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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1977

Page

2

Area couples announce wedding plans

Miss Joyce Henderson and Robert E Peiffer announce their engagement wife and future plans. Henderson is Keota daughter of James and Virginia Henderson and works at Gibson's in Washington. Peiffer is West Chester native, a self employed mechanic, and a Mid Prairie High and Kirkwood Community College graduate. No wedding date set. Mary Jedlicka and Jim Humston plan a June 11 wedding at St Wenceslaus Church in Iowa City.

Joyce Henderson Robert E. Peiffer Miss Henderson James Virginia Henderson Keota Edwin Phyllis Peiffer West Chester Keola High School Gibson's Washington Mid-Prairie High School Kirkwood Community College Donald Jedlicka Solon Mary Jim Humston Raymond Humston Miss Jedlicka Solon High School University of Northern Iowa Bellevue High School Washington High School St Wenceslaus Church Iowa City

Murphy TeBockhorst engagement announced in Kalona

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murphy of Kalona announce the engagement of their daughter Angela Rose to Jerry TeBockhorst son of Mr and Mrs Richard TeBockhorst of rural Washington. Angela is a Mid-Prairie High School senior. Jerry is a Mid-Prairie graduate engaged in farming. An August wedding is planned.

Kenneth Murphy Kalona Angela Rose Jerry TeBockhorst Richard TeBockhorst Washington Miss Murphy Mid-Prairie High School Mid-Prairie

Brice and Schroeder announce June wedding plans

Lana Brice of Washington and John E. Schroeder of Oskaloosa plan a June wedding. Miss Brice is a 1973 graduate of Northeast Missouri State University and attends graduate school at the University of Iowa. Her fiancé, a 1976 graduate of the University of Iowa Law School, is an attorney in Oskaloosa.

Lana Brice Washington John E. Schroeder Oskaloosa Miss Brice Northeast Missouri State University University of Iowa University of Iowa Law School

IOOF and Zimri Rebekah Lodges Install Officers

Keith Williams and Winnie Belter supervise the installation of IOOF and Zimri Rebekah Lodge officers on Monday evening. The IOOF list includes David Krantz James Hotchkiss Jr Richard Schenk Keith Williams John Renegar Howard Lins Lyle Romine Kenneth Marsengill Clyde Tucker James Hotchkiss Sr Jesse Stout Roger Dalziel Dale Eyestone Russell Williams Albert Wehr Henry Wagenknecht Arden Vesely. Zimri officers include Florence Augustine Martha Kirfman Marguerite Watson Emily Lins Eloise Hazen Elize Brock Madelon Anderson Helen Koenig Pearl Tucker Edna Mae Wehr Margaretta Givans Georgia Kelly Viola Bradshaw Winnie Beiter Helen Wagenknecht Beatrice Vesely Marjorie Libe Anne McKeown Olive Goodwin Inez Lomen Zelma Hughes.

Keith Williams Winnie Belter IOOF Zimri Rebekah David Krantz Noble Grand James F Hotchkiss Jr Richard Schenk John Renegar Howard Lins Lyle Romine Kenneth Marsengill Clyde Tucker James Hotchkiss Sr Jesse Stout Roger Dalziel Inside Guardian Dale Eyestone Outside Guardian Russell Williams Albert Wehr Henry Wagenknecht Vice Grand Arden Vesely Winnie Beiter Helen Wagenknecht Ruth Hotchkiss Beatrice Vesely Marjorie Libe

Cedar Rapids Iowa State Bridge League Opens 1977

The first 1977 Iowa State Bridge League event runs Friday to Sunday January 21 to 23 at the Roosevelt Royale Hotel Cedar Rapids open to all contract players. A beginners section and side games. Swiss team play Sunday with trophies for winners and runners up. Mary Mullin and Mary Ann Hull listed for partnerships.

Iowa State Bridge League Roosevelt Royale Cedar Rapids ACBL Mary Mullin C Avenue N.E Mary Ann Hull 34Th Street Drive S.E

Rates for newspaper delivery by region and method

The notice lists subscription rates by delivery method and region: carrier in towns in the Washington retail trade area two dollars per month. By mail in Washington and adjoining counties eighteen dollars per year. By mail elsewhere in Iowa twenty dollars per year. By mail elsewhere in the United States twenty four dollars per year.

