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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

3

Wells Schmitz marry in West Union double ceremony

Louise Wells and Ronald Schmitz wed in a double ring ceremony at Holy Name Church West Union officiated by Rev Herman Schmitz with 200 guests present. The couple plans to reside in North Liberty after a short honeymoon.

Crawfordsville Louise Wells Ronald Schmitz Holy Name Catholic Church West Union Herman Schmitz Sacred Heart Parish Waukon Minn Weimer Charles Wells Leo Schmitz Victor

Hold Baker reunion at Fairgrounds here

Descendants of Lewis and Laura Baker held a family reunion at the Fairgrounds on Sunday. Doyle Brown presided. Two marriages, five births and one death were reported last year. New officers for 1969: Warren Schlatter president Everette Baker vice president Barbara McAllister secretary Omar Black treasurer Helen Brown reporter.

Lewis Laura Baker Fairgrounds Doyle Brown Warren Schlatter Everette Baker Barbara McAllister Omar Black Helen Brown Sam Baker Everette Bryan Bryce Richland Earnest Baker Davenport Howard Baker D. O. Butler Karen Robert Marsha Bill Hazelett Brian Lois Hill Tim Washington Lawrence Baker Gary Oswalt Steve Mary Nancy Roger McAllister Cindy and Curtis Mt. Union L. E. Howell Columbus Junction Richard Lauderdale Dawn and Robin Winfield

Water show draws crowd at Lake Odessa and local visits

A large group of friends and relatives enjoyed a Sunday water show at Lake Odessa near Marion Sheetz and Tena Simm ering cabins. Visitors include Lloyd Fredmund and Jim and Joy Fredmund of Pocono Summit Pa visiting Merle Turnipseed family, and Charles Zahon with Mary Bob and Tom arriving to spend a week with John Ryan on West Third Street. Zahon and the former Bonnie Ryan recently enjoyed a weekend in Harper Woods Mich with Ray and Helen Stasiak and daughters Nancy and Kathy of Dayton. Phillip D Brunk, son of Herbert and Mrs Brunk, reported to his base at Miramar Calif after a 14 day leave following boot training.

Lake Odessa Marion Sheetz and Tena Lloyd Fredmund Jim and Joy Pocono Summit Merle Turnipseed Charles Zahon Mary Bob Tom Zahon John Ryan West Third Street Bonnie Ryan Zahons Harper Woods Mich Ray Helen (Racher) Stasiak Nancy Kathy Dayton Phillip D. Brunk Herbert Brunk Miramar Calif

WCTU Convention Held at Federated Church West Chester

The West Chester WCTU held its convention at the Federated Church on Friday July 19 with President Mrs Merl McDowell opening the meeting. Activities included devotions by Miss Aurora McIntyre and Mrs Streyffeler, reports by Margaret Work and others, an essay contest on Alcoholism and the driver, and the election of officers led by nominating committee. A memorial service honored deceased members.

Washington County WCTU Federated Church West Chester Merl McDowell Alvin Smith Aurora McIntyre The Washington Union Marion Wilson McIntyre Margaret Work Smith Camp Aquabi Raymond Sojka Swartzender Wellman Moon Washington Lloyd Bauer Sojka Walter Bauer West Chester Union Earl Streyffeler Janey McAtee Dorothy Bender Elvesta Miller Wellman Union Mid - Prairie High School McDowell Grace Heiserman Max Waterhouse

Social Calendar Notices for the Week

Social calendar art notices due by 10 a m on day of first publication printed three days in advance Tuesday Art Guild at studio BPW Club Captain's Table dinner Women of Moose regular meeting Executive board note change Wednesday World War I Auxiliary Mrs Charles Barrows West Chester couples two ball tournament Country Club dinner Reservations 653 2080 Thursday DAR Log Cabin Open House Shiloh Sunshine Sisters picnic J W Baker Women’s Relief Corps KP Hall West Chester LBC Club Sunset Park picnic bring dish to pass own drink white elephant gift

Art Guild Studio Women of Moose Moose Charles Barrows West Chester Sunset Park Shiloh Sunshine Sisters J. W. Baker Women’s Relief Corps KP Hall LBC Club

Iowa Visitors Attend Funeral in Des Moines and Beyond

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krotz and Nicki of Des Moines visit Mrs. Krotzs parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robison this week. The Kinneys of Dallas Kinney 1589 West Third Dubuque move to Iowa Falls for their daughters funeral. Bill Hazelett and Brian visit Linda Hazelett in Davenport from Friday to Sunday. Pam Hite, a junior high instrumental music instructor at Hampton, spends vacation with her mother. Mrs Harold Wilson visits Fred Zieglowsky, patient at Extended Care Center in Iowa City, who would appreciate hearing from friends.

