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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1976

Page

4

Wedding Vows Shared in Riverside Ceremony for Stewart James

Barbara Stewart and Craig James exchanged marriage vows Friday July 2 1976 in Riverside United Methodist Church. Rev Jay Basler officiated a double ring ceremony as guests from across several states attended. The bride wore a dotted swiss gown with lace trim and a seed pearl headpiece. A reception followed in Eagles Hall Iowa City. The couple will reside near West Liberty after a short honeymoon. Lavonne Graber and Harvey Dyck united in marriage June 26 1976 at Salem Mennonite Church Freeman South Dakota attended by family and friends. The couple will live on a farm southeast of Freeman.

Barbara Stewart Robert L. Stewart Riverside Craig James Lee Chad James West Liberty Jay Basler United Methodist Church Michael Menc Sheri Stewart Joyce Jean Iowa City Rex Palmer Brian James Dan Montgomery Ames Rob Stewart Ron Wood Washington Bob Bevenour Coralville Nancy Wood Ainsworth Mark Cerwinski Slater Eagles Hall Tennessee Illinois New Mexico California Highland High School Iowa Wesleyan College University Hospitals Lavonne Graber Harvey Dyck Salem Mennonite Church Freeman S. D Bernie Wiebe Alvin Graber Tina Dyck North Battleford Saskatchewan Canada Liz Roth Cedar Rapids Nadine Reimer Newton Kan Alvin Wiebe Glenbush Sask Larry Birney Newton, Kan Gwen Prehiem LeRoy Kaufman Hurley Barry Werstroh Dale Grant Dennis Quining Violet Geering Diane Geering Vermillion Roberta Graber Lexy Barta Fellowship Hall Harley Irene Shrag Manon

Professional Directory listing for Washington area attorneys and services

Directory of law firms and professionals in Washington Iowa includes Griffiths Anderson Buffer Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer Tindal Bordwell chiropractors real estate brokers and service providers. Entries list offices addresses phones and hours where shown. Notable offices in Kalona Washington Keota Fairfield Ainsworth and Allen Travel Agency with contact numbers included.

Griffiths Anderson & Buffer Lawrence B. Griffiths Tracy Anderson Pete F. Buffer W. Main Washington Kalona 5Th & B Street Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker

Iowa City couple wed in July 1976 ceremony

Dorothy J. Wieneke and Harold E. Smith exchanged marriage vows at St. Mark's United Methodist Church Iowa City in a 5 30 p m ceremony officiated by Revs Leon Aalberts and Richard Quinlan. The bride wore an ivory polyester knit gown with lace and carried a red rose on a white bible. Attendants wore blue and yellow gowns and yellow roses. A 350 guest reception followed at the Moose Lodge. The bride nurses at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and the groom directs Westinghouse Plan Distribution Center Coralville. They will reside at 2805 Friendship Iowa City after a brief wedding trip.

Dorothy J. Wieneke Iowa City Clayton E. Bear Mr. Bear Washington Harold E. Smith William C. Smith Mr. Smith Rock Falls Ill St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Leon Aalberts Richard Quinlan Moose Lodge Mercy Hospital Westinghouse Plan Distribution Center Coralville Friendship

Conservation Week Focuses on Soil and Water Use

Iowa observes Soil and Water Conservation Week from September 12 to 18 emphasizing prudent land and water stewardship. Extension agronomist Min Amemiya of Iowa State University urges practices like contour farming, strip cropping, grassed waterways, diversions, terraces, and conservation tillage to curb erosion by water and wind, with rotations for steep slopes and mulch coverage to stabilize soils. He warns ongoing erosion endangers Iowa’s agricultural heritage and urges stronger action.

