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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1972

Page

2

Dayton Bender wedding vows tied in double ring rite

Bernice Ann Dayton and Kenneth Ray Bender were married in a July Saturday ceremony at the Church of the Living Word in Washington. The bride, in a ribbon lace gown, was escorted by her father. the groom is of Kalona. After a reception for about 200 guests, the couple departed for a trip to St Louis and Hannibal Missouri and will reside at 821 West Madison. The bride is a Washington High School graduate. the groom works at Crane Company.

Bernice Ann Dayton Mike Dayton Kenneth Ray Bender Washington Monroe I. Bender Kalona W.J. Stevens Fred E. Bickhart Church of the Living Word Duane Dunbar Bill Swartzendruber Nebraska Teresa Potter Anna Fritz Michelle Dayton Mark Dayton Connie Bonnie Fritz Julie Bakehouse Julia Radda Cedar Rapids Dorothy Bender Cletus Bender David Dayton Gordon Brenneman Wellman Lloyd Bender Charles Dayton Delwin Bender Church Fellowship Hall St Louis Hannibal West Madison Washington High School Bender Crane Company

Honor Millers Mark 25th Anniversary Surprise Party

Honor Millers and Mrs Everette Muller observed their 25th wedding anniversary at a surprise party Saturday evening hosted by their children. Guests traveled from Michigan New Jersey Missouri and nearby Iowa towns. Tables featured pink and blue wedding colors with cake coffee and punch served. Sheryl Miller poured drinks while Lorie Miller played organ music. Mrs Battey Pam of Muscatine and Marty Miller greeted guests.

Air Everette Muller Michigan New Jersey Missouri Iowa Vince Marla) Smith Sheryl Miller Lorie Miller Bat

ASCS Accepting Civil Service Job Openings in Iowa

James L. Murphy announces six or more Career Civil Service vacancies in the Iowa ASCS Office with grades 11 12 and 13 and starting salaries from 11905 to 21791. The vacancies stem from retirements deaths and Murphy’s dismissal amid a past reduction in force. Murphy urges qualified citizens including Vietnam veterans to apply and notes political appointee transfers may occur but will face Civil Service scrutiny.

ASCS Iowa James L. Murphy Runnells Murphy United States ASC State Committee Kennedy Johnson Nixon Civil Service Iowa Ascs Iowa Asc State Committee Civil Service Commission

Westside social note lists visitors and travels over Fourth of July

Local social column records numerous visits and trips. Maurice Conrads, Rosa Greiner, the McDonalds, Heckart family, See family, Lillie family, Powell, Finucane, Lee, Pine, Sunderman, Temple and Larson families are mentioned visiting, vacationing, or hosting events in Keota and nearby towns. Trips include Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Washington, Eldon, and a Cape Girardeau 4H trip with multiple family gatherings and picnics noted around the July 4 period.

Maurice James Bell Robert Heckart Kurt Karl Karie Phoenix Ariz Paul Sievert West Liberty Jim See Mason City Gordon Pearson Jim See Sr Russell Lillie Lillie Irvin Lillie Marengo Jerry Powell Wellman Jim Finucane Shana Kyle Pella Maurice Conrad Jim Lee Mary Pine Mike Sunderman Marquette Sunderman’s Washington Bruce Smith Chicago Bill Yoder Eldon Roger Shifflett Rhonda Sigourney Isaac Norenberg Leonard Peiffer Geneseo Bill McDonald Armorelle Miller Donelson Clarence McCreedy Eugene Hammen Robert Yoder Brooks Stoutner Ed Stoutner Doug

City-Farm Exchange Welcomes Cedar Rapids Youth Guests

Local families in Cedar Rapids area join a City-Farm Exchange with twelve area families hosting youth from the inner city. July 10 to 16 hosts include Lyle Palmer Glenn Stoutner Sikke Temple and Lee Schafer. Eighty families from seven counties participate, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service.

Cedar Rapids Lyle Palmer Glenn Stoutner Wellman Sikke Temple Keota Lee Schafer Brighton Julia Gamon Cooperative Extension Service David Reha Eugene Wead Eugene Reed Louis Larsen Francis McConnell Raymond Wehr Keith Hora

Gilmore Family Relocates to Spokane from Oregon

Kenneth and Mary Jane Gilmore plus Briana Ben Chet Conan and Jason relocate from Aloha Oregon to Spokane Washington. He becomes branch manager at Accidental Life Insurance Co after transfer from Portland office. Farewell honors included Leona Peiffer and other Washingtonians. new Spokane address IN6022 Assembly 99208.

