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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1973

Page

2

Susan Kleese Bride of Kenneth Hough Saturday

Susan Dianne Kleese of Iowa City and Kenneth Lee Hough of Des Moines married in United Presbyterian Church chapel Washington on Saturday June 14 1973 with Rev. Dr. William Kettlitz officiating. The couple plan to live in Des Moines.

United Presbyterian Church United Miss Susan Dianne Kleese Iowa City Kenneth Lee Hough Des Moines William Kettlitz Elwood Kleese Earl Hough Washington Kay Stewart David Leavitt Lafayette Ind

Heel Fit and Adjustment in Professional Shoe Fitting

The fitter checks heel depth and width, noting that a proper heel is two widths narrower than the ball of the foot in good shoes, or one width narrower in lower grade shoes. They watch heel bone cut to avoid blisters and ankle cuts, using pads or lower heel cuts to remedy issues.

Highland Social Club elects new president and plans outings

Mrs Bill Rarick was chosen president at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs Gladys Carson's home. Seventeen members and guest Mrs Joe Krotz attended. officers include Mrs Eugene Steele vice president and Mrs Charles Chalupa secretary treasurer. The group discussed the annual trip, a gift for Mrs Michael Pearson, and signed a card for Irene Harrison. Members brought Indian relics to share. The annual family picnic is set for Marr Park August 9 at 7 p.m. with a brief business meeting after.

Highland Social Club Bill Rarick Gladys Carson Joe Krotz Eugene Steele Charles Chalupa Leona Krotz Michael Pearson Irene Harrison Marr Park

Shower for Miss Diane Perdock Plans for July 21

A Friday evening shower honored Miss Diane Perdock at her parents home hosted by Martha Canott Mrs Victor Mayer and Mrs Fern Hays. Guests enjoyed green and yellow decorations cakes with yellow flowers and lemon sherbet. Bridal games devotional by Martha Canott. Miss Perdock will wed Robert Holtaway of East Brunswick NJ July 21 at United Presbyterian Church.

Diane Perdock Bill Perdock Martha Canott Victor Mayer Fern Hays Hays Ted Pratt Miss Perdock Robert Holtaway East Brunswick United Presbyterian Church

Barbara Stoutner and Rick Calhoon wed in Keota church

Barbara Stoutner daughter of Burl and Barbara Stoutner of Keota married Rick Calhoon son of Robert and Shirley Calhoon of Oakland in a July 15 1973 ceremony at the Keota Christian Church The altar featured blue and white daisies The couple both studied at the American Institute of Business Des Moines afterward they will live in Atlantic where Calhoon works for Interstate Brands Inc The wedding party included maid of honor Marketa Beggs and bridesmaid Shirley Flynn with best man Dean Killian and groomsman Jeff Calhoon 125 guests attended the reception at the Golden Buckle Buffet Keota

Keota Barbara Stoutner Burl B. Stoutner Rick Calhoon Robert N. Calhoon Oakland Keota Christian Church Marketa Beggs Des Moines Shirley Flynn Dean Killian Jeff Calhoon

Missionary Cupboards Theme At Prairie Flower Society

Mrs Ward Benson led a program on Link to Missionaries through Missionary Cupboards at the Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting held at Mrs Stanley Mouser home. Members shared experiences with cupboards and missionary work in Africa Japan and Kansas City.

Ward Benson Prairie Flower Missionary Society Stanley Mouser Russell George Clifford Reeves Africa Paul Lobb Kansas City Wayne Knupp Japan Genheimers Lobb Henrietta Booth Booth

Social Calendar Week of Tuesday Events

Community listings show Rainbow Girls Monday 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Tuesday events include World War I Auxiliary 12:30 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park and Lodge No. 26 8 p.m. Masonic Temple. VEW Auxiliary 8 p.m. VEW Hall Tops Club 7:30 p.m. YWCA room Booster Club 6:30 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park. Wednesday Interdenominational Prayer Group 9 a.m. Washington Mennonite Church Linger Longer Club 1:30 p.m. Captain's Table hostess Mrs. Bill Chmelar Silent auction. Thursday HH Club 1:30 p.m. Sunset Park Snowball Social Club 6:30 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park.

