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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1968

Page

3

Wayland wedding ties Wenger and DeYarman in candlelit rites

Miss Jane Elaine Wenger and Gary Roland DeYarman exchanged vows in a candlelight ceremony at Wayland Mennonite Church on Saturday, December 21. The couple, with parents Clarence E. Wenger of Wayland and Blaine DeYarman of Olds, were joined by a large wedding party and 250 guests at a reception in the church parlor.

Wayland Jane Elaine Wenger Clarence E. Wenger Gary Roland DeYarman Burlington Blaine DeYarman Olds Wayland Mennonite Church Russell Rasmussen Olds United Church of Christ David Heaton Bob DeYarman Iowa City Randy Doug DeYarman

Winger Us Bride Elmer Roth Family Hosts Wedding

The wedding was hosted by the bride’s uncle and aunt with special guests the couple’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John S. Wagler of Wayland and Mr. and Mrs. Grover DeYarman of Olds. After a southern states trip, the couple will reside at 2424 Division Street Burlington. DeYarman works at Bush's Barber Shop. The groom’s parents held a rehearsal buffet at their home Friday evening.

Elmer Roth John S. Wagler Wayland Grover DeYarman Olds Division Street Burlington DeYarman Bush High Street Grinnell J. M. Burnett Marie Lord Frederic Leopold Louise Woods Louise Stempel John L. Collins Arthur Wachutka and Sons Minneapolis Minnesota

Klopfensteins Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Klopfenstein of Washington were honored at an open house at Wayland Mennonite Church marking their golden wedding anniversary. About 175 relatives and friends attended with hosts Carl Hensley and the Grabers.

R. G. Klopfenstein Washington Wayland Mennonite Church Klopfenstein Maxine Hensley Arlington Wilbert Graber Fred Klopfenstein Iowa City Glenn J. Klopfenstein Wentzville

Brighton Couple Weds at St. Joseph’s Church

Candace Sue McChesney and Jerry Arthur Smith married at 6 p.m. Saturday December 21 in East Pleasant Plain with Rev. Francis Bass officiating. Bride wore ivory faille gown with lace, veil, and a pink rosebuds bouquet. groom is from Brighton. Attendants included Debbie Filiatreau and Carl Smith. reception for immediate family. They plan to reside in Grinnell, both students at Grinnell College.

Brighton Candace Sue McChesney Emory M. McChesney Wheaton Illinois Jerry Arthur Smith Burnett A. Smith St. Joseph's Catholic Church East Pleasant Plain Francis Bass

Social calendar notices for the week

A social calendar item lists meetings and holiday greetings. Tuesday reports a Now Wives gathering through January and Wednesday wishes Merry Christmas to all. The notices announce early publication three days in advance and a 10 a m deadline for day of first publication.

Auto Backing Crash Causes Damages in City

An accident on Harrison Street left two cars damaged. Carol Louise Pilcher backed from a driveway into Dorothy Evelyn Nardy s parked vehicle causing about 350 dollars in damage. The Friday 12 50 a m crash in the night did not result in charges.

Carol Louise Pilcher S. Ave Dorothy Evelyn Nardy W. Harrison Pilcher Harrison St Nardy

Christine Bennett Celebrates Third Birthday at Home

Christine Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Bennett was honored for her third birthday at a family party Sunday evening at her parents home. Her sister Mrs Bob Ryner and sister in law Mrs James Bennett baked a Santa Claus face cake. Christine received many presents and cards for her birthday which is today December 23.

Christine Bennett Joe Bennett Bob Ryner James Bennett Santa Claus Christine

Miller and Mangold wed at Keota ceremony

Margaret Miller and Richard Mangold were married Saturday December 21 at 2 p.m. Justice Glenn Holden officiated. Parents listed are Ernest Crawford of Washington and Stanley Mangold of Keota, with Mr and Mrs Ul Johnson of Lone Tree in attendance. The couple will reside on Rural Route 2 in Keota.

Margaret Miller Richard Mangold Glenn Holden Ernest Crawford Washington Stanley Mangold Keota Ul Johnson Lone Tree

Marrieds: Marian McGinnis to Dr E B Marsolais in Iowa City

The wedding of Miss Marian Elizabeth McGinnis of Columbus Junction to Dr E B Marsolais of Iowa City took place Saturday December 21 at 7 p m in the First United Methodist Church Iowa City with 400 guests. Attendants included Susan K McGinnis Sara L McGinnis and Leon ard Malmberg. Music by Delbert Simons. The couple plan homes in Iowa City. Dick Folins of Los Angeles won the American lawn bowling singles championship three times in 1950 1954 and 1957.

Columbus Junction Marian Elizabeth McGinnis William L. McGinnis E. B. Marsolais Ernest A. Marsolais Iowa City First United Methodist E. H. Hancock Delbert Simons McGinnis Susan K. McGinnis Sara L. McGinnis Dick Folins Los Angeles

CWF Meeting Refocuses on Christmas Meaning at Church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church held a Friday session in the parlor. Members led worship about Christmas meaning and remembered Mrs. Inez Gingerich with Scripture and a poem. A $63 donation to Hazel Green Evening Journal and Kentucky Mission School plans were noted, plus a Bible study group formation for January 9. In Normandy, two pairs of twins join the 12 girl varsity cheer squad: Debby and Denny Duenow and Jenice and Denise Curran.

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church ST. Louis UPI Normandy Debby Denny Duenow Jenice Denise Curran

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