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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
3
Reported visits include Ole and Mrs Gingerich’s Cheyenne trip to see John Schneider, 42 guests gathered for Charles Carriker’s 82nd birthday in Richland, and Stephen Peiffer’s drowning near Portland. Other notes list birthdays, visits, and family travel across Washington, Muscatine, and nearby towns.
The annual Horak reunion gathered Sunday in Sunset Park Washington. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Melo Hrak Mr and Mrs Robert Carson and family Mr and Mrs Robert Horak and Kirsten Mr and Mrs Paul Tisinger Michelle and Paul R Mr and Mrs James A Murphy Mr and Mrs Robert Kron Mr and Mrs George Brock and family plus many others.
CENTERVILLE The board of directors of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. today declared quarterly dividends of 35% cents per share of 4% per cent series cumulative preferred stock and 44 cents a share on common stock. The dividends will be paid Sept. 1, 1973 to shareholders of record on Aug. 15, 1973.
KALONA Iowa Mennonite School will register students on Tuesday and Wednesday August 14 and 15 from 8 30 a m to 5 p m. New or returning students should register. those unable on the dates may call for another appointment. Opening day is Wednesday August 29 at 8 30 with a full day and lunch served. Lunch tickets cost 9 for a 20 day ticket or 50 cents a day.
On the Record Hospital admitted Saturday Jack Woodson Crawfordsville medical Mrs Helen Underwood Riverside medical Esther Booth West Chester surgical David Neuendorf Waterloo surgical Sunday Mrs George Chalupa Washington medical Glenda Linn Wilton medical Clifford Bates Washington medical Mrs Robert Arthur Washington medical Mrs Arthur Kruk Washington medical Mrs Cyril Conrad Brighton medical Today Mrs Herman Bruegge Washington medical Mrs Dale Eyestone Washington medical Births Today Mr and Mrs David Custer Wayland a daughter Dismissed Saturday Jerry Albrighton Washington Sunday Mrs Dennis Patterson Washington Mrs Charles Bruty and son Today Mrs John Hobach and son Conesville Transferred Holton Coon rural Columbus Junction transferred from University Hospital Iowa City to Washington County Hospital
Shirley Diane Smith and Steven Derr Ried, both of Ft. Madison, were married Saturday July 28 1973 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with President Frank Miller officiating. The bride wore a white ganza gown with Chantilly lace and a chapel train. Attendants included Dianne Ried and Karerf Cady. best man Jerry Bernard. A reception for 50 followed. The couple will reside in Ft. Madison where the groom works at Consolidated Packaging.
In Beeville Texas Marine Second Lieutenant James R Gevock son of Mr and Mrs Roman J Gevock Route 1 Brighton has reported to Training Squadron 26 at the Naval Air Station. In Washington Navy Fireman Thomas A Pearl of 847 S Iowa Ave participates in End Sweep mines clearance off Haiphong Harbor aboard the destroyer USS Edson stationed in Long Beach California with US 7th Fleet minesweeper ships and helicopters.
Collier Martin a 15 year old City High student participates in the 1973 SSTP at the University of Iowa Medical Laboratory. She weighs rats, performs surgeries, stains slides, and learns cell counting while living in Burge Dormitory and earning college credits.
The children of Mr and Mrs William Nicholson hold an open house to honor their 45th wedding anniversary. It will be Sunday August 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Lions Hall Lockridge with hosts Ruth Stanley Mary Grimes Bill and Barb Brondual and Mike Nicholson and families. The couple married August 18 1928 at the Washington Methodist parsonage. They previously lived in Crawfordsville and Havre. Friends and relatives are invited and gifts are not requested.
Fleur-de-Lis Club members and families gathered Thursday evening at the Lloyd Marek residence for an ice cream social. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Horn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Sabin and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirkpatrick.
The J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corp met at K P Hall West Chester with 12 members. President Florance Waterhouse led the meeting. Reports showed cash and in kind donations totaling about 666.50 and numerous cards and calls made by members. Committees were named for the September 15 District Convention and the next meeting is set for August 30.
Pfc. Marvin M. Fertig from 621 West Adams Washington has reported for duty at the U S Marine Corps Base in Okinawa.
A thought for the day cites British statesman John Morley stating you have not converted a man because you have silenced him. The remark emphasizes dialogue over coercion in changing minds.
Livingston area lawyers listed with offices and phone numbers including Day Meeker Bates in 112 South B for abstract work. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 West Washington, John C Owen at 109 East Main, Stewart and Shearer at 225 West Main with abstract department.
The Washington Evening Journal, a 1973 Iowa daily, lists offices at 111 North Marion Ave Washington and credits Elder Shannon Co. as publisher. Key staff include David Elder president and editor, William Shannon VP and ad director, Charles Morris managing editor. Subscription rates are outlined for carriers and mail in various regions.
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