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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

3

Marion Ave UPW begins new study in January circles

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women report January meetings for Circles I to VI in homes and church lounge. Members led the first lesson from Set Free for Others by Frederick Wentz while hostesses and devotions covered current mission events. A cooperative luncheon for the UPW association meeting on Friday February 13 is planned with theme We fulfill our sewing request.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Mazie Fisher Martha Glass Lucy Mathers Lloyd Duensing Ralph Schoonover Vernon Elgin Truman Tuttle Glenn Williams Clifford Ramsdale George Masson Sr Arthur Anderson Circle I Frederick Wentz Edna Sherriff John Ower John Wagner Elizabeth McClung Ralph Kleese Rex Ray Art Duensing Art Witthoft David Livingston Calvin Dorsett Robert McFarlane UPW Association

Angela Horak feted at birthday party

Angela Horak daughter of the Tom Horaks celebrated her second birthday Tuesday Jan 13 with a family party at home. Relatives including uncles aunts and cousins joined her parents little sister Michelle and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Truman Meiferdt of Joliet Illinois sent birthday greetings by phone.

Angela Horak Tom Horaks Michelle Richard Horak Paul Mary Pat Sarah David T.J. Horak Todd Joel Holly Angela Mrs Truman Meiferdt Joliet, Il

Highlandettes 4-H Club Holds January Meeting

The Highlandettes 4-H Club met at Karla Krotz home with ten members and two visitors. Officers elected include Nancy Gilliand president Leanne Swailes vice president Karen Krotz secretary Crystal Love treasurer Cindy Thompson historian and reporter. Members discussed fabrics and refreshments were served.

Highlandettes 4 - H Karla Karen Karol Krotz Oscar Steele Nancy Gilliand Leanne Swailes Karen Krotz Crystal Love Cindy Thompson

Rich-Wells vows in Wayland Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Robert Wayne Wells wed Saturday January 3 at Wayland United Methodist Church in Wayland Crawfordsville area. Bride Sandra Ann Rich daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Rich Route 2 Wayland. Groom's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wells rural Crawfordsville. Officiant Rev Delbert V Terry Jr Emerson Ia. Bride wore bonded crepe gown empire waistline chapel train veil carried white pompons and yellow rose buds. Attendants maid of honor Joan Rich best man Warren Jenkins ushers Richard Keller Ken Paisley. Guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Wells and Mrs Lill ie Rich. Reception in church social rooms. Rehearsal supper hosted by bridegrooms parents at Captain's Table Washington. Bride a junior at Iowa Wesleyan College and groom employed at Bath Packing Columbus Junction. Both are Waco High School graduates.

Wayland Robert Wayne Wells Crawfordsville Wayland United Methodist Church Sandra Ann Rich Donald J. Rich Route 2 Charles Wells Delbert V. Terry Jr Emerson Joan Rich Warren Jenkins Richard Keller Ken Paisley Robert Wells Lillie Rich Washington Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Bath Packing Columbus Junction Waco High School

Past Noble Grand Circle hosts social at IOOF Hall

Leona Kos hosted ten Past Noble Grand Circle members at the IOOF Hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. Harold Brock as new president presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Brock for pinochle, to Mrs. Archer Augustine and Mrs. Edith Weidner for bunco, and Mrs. D.O. Butler won the door prize. Refreshments were served. Merle Warner led Saddle Club meeting at the fairgrounds Wednesday with a pony express Easter seat drive committee named Frank Kleese, Clifford Thompson, Howard Marquis and Chuck Hotle, plus a railroad spelling bee entertainment and refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. Claude McCoy and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murphy.

Leona Kos IOOF Harold Brock Keith Williams Sr M.D. Lee Lee Brock Archer Augustine Edith Weidner D.O. Butler Merle Warner Saddle Club Fairgrounds

Beeler Installed as Toastmasters Club President at Captain's Table

John Beeler was installed president of the Toastmasters Club during a Wednesday meeting at Captain's Table with Andy Norton of the Ot tumwa club presiding. Charles Twinam became educational vice president, Ralph Martin administrative VP, David Miksch secretary treasurer, and Joe Martin sergeant at arms. Five minute talks by Bernard McCarthy on Cold Ride in June and Joe Martin on Criticism Is Not Faultfinding. Frank Patterson acted as toast master and Ralph Martin chaired table topics.

John Beeler Toastmasters Club Andy Norton Ottumwa Club Charles Twinam Ralph Martin David Miksch Joe Martin Bernard McCarthy Frank Patterson

Mary Beth Reed Engaged to Marry in Moline

Miss Mary Beth Reedy of Moline and William David Schmidt of Clinton announce plans for a June 6 wedding in Moline. Reedy is a University of Iowa graduate and teacher in Moline. Schmidt, son of Mrs. August Schmidt, is a Highland High School graduate and assistant manager at Morris Plan in Clinton. he also attended the University of Iowa.

Riverside Mary Beth Reedy Louis J. Reedy Moline William David Schmidt Clinton Schmidt August Schmidt Reedy University of Iowa Highland High School Morris Plan

Engagements of Joan Anderson Ardell Gerot in Riverside

Miss Joan Anderson and Ardell Dean Gerot are engaged. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Anderson of Kalona and Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Gerot of Ainsworth. No wedding date set. Anderson is a Mid‑Prairie High School graduate and Iowa University employee. Gerot, Highland High School grad, is a farmer. Also plans for a summer wedding for Billie Christine Findley and Jim Roth. Christine Findley, a senior at Iowa State University in home economics education, and Roth, Iowa State University graduate in agricultural engineering, is now with Cargill in Memphis. Early summer wedding planned.

Riverside Joan Anderson Ardell Dean Gerot Theodore Anderson Kalona Ardell Gerot Ainsworth Andrson Mid-Prairie High School Geret Highland High School University of Iowa Donald Findley Louilla Billie Christine Jim Roth Lester Roth Wayland Miss Findley Iowa State University Cargill Memphis Tenn

Bank report of condition sworn in Iowa 1970

Correct-Attest Don F Kirchner and Ivan M Shradel sign the report of condition for the bank in Washington County Iowa. The oath states the report is true to the best knowledge and belief with Kirchner as President and Cashier and Shradel as Assistant Cashier. Directors R I Marner Gee F Havel Lucy L Kirchner sworn January 13, 1970 before a non-officer notary.

Don F. Kirchner Ivan M. Shradel R. I, Marner Gee F. Havel Lucy L. Kirchner State of Iowa Washington

Word of Truth in Lectures and Worship

A historically oriented sermon describes how educated ministry, sermons expounding the Word of Truth, and congregational worship combine to shape devout practice and community life. The text emphasizes teaching, exhortation, and collective praise within the church.

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