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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1976

Page

2

East Moline couples wed in July ceremonies

Denise Rachaelle Vuckis and Randall J. McDowell tied on July 17 1976 at St Mary Catholic Church East Moline with Vuckis’ parents Mrs George Vuckis and Mrs Eleanor Davisson among those attending The couple will reside in East Moline Denise holds degrees in speech pathology from Augustana College and Illinois State University Normal Randall earned a business and accounting degree from Augustana and works for Van Tieghem Benson and Goddard Also note another marriage: Glenda and Tony Hartley married July 10 1976 at West Chester United Methodist Church officiated by Rev Milton Houts The bride Glenda Ladehoff is from Richmond and the groom Tony Hartley is from Richmond with several local attendees and a reception planned for August The bridesmaid list includes Denise Debora Hardy and Teresa Gibson The wedding party includes best man Bryan Fry and groomsmen Norbert Koshatka Ryan Hartley and Mike Ladehoff The brides gown featured white crinkle muslin with carnation lace and floral arrangements The couple will live in Kalona

Denise Rachaelle Vuckis East Moline Randall J. McDowell St. Mary Catholic Church George Vuckis Eleanor Davisson Hampton Francis McDowell Iowa City Washington William Barrett Ron St. John Silvis Augustana College Illinois University Normal, Ill van Tieghem, Benson and Goddard, Accountants Glenn Ladehoff West Chester Robert Hartley Richmond Glenda Tony West Chester United Methodist Church Milton Houts Barbara Kallaus Denise Debora Hardy Drakesville Teresa Gibson Bryan Fry Des Moines Norbert Koshatka Kalona Ryan Hartley Mike Ladehoff Baby Mid-Prairie High School Florida Iowa State University Ames

Eight Scouts and One Adult Inducted into Order of Arrow

Eight scouts Dion Goedken Randy Tisor Brian Reighard Bob Wolf Chris Merz Ken Armstrong Steve Linge and Greg Stark plus adult Bob McDowell were inducted into the Order of Arrow. John Pearson advanced to the Brotherhood rank in Order of Arrow during the ceremony.

Order of Arrow Dion Goedken Randy Tisor Brian Reighard Bob Wolf Chris Merz Ken Armstrong Steve Linge Greg Stark Bob McDowell John Pearson Brotherhood

Voelker and Coon Complete ISU Food Service Course

Margery Voelker supervisor of Washington Community School Food Service and Eula Mae Coon manager of Stewart School Food Service returned from a one week food service management short course at Iowa State University Ames. The program covered management nutrition menu planning type A lunch requirements and food preparation with discussion on new child nutrition legislation.

Margery Voelker Washington Community School Food Service Eula Mae Coon Stewart School Food Service Iowa State University Ames

Plan U of I course here this fall

The University of Iowa will offer an off campus course called Human Sexuality in Washington starting Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. at Washington High School. Instructor Tom Mikelson holds an M.A. from the University of Chicago and has five years in Cornell College’s religion department. The course earns three seminar hours of credit for $30 per hour, with potential $5 hourly increases by fall, and registration is the first class night.

University of Iowa Washington Washington High School Tom Mikelson University of Chicago Cornell College

Golden anniversaries mark two Local couples on August 1

Mr and Mrs John Bell of Columbus Junction celebrate 50 years with an open house at United Methodist Church from 2 to 4 PM. They wed in Muscatine on August 1 1926 and have three children, 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Also Mr and Mrs Roy Crossett to be honored at a 2 to 4 PM reception at Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman Iowa. They wed August 1 1926 and have three children and seven grandchildren. No gifts requested.

John Bell Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Fern Colton Muscatine Homer Leffler Tulsa Oklahoma Bell Roger Evelyn) Peters Ephriam Margaret) Gabriel Charles Carla) Shellabarger Roy Crossett Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman Iowa Crossett Mildred M. Pierce Earl D. Crossett W. W. Bowers Barbara Bury Henderson James R Fairfax Virginia Rachel J. B. Hutchinson Valley Neb

Hospital Notes Report Admissions and Discharges

Admitted yesterday are Dale Loeffler of Brighton with medical needs, Mrs Christie Miller of Washington with medical needs, and Edsall Brown of Washington with medical needs. Dismissed today are Mrs David McArtor and her daughter of Washington and Ross Masonholder of Columbus Junction.

Dale Loeffler Brighton Christie Miller Washington Edsall Brown David McArtor Ross Masonholder Columbus Junction

Nancy Reed Honored At Glandon Bridal Shower

Connie Glandon and Mrs. Cecile Mast hosted a kitchen bridal shower at the Glandon home Saturday evening in honor of Nancy Reed. Decorations featured salmon and beige, with guests from Richland Packwood Sigourney Ottumwa and Washington. Miss Reed will marry Gary Glandon on August 14.

