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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
3
Lois Warme of Iowa State University offers a simple guide to making festive wreaths from garden leftovers. Gather hydrangea heads or cockscomb, dry them upside down, and secure each head to a florist wreath form with wire. Add dried sage or artemisia, bay leaves, and aromatic spices for a lasting decorative accent.
Jane Beckler and Frederick Ellis Leichty wed at Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Pleasant on November 29 in a candlelit ceremony led by Rev. Richard Wenger. The bride wore miramist chiffon gown with beaded satin bodice and carried yellow roses. Attendants included sisters Mary Becker Elaine Beckler Peg Leichty and brothers Roland Kevin Leichty. Guests from Indiana Iowa and Idaho attended. After a Sugar Creek reception the couple honeymooned in Nashville before settling in Washington.
Twenty nine Catholic Daughters met Wednesday night in the church basement for a Christmas potluck. The group attended Mass together and Mary Ellen Reed performed organ numbers and led Christmas carols. The next meeting is set for January 8 to make bandages.
Mr and Mrs Bill Russell of Liberty Kansas welcomed daughter Elizabeth Ann weighing 6 pounds 15 ounce on December 10 She has a sister Holly and brother Chris with Washington grandparents Dean and Maxine Moore and Ted and Mrs Russell Also Leo Mangold Sr is a great grandfather Dorothy Marston underwent Thursday surgery at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines and is reported getting along fine Her hospital address is 1200 Pleasant Street Room Y-513-3 Des Moines Iowa 50308.
Marguerite Marek and Lloyd Marek hosted a Christmas dinner at their home for 18 guests including county children who attended Camp Sunnyside last year and their parents. Special guest Jim McCabe, Easter Seals regional director, shared camp slides with attendees from Crawfordsville and Washington County.
Guests gathered to honor Vicky Libe at a bridal shower hosted in Mrs. John Butler’s home. Miss Libe received many gifts while her sister Lisa helped record and Joni pinned ribbons on a felt holder. Special guests included Mrs. Anna Meeker and Mrs. Paul Wolfe, along with family members. Miss Libe and Mark Flickinger are to be married January 11.
Bethel Church schedules its Christmas program for December 22 at 7 p.m. Committees named for the event include program Sunday School teachers tree kitchen candy and other roles. A decorating and tree practice set for December 18 at 2 p.m. Congregational meeting elected three members to the nominating committee and named elders and trustees. Ruth and May Gideon attended a wedding at the Baptist Church.
Harmony Club held its annual Christmas potluck at the Ben Crandall home with twelve members and twelve guests present. Attendees included Mrs. Lucile Doughty, Mrs. Wanda Brinton, Will Erwin, Rex Widmer, Larry Widmer, Allen Lauderdale, Tony Meath, Ben Crandall, and Tara and Tiff Widmer. A short business meeting led by president Mrs. Norie Erwin followed a gift exchange. The Krony Krew Bridge club later met at Mrs. John McClintic for a Christmas dinner and gift exchange with prizes awarded to Mrs. Leroy Van Winkle, Mrs. Burnett Smith, and Mrs. Max McClintic. Merle Farrier was discharged from Jefferson County hospital after several days as a patient.
Thursday results show Eaton Decorating 0 over Shell 0 and Kenway Store 3 over Buckwalter Motor 1. Derby Oil 3 over Williams Oil 1, Hamil's D 3 over Pioneer Seeds 1. Team totals place Eaton Decorating 2669 and Kenway Store 2663 in the lead. High scorers include Jim Carr 89 in series, Jack Eaton 588, and top games 223 by Carr and Eaton.
Richland Christmas Cantata "Carol of the Bells" set for December 15 at 7 30 p.m. at Richland Methodist Church. Soloists include Hilda Swartzwelter Peggy Egbert Dean Kurtz Mark Eighmy and Harlan Van Voorst with Mrs Dean Kurtz and Mary Focht at the piano.
Rubio residents report the Rubio Ladies club packed cheer boxes for honorary members last week. The group will meet December 19 at Ronnie Hartnell home with Jane Blakely as cohostess for a Christmas meeting. Rubio Quilting Club shared a covered dish dinner and business session. A Christmas program rehearsal is set for December 2 at Rubio Friends Church, with caroling on December 22 at 7 30 followed by chili supper and a film. Public invited.
The Friendship Club met at Mrs. Loel Letts home on Thursday evening with twelve members. Mrs. Pauline Kueneman led the program including a Christmas exchange and a reading on how Christmas is celebrated abroad, followed by members sharing customs from their homes. The group sang carols with Mrs. Letts at the piano. Birthday gifts from secret sisters went to Mrs. Letts and Mrs. Rosemary Windus, with refreshments served by Mrs. Peg Wulf and Mrs. Kueneman.
Admitted yesterday are Mrs Merle Blieu Mrs Clarence Collett and Mrs Francis Campbell all of Washington for medical reasons. Births yesterday include Mr and Mrs David Gingerich Kalona a daughter. Today Mrs Donnie Clawson and son Washington Mrs Thomas Horak and daughter Washington.
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