Sunset Park Masonic Temple YWCA Washington Mennonite Church Bill Chmelar

Florida BPW convention ends with ERA fund drive

Fran Miller and Geraldine Schulty of Washington return from the national BPW convention in Miami Beach. Mrs. Anne Armstrong addresses attendees as the group launches the Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Fund with $10,000 raised in 30 minutes. delegates expect to reach $250,000 by mid January 1974.

Fran Miller Geraldine Schulty Washington National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc Miami Beach Anne Armstrong Nixon U.S National Federation of Bpw Clubs, Inc District of Columbia Puerto Rico Virgin Islands International Federation of Business and Professional Women

Merry Mixers Elect New Officers At July Meeting

Mrs Rex Widmer was elected president for the coming year with Mrs Keith Fisher as vice president and Mrs Ted Kies as secretary. Mrs Slemmons remains reporter. New member Obert Lilly joined as the club discussed what they dislike about housekeeping. September meeting set with Mrs Lloyd Phillips. The Rural Women's Club hosted an ice cream social led by Neal Halls with seven members and their husbands present. No August meeting planned. September host will be Mrs Bill Redlinger.

Edgar Slemmons Merry Mixer Club Rex Widmer Keith Fisher Ted Kies Slemmons Obert Lilly Lloyd Phillips Rural Women’s Club Neal Halls Marion Hall Bill Redlinger

On the Record Hospital Admits and Discharges

Hospital on the Record lists admissions on Saturday including Marvin Glandon Lester Kern and Robert L. Quinn in Washington and David Bauer Robert Shelangoski in Brighton. dismissals include Mrs Gertrude Ragan Donald Birlingmair and Leland Spurgeon in Washington. medical and surgical cases noted.

Marvin Glandon Washington Lester Kern Robert L. Quinn David Bauer Robert Shelangoski Brighton Gertrude Ragan Donald Birlingmair Leland Spurgeon Washington

Washington Iowa Newspaper Rate Card and Staff Details

Publication imprint lists offices at 111 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa with post details and staff rosters. It outlines subscription rates by carrier in town, by mail within and outside Iowa, and various durations. The piece notes staff roles including president editor and business manager David Elder and others.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc Washington, Iowa 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 Carrer Washington Headquarte

Local Delegates Attend 55th American Legion Convention

Maurice Meyer and Everett Burham attended the 55th annual American Legion Convention in Cedar Rapids as delegates from local Post 29. Edwin Reschly and family from Glen Ellyn visited en route home after a western vacation. James Hotchkiss had morning surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and lies in room 4125. Earl Burroughs turns 94 next Saturday July 21 in Long Term Care room 207. Everette Simpson and wife visited Cedar Falls to honor his mother Iva Simpson whose birthday is July 17. Robert Peiffer and wife welcomed a son, Christopher Michael, born Friday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City weighing 5 pounds 10 1/2 ounces. grandparents Cyril Osweiler of Keota and Bernard Peiffer of Harper. great-grandparents J Eddie Gretter of Keota.

Maurice Meyer Everett Burham American Legion Cedar Rapids Earl Burroughs Mr Burroughs Everette Simpson Cedar Falls Iva Simpson Robert Peiffer Iowa City Mercy Hospital Christopher Michael Cyril Osweiler Keota Bernard Peiffer Harper J. Eddie Gretter

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Susan Kleese Kenneth Hough Wayne Kaufman John Kleese David Kleese Ben Leeper Esther Hough Fred Evans University of Iowa State Conservation Commission Uple Hough Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Ey Neni Mrs Dick Paul North Side Square Johnny Carson FTD Wolf's Flower Shop Benjamin Moore Osincup's Mrs. Mouser Missionary Society Rainbow Girls Florida BPW Washington Evening Journal Tor Edwin Reschly Philip and Dirk Glen Ellyn, Ill Ralph Melville Glen Reschly Wayland States James Hotchkiss Osineup La-Z-Boy DuPont Scotchgard
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