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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1969

Page

3

Friday Evening Ceremony Unites Owen and Pleggenkuhle

Miss Alice Anne Owen daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Owen of Washington and Gary M Pleggenkuhle son of Mrs Elmer Pleggenkuhle of Waterloo were married Friday January 24 at 7 30 p m in Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Rev Vernon G Elgin officiating using a double ring ceremony The bride wore a white crepe gown with beaded cuffs and a full length chiffon veil Attendants included her sister Mrs Michael Moore Guests included grandmother Mrs C A Owen and relatives from Davenport Chicago Cedar Falls Marengo and Mt Pleasant

Alice Anne Owen John C. Owen Washington Gary M. Pleggenkuhle Cedar Falls Elmer Pleggenkuhle Waterloo Mr. Pleggenkuhle Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Vernon G. Elgin Michael Moore Coralville Kay Stewart Dave DeHaven Tom Radeke Brian Owen University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa C.A. Owen Richard Greve Davenport Barry Williams Chicago Marengo Mt. Pleasant

Dear Abby advice column fragments reveal family strife and marriage lessons

A collage of Dear Abby letters discusses a widowed father who married a younger woman then left her, a wife who warns about a husband’s thoughtless surprises at dinner, and a suicide threat warning. Advice ranges from legal cautions to emotional handling, with a note to seek help for mental health issues.

Abby Dad Shore Acres

Iowa to delay second school aid payment to Feb 17

Iowa will delay the second equalization aid payment of 38.8 million to public schools until February 17. State officials assured that emergency partial payments can be issued before then and that the general fund can cover the February demand without harming districts.

DES Moines UPI Marvin Selden Iowa Selden Maurice Baringer Baringer

Giant Pearl Sold At Auction For Record 37000

A 204 grain gem identified as La Peregrina sold at New York auction for 37000 to a mystery buyer. Parke-Bernet officials insisted it was the famed pearl despite conflicting claims about its true identity and ownership.

New York UPI Parke-Bennet Galleries Inc Gulf of Panama Victoria- Eugenie Peregrina Lausanne Switzerland Parke-Bernet Peregrine Pollen Duke of Abercorn

New Cars and Truck Names Listed in Record

The record lists a series of new cars and trucks with names including Robert Koebel Leichty Chevrolet Ford and other makes. Vehicles cited include Chevrolet trucks Ford trucks GMC trucks Pontiac Volkswagen Rambler and various owners such as Roy Clif ford Hall Rhod ney A Andersen Charles Walker Dora Walker Robert Russell Simon Wesley Freel Sharleen Freel William Waggoner Edward Mineart and Roy Havel and Sons Inc.

Robert Koebel Leichty Chevrolet Ford Truck Roy Clifford Hall Volkswagen Rhodney A. Andersen Pontiac Charles Or Dora Walker Rambler Robert Russell Simon Wesley Sharleen Freel William John Waggoner Everette Duane Davis Ford Roy Havel and

Stamp Corner Delivers commemoratives and postal notes

A Walt Green philatelic column notes a March 15 debut stamp for the American Legion's 50th anniversary featuring an eagle and olive branch with Veterans as Citizens. It urges first day cover mailings to Washington DC 20013 and mentions other Israel and Seychelles issues plus Barbados $5 definitive with a dolphin and Queen Elizabeth.

American Legion Washington D. C Washington Washington, D. C Israel Elat Ashad Haifa Red Sea Mediterranean British Commonwealth Seychlees Praslia General Gordon Khartoum Garden of Eden Seychelles Coco - de - Mer Indian Ocean Caribbean Barbados Elizabeth

Wellman woman wins state honor

A Wellman Iowa woman who runs a ceramics business from a wheelchair was named handi capped Iowan of the Year by the Governor's committee on employment of the handicapped. Mrs Thomas Bates received the award at a banquet in Des Moines attended by legislators and citizens.

