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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1967

Page

3

Carolyn Moyer Weds Carolyn Pratt In Marion Avenue Church

Carolyn bonds Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Pratt married Jim Moyer son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Moyer in a seven o clock candlelight ceremony at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Rev Vernon G Elgin officiated with the double ring service. Mrs William Stewart played the nuptial music. bride wore a floor length gown with Venise lace and crepe. Sylvia Teets attended in emerald velvet and Rob Scieur was best man. Reception for 150 followed. The couple will reside at 2416

Carolyn Pratt Richard Pratt Jim Moyer Raymond Moyer Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Vernon G. Elgin William Stewart Venice Sylvia Teets Mankato Minn Rob Sceurr Des Moines Mike Wright Cedar Falls Dave Coon Mt. Pleasant Bob Baker John D. Jones Washington David Moyer C. L. Cox South English

Christmas Visit Notes Across Centerville Area

Local residents host and visit relatives during the holidays. Mr and Mrs Henry Little and Douglas of Centerville spend time with Mrs Della Little and call on Mrs Hannah Pratt at Sunny Haven Home. They also visit Lloyd Little and Dwight Prince of San Antonio, Texas. Luther Lytle of Webster Groves Missouri visits Merle Lytle. Annabelle Stafford arrives from Madrid to spend Christmas with relatives before resuming studies. Logan Heilman returns home from Vietnam on leave, promoted to Sp-5 and awarded the Army Commendation Medal.

Henry Little Douglas Centerville Mr. Little Della Little Hannah Pratt Sunny Haven Lloyd Little Dwight Prince San Antonio Texas Luther Lytle Webster Groves, Mo Merle Lytle Annabelle Stafford George Zeck Madrid Spain Logan Heilman Vietnam Ft. Knox Heilman

Christmas Cheer At United Presbyterian Home

The United Presbyterian Home held a staff and family dinner with 34 guests at Captain's Table. A Tuesday night Christmas party featured Rev Willming, Miss Hale on piano, Mrs Griffis in a school skit, and a Santa gift distribution with the Colby children. Carols by Camp Fire Girls and First Presbyterian Youth followed, home decorations were crafted by the Home Craft Class, and visits from Myrle Baird and Mrs Marion Colby are noted.

The United Presbyterian Home Home John Baird Irene Baird Donna Griffis Charles Willming Florence Hale Santa Colby Camp Fire First Presbyterian Church

Senior Citizens Celebrate Christmas at Iowa Center Meetings

Senior Citizens group reports holiday mood and steady attendance as Mr Eldon Price from the Iowa Commission on Aging discusses state aging plans. Seventeen new centers formed in 1967, 600 Christmas letters mailed to Washington seniors, and anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Louis Glider. Next week no Interest Group meetings.

Eldon Price Iowa Commission On Aging Don Minick Harry Turner Kerrs Price Commission Iowa Louis Glider Washington

Professional Directory of Local Attorneys and Health Providers

Directory lists Louis J. Kehoe attorney at Jeffry building with phone 653-3991 and Livingston Day Meeker Bates with abstract dept at 112 South Ave B and 653-2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 West Washington St dialing 653-5431. Owen attorney at 119 West Washington. Stewart Shearer attorneys at 225 West Main and 653-2159. Dr M L Twee ton chiropractor 108 North Marion 653-2351 closed Wed and Sat afternoons. Dr P L Etter osteopath physician contact 653-3303.

Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion

Christmas Social Calendar and Postponed Meetings

The social calendar notes Merry Christmas to all on Monday. On Tuesday the Wives group has no meeting, and the Senior Citizens Council also has no meeting until January 9.

Senior Citizens Council

Dessert Christmas meeting of PEO Chapter 1 at Captain's Table

The PEO Chapter 1 gathered Thursday afternoon for a dessert and Christmas program led by Mrs. J. W. Helscher. Mrs. Robert Moss presided as vice president. Members read scripture and Christmas stories, sung carols, and featured guest flutist Susan Boshart. Founders Day celebration and next meeting with Mrs. Tom Stewart on Jan 18 were announced.

J. W. Helscher Robert Moss Christ A. S. Smith Edna Smith Milo Sorden Helscher Susan Boshart M. M. Schell Irvin Whitham Schell Whitham J. M. Lloyd Tom Stewart

Booster Club Meeting At Mrs Knupp Home

Mrs Stanley Knupp entertained 14 members and two children of the Booster Club Tuesday guests included Mrs Cloyd Knupp and Mrs Grace Stewart After a Christmas gift exchange Mrs Stewart played the organ for group singing of carols Refreshments were served.

Stanley Knupp Booster Club Cloyd Knupp Grace Stewart

Hospital Admission and Births in Columbus Junction and Washington

Admitted yesterday at the hospital is George Sellers of Columbus Junction. Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Donald Milder of Columbus Junction. Dismissals today include Mrs Gary Knottnerus and daughter of Ainsworth, Mrs Hubert Lohrer and John Hohl of Washington.

George Sellers Columbus Junction Medical Donald Milder Gary Knottnerus Ainsworth Hubert Lohrer Washington John Hohl

Christmas club meeting and gift exchange at homes

The Sip and Sew Club gathered at Mrs Wayne Gamons home with seven members and one guest to answer A Christmas Tradition in Your Family. Gifts were donated to the County Home for Christmas and an exchange was held. Entertainer Mrs George Sojka. Next January meeting will be a salad luncheon hosted by Mrs Harold Gamon. Fleur de Lis Club held a Christmas luncheon with Mrs Art Witthoft and carols led by Mrs Roger Stout. Officers to be elected at January meeting with Mrs Bill Foster, Mrs Stout and Mrs Don Cave as cohosts.

Wayne Gamon Marvin Greier Charles Leeper George Sojka John Gamon Harold Gamon Roger Stout Bill Foster Stout Don Cave

Washington Evening Journal newsroom masthead capture

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editorial and advertising leadership including David Elder as Editor and PBusiness Manager William Shannon as Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons excluding Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Post Washington Iowa

Faith Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Motto

Faith Baptist Church announces Sunday activities with 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 Worship 6 00 Youth Groups and 7 00 Evening Service The message proclaims God became man that man might become godly reflecting church doctrine.

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