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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1976

Page

3

Ruth DeVries and Thomas McAllister Trade Vows at Fulton Church

Ruth Ellen DeVries and Thomas Ray McAllister wed in a 2 p.m. candlelight ceremony at Second Reformed Church Fulton Illinois on December 11 1976. The Rev Jacob Juist officiated with family members and friends attending a 250 guest reception in the church basement. The bride a Fulton High School and Central College graduate teaches at Lincoln School Mt Pleasant. The groom a Northeast Missouri State University graduate farms near Winfield.

Ruth Ellen DeVries Thomas Ray McAllister Second Reformed Karen DeVries Central College Pella Cherry Tool Wall Lake Christine McAllister Mr. Pleasant Beth Gregg Mark Matheus Winfield Bruce Baker Hannibal Missouri Ken McAllister Mt. Union Larry DeVries Dale McAllister David Davison Roland Klimstra Eric Ill Nancy Klimstra Jennie Klimstra Fulton Fulton High School Lincoln School Mt. Pleasant Waco High School Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Steak Inn Camanche Virgil Hileman Pleasant Randy Balk Mmes Keith and Union

Children’s House Annual Appeal Seeks Community Support

The Children’s House Inc. with centers in Washington Ainsworth and Columbus Junction appeals for donations to fund day care for preschoolers before and after school care for lower elementary children and kindergarten sessions. It lists needs such as toys, furniture, art supplies and volunteer help while noting tax-exempt contributions and Title XX funding efforts.

Children’s House Inc Washington, Ainsworth Columbus Junction Washington and Ainsworth

Christmas Masses at St. James Church Washington

St James Church in Washington announces Christmas Eve Mass at 7 30 p m and a midnight High Mass with Fathers McDaniel and Shepherd. Christmas Day Mass is at 9 a m with special music by Mrs Nemmers. Penance times: Dec 23 until 8 30 p m and Dec 24 from 10 to 11 30 a m and to 4 30 p m. Sunday schedule remains 7 30 p m pre Sunday, 8 30 and 10 30 a m.

St. James Church Washington George McDaniel Edward J. Shepherd St. James Choir Ken Keniston G. J. Nemmers Halcyon Apts Myrtle Mayer Victor John Bertlshofer Fifty Lakes Minn Iowa Florida Charlotte Helen Goodin Helen John Skubal Pauline Crone Atlanta Carl Yoder Hulda Bartha V. A. Hospital Barth David McCall's Victor Mayer Opal Disney Wellman Nellie Anderson Milburn McKay Davenport John Foster Howard Andersons Texas

Year end clearance sales offer bargains and risks

Shopping expert Jean Hood warns that clearance events cut 25 to 50 percent but may bring limited sizes colors and styles. Items can be shopworn or fad fashion with needs for alterations, so count repair costs to judge total value.

Jean Hood Extension Home

Halcyon House holiday notes brighten community

Halcyon Highlights details festive Christmas scenes at Halcyon House and Halcyon Apartments with a creche, poinsettias, carolers, a money tree for charity, and a staff resident party. It chronicles visitors, church services, personal holiday plans, and planned gifts for a new health center, plus staff and resident activities and arrivals.

Halcyon House United Methodist Church George Kerr Norman Schoonover Max Smith Ainsworth Church Halcyon Apts Halcyon Health Center Santa Claus Dorothy Johnson Myra Flynn Luke Ola O'Loughlin Robert Louis Stevenson Dorothy Hare

Nix death leaves two sons and memorial fund

Jerry G. Nix, 68, died Wednesday with two sons named Robert Nix of Washington and James Nix of Indianapolis among the survivors. A memorial fund has been established in his memory. Funeral services for Charles Brotherton were held Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. Roland Crandall officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. pallbearers were Larry Fedderson, Ronald Hahn, Don Knaack, Terry McClurg, Richard Powers and Ed Sorrell.

Prevention of Child Abuse Creates Community Action

A call to curb child abuse urges prevention over treatment. The National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse asks readers to join efforts, fund programs, and support community facilities to stop abuse before it harms children. Write for information at Box 2866, Chicago.

America National Committee For Prevention of Chicago Illinois

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