Robert Krotz Nicki Des Moines Dallas Kinney West Third Dubuque Kinneys Iowa Falls Bill Hazelett Brian Linda Hazelett Davenport Pam Hite Pauline Hite Hampton Harold Wilson Fred Zieglowsky Walter Westen Augusta Westen Mildred Zieglowsky Tena Simmering Route 5 Rochester Road Scott Blvd Iowa City

Births and admissions roll for yesterday and today

Admitted Yesterday: Mrs Howard Caldwell Washington medical Miss Donna Stewart Washington surgical Brian Hazelett Washington surgical. Births Yesterday: Mr and Mrs Duane Bontrager Karona a daughter. Today: Mr and Mrs Raymond Job Washington a son, Dismissed Today: Richard Skipton Washington Mrs Billy White Washington.

Howard Caldwell Washington Donna Stewart Brian Hazelett Duane Bontrager Karona Raymond Job Richard Skipton Billy White

Property contracts list multiple buyers and vehicle brands

Henry H Foster and wife transfer land in section 26 77 99 to William Edward Whetstine and Larry Whetstine. Wayne L Davis Ford Richard Leo Simon Chevrolet Lewis Inc. Chevrolet truck Terry Walter Horn Chevrolet Kenneth E Goodwin Totemall trailer Wolf Floral Co. Ford truck Oren E Yoder Bridgestone motorcycle Clement Paul Dold Oldsmobile Max William Owens Buick Royce Elvin Buckwalter Chevrolet Wilbur P Swartzendruber Lark travel trailer Ross Motor Service Mercury William A Finke Chevrolet Elizabeth Hannah Gingery Rambler Lyle or Lena Paisley Chevrolet Vera Darlene Forinash Oldsmobile.

Wayne L. Davis Ford Richard Leo Simon Chevrolet Lewis Inc Terry Walter Horn Kenneth E. Goodwin Totem Wolf. Floral Co Oren E. Yoder Bridgestone Clement Paul Dold Oldsmobile Max William Owens Buick Royce Elvin Buckwalter Wilbur P. Swartzendruber Lark Ross Motor Service Mercury William A. Finke Elizabeth Hannah Gingery Rambler Lyle Or Lena Paisley Vera Darlene Forinash

Mrs Wayne Marston Admitted To Hospital For Upcoming Surgery

Mrs Wayne Marston entered Children’s Hospital in Iowa City today and will undergo surgery on Thursday.

Wayne Marston Children’s Hospital Iowa City

Deeds and transfers in Riverside South Washington district

Deeds recorded moving interests from Helen R Wingler to E R Meeks commencing at southwest corner lot 4 Breed's subdivision lot 5 block 1 north add Washington Erlys Jean McClain and husband to Irene A Droll son half lots 1 and 2 block 9 OP Riverside Co H Guther and wife to Robert L Gillesby and wife lot 7 block 1 Miller's add South Washington

Helen R. Wingler E. R. Meeks Breed’s North Add Washington Erlys Jean McClain Irene A. Droll Riverside H. Guther Robert L. Gillesby Miller's South Washington

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Delores Schmitz Mrs Jerry Keller Leona Schmitz Ronald Tope Northwood Larry Rechtfertig Waterloo Robert Wells Vernon Schmitz Wayne Hartzell Maynard Brotherson Waco High School Mercy School of Nursing Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids North High School Butters Construction Company Holiday Court North Liberty Loftus Cafe Hold Baker Osincup Newport Aes Chrysler Cidar Town & Country Plymouth Chrysler Motors Corporation East 3Rd St Henry H. Foster William Edward Whetstine Larry Whetstine Authors Registry, Inc East 58Th St New York Spurgeon’s Algene Plaid Elle Spurgeon
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