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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1965

Page

2

Crawfordsville Bride Weds Gene Alvine in Crawfordsville Church

Linda Jean Lowe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lowe of Crawfordsville married Gene Maur ice Alvine son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Alvine of Ainsworth at Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church on December 18. The ceremony featured double ring vows with attendants Mary Lowe Kathy Fletcher and Mrs. Jerry Mitchell. About 275 guests attended a church parlors reception. The bride, a Natkin and Company secretary, will live at 707 College Avenue while her husband, a junior at Iowa Wesleyan College, will pursue studies in Mt Pleasant.

Crawfordsville Linda Jean Lowe Lyle Lowe Gene Maurice Alvine Mr. Pleasant Maurice Alvine Ainsworth Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church Milan Thompson Sabrina Mary Lowe Lee Eisele Washington Kathy Fletcher Jerry Mitchell Riverside John Thompson Mt. Pleasant Don Lowe Foster Matson Steve Mast Bill Duncan John Helscher Fraternity Brothers Deanne Alvine Larry Lowe Red Poinsettias Larry Fletcher Mary Linda Kilpatrick E.L. Clark Clarence Lowe Natkin and Company Coralville Iowa Wesleyan College College Avenue

Bride M Hunkins Brides G Horton In Columbus Junction

Miss Mary Hunkins daughter of Mrs. William B. Hunkins Columbus Junction and the late Mr. Hunkins married George Horton of Bettendorf son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Horton Conesville at the bride's home in Columbus Junction The Rev Earl Josten read the vows at 730 p m A reception followed The couple plan a Europe trip after Marys February graduation from the State University of Iowa The groom a Marine veteran is with Alcoa in Bettendorf They will live in Davenport after April 1

Mary Hunkins William B. Hunkins Columbus Junction Hunkins George Horton Bettendorf James R. Horton Conesville Earl Josten Methodist Church William H. Hawkins Jack Hill Davenport John Hawkins Europe State University of Iowa Marines Alcoa Aluminum Company

Funeral Rites for John Tucker Held at Jones Home

Funeral services for John T. Tucker were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Cowell presiding. Pallbearers included Frank Kos Fred Bourgeois Bryan Coakley Cloud Willits Fred May Ward Essley. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery Hindahl. Final rites for Mrs. George Hindahl were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at M.O. Smith with pallbearers William Boileau Arthur Edmondson Glen Mace John Waters Bill Bosham and David McGaffey. Burial also at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Family visits Christmas prelude in Washington trip

Mrs Darlene Cook accompanied her brother and family Mr and Mrs Delbert Krotz to call on Mrs Krotz parents Mr and Mrs Jim Miller of Trenton Sunday evening Mr and Mrs William Yordy Billy and Brian of Marion were guests in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Lance Sunday for a pre Christmas dinner Forrest Lance the great grandparents of the children were also present The Yordys visited other relatives and friends in Washington in the afternoon

Darlene Cook Delbert Krotz William Yordy Billy and Brian Marion Walter Lance Forrest Lance Yordys Washington

Rebekah Lodge Holds Friday IOOF Hall Meeting

Twenty seven members met at the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Don Norton presiding. Fifteen sick calls were reported and Harold Brock is improving after surgery in Iowa City. Planning for the New Year’s family party includes pot luck at 6 30 p.m. and cards. Committees listed for refreshments and social duties.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Don Norton Noble Harold Brock Iowa City Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Oral Mayo Carl Kelley Keith Williams Helen Huston Leona Kos Madeline Anderson Archer Augustine Eula Mae Coon George Jarrard Fred Zieglowsky Clarence Goodwin

Record of admissions births and dismissals in Washington area

On the record Admitted Saturday Mrs Anna Lennin ger Washington medical Yesterday Dwight Bode Washington medical Magnus Ahmling Brighton surgical Thomas Dodder Washington surgical Today Mrs Eunice Babcock Washington medical Paul Mayer Washington medical John Rath Washington medical Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Ray Musgrove Washington a daughter Yesterday Mr and Mrs John Schantz Ainsworth a son Dismissed Saturday Miss Grace Butterbaugh Washington Yesterday Mrs Eldon Brake Washington Miss Nancy Greiner Washington Today Mrs Frankie Sutherland Washington Michael Fulton Columbus Junction Mrs Mary Jane Snow Washington

Anna Lenninger Washington Dwight Bode Magnus Ahmling Brighton Thomas Dodder Eunice Babcock Paul Mayer John Rath Ray Musgrove John Schantz Ainsworth Grace Butterbaugh Eldon Brake Nancy Greiner Frankie Sutherland Michael Fulton Columbus Junction Mary Jane Snow

Christmas News Society Desk Seeks Local Holiday Plans

The Journal invites readers to share Christmas dinners parties special visits and out of town guest plans with the society editor. Holiday news from former Washington residents is welcome and readers are wished a happy holiday season.

