremony

Kepes Mayer wedding tied the knot at South Park Presbyterian Church Rock Island on Saturday December 9 with 300 guests. The bride Miss Karyl Sue Kepes daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kepes of Rock Island wore ivory satin with guipure lace and a sweep train. Groom Thomas Charles Mayer son of Mr and Mrs Victor Mayer of Washington Iowa, a computer operator and student, plans to reside in East Moline after a two week Florida trip. The service featured a double ring rite and vows by Rev Robert O Williams. A reception followed at Howard Johnson Motor Lodge. The couple will live in East Moline.

Karyl Sue Kepes William Kepes Rock Island Ill Thomas Charles Mayer East Moline Victor Mayer Washington South Park Presbyterian Church Robert O. Williams Darrell L. Schafer Bach Schutz Malotte Kathryn Kepes St. Louis Clyde C. Schoeck Alan S. Goldberg Ann Fiieburg James Schoeck Greg Goldberg Robert Mayer Iowa City Ron Perdock Robert Wild Jeffrey McBride Ron Beswick Rick Hood Howard Johnson Motor Lodge Florida Eastern Iowa Community College Scott Davenport Black Hawk College Keota High School Army Rock Island High School Norman’s

Florance Waterhouse Elected President of West Chester Relief Corps

Florance Waterhouse was elected president of the J. W. Baker Women's Relief Corps in West Chester at a Monday gathering at Mrs. Blanche Harvey's home. New officers include Clement Griffith senior VP Harvey junior VP Hough treasurer Olive Chalupa chaplain James Bowen conductor Glen Gordon guard. installation planned for January. The group reported a $100 relief fund and numerous cards sent for birthdays, get-wells, sympathy, anniversaries, and Christmas, plus small contributions for funeral sprays and plants.

Florance Waterhouse J. W. Baker Women’s Relief Corps of West Chester Blanche Harvey Ivan Niffenegger Lloyd Phillips Paul Hazelett Pearl Woodford Hough Waterhouse Eva Robertson Howard Moore Clarence Lynn Clyde Dawson Sr County Home Arts and Crafts Fund

TV Listings and Arrest Report at Barbwire Society

Area television listings run Tuesday into Wednesday across channels 2 3 4 6 9 and 12 with movies news and children's programs. A Philadelphia report notes Turner Devaughan executive director of the Barbwire Society, an ex convict group, was arrested for allegedly planning a 3728 robbery. the group received a 97784 grant in 1971. A thought for the day follows.

Philadelphia UPI Turner Devaughan Barbwire Society Devaughan Governor's Justice Commission

Local shoemaker hopes snow boosts boot sales

A local shoe man, smiling through falling snow, expects better orders for boots placed months ago. Poinsettias are praised as nice for the home, with a call to action to send now at 653 5457.

Social Calendar Highlights From Tuesday Gatherings

A packed Tuesday social calendar lists meetings across groups at 100F Hall Masonic Temple YWCA Halcyon House and churches. Notable events include gift exchanges Christmas potlucks luncheons and public affairs gatherings with details on times locations and hostesses.

Noble Grand Circle Melvin Schnicker Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Tops Club YWCA

Jaycees Busy with Christmas Projects in Washington

Washington Jaycees announce holiday drives with Christmas tree sales Dec 3 through Dec 23 at Apco station East Washington Street priced at $1 per foot. A Christmas dance runs 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Saturday at KC Hall with Wil Kelso Trio providing music. Santa’s house opens Dec 14 in Central Park from 6 to 8 p.m. weeknights and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec 23.

Jaycees Sun Suns Ralph Graber Apco East Washington Street KC Hall John Prochaska Wil Kelso Into Claus Central Park Santa

Red Cross cookies meet VA hospital quota in town

Washington County Red Cross coordinator Islea Schulty praises strong cookie and call response for Veterans Administration Hospital in Town City. Seventy three dozen cookies were delivered Friday by volunteer groups including weekly teams led by Schulty Sheets and Duensing with help from Kalona volunteers and Gray Men.

Slea Schulty V.A. Hospital American Red Cross Washington County Veterans Administration Hospital Town City Ralph Martin Sylvia Longer Betty Radda Ray Redlinger Clarence Wilson Dow Jones Robert Bruegge M. E. DeLashmutt Islea Schulty Walter Sheets Arthur Duensing Rodney Arnold Walt Messer Forrest Strickler Anna Hagenbuch Kalona Gray Howard Altenbernd

Dolly Hazen funeral services held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Dolly Louise Hazen were conducted Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Vincent James presiding. Casketbearers included Roger Escher, John Johnson, Donald Johnson, John Hazelett, Jack Hazelett and Norbert Norris, followed by burial in Ainsworth Cemetery.

Briefs Hazen Dolly Louise Hazen Jones Funeral Home Vincent James Roger Escher John Johnson Donald Johnson John Hazelett Jack Hazelett Norbert Norris Ainsworth Cemetery

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