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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1975
Page
3
Miss Helen Kauffman of 403 E Washington tends 110 houseplants and swears daily fussing with them keeps them healthy. She moves, turns, waters rainwater and weak tea, repots rarely, and propagates cuttings to share.
The 40th Wyman alumni banquet gathered July 12 at United Methodist Church in Columbus Junction with Shirley Wilson presiding. Distinctions were given to the 1925 50 year class and the 1950 25 year class, with attendees listed from Missouri Illinois and Iowa.
Thelma Garrett's funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wayne Wilken at Jones Funeral Home. Casketbearers included Kenneth Peters, Roger Chapman, Merle Warner, John Winga Jr., William Dusenbery, and Ralph Greenlee. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Admitted yesterday at the hospital are Mrs. Dale Christner and Mrs. Donald Gardner from Washington both listed medical. Also Mrs Vaughn of Columbus Junction and Mrs Ferdinand Chalupa of Washington medical. Births today to Mr and Mrs Daniel Peiffer of Keota a daughter. Dismissed yesterday are Mrs Dennis Norton of Washington Mrs Firman Hershberger of Iona Mrs Madge Sinclair and Mrs Merle Kerr of Columbus. Balloons record notes no Atlantic crossing achieved in seven attempts over the last century.
Miss Vickie Lea Keeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Keeler of Columbus Junction and Philip A Heisdorffer son of Mr and Mrs Alvie Heisdorffer of Keota were married June 28 at 2 pm in St James Catholic church Washington The Rev Edward Shepherd presided Jackie Cupps Columbus City was maid of honor Bridesmaids were Carol Keeler Joy Powers Linda Heisdorffer Brenda Keeler Best man Fred Heisdorffer Groomsmen Bob Northrup Gene Heisdorffer Dennis Detweiler Ring bearer Bobbie Mack Ushers Steve and Jerry Keeler Curt and Dick Watson The newlyweds reside in Keota where Heisdorffer drives for Wayne Feeds A reception followed in the church gym with a dance at Keota Legion hall that evening.
The Joahn Vaughn Circle of the First Baptist Church met for breakfast at Winga's Cafe Friday with Mrs. Jane Norman presiding. Mrs. Florence Westen presented a program on Echoes of Love and Adeline Westen of Minneapolis was a guest.
July 16 1975 edition lists publication details from Elder Shannon Co Inc and rates for Washington and surrounding areas. Includes staff roles such as David Elder president editor and William Shannon vice president and advertising director. Subscription prices show carrier and mail options for local and distant readers.
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