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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1972

Page

3

Victoria Benge Weds Terry Lowe in Wayland Ceremony

Victoria Louise Benge daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Benge of Washington wed Terry Clarence Lowe son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Lowe of Brighton in an eight oclock Cottonwood Methodist Church ceremony. Rev Earl Streyffeler officiated with a double ring rite. The couple will reside in Brighton.

Victoria Louise Benge Richard Benge Washington Terry Clarence Lowe Delbert Lowe Brighton Cottonwood Methodist Church Wayland Earl Streyffeler Gretta Swan Larry Sinn Karen Bush Wellman Patty Benge Michelle Derby Robbie Benge Bill Lowe Packwood Randy Lowe Tom Pacha John Lynn Max McGuire F.D. Benge Des Moines

Pella Dutchmen Edge Hawks In Close Wellman Clash

Pella's Dutchmen defeated the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks 73-72 at Wellman Saturday night. Bender scored 13 to pace Pella while Dan Spreacker and Dick Ehrenfelt led the Hawks with 17 points each. Gosselink had 27 for Pella and Weyers 15.

Pella Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks Wellman Hawks Bender Dan Spreacker Dick Ehrenfelt Showalter Redlinger Gary Hochstetler Phil Houseal Gosselink Weyers

Social Calendar A Week of Local Club Meetings

A week of social events across Washington County features square dance lessons at Washington Junior High on Monday plus crafts and meetings hosted by Y-Wives and Tops Club. Guest speakers include Brigette Pluess and Dr. Goplerud. other groups meet at DKK Delta Kappa Gamma, Masonic venues, and community rooms through Thursday.

Washington Junior High School Area Square Ruth Bell Brigette Pluess AFS Washington County Registered Nurses Association Goplerud University of Iowa Tops Club YWCA Dar J.W. Helscher

Bannister Elected AFS Chapter Head for 1972 73

The Leon Hillman home hosted an AFS salad supper as the local chapter elected officers for 1972 73. Russell Bannister became president with Mrs Burnett Smith as vice president and Mrs William Boshart as secretary along with Max Lee as treasurer.

The American Field Service AFS Leon Hillman Richard Bordwell Russell Bannister Burnett Smith Brighton William Boshart Max Lee Burge Hammond Bannister Brigette Pluess Switzerland Hillman

Des Moines Reporter Wins $250 Open-Meeting Award

Robert Krotz, Des Moines Register journalist and son of Mrs. John Krotz of Washington, receives a $250 first prize for investigative reporting from the National Council for the Advancement of Education Writing for a nine part series exposing closed-door school board meetings in Des Moines. At 27, Krotz has five years with the Register and previously earned an American Political Science Association Award for public affairs reporting. He is married to Pam Robison of Washington with two young daughters.

Robert Krotz Des Moines Register John Krotz Washington National Council For the Advancement of Education Krotz Des Moines Iowa Register American Political Science Association Pam Robison

Funeral services for Mrs Maynard Ayers in St James Church

Funeral services for Mrs Maynard Ayers were held Saturday at St James Catholic Church with Father Edward R Collins officiating. Casketbearers included Clayton, Virgil and Richard Lintz Clem Eagle Ambrose and Elmo John Kron. Burial followed at Kalona Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home directing. Wittmer 17 named to Dean's list at Wichita State University with a 3.5 GPA while interning in economics and bookkeeping at East Side Bank. grandson of Mrs Ezra Wittmer of Wayland.

Weekday School Lunch Menu List

Monday beef pork sandwich with pickles chips cole slaw orange juice peaches milk. Tuesday Spanish rice green beans blackberry cobbler garlic bread milk. Wednesday turkey sandwich on coney bun French fries buttered corn apple crisp milk extra sandwiches. Thursday ham and beans tomatoes corn bread honey butter frosty creme dessert milk. Friday pizza buttered peas Strawberry Jello with bananas peanut butter sandwich chocolate milk.

Bride Janelle Miller Weds Robert M. Brophy in Wellman

Janelle Miller of Wellman and Robert M. Brophy of Columbus Junction were married Saturday January 29 at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev. Harry Linnenbrink officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Richard Redlinger and Misses Bonnie Yoder and Suzanne Yoder.

Wellman Janelle J. Miller Robert M. Brophy Columbus Junction St. Joseph's Catholic Church Harry Linnenbrink Ardell J. Miller Martin Brophy Joe Te Bockhorst Diane Moore Cedar Rapids Richard Redlinger Bonnie Yoder Kalona Suzanne Yoder Ames Joseph Brophy Larry Yoder

Riverside and Atlantic Beach residents host wedding reception

The guests include Larry Grecian and James Miller with Don Miller Dan Brophy and Ron Sweeting as brothers of the couple. The reception followed at the Asbury with attendees described as Riverside residents in attendance.

Larry Grecian Riverside James Miller Atlantic Beach N.Y Don Miller Cedar Rapids Dan Brophy Columbus Junction Brothers Ron Sweeting Asbury

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Victoria Benge Terry Lowe Ken Rene Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Association For Retarded Children Marion Hobby Club Valentine Roger Leichty Rosemary Club Carrie Marek M.R. Flickinger George Colthurst OES Wingas Friendly Circle Club Wilford Greiner Senior Citizens Y. Heo Club David Bell Janelle Miller Hearing Aid Service Center Mid-States Hearing Aid Corporation of Iowa City Washington, Iowa Washington Evening Journal United Methodist Church Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville PROVO Osincup Drug West Side Square Westinghouse Southern Utilities Company Tess Alll Mae
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