Washington Iowa United States

Local doctor injured in plane crash and family birth notices

Dr. L Kent Morrison of Indianapolis was critically injured in a Sunday plane crash. Patricia Peiffer is his wife. In Iowa City Mercy Hospital, Mark S Shearer and wife welcomed Chad Eric born Jan 12 1977 weighing 8 lb 11 oz with sister Amy Kay. Grandparents George W Van Houten Paul V Shearer. Eldin Bauer and spouse celebrated 40th wedding anniversary with family at United Methodist Church social rooms. Hosts included Sheldon Kongable Stefanie Scott Tom Bauer Brett Bryan. Calls from relatives in California and Colorado added to the day. Also notes travel postage: Canada cheaper than U S Sweden 23c Australia 23c Netherlands 21c Italy 20c.

L. Kent Morrison Indianapolis Ind Patricia Peiffer Shaklee Group Mark S. Shearer Washington Chad Eric Mercy Hospital Iowa City Amy Kay George W. van Houten Paul V. Shearer Eldin Bauer West Chester United Methodist Church Bauer Sheldon Kongable Stefanie Scott Tom Bauer Brett Bryan Junior Bauers Snelling Calif Maurice

Swift couple returns from Merida Yucatan visit

Bob and Jean Swift of Washington returned from a two week stay in Merida Yucatan Mexico. They were hosted by Maria and Rita Vermont. Maria spent a year in the Swift home and graduated from Washington High School. Rita was a summer visitor and served as cabin mother at the YWCA camp. They send greetings to Washington friends and wish they could share the warm weather.

Bob Jean Swift Washington Merida Yucatan Mexico Maria Rita Vermont Swift Washington High School Rita YWCA

Social Calendar highlights community group meetups and events

Social Calendar lists Thursday activities including CWF Priscilla group at 7 30 p m at Laurene Knapp and CBS 8 p m at Masonic Temple with memorial night and annual reports. Friday features UPW Circle 7 1 30 p m at U P Home Kathryn Davis hostess, multiple UMW groups in various locations. Saturday covers YWCA action audit training and Shirts and Skirts dance at Ainsworth School gym with Maurice Garmoe caller and refreshments. Monday lists YWCA Art Club, Nile Sewing Circle, Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women note change of date, Bible class, and several Beta Sigma Phi chapters with times and hosts.

CWF Priscilla Group Laurene Knapp CBS Masonic Temple Friendship Club North Church Ainsworth YWCA Y Community Room Maurice Garmoe Washington Lodge No Nile Sewing Circle Don Maxwell Cedar Township Farm Bureau Robert Jones Bible Everett Meeker Theta

YWCA changes time for women’s swim dip

The Friday afternoon YWCA swim dip for women was moved from 1 p.m. to 1 30 p.m.

YWCA

Miss Miller Weds Leichty at Washington Mennonite Church

Roberta Diane Miller of Clive and Anthony Jay Leichty of Mt. Pleasant exchanged marriage vows on Saturday December 18 1976 at the Washington Mennonite Church. Rev Robert Hartzler officiated the 730 pm double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white organza gown with chantilly lace details and a chapel train. Debra Miller was maid of honor and Curtis Swan and Lani Leichty were best man and groomsman. A reception for 200 followed at the church. The couple resides on route 5 Mt. Pleasant.

Roberta Diane Miller Clive Anthony Jay Leichty Mr. Pleasant Washington Mennonite Church Robert Hartzler Doyle Miller Frankling Marion Leichty Debra Miller Hesston Kansas Curtis Swan Route 5 Mt. Pleasant Lani Leichty Kevin Roth Wayland Sidney Leichty Valley High of West Des Moines Hesston College Waco High School

YWCA Forms Women's Volleyball Program This Friday

The YWCA will start a women's volleyball program on Friday January 14. Interested players meet at the Y gym at 7 p.m. Teams are limited to eight players. The cost is $5 for a YW membership and a $3 equipment and tournament fee. Directors are Jean Cnossen and Carolyn Schmidt.

YWCA Jean Cnossen Carolyn Schmidt

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