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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1972

Page

3

Bride Sandra Simmering Weds Kim Hewitt in Immanuel Church

Sandra Rose Simmering, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Simmering Jr., and Kim Loyal Hewitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Hewitt, wed in a seven o'clock double ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The couple plans to reside in Morning Sun.

Sandra Rose Simmering John Simmering Jr Washington Kim Loyal Hewitt Loyal Hewitt Morning Sun Immanuel Lutheran Church Einar Fetterman Bill Swift Jane Shephard Luanne Elmore Brighton Debbie Baker Brenda Wells Hamilton Ill

Lawn party shower honors Miss Schmidt

A lawn party bridal shower for Miss Elizabeth Schmidt of Anoka Minnesota was hosted July 14 at the home of Dr and Mrs M R Flickinger. The event honored the fiance of David Gregory of Washington with gifts and refreshments in orange gold and avocado tones. The August 26 wedding will be at The First Congregational Church in Anoka.

Elizabeth Schmidt Julian Schmidt Anoka Minnesota M.R. Flickinger Miss Schmidt M.R Flickinger Irvan Whitham Harold Johnson Everett Meeker John Lemmon Gregory First Congregational Church

Jousting accident at Tower of London during City festival

Mick Rowlands was hospitalized with an eye injury after an opponent knocked him from his horse with a 12 foot bamboo lance during rehearsals for a jousting tournament at the Tower of London as part of the City of London festival. The rest of the text outlines senior center trips and July events.

London UPI Mick Rowlands Knights Tower of London City of London

Baker Family Reunion at Sunset Park This Sunday

Descendants of Lewis Baker hold their annual social gathering at Sunset Park starting 12:30 PM. The event offers family fellowship during the afternoon into sunset.

So and Sew Club July cookout at Sunset Park

The So and Sew Club held a July meeting at Sunset Park with ten members and families present. Secret sister gifts were exchanged by Mrs. Ivan Brown and Mrs. Duvall. Rollick reflected Centennial memories. Upcoming breakfast at Wellman park noted. The Joahn Vaughn Circle hosted a Sunset Park picnic with Mrs. Walter Weston leading a brief business session.

So and Sew Club Sunset Park Walter Duvall Ivan Brown Joahn Vaughn First Baptist Church Walter Weston Harlan Widmer Clara Faulkner Joe Cochran Keith Williams

Dutchettes 4 H Club Plans for Achievement Day

The July meeting at Melia Sherman's home saw roll call with a balanced meal picture and reasons. Girls were assigned club jobs and discussed attending a foreign food restaurant in September. Demonstrations covered chef salads bread and refreshing drinks. Patti Booth spoke on canning tomatoes. Refreshments were supplied by Melia and her mother.

Dutchettes 4-H Melia Sherman Paula Wehr Melanie Miksch Linda Barnes Patti Booth Melia

Washington Evening Journal 1972 Washington Iowa Ad Rates

The notice lists subscription rates and mailing options for the Washington Evening Journal including in town carrier prices 50 cents per week and mail rates Iowa and outside Iowa 12 dollars per year with six month options. It credits Elder Shannon Co. Inc as publisher and lists staff roles.

Washington Iowa

Professional Directory Livingston Iowa Lawyers Doctors and Firms

Local directory lists law firms and attorneys in Livingston including Day Everett Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and Wright with addresses and phone numbers. Medical professionals Dr Tweeton Dr Bissland and osteopathic physician Dr P L Etter are shown with contact details. Production Credit Association and Maplewood Manor Nursing Home appear with manager name and contact numbers.

Livingston

Hospital Admits and Births Reported

On the Record Hospital admitted Friday Mrs Keith Litwiller Washington. Births Friday Mr and Mrs Randy Wheeler Grandview a son. Dismissed Today Mr Harold Lukavsky Columbus Junction Mrs Melvin Gipple and son Carnfordsville.

Keith Litwiller Washington Randy Wheeler Grandview Harold Lukavsky Columbus Junction Melvin Gipple and Son Carnfordsville

Faith at Work Circle Picnic At First Baptist Church

The Faith at Work circle of the First Baptist Church held a July 11 picnic with eight members and six guests. Mrs. Peggy Buffington hosted and led a program titled Food for the Hungry, followed by a closing prayer by Mrs. Hazel Johnson.

Faith At Work Circle First Baptist Church Peggy Buffington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bride of Kim Hewitt Sandra Simmering Tonya Simmering Jeff Stineman Margaret Hesseltine Washington High School Burlington Beauty Academy Hewitt Burlington Community College Willows Kim L. Hewitt Edwin Novotny Knight Senior Center News Riverside United Methodist Church Maurice Meyer Claude Holmes Keota Albert Stoutner Stoutner Arthur Duensing T.V Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple EPC Club Ivan Hahn 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 Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn Osincup’s Professional Directory John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Earl O. Wright Kalona ML. Tweeton North Marion J. R. Bissland Production Credit Association North Iowa Washington, la Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Nursing Home P.L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrist John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue Floyd Dobson Grand Junction Don Swartzendruber Deanne Sue Jon Scott University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Charles Thompson Mgr American Motors Gilbert Mills Gremlin Hornet Javelin Matador
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