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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1964

Page

2

Rita Moothart Weds Thom Hansen in St James Ceremony

Rita Moothart and Thom Hansen exchanged marriage vows in a 2 PM double ring ceremony at St James Catholic Church Cedar Rapids. Rev James Grubb officiated. Attendants wore red velvet dresses. bridesmaids carried white carnations. After a reception at St James School, the couple, both 1963 graduates, plan to live in Iowa City after a New Orleans honeymoon.

Rita Moothart Thomas William Hansen Cedar Rapids St. James Catholic Church James E. Grubb GF. Moothart Washington A.W. Hansen Clinton Marie Marie Jean Stockman Iowa City Kathy McCune Wilmsburg Lord Who Canal Silvers Shier Sisters Ron Merz Kier Don Jarraré St. James School Sharon Kaufman Chicago Jan Fane Jeanette Holgate Mary Knipper Mercy Hospital School of X Ray Technology Mercy Hospital State University of Iowa International Harvester New Orleans Ellis Avenue

Social calendar notices lead weekly civic events

Daily notice board lists a packed schedule for clubs and groups. Monday events include Saddle Club potluck at the Fairgrounds and Masonic Temple meetings. Tuesday features Handcraft DAR and YWCA activities, with transportation arrangements and quilting drives. Wednesday through Friday offer club luncheons, piano committee reports, nursing association gatherings, and how-to sessions at various temples and churches.

Fairgrounds Inbow Masonic Temple Ywca Council YWCA Rainbow Girls Charles Harvey Dar J. W. Helscher M.J Lancheon Plain Verne Escher Marion Ave Jan Guether UPW Association Joan Bott

Hearthside Club Honors Koehlers on 48th Anniversary

The Hearthside Club met with Les and Nettie Miller to honor Mr and Mrs John Koehler on their 48th wedding anniversary. Four tables of pinochle were played with Florence Sobaski achieving the high score. A card shower followed and refreshments were served.

Les Nettie Miller John Koehler Florence Sobaski Koehlers

Ann Grosscup Celebrates 8th Birthday at Home

Ann Grosscup daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervin Grosscup was honored at her home Friday afternoon for her eighth birthday. Guests included her grandmother Mrs Fred Grosscup aunt Bernadine Grosscup of California and numerous friends and relatives.

Ann Grosscup Mervin Grosscup Fred Grosscup Bernadine Grosscup California Peggy Christer Nancy Crawford Cynthia Eden al Hahn Lori Hansen Peggy Llewellyn Peggy Moore Nancy Rae Deborah Tyer Susan Vacha Lori Vaughn Jan Lehnherr Bonnie Little Jane Deaton Marty Deaton

Wedding of Elizabeth Wells and Jerry Keller in Crawfordsville

The ceremony for Elizabeth Ann Wells and Jerry Lee Keller took place Saturday at Crawfordsville Methodist Church with a double ring rite. The bride wore white brocade and lace with a pearl tiara, assisted by junior bridesmaids in royal blue velveteen. Attendants included Miss Loratee Darbyshire and Miss Pat McClure. Dean Brown, Hugh Dougall, and ushers Jim and Dick Wells. The reception followed in the social rooms. The couple plans to reside in Washington, Iowa.

Elizabeth Ann Wells Charles L. Wells Crawfordsville Jerry Lee Keller Washington Crawfordsville Methodist Church Thomas E. Hotle Paul Pennington Montrose Methodist Church Dean Miss Lo Bride Loratee Darbyshire E. Brown Hugh M. Dougall Jim Dick Wells Jerry L. Darbyhire Robert Wells Brice Tom Godfrey Rapids Pat McClure Kathy Fletcher Cindy Jones Kenneth Rhea Karen Keller Joan Nehring New London Allen Darbyshire Ake Lyle Godfrey Cesar Rapids

Local Births And Admissions List By City

Yesterday admissions include Mrs James Call Columbus Junction and others with medical needs. Births reported Saturday include couples in Kalona Keota Washington and Wayland with several newborn daughters and a son.

James Call Columbus Junction Surgical Alta Guenther Washington Vera Bond Richland Otto Vorhies Lockridge Mycon Yoder Kalona Leo Miller Kaighter Ralphites Pleasant Daugh Alvin Mast Keota John Heck Sharon Dickerson Carla Jean Pettebaum Fannie Shannon Walter Horning Joe M. Wolfe Deanna Funston Jonas Beachy Charles Sellers Robert Kauffman Wayland Everette Tobin Ainsworth

Rites pending for Mrs Ida Berry of Brighton

Rites pending for Ida Margaret Berry 99 who died at 2 15 a m today after ill health since last May Funeral arrangements are by Gould Funeral Home Brighton Born October 18 1864 in Washington she was daughter of William and Semiral McConahey Married May 23 1888 to D Frank Berry and lived in Brighton since 1900 Member of American Legion Auxiliary 50 year P E O and charter member of Brighton Presbyterian Church Survived by two sons William of Long Beach California John of Brighton two grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Brighton Ida Margaret Berry Gould Funeral Home Ida Berry Washington William and Semiral McConahey D. Frank Berry American Legion Auxiliary Brighton Presbyterian Church Berry William Long Beach Calif John

Area hunters bag six foxes and one wolf in Gladwin

Six foxes and one brush wolf were bagged in a Saturday hunt near Gladwin. Named participants include Terry Gent, Willard Friese, Richard Havel, Steve Lewis, John Sinn, and Ed Schultz. Bob Johnson bagged the wolf. Next hunt is Saturday February 8 at Thomas Corner at 10 a.m. All hunters invited.

Gladwin Terry Gent Willard Friese Washington Richard Havel Ainsworth Steve Lewis Columbus Junction John Sinn Mount Pleasant Ed Schultz Crawfordsville Bob Johnson Cotter Thomas Corner

Mrs. R L Brown 67 dies at Mercy Hospital in Keota

Funeral services for Mrs. R L Marie Brown 67 who died February 2 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church Keota with Rev Orin Potter officiating. Burial in Keota Cemetery. She taught in the Kesta system 20 years retiring May 1962. Survivors include husband two sons sister and six grandchildren.

R. L. Brown Keota R. L. (Marie) Brown Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wesley Methodist Church Orin Potter Powell Funeral Home Brown New London William and Sophia MacCuen Dietz Iowa Wesleyan University of Ill Robert L. Brown Burlington P.E.O Robert Houston Texas Edwin Tucson Ariz Myrtle Voss

CYO Meeting Called for Tuesday Evening in St James Room

A local CYO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the St James all purpose room. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and community involvement.

CYO St. ‘James

Laundry Packing Guidelines for a Trip

A guideline notes a double load will average four sheets and twenty towels six Tsheets six shorts, leaving room for other miscellaneous garments.

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