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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1967

Page

3

September Wedding of Jane Van Besien and Gene Zeck

Mr and Mrs Robert Van Besien of Waterloo announce the September wedding of their daughter Jane to Gene Zeck son of Mr and Mrs George Zeck of Washington. The couple will marry September 2 at noon in St Marys Church Waterloo. Miss Van Besien is a nurse at Allen Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls Zeck will be a senior at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls this fall.

Robert van Besien Waterloo Jane Gene Zeck George Zeck Washington St. Mary’s Church Miss van Besien Allen Memorial Hospital Mr. Zeck University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls

Prairie Flower Youth at Baptist Camp Near Clear Lake

Nine youths from Prairie Flower Baptist Church spend a week at the Iowa Regular Baptist Church Camp in Clear Lake under Rev and Mrs David Hess assisting staff for about 490 junior high attendees. Names include Joanna Parriott Rita Jones Patti Leet Diane Smith Cheri Burkum Carla Goodlander David Benson Will Parriott Norman Luers. Eight junior boys from the church returned after six days with Curt Frier Terry Burkum Bobby Smith Arnie Smith Marty Johnson Kevin Johnson Marty Nebel and Carl Benson. Linda Jones and Marcia Frier attended Junior Girls Camp June 26 to July 1.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Iowa Terry Burkum Bobby Arnie Smith Marty Kevin Johnson Marty Nebel Carl Benson Linda Jones Marcia Frier

Marriage of Kenneth Fuhr and Evelyn Smoak on June 28

Petty Officer Second Class Kenneth R. Fuhr of Washington and Evelyn L. Smoak of James Island Charleston South Carolina wed on June 28. Fuhr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fuhr and Smoak is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smoak. They will reside on James Island while Fuhr serves in the United States Navy.

Kenneth R. Fuhr Washington Evelyn L. Smoak James Island Charleston South Carolina Mr. Fuhr Jack Fuhr Miss Smoak Roy Smoak United States Navy

Social calendar for Thursday to Monday events

Knights of Columbus meet at KC Hall 8 p.m. Friendship Club ice cream social at Sunset Park brings cake and table service. Women of Moose formal enrollment 8 p.m. Executive board at 7 p.m. Prairie Flower Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. at church bring birthday gifts. Walnut Women's Club 7 p.m. ice cream social and wiener roast at Maurice Pacha home. OES Picnic 7 p.m. Sunset Park drinks furnished. Friday Brighton CES 8 p.m. Mason Temple. Baptist Joahn Vaughn Circle 1:30 p.m. Carole and Lucile Forgey. Saturday Shirts and Skits 8:30 p.m. Fairgrounds with Bob Yerington caller and snack table. Sunday Antioch Social Club 6:30 p.m. picnic at West Chester School grounds rain at Verne Colliver home. Lewis Baker Reunion noon Schoolhouse at Fairgrounds. Word Weavers postponed. Monday Golden Age Club 10 a.m. VW rooms sack lunch. Garden I 6:30 p.m. cooperative supper with Mrs Florence Orr drink furnished.

Knights of Columbus KC Hall Friendship Club Sunset Park Women of Moose Moose Home Executive Board Prairie Flower Missionary Society Walnut Women’s Club Maurice Pacha OES Brighton Ces Masonic Temple Joahn Vaughn Carole and Lucile Forgey Antioch West Chester Verne Colliver Lewis Baker Fairgrounds Word Weavers Golden Age Club Garden I Florence Orr

Anderson Family Reunion Held in Sunset Park

The Anderson family reunion gathered 53 relatives and three guests in Sunset Park on Sunday. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Anderson of San Angelo Texas and numerous relatives from Iowa including Cedar Rapids Iowa City Moline Muscatine and Washington among others.

Anderson Sunset Park Kenneth Anderson San Angelo Texas Carl Anderson Wellman Keith Anderson Longmont Colo Adolph Olds Merle McBurney Sue Ann Cedar Rapids Vicki McBurney Iowa City Robin Cuany George Peterson Moline Douglas Cox Muscatine Washington Dean Cox Jay Brewer Robert Brewer Walter Anderson Robert Anderson Dale Woodburn Larry Genkinger Jack Gekinger Ronald Genkinger Myrtel Genkinger

Admitted and Births Report From Local Hospital Yesterday

Admitted yesterday include Frank Hesseltine Brighton medical Lena Schmidt Washington medical John Holmes Crawfordsville medical Mrs Leonard Sieren Keota surgical Mrs Katie M Kauffman Wayland medical Mrs Kenneth Jaeger Keota surgical Rodney Teel Grand View medical Births yesterday a son for Mr and Mrs Projedio Zuniga Conesville a daughter for Mr and Mrs David Daryl Owens Crawfordsville Dismissed yesterday Clem Adam Washington Today Mrs Cloid Willits Washington Mrs Robert Baker Washington

Frank Hesseltine Brighton Lena Schmidt Washington John Holmes Crawfordsville Leonard Sieren Keota Katie M. Kauffman Wayland Kenneth Jaeger Rodney Teel Grandview Projedio Zuniga Conesville David Daryl Owens Clem Adam Cloid Willits Robert Baker

Girls State report highlighted at Legion Auxiliary meeting

Mrs Thora Pease presided as Auxiliary members heard Barbara Humston report on Girls State held Cedar Falls in June. A $10 donation to Red Cross for soldiers gifts and $10 to Toledo School for Children were approved. Minnie Schroeder to receive 1000 hour VA Hospital pin July 20 21. Next meeting scheduled August 8 at Sunset Park with potluck.

