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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1963

Page

8

Miss Penny Henry Weds James McCreedy in Ainsworth

Miss Penny Sue Henry daughter of Mrs. Peg Henry of Washington and James A. McCreedy son of Mr. and Mrs. Burke McCreedy of Ainsworth were married January 6 at 2 o clock in Ainsworth Methodist Church. The ceremony featured double ring vows, seventy guests, organ and vocal music, and a red and white carnation theme. The bride wore a white acetate gown with lace, pearls, and sequins. she carried red and white carnations on a white Bible. Attendants included Judy Lowe. best man was Stanley L. McCreedy. After a church reception, the couple left for a wedding trip to the Ozarks and will reside in Washington. The bride is a 1962 Washington High School graduate and secretary at the State University of Iowa. the groom is a 1956 Ainsworth High School graduate and farmer.

Penny Sue Henry Peg Henry Washington James A. McCreedy Burke McCreedy Ainsworth Ainsworth Methodist Church William R. Simbro Dale Roberts Allen Brant Lee Emry Brighton Judy Lowe Stanley L. McCreedy Miss Lowe Richard D. Donaldson Larry R. O'Conner Larry O'Conner Orie O'Conner Carol Lowe Ellen Knottnerns Ozarks Missouri North Marion Washington High School State University of Iowa McCreedy Ainsworth High School

Palmer family welcomes son at Furniture Show in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Richard Palmer of Marion announce the birth of a son, Douglas Allen, Jan 4 at the Merchandise Mart during the Furniture Show in Chicago. He has a brother and sister at home. grandparents are Mrs Esther Palmer and Mr and Mrs Marion Leech.

Richard Palmer Bob Speed Chicago Marion Douglas Allen Esther Palmer Washington Marion Leech St Joseph. Mo

Washington Social Calendar Amends Notices for Day of First Publication

A lengthy Washington social calendar lists numerous meetings and events for Monday through Wednesday across civic groups, church circles, clubs, and schools. The item also notes a UPL report from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, about the 1867 frontier guard strength with 116 western posts and an average of 212 soldiers per post.

FT. Leavenworth Kan Upl U.S

On The Record Hospital

Hospital notes list admissions on Saturday including Ada Jesensek Ainsworth Elizabeth Fick ling Washington G E Frey Ollie Allen Fuhr Washington a daughter for Thomas and Paul Beenblossom Washington a daughter and Stumpf Riverside Miller Kalona a son Dismissals include Nisly Riverside Don Reschly Washington Wellman Wittetoe Washington Eugene Wehr Keota and others

Ada Jesensek Ainsworth Elizabeth Fickling Washington G. E. Frey Ollie Allen Fuhr Thomas McKeone Paul Beenblossom Robert Stumpf Riverside Calvin J. Miller Kalona Daniel Nisly Don Reschly Urban Berg Wellman Wilfred Wittetoe Eugene Wehr Keota

Lois Ann Gibbons and Capt Harry Duensing Wed in Massachusetts

Lois Ann Gibbons daughter of Mr and Mrs S Gibbons of West New Mass and Capt Henry E Ising son of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Duensing of Washington were married Thursday December 27 in a candlelight home ceremony. The Rev Otto Scott Steele officiated at the bride home where roses holly and greenery adorned. The bride wore a white brocade sheath and orchid corsage. Attendant was cousin Mrs Hazen Brown wearing scarlet wool with green orchid corsage. Best man was Paul K Lucznik. The bride holds a BA from the University of New Hampshire and an MA from Boston University and has taught in Hingham. Capt Duensing a graduate of Iowa State University will be stationed at Fort Benning GA with the Second Aviation Company after a Bermuda honeymoon.

Lois Annibbons Ld 'S. Gibbons West New Mass Henry E. Ising Arthur L Duensing Washington Otto Scott Steele Hazen Brown New Mass Paul K. Lucznik Yardley University of New Hampshire Boston University Hingham, Mass Capt Duensing Iowa State University

Rebekah Lodge Plans Installations and Reports

Thirty club members attended the Rebekah Lodge meeting led by Mrs. Keith Williams. They scheduled a joint installation for Wednesday January 9 at 7 p.m. and urged members to bring pies. A sick report noted Mrs. Goldie Gray, now in Kansas Mo., has a broken ankle. February refreshment committee listed with several names.

Rebekah Lodge Keith Williams Noble Grand Rebekah At & P Rebekahs John Beemblossom Wes Lavely Henry Wagenknecht Iva Simpson Edith Zook

VFW Junior Unit Holds Meeting With Anita Weeks Presiding

Eleven members of the VFW Junior Unit met Friday in the hall with Anita Weeks presiding and Mrs Francis Reed present. Days to Remember were discussed and the group planned floor work for the district meeting in Washington January 20. Bonnie Gray served refreshments. The next meeting will be a craft session January 18. All girls urged to attend.

VEW VFW Anita Weeks Francis Reed Washington Bonnie Gray

Inquiry class meeting announced for St James school

Janes reports the inquiry class will hold a meeting at St James school on Monday at 7 30 p m with attendees invited to attend and participate in the discussion

Janes St. James School

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