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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1965

Page

2

LinderYoder Wedding At New London Methodist Church

Donna Kay Linder married Robert L. Yoder in a 2:30 Sunday ceremony at New London Methodist Church before 200 guests. Officiant Rev Clarence Morrison. organist Marilyn Davey and singers performed. The couple will reside in Wayland after both families and friends attended a church reception and nuptial events the night before.

Wayland Donna Kay Linder Donald L. Linder New London Robert L. Yoder Ivan Yoder New London Methodist Church Clarence Morrison Marilyn Davey Diane Fullerton Virginia Dodds

Amplifying system aids Marion Avenue Church Sabbath services

Members at the U.P. Home with hearing difficulties rejoice as the new amplifying system improves reception at the Marion Avenue Church Sabbath morning service. Dr. and Mrs. Robert French of Des Moines and their daughter visit Mae French, plus lengthy Sunday calls by Maude Statler’s daughters, the Frank Pattersons, Emery Prevo, and several others from Indianola Batavia Crawfordsville and Washington.

Marion Avenue Robert French Des Moines Robert Greer Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Dr. French Mae French Maude Statler Frank Pattersons

Ministers to gather for Baptist and Congregational unity

The Rev. Arthur Ulrich will discuss the Baptist and Congregational family of churches Sunday evening at 5 p.m. in Asbury Methodist Chapel. Baptist youth members will join the Methodist Youth Fellowship as guests. The Washington Area Manpower study mobile team records survey results from Ainsworth, praising appointment efforts by Sue Allgood, Kathy Wood, Janette Findley, Rosemary Bodner, Jean Conry, Sandra Stout, Betty Tobin, Donna Giple, and Mary Meeks.

Wellman Arthur Ulrich Asbury Methodist Chapel Baptist Youth Methodist Youth Fellowship Washington Area Ainsworth Sue Allgood Kathy Wood Jeanette Findley Rosemary Boender Jean Conry Sandra Stout Betty Tobin Donna Gipple Mary Meeks

Hospital Report Admits and Discharges With Local Names

On the record hospital lists admissions yesterday including Gerry Dean Ed wards Washington medical Jerry Johnson Washington Joe M Gill Brighton Paul Young Washington medical Births yesterday Arnold Smith Conesville a son Today Gail A Niffenegger Keota a daughter Dismissed today Douglas Storck Washington Frank Jarrard Columbus Junction Les Woods Washington Mrs Kenneth Weidner Washington Baby boy Ridley Washington Mrs Chriss Yoder and s on Kalona

Gerry Dean Edwards Washington Jerry Johnson Joe M. Gill Brighton Paul Young Arnold Smith Conesville Gail A. Niffenegger Keota Douglas Storck Frank Jarrard Columbus Junction Les Woods Washngton Kenneth Weidner Ridley Chriss Yoder Kalona

Theft Reported in Des Moines Wardrobe Auto Theft

Des Moines resident Eugene Nelson reported a theft from his car in the Fareway parking lot on January 13. Police are investigating the incident.

Eugene Nelson Des Moines

Local WCTU Meeting and area social notes

The WCTU will meet Thursday afternoon at 1 30 with Mrs Eddie West. Mr and Mrs Norman Bud Lechner of Gambles Store spent Jan 16 18 in Chicago for the Gambles Merchandise Show viewing new designs and attending conferences. Mr and Mrs Harold Kerr of Clinton visited the Moot harts and other friends. Kerr attended meetings in Keokuk and Davenport. Mrs Carl Roberts learned of her brother R H Hoover s death Jan 6 in Big Bear Lake Calif aged 87, formerly railway auditor. Joe Hill fractured his hip at home and is at Mercy Hospital Town City. Mrs Hill also injured and recovering there. Gerald Hahn s new son Charles Joseph born Jan 10 with sister Denise 22. Clarence Goff returned from a three week winter vacation in Mexico City. Stanley Schrock welcomed baby Stacey Ann born Nov 30 weighing 8 4. Ronald Escher and family from Cedar Rapids visited his parents Vern and family. Pamela Ruth stayed with grandparents and aunt and uncle Lawrence Whisler.

