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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1977

Page

2

Laura Jo Gerot Weds Joel Greene in Ainsworth Ceremony

Laura Jo Gerot daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Gerot of Ainsworth married Joel Howard Greene son of Mr and Mrs Warren M Greene of Columbus Junction at United Methodist Church Columbus Junction on Saturday July 16 1977 The Rev Jack Hooten officiated The couple planned a reception for 250 to 300 guests in the church hall after the ceremony The bride wore an eyelet gown with a cathedral train and daisies in her bouquet The groom wore a white After Six tuxedo with a yellow boutonniere and the wedding featured extensive floral decor and music by Robert Lombardo organist and Karen Lombardo soloist.

Laura Jo Gerot Robert L. Gerot Ainsworth Joel Howard Greene Warren M. Greene Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Jack Hooten Ainsworth Community Church Sharon Dautremont Cedar Rapids John Greene Manhattan Kan Jay Greene Steve Hildebrand Wichita Michael Dautremont Mike Gerot Ken Koehler Matthew Letts Beltsville Marguerite Robert Lombardo Karen Lombardo Ruth Robert Greene Joyce Greene Highland High School Washington Care Center Columbus Community High School Black Hills S.D

Andersons recount 24 day western vacation with relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Anderson of Washington returned from a 24 day eight state Western vacation. They were joined by daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. George Scalf of Ottumwa in a motor home. The trip included visits to relatives in Oregon California and other states and covered points of interest in six western states.

Lloyd L. Anderson Washington George Scalf Ottumwa Oregon Mr. Anderson Charles Anderson Coos Bay Larry Anderson Alvin Gibson Charleston Mrs. Anderson Libbie Ella Elsie Alois Musil California David Wilson Steve Jeff Wilson Gerry Fisher Bay Area South Dakota Wyoming Idaho Nevada Utah Nebraska

Hubers to observe 60th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs D A Huber of Washington celebrate their 60th anniversary with an open house at Captain's Table on Sunday July 24 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Attending are their children Mary Helen Huber Clara Ann Pearson Kathryn Conner Norma Huber and five grandchildren.

D. A. Huber Washington Huber Mary Helen Huber Wheaton Ill Clara Ann Pearson Kathryn Conner Corvallis Ore Norma Huber Tucson Arizona Hubers

Thought for the Day by Mary Baker Eddy

Christian Science pioneer Mary Baker Eddy offered a thought for the day stating that divine love has met and will meet every human need, underscoring faith and spiritual assurance as guidance.

Mary Baker Eddy

Walnut Womens Club Hosts Ice Cream Social at Sunset Park

The Walnut Womens Club met Thursday evening with 12 families present. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ferrell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brinning. A family picnic was planned for Aug. 11 at Sunset Park.

Walnut Womens Club Sunset Park Hubert Ferrell Robert Brinning Melvin Schnicker Highland Social Club Gladys Carson Hannibal Rosalie Corpman Olive Murphy Connie Dunn Doris Kortz Bryn-Mawr Park Ainsworth

Social Calendar Week Begins With Rainbow Girls Event

Community listings show Rainbow Girls meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Masonic Temple for a progressive dinner. Tuesday features World War I activities at noon at Sunset Park, plus Tops Club weigh-in at 7 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. meeting. VFW Auxiliary gathers at 8 p.m. at VFW Hall. Wednesday includes Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. and a majority service with dresses required. Sunshine Community Club meets at 2 p.m. with note of location change. CWF breakfast is at 9 a.m. at Winga's. Thursday hosts an Iowa-Florida picnic at noon at Sunset Park, followed by a potluck. All Iowa-Florida tourists welcome. H.H. Club meets at 1:30 p.m. with ancestor information request. OES pinochle at 1:30 p.m. in Apt. B1 Halcyon House.

