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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1970

Page

3

Randolph Best wed in Ottumwa's Wesley Church

Loraine Marie Randolph of Ottumwa and Dwight V. Best Jr of Richland married at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ottumwa on Saturday January 10 at 2 pm. The ceremony featured orchid and white flowers, bridal satin gown, orchid bridesmaids, and a reception in the church social rooms. The couple will reside in Fairfield where Best is employed.

Richland Loraine Marie Randolph Ottumwa Dwight V. Best Jr Wesley United Methodist Church Gilbert Randolph Doris Morgan Dwight V. Best Pat Chaplin Connie Steele Becky Richardson Darcy James Terry Jerry Morgan Doug Chambers Lyle Schumacher Jim Steinbeck Dick Green Steve Coop Dennis Thomas Dennis Mathias Mrs. Best Fairfield

Christian Women study continues with church focus

The Christian Women Fellowship Circle carried on the study with sessions called Set Free for Others and The Church Gods Agent. Ruth group led by Mrs Gladys Putman visited Washington County Home for games prizes social hour gifts for residents and refreshments.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Circle God’s Agent Ruth Gladys Putman Washington County Leland Grove Grove Harold Jarvis Laurene Knapp Helen Watkins Keith Williams, Jr Roy Kephart

Revolutionary Grapefruit Diet Promises Fast Weight Loss

Hollywood California special reports a sensational grapefruit diet claimed to melt pounds in 10 days. It promises 10 pounds loss in 10 days with no hunger, cites dramatic daily drops and allows former forbidden foods while urging readers to send $2 for a printed plan and guarantee.

Hollywood Calif U. S

William Greiner Golden Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs William J Greiner of Keota celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on January 22 Joining their family and friends for an open house Sunday January 18 from 2 to 4 pm at the Richland Lions Club Dorothy Greiner and Margaret Roettler assisted by their sons Danny and Donald Greiner and families The couple were married January 22 1920 at St Elizabeths Church Harper They have lived on the same farm south of Keota They have six grandchildren Mr Greiner served in World War I

William J. Greiner Keota Danny Donald Greiner Dorothy Greiner Richland Lions Club Margaret Roettler Mr. Greiner St. Elizabeth's Church Harper Greiner

Engagements announced for Nancy Messer and Beverly Bott

Beverly Jane Bott of Richland and Harold A Messer announce their daughter Nancy Louise Messer engaged to David Lynn Eichelberger son of Calvin and Mrs Eichelberger of Wayland. Nancy a 1969 Waco High graduate employed at Blue Bird Midwest. David a 1968 Waco graduate with Waco Livestock Market. No wedding date set. Beverly Jane Bott richland and Raymond Dickinson announce Beverly Jane Bott engaged to Larry Dean Smith son of Marlin and Mrs Smith of Packwood. Beverly attends Marshalltown Community College while Larry is a student at Iowa State University Ames.

Harold A. Messer Olds Nancy Louise David Lynn Eichelberger Calvin Eichelberger Wayland Miss Messer Waco High School Blue Bird Midwest Richland Raymond Dickinson Beverly Jane Bott Larry Dean Smith Marlin Smith Packwood Miss Bott Marshalltown Community College Iowa State University Ames

Washington social calendar notices

Community notices list weekly meetings and events across churches clubs and organizations in Washington. Items include DL Chapters meetings Nighters YWCA rooms IOOF Hall senior citizens groups United Presbyterian Women circles and Masonic events with dates times and venues such as Y McCleery room Masonic Temple and Captain's Table.

Community Club Meetings and Activities Schedule

Senior Citizens Crafts 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Y Craft room. PEO meets at 8 p.m. Dues payable at Friendship Club 1:30 p.m. Witthoft and Marek host HJ Club 1:30 p.m. Pinochle at O E S followed by dessert at Winga's Cafe and cards at Masonic Temple. Prairie Flower Missionary Society 10:30 a.m. church parlor bring sewing kit and a dish to pass. Double Deck Club 7:30 p.m. Myrtle Mayer hosts H and E Club 6:30 p.m. cooperative family supper at Merle Bates home dessert provided. Independent Club postponed until further notice.

W Scs Harold Stephens Walter Anderson Ralph Martin Ronald Crawford Crawfordsville CBS Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters St. James Senior Citizens McCleery Y. O E Fairgrounds Just Us Y. Peo Robert Koehler Friendship Club Ralph. Witthoft HJ Club Robert Marek Winga’s Prairie Flower Missionary Ciety Myrtle Mayer H & E Club Merle Bates

Local hospital stay and holiday trip updates

C W Shaffer is a patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 425. Wanda Rudolph has returned from a two week holiday visit with her son and family the William Bowdens in Youngstown Ohio.

C. W. Shaffer Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wanda Rudolph William Bowdens Youngstown, O

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