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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1972

Page

3

Engagement Announcements Include Keota Pairs and Iowa Plans

Karen White of Keota engages Brad Fosdick of Keota in a June wedding. Karen graduates this spring and works at Central Cafe. Brad, an Automation School alum and Army Reservist, is with Kaiser Agro in Keota and may transfer to Washington after Feb. 1. Also listed are Sally Ann Arnold and Bernard Schwarz planning a June 16 wedding, and Mary Sue Davis and Michael Barber, both Iowa Wesleyan juniors, with no wedding plans yet.

Karen White Charles White Keota Brad Fosdick Stanley Soucek Miss White Central Cafe Fosdick Kansas City Army Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals Washington Roger Arnold Brighton Sally Ann Bernard Charles Schwarz Calvin R. Schwarz Moline Ill Miss Arnold Washington High School Stewart's Beauty Academy Tres Jolie Coiffures Davenport Moline High School Bettendorf Pizza Hut Mary Sue Davis Beth Davis Earl Davis Iowa City Michael Lee Barber William Barber Ottawa Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Miss Davis Pi Beta Phi Sigma Phi Epsilon

Pete Wessels Plan Reception for Cedar Falls Pair

Mr and Mrs Robert E Lowe Jr host a reception Saturday January 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Captain's Table honoring their daughter and son in law Pete Wessels and his wife Sue Lowe of Cedar Falls. The couple wed January 22 at United Methodist Church.

Robert E. Lowe Jr Pete Wessels Cedar Falls Wessels Sue Lowe United Methodist Church Debbie Krotz Stewart School Duane Krotz Washington Lauren Chalupa Clear Lake Ken Hensel Danny Little Hensel Susan Olive Chalupa Mrs. Hensel Hensel Clint Hensel

Plan Open House for the Alfred Johnsons

A surprise open house honors Alfred and Clara Johnson on their 30th wedding anniversary. It will be held Sunday Jan 30 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at Faith United Church of Christ in Iowa City. Their children Pauline Virginia and Lloyd all of Iowa City invite friends and relatives. The Johnsons formerly lived in Washington where they owned Dari Diner.

Alfred Clara Johnson Faith United Church of Christ Iowa City Pauline Virginia Lloyd Johnsons Washington

On the Record Hospital Admissions and Births

On the Record lists yesterday admissions for Mrs. Edna Wagenknecht Washington medical Elmer Kiene Crawfordsville medical Mrs Margaret Zook Washington medical and today Miss Alice Simpson Washington medical Births yesterday to Mr and Mrs Edward Sinn Wayland twin daughters Dismissed today Mrs Earl Loveless Washington Mrs Jessie Pearson Ainsworth Long term care Admitted yesterday Dr John M Lloyd

Edna Wagenknecht Washington Elmer Kiene Crawfordsville Margaret Zook Alice Simpson Edward Sinn Wayland Earl Loveless Jessie Pearson Ainsworth

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Community Events

Thursday events include I and II classes, women groups, sewing clubs, and religious affairs. Friday features WCTU gathering. Saturday hosts Shirts and Skirts Square Dance with Paul Carruthers calling at Ainsworth gym. Sunday offers AFS potluck with officer elections. Monday round dance lessons at Washington Junior High sponsored by Shirts and Skirts.

Ainsworth Paul Carruthers Washington Junior High School Area Square

Y-Wives Craft Session Plans April District Event

Twenty one members met at the YW rooms for a craft session making decorations for the district conference in April. Mrs. Vanderlinden demonstrated antiquing and plaque making. A notice invites anyone interested in caning chairs to contact her. Dennis Page was a guest and later welcomed as a member. Booster Club dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Knapp with 14 members and spouses attending.

Robert Vanderlinden Vanderlinden Dennis Page Wendell Arduser Sue Clarahan Stanley Knapp Minnie Knupp Dolores Dunbar Diane Duensing Daryl Dunbar Kirkwood College

Local News: Clergy Injury and College Trip Headlines

The Rev. Vincent James of Ainsworth United Methodist Church is hospitalized in Iowa City after a Monday ice fall that fractured both bones in his right ankle. Doctors placed a cast and postponed surgery, hoping recovery avoids operation. Augustana College's soccer team sails to Texas for a Jan 30 game against the Texas Longhorns, led by coach Mario Candio. team returns Feb 1.

Vincent James Ainsworth Augustana College Sioux Falls Austin Texas University of Texas Longhorns Steve Johnson John Johnson Washington Mario Candio South America Augustana

Christian Women hear guest speaker at church meeting

Mrs. Leon Iwanowski of Wayland was guest speaker for the Christian Women's Fellowship at the Christian Church. She spoke on her native Russia and compared churches there with those in the United States. The Esther Group served refreshments with birdfeed themed decorations. Funds from the Fall Festival will aid a library in the Philippines via the Iowa Society of Christian Churches. A Feb 16 work day at 10 a.m. with sack lunch was announced, along with a Lent coffee series starting Feb 16. Watch church bulletins for details. The World Day of Prayer is set for Friday March 3 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.

Leon Iwanowski Wayland Christian Women's Fellowship Christian Church Russia United States Esther Philippines Iowa Society of Christian Churches First Baptist Church

Surprise 38 Attend Orris Anniversary Surprise Party

Mrs. Cleo Orris and husband Cleo Orris were celebrated at Bryn Mawr Steak House by 38 friends for their 25th anniversary. A cake and gift followed a Pinochle group gathering. Mrs. Cleo Orris later dined with her mother and relatives in Washington.

C.A. Thompson Ainsworth Cleo Orris Owen White Orris Bryn Mawr

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Alfred Johnsons John M. Lloyd Family Living John W Elliott Creative Living James Reschly Women of Moose H.J. Club Hubert Malichky H.H. Club Melvin Schnicker Council of Religious Affairs Gary Murphy WCTU Aurora McIntyre Leon Hillman Booster Club Dick Caruthers N. Broadway Is Uy Bacay Orn Rockwell Bob Roe Edsall Brown Ft. Myers, Fla Mr. Brown B. D. van Dyke Arch Graves Grand Forks N.D Alice Norman Cedar Township Farm Bureau Hope Bill Norman Art Lees University Hospitals Osincup's Polaroid By Kent Dallmeyer National Bank of Washington the National Bank of Washington Washington, Iawa Etses Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Advertising Associates. Inc ST. Main ST Maquoketa. TA Sealy Marshalls Iowa
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