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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

5

MY The Band Shines Tonight Under My Direction

A performer notes the band sounds spectacular with them directing. A mysterious camera sighting distracts the moment as the number continues, leaving the observer hopeful the distraction will vanish.

Ainsworth couple wed in Methodist ceremony

Mildred Alice Stout and Stanley Lloyd McCreedy were married Saturday afternoon July 6 at 2:30 in the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth. Rev. Jerry Richards officiated. The couple plans a later move to Sacramento California where the groom serves as a sergeant at McClellan Air Force Base.

McClellan Air Force Base Air Force Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant

Kalona couple Wade and Miller wed in church ceremony

New home in Kalona Wharbene Wade marries Marlene Wade daughter of Mr and Mrs Darrel D Wade of Washington became the bride of Von Miller of Kalona son of Mr and Mrs Sylvanus Miller Jr of Treynor Iowa in a two o clock ceremony Sunday afternoon July 7 in the United Methodist Church here The Rev M O Smith officiated White mums and seven branch candelabra were used on the altar The bridal gown was Chantilly lace over bridal satin with lace train veil of silk illusion and seed pearl crown She wore a bouquet of red roses on a white Bible The gown was made by the bride's mother The reception followed for 250 Guests at the church social rooms After a wedding trip to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin the newlyweds will live in Kalona The bride is a 1968 Washington High School graduate Mr Miller works with the United States Geological Survey and guests included the bride's and groom's families and relatives news of the event

Ainsworth Mildred Alice Stout Stanley Lloyd McCreedy United Methodist Church Jerry Richards George Stout Sr Burke McCreedy Chantilly Louise Frakes Mt. Pleasant Barbara Clark Moline Carol Hoyle Brenda McCreedy Maurine Roberts George Colthurst James McCreedy Marlene Wade Darrel D. Wade Washington von Miller Kalona Sylvanus Miller Jr Treynor Iowa M. O. Smith Claire Keating Duane Schultz Donald Stone Brighton Max Miller Gary Naffsinger Delmar Yoder Steve Lowry Roger Gillis Kalona Methodist Church

Sunset Circle meets at Crawfordsville for summer projects

Sunset Circle held a July meeting at Mrs. Haydn Thomas's home with ten members and visiting guests Penny Miller, Mrs. Roy Gieselman’s granddaughter, Mrs. Gene Alvine, and Denise from Harlan. Members stitched red cross bags for Christmas, thirteen completed, and planned an ice cream social for July 15 at Sunset Park with hostesses Mrs. Everette Sommer and Mrs. Herbert Rich. A county Parks trip was set for August 9, with plans by Mrs. Floyd Fisher and Mrs. Haydn Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Twinam hosted Ellen and Layne at Mrs. Twinam’s birthday gathering.

Crawfordsville Sunset Circle Haydn Thomas Penny Miller Sperry Roy Gieselman Gene Alvine Denise Harlan Red Cross Everette Sommer Herbert Rich Sunset Park Washington County Parks Floyd Fisher Charles Twinam Ellen and Layne Merle Twinam Charles Twinams Ellen

Small orchards only a hobby says ISU expert

AMES Iowa UPI Homeowners with small or chards should realize that growing fruit on this basis is a hobby and doesn't pay financially Ed Cott extension horticulturist at Iowa State University advises He said that if records are kept for 10 years if fruit planting is given the minimum recommended care and if the home grower counts his time as worth 1 per hour tree fruits don't pay off In fact he said home grown apples will cost 8 to 10 per bushel But the home orchard can pay off if the grower enjoys the work and gives his plantings the required care at the time needed Under such conditions the home orchard is operated as a hobby and few persons a hobby to pay off Cott said

Ames Iowa UPI Ed Cott Iowa State University Cott

Sardinia’s Italian heiress opens Ines boutique near Princess Ira

Donna Ines Theodoli Torlonia, 26, heir to a wealthy Italian family, plans a jewelry shop in Porto Rotondo next to Princess Ira Fuerstenburg’s women’s wear store on the Costa Esmeralda. Her line features replicas of ancient Greek pieces, trained by Elias Lalaounis, with Aga Khan backing Costa Esmeralda development. The duo may become tourist attractions, reflecting Sardinia’s growing appeal. The story also notes St Thomas oldest American synagogue preserving desert sand on the floor to honor biblical exodus.