Ames Iowa Min Amemiya Iowa State University Amemiya

Social Calendar Notes From Washington Weekday Gatherings

Faith-At-Work Circle hosts a 6 30 p.m. picnic at Sunset Park with dish to pass. Antioch Club ice cream social at Centennial Park West Chester seven p m. Tops Club weigh in VW Room seven p.m. VFW meeting seven thirty p.m. VFW Hall. American Legion Auxiliary coffee nine thirty a.m. Pavilion Sunset Park Washington Squirts seven thirty p.m. city hall community room. Firemen wives invited. Wednesday Ladies Golf and Bridge noon at Country Club luncheon and cards reservations. DeMolay seven thirty p.m. Masonic Temple Senior Citizens birthday party one thirty p.m. community room call in birthday or anniversary. Washington Saddle Club seven thirty p.m. dessert at fairgrounds. Thursday Goodwill Club noon picnic Sunset Park men invited bring two bingo gifts. Michael Gallagher named to Luther College dean list Decorah junior student.

Sunset Park Beulah Wagner Antioch Club Centennial Park West Chester Tops Club American Legion Auxiliary Washington City Hall Masonic Temple Washington Saddle Club Fairgrounds Goodwill Club Gallagher Michael Gallagher Luther College Decorah

World War I Barracks Second District Meeting Held

The second district meeting of the World War I Barracks and Auxiliary convened Sunday in Dubuque with Mel Mai, department commander of the second district, presiding over the men's gathering. Washington attendees included Mrs Lena Ramseyer, Mrs Pauline Crone, and Mrs Thema Rohrer.

Dubuque Mel Mai Washington Lena Ramseyer Pauline Crone Thema Rohrer

Local children enjoy Weed Park field trip and activities

Twenty two children from The Children's House joined a Weed Park trip in Muscatine on Wednesday. They also take part in SCAD activities, library hour, YWCA swim, Red Cross lessons, and plan YMCA Day Camp. Corporal and Mrs. Doug Bringer of Oceanside California welcomed Rebecca Sue on July 10 1976 weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Rebecca’s grandparents are Mrs. Frances Crawford and Raymond Bringer. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller of Washington welcomed Ryan Kirk on June 25 1976 at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines weighing 9 pounds 15 ounces. Ryan has brothers and a sister, plus foster siblings, and grandparents listed. Heather Anne Walker was born July 7 1976 weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. C D Walker of Springfield Illinois. Grandparents named from Washington and Wapello.

Weed Park Muscatine The Park YWCA Red Cross Doug Bringer S. Pacific Oceanside Calif Rebecca Sue Frances Crawford Washington Raymond Bringer Missouri Bringer Bonnie Crawford Ray Diana) Miller Ryan Kirk Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Ray III Jeff Denise Robbie Donnie Don Bachman Dean Dickson Davenport Raymond Miller Harry Miller C. D. Walker Hampton Springfield, Ill Heather Anne Curtis Long Lloyd Walker Wapello

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Meets for Evening

The Prairie Flower Missionary Society gathered Thursday evening with 23 members and guests present. Mrs. Vanderlinden presided. devotions were by Mrs. Zehr and a program on Christian Patriots by Mrs. Booth. Announced events include a Ladies Fellowship weekend on August 20, a miscellaneous shower for Marlaine Lobb on July 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the church, and a church cleaning day on July 20.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Dean W Luers Ward Benson Austin Zehr Earl Booth Christian Patriots Bob Vanderlinden Ladies Fellowship Marlaine Lobb

Highland board to meet at 8 p.m. tonight

The Highland Community School District Board of Education will hold a regular session at Highland High School at 8 p.m. The meeting includes opening bids on general contracts for the upcoming year.

Highland Board Highland Community School District Board of Education Highland High School

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Stewart James University of Iowa Graber-Dyck Mr. and Mrs Professional Directory John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main Richard S. Bordwell North Marion Thomas D. Kauffman M.L. Tweeton Realtors Swarthout Realty Lowell A. Swarthout S. 1A Production Credit Association Melvin Schneider Nursing Homes Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota Osteopaths P.L. Etter Osteopathic John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue Court House Children’s House, Inc Cook's Tfr. Inc Atlas van Lines N.B Street Fairfield Allen Travel Agency, Inc East Washington St Jim Harris Mgr Grull & Lee Conservation Osincup’s North Side Sq Tal Prairie Flower Missionary Learance Coats Holton’s Lowa Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Elder, Shannon & Co, Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Luther Sitler House of Light West Third St. Washington
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