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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1972

Page

3

Warner and Bartholomew Wedding at United Methodist Church

Barbara Ann Warner and Steven J. Bartholomew wed in a candlelight ceremony on December 16 1972 at the United Methodist Church Washington Iowa with 250 guests. The bride wore a white velvet gown and was attended by sisters and friends. The reception followed in the church hall and the couple planned a honeymoon in Galena Illinois before settling in Washington Route 1.

Barbara Ann Warner Steven J. Bartholomew United Methodist Church M. O. Smith Merle D. Warner Washington Donald D. Bartholomew Thora Pease Terry Marsh Davenport Peter Bell Virgil Norton Bettendorf Norton Vickie Bartholomew Larry Warner Marengo Vickie Tucker Gaylen Bartholomew Tom Todd Cedar Rapids Dale Grundemeyer Strawberry Point Rusty Wagner Chuck Trier Keota Denny Banks Sheryl Bartholomew Rosemary Nordyke Kim Brian Norton Sue Marsh Church Fellowship Hall Galena Ill Route 1 Forrest Lance Washington High School Hy-Vee Bartholomew Kirkwood College Perdocks The Willows Supper Club

Marion Augustine Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Marion Augustine has returned home after a stay at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. He is making satisfactory progress following surgery. Mrs Virgil Irene Davis of 909 South Second is a medical patient in the local hospital.

Marion Augustine Mercy Hospital Iowa City Virgil Irene) Davis South Second

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Events and Obituary

Social events and meetings fill the week including Rainbow Girls canceled. Theta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m. Mrs James France. Tops Club 7 30 p.m. YW rooms. Senior Citizens Variety Program 2 p.m. Y McCleery room. Applied Arts II dessert at Captain's Table. VFW Auxiliary 8 p.m. VFW Hall. V-Wives 1 30 p.m. Crafts. World War I Barracks Auxiliary 12 30 p.m. Potluck at Legion Hall. Creative Living I 8 p.m. Mrs John Butler gift exchange. Immanuel Lutheran Afternoon Circle noon potluck with Mrs Larry Bohlen. Booster Club 1 30 p.m. Mrs Dale Lance gift exchange. Christmas party is noted. Christmas dinner and $1 gift exchange listed. Thursday also features Senior Citizen Crafts 9 a.m. YMCA Fleur de Lis Club 12 30 p.m. Christmas salad luncheon at Mrs Roger Stout home plus food swap. OES Pinochle 1 30 p.m. Mrs June Dodder. Funeral services were held Saturday for Miss Blanche Nelson who died Thursday December 14 at Calvin Manor Rest Home in Des Moines. She was cousin of Carl Corpman of Brighton and Mrs Alma Seethout of Keota. Miss Nelson had visited friends in the U P Home in Washington. Briefs note fines for William Perry Murphy $5 for improper registration and Robert Kenneth Patterson $15 for following distance.

YMCA Fleur de Lis Club Roger Stout June Dodder Blanche Nelson Calvin Manor Rest Home Des Moines Carl Corpman Brighton Alma Seethout Keota Nelson U. P Washington

Hospital Admissions and Births Noted in Washington Area

On the Record lists admissions on Saturday and yesterday including John Kurtz and Mrs Cora McWilliams medical cases, Mrs Jerry Lee Albright surgical case. Births Saturday report a daughter to Solomon Yoder and wife Kalona and a son to Robert Miller and wife Wapello. Dismissals and today’s entries include multiple Washington residents and Crawfordsville, Ainsworth, and other locals.

John Kurtz Brighton Cora McWilliams Columbus Junction Jerry Lee Albright Washington Solomon Yoder Kalona Robert Miller Wapello Keith Shaffer Charles Hesseltine William Kleese Margaret Crone Fred Bey George Shafer Ronald Duke Crawfordsville Howard Coakley George Lord Ainsworth

IOOF Lodge Plans Cooperative Supper Tuesday

The IOOF Lodge invites members to a cooperative supper on Tuesday December 19 at 6 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Each attendee brings a dish to pass and their own table service.

IOOF

Journal Employees Celebrate Christmas at Charles Morris Home

The Evening Journal held its annual Christmas party Saturday afternoon at the Charles Morris residence. About 50 employees, spouses, and friends enjoyed a social afternoon in a festively decorated setting with refreshments served from a seasonal buffet.

Evening Journal Charles Morris

Knottnerus Couple Enjoy Mexico City Trip

Mr and Mrs R T Knottnerus Jr join 161 Northrup King Seed Corn Co salespeople and staff on a sponsored visit to Mexico City. Bus tours covered historic sights including the old church with thick walls and the sun and moon pyramids. The 80 degree weather prompted praise as a memorable journey despite its brief duration.

Bethel R. T Knottnerus Jr Mexico City Northrup King Seed Corn Company Walter

Official U P I Cookie Maker gains fame in California suburb

Barbara Clark of South Gate California earned the title Official U P I Cookie Maker after baking 4000 Christmas cookies for each railroad crew member passing by her home on a secret project begun last October Her son helped carry three cartons of cookies as brakemen and conductors accepted the treats pinning a blue badge on Clark’s blouse in appreciation This moment followed years of offering leftovers to crews as trains rolled past her living room.

South Gate Calif UPI Barbara Clark Union Pacific Railroad

Henss Reports Water Shortage and Tourist Rush

Henss of St Petersburg notes dry weather and water restrictions on cars and lawns. She mentions front page hospital stories about sick tourists and hospitals hiring extra staff. She observes a holiday tourist rush, Disney World crowding, and a blooming Orchid tree amid a stretch of sun after snow.

Henss St. Petersburg Fla Evening Paper Disney Land

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Warner-Bartholomew Rainbow Girls Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi James France Sunshine Community Club Dale Richardson William Perry Murphy Robert Kenneth Patterson Orchard Circle Mrs. Knottnerus Mexico Ruth Gideon Official Cookie Maker Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co, Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn E-Lim Osincup Drug Store Christmas IS Eale Seifert Balbriggan Jean Claude Killy Apres Interbank Klein Clarence Logan Robert Logan
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