Journal Society Society Washington

Social calendar shows varied club meetings this week

Notices list events from Rainbow Girls to VFW Auxiliary with times and locations. Changes include Bible Class timing and a move for Pinochio and a dessert event with Mrs. Stewart. Volunteers are asked to bring gifts, food for boxes, and grab bag gifts.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Ira Morrison Cooperative Baptist Friendly Bible YWCA VFW Marion Ave Edgar Stewart Women of Moose Moose

Dandelions Bloom Near Lukovsky Farm Southwest of Washington

Edwin Lukovsky reports two dandelions blooming Friday near his farm home eight miles southwest of Washington proving springlike weather persists. The sighting marks an early bloom as the area enjoys mild temperatures.

Edwin Lukovsky Lukovsky Washington

Property transfers page lists numerous Iowa parcel deals

A compiled notice lists multiple transfers of parcels and vehicles among individuals and firms. Items include Mullikin Brostruck and various Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles, and transfers involving Paul Miller Barbara Hershberger Everett Slaughter and others. Land segments show parcels in Brighton Kalona and Wellman with several parties exchanging rights and interests.

Christmas Dinner Guests and Texas Christmas Visit Recap

Mr and Mrs Joe Krotz hosted a pre Christmas dinner with Darlene Cook and Delbert Krotz of Washington Ted Griffith and family James Cook of West Branch and Join Krotz of Washington Exchange of gifts occurred Dr and Mrs John Lemmon and daughter Chris from Concordia College Moorhead Minn travel to Seabrook Texas to spend Christmas with Robert Hutchins family Mrs Hutchins former Jackie Lemmon Jon Lemmon Greenleaf Colo meets family in Kansas to join them in Texas They greet Jennifer Hutchins eight months old with brothers Mark and David Also property transfer noted for Robert Gale Robertson and wife to Dwight Gode and wife Lot 13 and north half Lot 14 Woodlawn subdivision OL 3 Cilcote OL ad SE Washington

Joe Krotz Ainsworth Darlene Cook Delbert Krotz Washington Ted Griffith Wellman James Cook West Branch Join Krotz John Lemmon Chris Concordia College Moorhead Robert Gale Robertson Dwight G. Bode North Woodlawn Cilcote

Marriage Licenses Issued At Court House Saturday Morning

Marriage licenses were issued at the court house Saturday morning to Ronald Gene McAvoy of Washington and Evelyn Marie Monahan of Fremont, and to James Edward Peterson and Phyllis Wenger Sigler, both of unknown.

Court House Ronald Gene McAvoy Washington Evelyn Marie Monahan Fremont James Edward Peterson Phyllis Wenger Sigler

Christmas in Vietnam Brings Joy for Some and Death for Others

In Saigon UPI veteran Ray F Herndon reports Christmas in Vietnam divides Americans and Vietnamese alike. Many will enjoy rest and family insignia with turkey, while others face mortar fire and helicopter danger. The ceasefire is unlikely to hold, and chaplains describe a somber holiday in the jungle with blackout nights and sniper threats.

Saigon Upi Viet Nam Marine Corps Army

Service Member Michael D. Cnossen Listed

Private Michael D. Cnossen 2211460 of GNOSSEN is listed with 1037 MCRD San Diego California, 29140 in service records.

Michael D. Cnossen San Diego California

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Edwin Novotny Mrs Gene Alvine Mary An Fern Pastry Shop Santa Parker House Pastry Shop West Side Square Wolf's Flower Shop Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Mullikin Bros Chevrolet Stanley Mildred Bean Marvin L. Simon Paul L. Boyd Gail A. Niffenegger Don Laura Darbyshire Pontiac Stewart Pontiac-Buick Ervin Nita Reis Rambler Thomas R. Matusick Leo A. Anderson Oldsmobile Everett L. Slaughter Bridgestone Max W. Meeks John D. Ebersole Chrysler Solomon C. Rop Paul Miller Robert Day Ronald G. Tolle Barbara Ann Hershberger John A. Miller OP Kalona Roy W. Swartzendruber Snider & Allen SEC NW Russell Mann Protein Blenders, Inc OP Wellman Protein Blenders Inc Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co the Doll House South By Ray F. Herndon United Press International J. Ward Hagin Burbank Calif Spurgeon Mark Nemmers Steve Keating Marion and Phyllis Shelman Arthur Pagittice Swanson Pillsbury Biscuits Borden Swanson Grocery Iowa Avenue
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