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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1962

Page

2

Miss Judith Sheetz Wed James Wertz in San Angelo Ceremony

Miss Judith Ann Sheetz became the bride of James E. Wertz of San Angelo Texas in a ten o clock double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. Bride wore nylon embroidered tulle over bridal satin with a pearl crown veil and white roses. Best man was Larry Rietema. matron of honor was Mrs Jerry Hall. Reception followed at Beaver Lodge Restaurant. The couple plans to live in San Angelo after a short honeymoon.

Judith Ann Sheetz James E. Wertz San Angelo Texas Marion Sheetz Lynn Wertz Washington Harold Odum First Presbyterian Church Jerry Hall Larry Rietema Grand Rapids Michigan Beaver Lodge

Friendship Club plans August ice cream social

The Friendship Club picnic at the Farm Bureau Building drew 36 attendees Thursday evening. An ice cream social is planned for August 9 at Sunset Park with guests asked to bring cake or cookies if not bringing ice cream. Drink will be provided.

Friendship Club Farm Bureau Sunset Park

Arab Republic Launches Four Single Stage Rockets

Cairo reports the United Arab Republic tested four single stage rockets signaling its entry into space age. President Nasser witnessed the launch and said it followed a prior U A R test on Egyptian soil 14 months earlier. First U A R rocket reached 600 kilometers though target details were not disclosed.

Cairo API United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser U.A.R Israel Cairo Radio al Qahir

Local residents on visits and moves across states

Howard Benn of Mason City visits Washington relatives. Tallahassee visitors come to see Grace Geyer and her son LaVerne on Navy leave in Virginia. Families attend Thermoges District meeting in Fairfield. Many residents travel, visit Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Chicago, Milwaukee. moves include Gosigski family to Hannibal and Wolfe family to North Platte. golf tourney plans and vacations noted among local names.

Howard Benn Mason City Washington al Nix Larry Frances Jean Geyer Tallahassee, Fla Grace Geyer

Social Calendar events and changes listed for the week

The column lists community gatherings including Saturday Shirts and Skirts at 8 30 p m Central Park and several reunions and dinners at Fair grounds Sunset Park and YWCA. It notes date changes for Y wives Coffee and offers host contact details.

Penaiose Central Park del Stator Caller

Clarice Brewer Weds David Bell in Washington Iowa

Miss Clarice Brewer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds of Coggon Iowa wed David Allen Bell son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bell of Rural Route 3 Washington Thursday evening at seven in the Methodist Church chapel. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lloyd Latta with about forty relatives present.

Mary Clarice Brewer John Reynolds Coggon Iowa David Allen Bell William J. Bell Route 3 Washington Lloyd Latta Arlene Brezina Tama Peter Bell Clifford Horak Myron Krotz Caroline Brezina Merlin Crawford Leona Reynolds Cedar Rapids Carl Phillips Frank Patterson Barbara McCartney Bell Palo High School Bell Telephone Company Washington High School Iowa State University

Bread and Butter Pickles and Desserts from Dorothy Doggett

A home cook shares a Bread and Butter Pickles recipe with cucumber time approaching. It includes cucumber slices onions peppers and a salt/ice soak then a warm syrup cook. Also included is a custard dessert with crushed pineapple lemon jello and meringue plus a cheese cracker butter crumb crust for a baked custard.

Dorothy Doggett C'ville

Pony Show Highlights Read Like State Fair Results

A list of pony show entrants and exhibitors from Iowa towns including Anamosa, Wayland, Colum bus Junction, Marengo, Iowa City, and Fairfield. Classes cover Suckling Pony Colt Open Saddle Pony Parade Pony Fancy Turnout and Roadster with owners such as Terry Ludwicek, Rodrick Roth, Roger Finke, and Kay Porter among others. Utah offers condemned men a choice of death by hanging or firing squad.

Terry Ludwicek Anamosa Prince Rodrick Roth Wayland Starlite Roger Finke Columbus Junction Shadow Mike Johnson Osco Ill Top Lady Max Ruberg Billy Glen Wooly Candy Richard Redlinger Marengo Claude McCoy Washington Kay Porter Bird Sue Rathjen Thunderflash Ricky Caspers Philopean Starlight Paul Boyd and Sons Debbie Boyd Iowa City Stormy Joann Curtis Reymonds, Ill Luckey Riva Caspers Stormy Sky Tom Boyd Tony Maxine Smith Orvil Grimes Stronghearst Linnwoods Reality Maurice Grimes Ursa Smoky Ronald Rayner Lone Tree Diamond Connie Casper Tuffy Dude Lowe Dan Lowe Crawfordsville Kernel Connie Caspers Domino Brenda Caspers Duke Bob Raid Wever Kings Star Judy Smith Fairfield Utah United States

Dear Abby Advice on Parental Pressure and Fairness

Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on favoritism from parents toward a suitor named Dick, and the reader’s view of respect earned, plus a voice from an elderly reader about family dynamics and fairness. The column presents contrasting letters and Abby’s responses.

Abby Shelly

On The Record Hospital Admission and Discharge

Admitted yesterday are Mr. Donald Tucker and Mrs. Edwin Hill of Washington for medical care. Today a surgery was performed by Dr. A. C. Peterson of Washington. Discharged today is Mrs. Wayne Marston of Washington.

Donald Tucker Washington Edwin Hill A. C. Peterson Surgical Wayne Marston

Woman seeks help to stop unwanted advances at work

A secretary describes repeated knee touching by an older boss and asks how to stop it without risking job loss. The advice encourages finding another job and avoiding escalation. The column also notes a church group meeting and a stockholders’ room dividend from Sheraton offering 50 percent hotel discounts over Labor Day.

New York UPI Sheraton Corp Sheraton Hotels

Professional Directory: Louis J. Kehoe and Stewart & Shearer

Attorney Louis J. Kehoe listed with Jeffry Building contact OL 3-3901. Stewart & Shearer Attorneys at Law Richard A. Stewart and Paul V. Shearer in office at 225 West Main with abstract department and OL 3-2792.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Local Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House

Marriage licenses issued to William A Miller of Hutchinson Kansas and Sara Mast of Riverside. Harold Dennis Murphy and Betty Jo Wade, both of Wellman, also licensed. A Burlington Social Security representative will be at the Washington post office from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Court House William A Miller Hutchinson Kansas Sara Mast Riverside Harold Dennis Murphy Betty Jo Wade Wellman Social Security Burlington

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