Connie Glandon Cecile Mast Glandon Nancy Reed Richland Packwood Sigourney Ottumwa Washington Miss Reed Gary Glandon

Duwa Family Reunion Brings Together Iowa City Area Kin

Mr and Mrs Leroy Duwa hosted the Duwa family reunion Sunday July 18 bringing together L F Duwa and many relatives from Washington Keota Letts Brighton Riverside Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Wellman Ainsworth and other Iowa locations plus guests from Long Beach California Attendees included Dale Duwa Terry Cindy John Christine Joyce Jeff and numerous siblings spouses and children for photos visits and ball games.

Leroy Duwa Iowa City L. F. Duwa Dennis Altenhofen Nicki Dewey Long Beach Calif Washington Dale Duwa Terry Cindy John Christine Joyce Jeff Keota Dave Dodder Tracey Letts Steve Duwa Jamie Stan Richenberger Dan Duwa Lee and Cody Brighton Olin Gingerich David Pat Forrest Dean Christian Jason Howard Pewitt Jan Judy Cambridge Larry Duwa Alan Dick Irvin Mark Stephanie Dwayne Schneider Leo Krotz Vicki Jeanne Greg Sheila Ed Hazelton Renae Council Bluffs Ralph Waldschmidt Debbie Riverside Scott Benson Cedar Rapids Cliff Dann Dwight Dallas Dwayne Leora LeFever Carol Sonday Denny Duwa Stacy Wellman Doug Duwa Michelle Angela Mike Tobin Brian West Chester Dean Duwa Dean Tina Angie Julie Ainsworth Merlin Hagie Kim Jennifer

Senior Center Announces Film and Upcoming Club Events

Last Wednesday the Senior Center screened Beyond the Barriers and highlighted how radio and telephone aid education in remote areas. On Monday July 26 the Golden Age Club meets in the VW room and on Wednesday July 28 seniors host a Kentucky Fried Chicken dinner at noon in the Community Room with reservations urged.

Golden Age Club VW Room

Kiwanis Club Sees Holy Land Slide Program

Walter Westen of Washington presented a slide program for the Wednesday noon Kiwanis club detailing a Holy Land trip starting in Memphis Tennessee and tracing sites from Bethlehem to the last supper. The trip began on a 707 in New York with routes to Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The Blackwood quartet joined the tour and sang locally themed songs. The Westens shared a meal with a Jewish family before returning home. Prices mentioned included pop at 50 cents a can and gasoline at 2.75 dollars per gallon.

Holy Land Walter Westen Washington Kiwanis Club Memphis Tenn Westen Mr. Westen Jesus Bethlehem New York Amsterdam Tel Aviv Blackwood Westens

Conger House hosts Sunday open exhibits and rooms

Guests visiting historic Conger House this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. will view three floors of exhibits and period rooms. The latest to be opened are the native American room featuring Indian artifacts and the pioneer kitchen and room room. The number of U.S. weddings in 1975 was the lowest since 1969 when the population was smaller.

Conger House U.S

Couples plan vows for Nov 27 wedding at St Mary's Lone Tree

Christine Schlapkohl of Iowa City and Randall Cole of Riverside announce a November 27 ceremony at St Marys Church Lone Tree. Parents are William Schlapkohl of Lone Tree and Dean Cole of Riverside. Both couples are graduates and work in local firms. A September 4 wedding is also planned.

Christine Schlapkohl Iowa City Randall Cole Riverside St. Mary’s Church Lone Tree William Schlapkohl Dean Cole Miss Schlapkohl Columbus Junction High School First National Bank Highland High School Coralville Products, Inc

Stout Family Reunion Election at Sunset Park in July

The annual Stout reunion gathered 50 relatives at Sunset Park on the third Sunday in July. Martha Lamb led the business meeting and 1977 officers were elected Richard Stout president Stan McCreedy vice president and Mrs Carl Jarvis secretary treasurer. Mrs Clifford Campbell learned of her brother Dick Smylie’s death in Pasadena California after a lengthy illness. He leaves a wife a daughter a son and two sisters. The Smylie address is 3350 Primavera Pasadena 91107.

Sunset Park Martha Lamb Richard Stout Stan McCreedy Carl Jarvis Clifford Campbell Dick Smylie Pasadena Calif

Sharing personal details with your dentist

A dental health guide urges patients to disclose medical history family background occupation and habits. Living patterns affect dental health and influence diagnosis and treatment options. Ask questions establish trust and plan, as modern tools aid diagnosis but patient honesty remains key.

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