Norman Bud" Lechner Gambles Chicago Carl Roberts R. H. Hoover Big Bear Lake Calif Mr. Hoover California Ronald Escher Cedar Rapids Ronald Vern Escher Pamela Ruth Ier Lawrence Whislers

Mrs Jerry Fisher and Baby Son Honor Shower in Columbus Junction

A pink and blue Sunday afternoon shower at Janet Rees home in Columbus Junction honored Mrs Jerry Fisher and her baby son Jay who turns one month old on January 21. Guests included grandmothers Mrs Floyd Fisher of Crawfordsville and Mrs Ted Ross of Washington and great grandmother Mrs Howard Baker of Washington. Games and opening of gifts marked the event. refreshments followed.

Jerry Fisher Jay Janet Rees Columbus Junction Little Jay Floyd Fisher Crawfordsville Ted Ross Washington Howard Baker

At the Pines By Reid Boyd

Quiet days linger at the Home after the holidays as Mrs.Sump hosted a New Year dinner and relatives visited. Grandmother Sage of Mt.Union marked her 100th birthday with cards gifts and cake as nine children and many descendants are noted. Martha Bickford also celebrated a January 13 birthday and newcomer Nettie McGugin settled into residence praised for cheer and cooperation.

Grandma Sage Mt. Union Washington H Nettie McGugin Sump

St Paul Church Family Night Scheduled at Church

St Paul Church of Christ will observe Family Night on Wednesday evening. A creamed chicken supper will be served at 6 30. The program will feature highlights from the Sunday School Dept presented by teachers and pupils. Mrs Bill Guena Ak Dwele Tschantz is superintendent in charge.

St. Paul Church of Christ Bill Guen Ae Ak Dwele ‘Tschantz

White Shrine Bridge Club Plays at Masonic Temple

Three tables of bridge were in play at the White Shrine Bridge club Monday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Hostesses were Mrs. Winnie Robison and Mrs. Rose Reid. High score went to Mrs. E. B. Hammer and second high to Mrs. E. L. Rouse.

White Shrine Bridge White Shrine Masonic Temple Winnie Robison Rose Reid E.B. Hammer E. L. Rouse

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sandy Knepp

Barbara Laux and Susan Kleese hosted a bridal shower for Miss Sandy Knepp Sunday at the Kleese home. Guests included Mr Ed Knepp of Washington and Mrs Delbert Striegel of Harper. After games, Knepp opened gifts and refreshments were served. Knepp is to marry Larry Striegel on Jan 30.

Barbara Laux Susan Kleese Sandy Knepp Kleese Ed Knepp Washington Delbert Striegel Harper Miss Knepp Larry Striegel

World War I Veterans Cooperative Supper at Legion Hall

Veterans and their wives hold a cooperative supper on Wednesday January 20 at 6 p m at the Legion Hall with ham provided. A business meeting follows the meal.

Legion Hall

Krabill Anniversary Celebrated By Neighbors At Home

Mr and Mrs Lester Krabill marked their 48th wedding anniversary with an afternoon party at their home planned by neighbors Della Humphreys and Mrs Edward R Rees. Nearby friends attended including Mr and Mrs John Widmer Mrs Ezra Gugel and Larry Mrs Carrie Sump Dr and Mrs M L McCreedy Mrs Charles Greenlee Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts Mrs W R Gamon and Carol.

Lester Krabill Della Humphreys Edward R. Rees Jack Pratt Indiana John Widmer Ezra Gugel Larry Carrie Sump M.L. McCreedy Charles Greenlee Robert Roberts W. R. Gamon Carol

Local Property Contracts and Vehicle Deals Listed

Rex F Hesseltine to Alfred Hastings covers lots 5 and 5 in block 26 of Mealey's second addition, Brigh ton. Flora Ida Morrison and husband transfer to Fern Kimmel lot D in auditor's plot of block 5, OP Ainsworth. Edna Mae Quinn Miksch to United Presbyterian Home part of lot B in subdivision shown by auditor's plat. Automotive transfers and dealers include Wayne W Wasson Ford Henry F Stettler Chevrolet Elmer M Schantz Chevrolet Robert A Chalupa Mercury Farmer's Feed Mill Inc Chevrolet, Mace Motor Co Mercury Rambler Sylvester L Sobaski Oldsmobile John K McMullen Chevrolet and Washington Livestock Sales.

