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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1972

Page

3

Dempsey Wagner vows exchanged in Washington wedding

Susan Kay Dempsey and Clark L. Wagner were united in marriage in a July 19 1972 ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church Washington. The Rev Einar Fetterman officiated as the couple exchanged rings in a double ring rite. The bride wore a white floor length gown.

Susan Kay Dempsey Clark L. Wagner Immanuel Lutheran Church Washington Miss Dempsey James Dempsey Janet Dempsey Clark Wagner Einar Fetterman

Local residents share news of births, deaths, and visits

Community notes report Mrs Emma Tinnes in long term care at Washington County Hospital and awaiting visits. Obituary announced for Mrs John Corcoran of Northfield Illinois who died July 8. A son, Brent Daniel, was born July 25 at Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant to Mr and Mrs David R Rogers. The brides and weddings section details a church ceremony with Peg Champlin as maid of honor and Alvin Peiffer as best man, with reception and plans for a future trip.

Emma Tinnes Washington County Hospital David R. Rogers Richland Brent Daniel Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant Roy Rogers Virgil Blosser Brighton Rosanne Blosser Peg Champlin Vincent Iowa Marshall Crossett Washington Crossett Alvin Peiffer Steve Bartholomew Dan Dempsey Jim Keeler Columbus Junction McCleery - Cumming Co Pines Rest Home East Washington Street

Birthday honors for Nelle Swank Long at Richland open house

An open house for 98 year old Nelle Swank Long was held Sunday at the Carrol Morgan home in Richland. Guests from multiple Iowa towns attended, bringing plants and flowers. The honoree now resides at Sunnyhaven Rest Home in Washington and was also honored at a Prairie Home luncheon with seven attendees.

Nelle Swank Long Carrol Morgan Richland Long Sunnyhaven Rest Home Washington Mildred Bailey Hazel Mayer Coral Gables Fla Cedar Rapids Davenport Marshalltown Fairfield Cedar Falls Waterloo Iowa City Ollie Brighton Rich

Fleur-de-Lis Ice Cream Social Held At Birney Home

The Fleur-de-Lis Club held an ice cream social Thursday evening at the James Birney home with Mrs. Margaret Tuttle as co hostess The evening featured visiting There will be no August meeting of club members.

Fleur-De-Lis James Birney Margaret Tuttle

Mayer Golden Anniversary Observed by 180 Relatives

Honor Mayers mark G H Mayer and wife’s 50th with 180 relatives and friends at Farm Bureau building Washington. Hosts their children Ted Mayer Lester Mayer Kenneth Havel Roger Mayer. Guests include many Hotle and Mayer family members with a color TV gift and floral corsages.

Farm Bureau Washington G. H. Mayer Eileen Miller Mary Hotle Ted Mayer Broomfield Colo Lester Mayer Fairfield Kenneth Havel Grundy Center Roger Mayer Hiawatha Mayer Mr. Mayer Robert Eatman Philip Mayer Howard Baker Homer Hotle Gilbert Hotle Lucille Hotle Fulton Alice Hotle Edgar Ethel Hotle Graf William D. Hotle Homer Porter Cora Maye Hotle Roth Carl Mayer Richard and Mary Romoser Howard Leacox Vella Hotle Carl Klein St. Louis Walter Mayer Des Moines Edd Hotle

Adult FCA chapter to be organized meeting planned

Interested readers are invited to discuss forming an adult Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. A meeting will be held in the McCleery room at the YMCA Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Dennis Coon, sponsor of the local student chapter, will preside. A film called The Dallas Weekend of Champions will be shown.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes McCleery YMCA Dennis Coon

Halcyon piano students entertain residents at Halcyon House

Halcyon residents were entertained at 10 a m today by piano students taught by Mrs Foster Bagge. The program featured piano solos and duets and included two songs by Jeff Goodell. Participants also included Tom Dusenbery Carl Lovick Darcy Hagist Julie Dusenbery Vernon Radda and Laura Hagist.

Halcyon House Foster Bagge Jeff Goodell Tom Dusenbery Carl Lovick Darcy Hagist Julie Dusenbery Vernon Radda Laura Hagist

Wisconsin Iowa course ends for Mrs Schnicker

Mrs Virginia Schnicker, Washington Community school food supervisor, completed a one week school food service management course at Iowa State University in Ames.74 school food personnel attended from across the state. Topics included menu planning, scheduling, cost control records, and school community relations. She earned a certificate for satisfactory completion.