Sunset Park VW Room VFW Sunshine Community Club Jean Beenblossom CWF Winga’s H.H. Club Walter Horning Dot Bauer Halcyon House

Nursing Skills Workshop Held at Cedar Rapids Holiday Inn

A Nursing Skills Workshop on August 4 at the Cedar Rapids Holiday Inn offers 6 CEUs for registered nurses licensed practical nurses social workers and other health personnel. Topics include psycho-social nursing diagnosis schizophrenia dynamics geriatric pharmacology and psychiatric patient care. Registration is $30 includes luncheon contact Lynn Theurer at Nursing Consultation Inc Winona Minnesota for details.

Cedar Rapids Holiday Inn Williams Blvd Nursing Consultation Inc Winona Minn C.E.U Lynn Theurer

Deeds Record Transfers Of Several City Lots

Deeds show Steven G. Carr and wife transfer the south 90 feet of east 150 feet of Out Lot 6 in A W Chilcote's Addition to SE Washington to David Lee Wilson and wife. Roger Davey transfers lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Crawford's Addition to Crawfordsville to Pearl M. Christner. Lloyd W. Lemley and wife transfer to Gerald George Statler and wife the parcel starting at the NE corner of 29-77-38. Gerald G. Statler and wife then transfer to D Montgomery Ives and wife starting at the NE corner of 29-77-8.

Steven G. Carr David Lee Wilson A. W. Chilcote Washington Roger Davey Pearl M. Christner Crawford Crawfordsville Lloyd W. Lemley Gerald George Statler D. Montgomery Ives

Former Wayland resident recovering from surgery at home

Don Goldsmith, once a Wayland area resident, is recovering from open heart surgery at his residence in Santa Anna California 1809 North Olive Street 92706 reported in local notes.

Don Goldsmith Wayland Area N. Olive St Santa Anna Calif

Local Newspaper Masthead and Rates 1977 Washington IA

The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa publishes with staff headed by David Elder as president and editor and William Shannon as vice president and advertising director. The paper operates afternoons and lists subscription rates: $2.40 monthly by carrier in Washington, $18 annual by mail in Washington and adjoining counties, and higher rates elsewhere.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Washington Iowa 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 Leonard Llewellyn United States

Colleen March Weds Dale Kiefer in Dyersville Ceremony

Miss Colleen Janice March of Dubuque married Dale Robert Kiefer of Bettendorf on Saturday June 25 1977 at St Francis Xavier Basilica Dyersville. The Rev Omer Kiefer officiated at 1 pm. The couple reside at 3414 Devils Glen Ct Bettendorf.

Colleen Janice March Dubuque Dale Robert Kiefer Bettendorf St. Francis Xavier Basilica Dyersville Omer Kiefer Robert W. March Robert C. Kiefer Riverside Barb Baughman Fort Walton Beach Fla Marcia Marugg Worthington Audrey Curless Glasford Ill Katie Loecke Davenport Larry Thoman Sid Greenawalt Moline George Grilley George Hospodarsky Pat White Waterloo Lynn Schnoebelen Ramada Inn Marycrest College St. Francis Xavier St. Ambrose College Deere and Co Moline, Ill Devils Glen Ct Bettendrof

4 H Maidens Meet at Wellman Park July Meeting

The 4-H Maidens held their July meeting at North Park in Wellman. Topics included county fair plans and achievement show details. Members presented talks on indoor gardening, food spoilage, room color plans, garden planning, clothes and values, pasteurization, quilting, sewing tools, and packing a lunch box. Hostesses were Liz and Barb Rowe and Karen Vincent.

North Park Wellman Cheryl Fisher Vicky Leitsinger Sean Denise Bohr Annette Reha Debbie Bohr Shellie Bender Marianne Reha Rosanne Reha Jean Reha Liz and Barb Rowe Karen Vincent

Women visit scenic sites on Oklahoma City trip

Mrs. W. R. Murphy and Eula Mae Coon returned from a two week vacation to Oklahoma City where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Foster. They toured Oak Creek Canyon Painted Desert Petrified Forest and the Grand Canyon in Arizona White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and stopped at Table Rock Lake and Silver Dollar City in Missouri on the return trip.

W. R. Murphy Eula Mae Coon Oklahoma City Harold Foster Fosters Oak Creek Canyon Painted Desert Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Arizona White Sands Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Table Rock Lake Silver Dollar City Missouri

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