Thora Pease Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Barbara Humston Cedar Falls Red Cross Vietnam Toledo School For Minnie Schroeder W. F. Henry Leland Carris Don Hazen Pease Harold Perry Joe Simmering R. J. Tanner Archie Bawer Dale Booth M. L. Brown Cruise Leo Stone Golia Miller Gold Star Hawkeye Girls State Arnet Methers David Livingston Ward Neal Burton Claude McCoy Dan Rohrer Harry Ramseyer

4 H Achievement Show At Cedar Clippers Club

The Cedar Clippers 4 H Club held its annual Achievement Show at Mrs. Maurice Crawford s home. Eight members answered roll call with three leaders and eight guests present. Style Review winners were Marsha Knupp intermediates and Susan Knupp and Julie Johnson seniors. A mothers style show showcased outfits the girls made. Exhibitors headed to the fair include Jean Marie Denise Hammen Linda Jones Marsha Knupp Rita Jones Maria Johnson Jackie Knupp Julie Johnson Pam Norman Susan Knupp Anita Hammen. A judge, Mrs. Janet Palmer, directed. A committee was named to work in the girls building during Fair week.

Sally Smith Extension Home Marsha Knupp Susan Knupp Julie Johnson Jean Marie Denise Hammen Linda Jones Rita Jones Maria Johnson Jackie Knupp

Fortnightly President Wins State Light Poetry Contest

Mrs Harold Gamon won first place in the state light poetry contest sponsored by the Iowa Federated Women's Clubs. Marilyn Wooden of Kalona took first in district and fourth in state for serious essay. Club members urged to submit work to district chairman by February 1, 1968.

Harold Gamon Iowa Federated Women's Clubs Marilyn Wooden Kalona Wilfred MccCreedy Ainsworth Gamon

Washington Evening Journal masthead and billing details

The item lists the Washington Evening Journal staff roles, publication schedule, service affiliations, and mail subscription rates for home delivery in Washington Iowa. It notes editors, managers, wire services, and carrier pricing with a per week rate and out-of-state pricing.

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Three Injured In Junction 218-22 Auto Crash

An accident at the 218 22 junction near Riverside left three people injured. A milk truck carrying 47 000 pounds collided with a car driven by Elizabeth Carlisle of West Liberty Iowa as it pulled into the intersection. Driver of the semi was Larry Bohling of Jessup Iowa. The car was heading west when the crash carried it several hundred feet and struck a highway detour sign. The three other passengers were taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City. Washington County sheriff’s officers investigated. names and conditions not released.

Riverside Elizabeth Carlisle West Liberty Larry Bohling Jessup Iowa Journal Helen Gilbert Larry Bohling Carlisle Iowa City

Bethel Presbyterian history tour planned by county society

Miss Mae Gideon of Bethel will recount the Bethel Presbyterian Church history when the County Historical Society stops there on its tour Sunday July 16. Her family has long resided in Bethel and helped with church activities. All interested are asked to meet in Central Park at 2 p.m. before the tour.

Funeral services for Wayne FE Norman held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Wayne FE Norman were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. B Gordon Packard and the Rev. Lloyd Bauer officiating. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Stephens John Patterson Robert Stephens Keith Stewart Maurice Crawford and Kenneth Patterson. Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Pearson Harry Drake Nate Young Leo Nardy Phil Weldin and Clark Bauer.

Breakfast honors Miss Mary Butler

Miss Mary Butler was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower on Tuesday morning during a breakfast at the Captain's Table. Pink and white decor highlighted the event with guests including Mrs William Martin and daughter Cheryl of Wellman, Mrs John Butler, and Mrs Bob Zeller of Des Moines. Hostesses were Mrs G J Nemmers, Mrs George Krogmier, Mrs Don Orr, and Mrs Flickinger. Miss Butler will marry Gary Martin on August 27.

Mary Butler William Martin Cheryl Wellman John Butler Bob Zeller Des Moines G. J. Nemmers George Krogmeier Don Orr Mr. Flickinger Miss Butler Gary Martin

Local Professional Directory Entries

Livingston area law firms include Day Meeker Bates with Abstract Dept at 112 South Ave B and phone 653 2147 Morrison Morrison Lloyd at 211 West Washington St 653 5431 John C Owen attorney at 119 West Washington South Side Square 653 2874 Dr M L Teweton at 108 North Marion notes closed Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion

Masons Reminded of Rites for Lauder Kennedy

Members of the Masonic lodge are urged to attend the rites for Lauder Kennedy at Sherman-Eden Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Masons should assemble at the temple at 7:15 p.m. to travel in a group to the service.

Masonic Lodge Sherman - Eden Lauder Kennedy Temple

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