Virginia Schnicker Washington Community School Food Service Iowa State University Ames Institution Management Department University School Food Service Section Iowa Department of Public Instruction Schnicker

Webb Beranek vows spoken in Iowa City wedding

Mr and Mrs Irvin Webb of Greenfield Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy to Edward Beranek son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Beranek of Riverside The vows were exchanged Saturday July 22 at the Unitarian Church in Iowa City Attending the bride was Judith Webb of Pullman Washington John Lavent of Iowa City served as best man The Beraneks are Iowa University graduates He is a silversmith in Iowa City where they will reside

Stanley W Singer Washington Kathryn I. Singer Jerome J. Bensing Floyd A. Bensing Waterloo Miss Singer Mr. Bensing Ellsworth College Iowa Falls University of Northern Colorado Greele Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Irvin Webb Greenfield Iowa Nancy Edward Beranek Hubert Beranek Riverside Unitarian Church Iowa City Judith Pullman, Wash John Lavent

On the Record Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted yesterday Wilbur Crawford from Richland medical patient. Mrs. Dale Doggett from Washington surgical. Dismissed today Roger Whitcomb from Letts Lucille Fritz from Washington Joe Cochran from Washington.

Wilbur Crawford Richland Dale Doggett Washington Roger Whitcomb Lucille Fritz Joe Cochran

Plan musical comedy at Louisa Fair on Aug. 8

COLUMBUS JUNCTION Hills Afire a musical about two Kentucky families will be staged by a Louisa County home talent cast at the Louisa County Fair on Tuesday August 8 at 6 pm. Rehearsals are under way and tickets are sold by Louisa County 4H clubs. The show features Fay Crull Burl Richards and a large cast with Paul Duncan directing Harold Cross writing and composing.

Columbus Junction Hills Kentucky Louisa County Fair Louisa County Fay Crull Burl Richards Lori Bennett Leland Bowen Bonnie Frisk Carol Giovanazzi Tom Bennett Crosby Corners

4 H members invite businessmen to tour Washington County Fair

4 H Co Ed Club Planning Committee and 4 H Council invite four to five local businessmen and families to guided tours on Wednesday evening August 2 at the Washington County 4 H and FFA Fair. Tours start 6 30 pm at the Armory north end with refreshments.

4-H Council Washington County Armory Building

Coffee for Joe H. Jones Friday at Wellman area

Mr and Mrs Leo Gislain three miles west of Wellman will host a coffee for state representative candidate Joe H Jones Friday from 230 to 400 pm. Attendees may meet and talk with Jones at the event.

Leo Gislain Wellman Joe H Jones Jones

Christian Retreat Planned At Keith Murphy Farm This Weekend

Debbie Roth and LaVon Worley organize a three day Christian retreat July 28 to 30 at the Keith Murphy farm featuring Bible study discussion groups and nightly bonfire worship. Cedar Rapids Valley Bible Church students lead instruction. Activities start Friday 6 30 pm and run to Sunday evening. Attendees from high school to college age should bring Bible flashlight insect spray notebook and sleeping gear. Meals provided Saturday and Sunday. Contact Roth or Worley by Thursday.

Keith Murphy Debbie Roth LaVon Worley Cedar Rapids Valley Bible Church

Social Calendar Highlights From July 25 1972 Evening Journal

The July 25 1972 Evening Journal social calendar lists TOPS Tuesday evening weigh-in and meeting before a Willows visit, World Auxiliary coffee with Mrs Walter Anderson, Priscilla Club luncheon, Just Us Club sessions rescheduled to September, Garden Club I tour in Iowa City at Mrs Lester Orr’s home, HJ Club Kalona Park picnic, LBC Club meeting with Mrs Merle Jeffries, jowball Social Club Sunset Park picnic, and Washington WCTU county meeting at Sunset Park with picnic dinner.

the Willows Walter Anderson Priscilla Club Winga Kalona Park Merle Jeffries Sunset Park Washington Wctu

Geology judging at County Fair Monday

Visitors to the Washington County Fair July 31 to August 3 are urged to tour the schoolhouse on the Fairgrounds and inspect science, mechanics and arts exhibits. Max M. White of Ainsworth will judge the rock projects at 3:00 p.m. Monday, the first day of the fair, with most other exhibits judged at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. garden projects are also on Monday afternoon.

Washington County Max M. White Ainsworth

Briefs Fined In Local Justice Court

Three motorists paid fines in the justice of the peace court here. David T. Lundgren Jr. of West Burlington was fined $15 for improper passing. David Carl Taylor of Washington paid $16 for speeding. Dale P. Minick of Iowa City was fined $16 for speeding.

Justice of the Peace Court David T. Lundgren Jr West Burlington David Carl Taylor Ashington Dale P. Minick Iowa City

How to Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

Sewereamer advertises a root and organic matter remover for floor drains. No tools needed just mix and pour. Sold in 10 pound cans for 4.30 dollars with assurances of fast, chemical action.

Naked wanderer amid Houma downtown sparks arrest

Ben Pate, 37, was arrested after walking 15 blocks through downtown Houma naked except for brown shoes. Police surrounded him with three patrol cars, draped him with a raincoat, and jailed him. He claimed California style inspired the stunt and joked he was a happy drunk.

Houma UPI Ben Pate California Pate L.J. Rhodes

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