Des Moines UPI Wellman Iowa Governor’s Committee On Employment Thomas Bates Robert D. Ray William D. deGravelles, Jr Younker Memorial Rehabilitation Center Robert Howard Cloe Iowa Employment Service President's Committee On Employment of

Riverside Social News Highlights and Births Jan 16

Riverside notes honor for Doug Shalla on his birthday and a party hosted by Mrs. Wayne Shalla with many guests. The Pinochle Club, twins born to Spenner family, new hospital admissions, births, and local visits fill the community update with dates, names, places, and family ties.

Riverside Oral Rath Bill Air Force William L. Rath CMR Danny Kloppfer Kirk Kaalberg Mike Scherrer Glenn Lesa Weimer John Steve Dann Joe Sojka Cindy Mike Rick Robbie Geret John Dallas George Becky Lillian Veggy Bernadine Yeggy Anna Veggy John Gase Pete Schneider Low Zitta Duwa Clarence Rummelhart Robert Spenner Mercy Hospital Jana Kay Jeffrey David John Kinkaid Lone Tree William Spenner Josie Kinkaid Elizabeth Spenner Wellman Amelia Schmidt F. W. Schnoebelen Don Davisson Vaughn Ross Davisson Keota Vince Pyle Millie Cary Fergal Gallagher Shreveport Louisiana Michael David Agnes Schmidt Beryle Gallagher Dublin Ireland Clayton Sexton Alvin Graf Louis Sexton Iowa City Walt Lemley Viola Grimm Diane Wilbur Chalupa Will Krotz Bess Burich Jerry Sexton Cleo Burich Wes Sojka Burich Mrs Del

George A Luden dies in Lander Wyoming

Funeral services for George A. Luden 79 of Lander Wyoming will be held Thursday January 23 at 2 p m He was husband of Letha Schmitter formerly of Rubio Married February 22 1948 He died at a Lander hospital January 19 Relatives attending final rites include Mr and Mrs Bob Guy of Brighton Mr and Mrs Clayton Morgan Libertyville and Doyle Schmitter of Bloomfield Other items note Quaker Men meetings and bridal showers plus university and teaching updates for area residents

Bob Guy Brighton Clayton Morgan Libertyville Doyle Schmitter Bloomfield Pleasant Plain University Hospital C. B. McCracken Harry Snakenberg Sigourney Ollie Sigourney Hospital Ottumwa Hospital Glenda Spray Haviland Bible College Haviland Kansas Ottumwa Hinshaw van Buren Co Keosauqua

Wayland Group Attends Iowa Hockey Game in Des Moines

A Wayland group including Edwin Swartzendruber Glen Conrad Vernon B Roth Dean Meyer Max Roth Cal Fichel berger and Dwight Graber traveled to Des Moines for a hockey game at the Ice Arena Saturday evening. They attended Mennonite Church services Sunday morning and several local residents also joined the trip.

Wayland Des Moines Edwin Swartzendruber Glen Conrad Vernon B. Roth Dean Meyer Max Roth Cal Fichelberger Dwight Graber Mennonite Glen McCoy Jr Don Wyse Pat Johnson Larry Meyer Sid Brooks Leroy Meyer Miss Johnson Paul Hookum Winfield Ezra Freyenberger Robert Hartzler Robert Boshart Frytown Boshart Yoder Feeds Harry Leichty Near Waterloo W. L. McMickle William Thoma Washington Reserve Unit Jimmie D. Litchler Wellman C. C. Wyse Bogota Columbia Sam Augsburger Wyse Clair Boshart Burlington Hospital Henry County Hospital Olive Booler Iowa City George Boller Ben Neff Arlis van Sant Diane Cecil Riley Charles Lowe Alice Lowe Daryl Wittmer Muscatine A.J. Wittmer Mt. Pleasant J. C. Wenger Walter Jungbluth Jr Mary Fuhr St. James Church Washington Don Bain

76 Club Potluck at Seventy Six Center in Keota

Seventy Six Center Improvement Club members gathered at Mr and Mrs Walter Reed home in Keota for a 6 pm potluck supper. President Mrs Reed led roll call, Ruby Sharp read minutes, and gifts were acknowledged from Mrs Walter Fisher. Readings included Skating Old Fashioned Stove Sneeze and more. Next meeting set for February with Ruby Sharp and Everette Green.

Walter Reed Ruby Sharp Walter Fisher Everette Green

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