Flora Ida Morrison Fern Kimmel Lot D Auditor Ainsworth Edna Mae Quinn Miksch United Presbyterian Home Wayne W. Wasson Ford Henry F. Stettler Chevrolet Elmer M. Schantz Robert A. Chalupa Mercury Farmer's Feed Mill Inc Mace Motor Co Washington Livestock Sales Rambler Sylvester L. Sobaski Oldsmobile John K. McMullen

Robin Hood turns himself in at Evansville police station

Davenport man Robin A Hood, 28, who claimed to be the famed outlaw Robin Hood, surrendered to Evansville police after a prank call. authorities learned he was wanted in Davenport, Iowa for an auto theft and ordered held for extradition to Iowa.

Robin Hood Evansville Evansville, Ind Kopin Hood Busiess Davenport Iowa Robin A. Hood

Mrs Ruegsegger Donates Upper Room to Books Abroad

Mrs Carl Ruegsegger with a file of Upper Room daily devotions dating from 1936 will donate them to the Books Abroad program. The Kalona Mennonite Church sponsors the drive to supply Bibles and religious books for Africa, locally led by the Vanguard class with Mrs N Foster as teacher and Mrs Sylvia Geyer as president. Anyone wishing to donate a Bible or other religious book may contact these two women.

Wellman Carl Ruegsegger Africa Kalona Mennonite Church Vanguard N. Foster Sylvia Geyer

AMA warns of mixing cleansers across households

AMA cautions housewives against combining household cleaners after a Boston woman used a bleach and vinegar mix to clean her kitchen floor. The resulting chlorine gas sickened the family, prompting the group to stress avoiding mixing powerful cleansers with each other or with ammonia or vinegar.

Chicago UPI American Medical Association AMA Boston

Northwood School Pools Up After Water Pipe Break

In Northwood Iowa UPI reports a water pipe burst flooded the boiler room with 140000 gallons of water creating a pool for a day. Third through sixth graders left class while officials pledged quick repairs and a return to normal by Tuesday.

Iron Curtain Fruarde Rathill Radio Free Europe ML Vernon Ilc Northwood Iowa UPI

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Robert Yoder Monta Sharon Brown Sandra Yoder Miss Lori Vicki Roth Weley Widmer Richard Yoder Donald Yoder Wendell and Jerry Linder Duane Peterson Charles Wyse Fellowship Hall Judy McKinnon Darlene Lounsbury Wesleyan Service Guild Wendell Linder William Worth Barbara Lofgren Herb Phillips Jan Walman Janet Brown New London High School Commercial Credit Corporation Burlington Wayland High School Yoder, Inc Dale Linder Wilm Worth E.E. Swartzéndruber Levi, Orie Ray Roth Willie Beachy Dick Larson Joan Deuscher U.P R. D. Willits Indianola Willit Myrtle Horton Howell Davis Minnie Green Verne Landers Anamosa Marian Florence Hale VFW Hall First Presbyterian Upw Circle IV Pearl Gardner Circle V Willa Young Ywca Whizzers Nassau Bermuda Harold Jarvis Jaycee Ettes Robert Zager Rosemary Club John Cherry West Chester Chiefs Frank Kleese Don Bealer M. L. McCreedy Jolly Nine Club C. E. Nordyke Logan Ahrens Lloyd Enke UP Home Helen Lackey Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Willis Jones YWCA Charles Berdo England Sunshine Community Club Evert Weston Lloyd Mikseh John Lemmon Marcella Vittetoe Keith Horn Heights Eugene Schneider Ken Crow Little Flower Circle Merritt McDaniel St. Rita Leroy Moriarty West Chester Arts Club Walter Statler Wolf's Flower Shop WCTU Eddie West Harold Kerr Clinton G. F. Mootharts Kerr Joe Hill North Fifth Mercy Hospital Town City Gerald Hahn Charles Joseph Denise Clarence Goff Mexico Mexico City Stanley Schrock Stacey Ann The Pines By Reid Boyd St. Paul Church Family Night America W. 2Nd Minick Furniture Co Block East Nt'l Lester Krabills Essa Rex F. Hesseltine Alfred Hastings Mealey Nottingham Practical Joker Northwood School Osincup’s Wolverine
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