Athens UPI Macy’s Gimbel’s Donna Ines Theodoli-Torlonia Princes Ira Fuerstenburg Donna Ines Italy Princess Ira Costa Esmeralda Sardinia Ines Porto Rotondo Aga Khan Iva Elias Lalaounis ST. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands United States

Low turnout at Iowa legislative hearings prompts debate

The Legislative Processes Study Committee saw dismal attendance at five regional hearings in Waterloo Fairfield Storm Lake Atlantic and Des Moines. Debate focused on annual legislative sessions abolition of the appropriations committee and a proposed legislative council. Supporters warn grouping amendments risks defeat while media support for annual sessions is noted. Rep Donald Baker suggests biennial focus on budgeting.

Des Moines IDPA Waterloo Fairfield Storm Lake Atlantic Legislative Processes Study Committee Iowa Appropriations Committee Legislative Council O. L. Marquesen Fort Dodge Gene Ford Emmetsburg Donald Baker Boone Democrat

Skubal Family Welcomes Baby Michael Joseph

In Round Grove on July 1 baby boy Michael Joseph Skubal was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skubal, weighing eight pounds seven and a half ounces. Relatives and friends attended gatherings including Pepperettes 4-H Club hosts Karen and Karla Krotz and piano recitals hosted by Mrs. John Skubal with 29 students participating.

Wilbur Krotz Round Grove Joe Skubal Michael Joseph Karen Karla Krotz Lloyd McKay Ralph Hixson Doyle Pfeifer Raymond Coon Fred David Gregg West Liberty Ray Jones Edgar Whetstine Percy Skubal Ed Skubal Marr’s Park Brown K. A. Mathers Haskins Church Hilton Coon Roy Hoffman Casa Grande Arizona New York State Hoffman Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction

Richland students plan future paths after graduation

In 1968 Richland area seniors from Pekin Community High School mapped onward steps to college and work. Names appear for Iowa and multiple state universities, tech schools, nursing training, beauty academies, and trade programs, with many students listing specific institutions and destinations across Iowa and Missouri, including Iowa State University Ames and University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls.

Richland — Area Pekin Community High School State University of Iowa Iowa City Kathy Adam Debbie Conklin Greg Curtis Bruce Dickens Philip Johnson Steve Mitchell Kortney Steinbeck Rodney Williams Daniel Zear Iowa State University Ames Chris Wonderlich Lucinda Wonderlich Iowa Tech Ottumwa Dwight Best Jim Ingle Tim Dunaway Korwin Hinshaw Kathleen Lowenberg Donald Muenzenmeyer Carol Reinier Rex Yo Kansas City Naomi Chalupa Linda Sobaski Sharon Adam Judy Adrian Diana Davis Pare ‘Cue Fairfield Mary Wittetoe Debra Sieren Ottumwa Beauty Academy Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Miriam Quick Cynthia Baumgartner Peggy Stempel Kathy Harbison Dave Lowenberg John Collett George Blain Morningside Sioux City Pam Reynolds Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Christian Stabe Germany Carol Ann Brown University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Myrna Caviness Larry Clark Daniel Dickey Glenn Gott Colleen Virginia Huffman Janet McBeth Robert Kleinschmidt Charles Meachem Mary Mitchell Gerry Northup Kenneth Paxton Ronald Reinier Donna Sasseen Ronnie Shy Marjorie Showman Bryan Spanier Dick Stein Esther Yahn

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