Kenneth L. Gilmore Briana Ben Chet Conan Jason Aloha Ore Spokane Wash Gilmore Portland Accidental Life Insurance Co Mary Jane Bruty Colette Bruty Bill Bruty Oregon

Iowa delegates back favorites in disputes over California

In Miami Beach Iowa delegates weigh challenging California winner take all rules amid a split among McGovern and Muskie supporters. Some back a national proportional standard while others resist. several call for changes before 1976, while a number oppose altering California's chosen delegation even if a challenge advances.

Iowa California Miami Beach IDPA George McGovern Ed Muskie Paulina Jackson McGovern Creston Peg Mullen la Porte City Hubert Humphrey Ron Wickham Muskie Cedar Rapids Dick Seagrave Ames Seagrave Linus Brenner Mapleton Mary Jane Faust Ottumwa Marshalltown Davis Robert Fulton Mary Jo Small Dee Dewberry Democratic Party Clif Larson Ames Floyd Bennett United Auto Workers Dubuque Bennett Glen Buhr Des Moines Iowa City James Shannon Mason City Ernest Ricehill, Jr

Schantz reunion at Sunset Park Sunday

The thirteenth Schantz reunion was held at Sunset Park with attendees from Washington Wayland Mt. Pleasant Lockridge and Winfield among others. The noon picnic gathered numerous Schantz relatives including David Donald Custer Crossett Beenblossom and Hesseltine families and many spouses and children.

Schantz Aretha Brighton Ed Schantz Bob Custer David Custer Billy Kindred Larry Sinn Kelley Kurtis Greg Arlis van Sant Diane Wayland Dave Jefferson Don Raymond Kevin Jeffrey William Henkel Nancy Marcella Richard Beverly Douglas Crossett Andrew Mt. Pleasant Rex Barton Roger Laurie Todd Beth Lockridge Lester Hesseltine Leonard Winfield

Horn wins Iowa 300 new model stock car race

Fred Horn of Marion edged Gerry Harrison of Topeka in hot humid conditions to win Des Moines Iowa 300 at the State Fairgrounds driving a 1970 Plymouth in 2 hours 26 minutes 1.29 seconds. Harrison finished second in a 1970 Cougar, with Gordie Blankenship third and Jim Hager fourth. Irv Janey, the favorite, retired in lap 135 with a broken transmission.

Des Moines UPI Fred Horn Marion Gerry Harrison Topeka Kan Iowa State Fairgrounds Horn Harrison Gordie Blankenship Keokuk Jim Hager Liberty Vern Mondry Lake Elmo Minn Irv Janey Cedar Rapids

Lions International elects George Friedrichs president

George Friedrichs of An necy France was elected president of Lions International at the 55th annual convention in Mexico City June 28 to July 1. He leads 979,000 members in 25,646 clubs across 147 countries and areas. His 1972-73 program calls for greater understanding and cooperation through international service and expanded youth exchange participation.

George Friedrichs Annecy France Lions International Mexico City Friedrichs Lions Clubs

Almanac July 10 1972 highlights WY2nd day history

July 10 1972 marks the Wy2nd day with 174 to go The moon is new morning stars Venus Saturn evening stars Mercury Mars and Jupiter Those born on this date are Cancer James Whistler born July 10 1834 Howard Hughes and crew fly around the world in 91 hours in 1938

United Press International Venus Saturn Mercury Mars Jupiter James Whistler Howard Hughes

Elevate Your Feet To Refresh And Improve Circulation

A reader shares a day at the fair ending with a simple back seat pose to raise feet. Elevating feet helps return blood from legs to the heart and lungs and feels refreshing. The note advocates regular short sessions, chair tilts, toe wiggles, arch stretches, ankle rotations, and changing shoes to refresh the feet.

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Dayton-Bender Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Bender Ken Rene Honor Millers Ranger Tracy Yawn Sary Tan Miller Billy Glenn Foutner Shirley Kenny Richard Lyle Lila Patty Sara Glenn Stouters Peter Temple Mary Ann Paula Wehr Mildred Hahn Cape Girardeau Mary Temple Orie Larson Kenneth Gilmores Sioux City Ricebill Sherry Sanders Sunset Park Etional President the Almanac Fern Pastry Shop Mon Pastry Shop West Side Square Dick Paul Wolf's Flower Shop Osincup's Prescription Service Center le North Side
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