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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1968

Page

2

Bride Nancy Hall Weds Russell Curtis in Washington

Nancy Kay Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold T Hall married Russell W Curtis son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Curtis in a six o clock Christian Tabernacle ceremony on June 1. Rev W J Stevens and Rev Fred Bickhart officiated with a double ring rite. The gown was white satin with lace train and pearl trim. Attendants wore lemon yellow gowns and yellow headpieces. A reception followed at the church and the couple will reside in Iowa City where the bride works for the University of Iowa. The groom is a Creston High School graduate employed at Owens Brush Company. Out of town guests included grandparents Floyd Carpenter L B Hall and Martin Wooley.

Nancy Kay Hall Harold T. Hall Russell W. Curtis Eugene Curtis Washington Christian Tabernacle W. J. Stevens Fred Bickhart Don Curtis Patty J. Hall Jeannie Bickhart Des Moines Terry Hall Iowa City John Campbell Ainsworth Emory Gingerich Kalona Loren Hall Don Rick Graber Crawfordsville Muscatine Avenue University of Iowa Harold Rhodebeck Delmer Rhodebeck Granite City Ill Memorial Gymnasium Delmer Duane Rhodebeck Rhodebeck Duane Southern Illinois University J. Glenn Schafer Brighton Walter Landis Burlington Eugene Williams Willow Springs

Walter Morris Dies at Wapello in Sunday Death

Walter Morris 80 of Wapello died Sunday at the home of his son Richard in Wapello. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Dudgeon-McCully Funeral Home Wapello with burial in Harrison cemetery. Born November 18, 1887 he was married to Lola Wiederécht. Surviving are his wife one daughter Marjorie Jack of Wapello three sons John rural Columbus Junction Robert Letts and Richard Wapello and one brother Earl Wapello.

Columbus Junction Walter Morris Wapello Richard Dudgeon - McCully Harrison Cemetery Mr. Morris Lola Wiederécht Marjorie Jack John Robert Letts

Snack Shack reports soda machine stolen money

Pop Machine owners said on Sunday a soft drink dispenser at the west side of the Snack Shack was opened and about 15 dollars in change was taken. City police are investigating the incident.

Mrs. Ada Schantz Dies After Long Illness in Wayland

Ada Schantz died at Washington County Hospital after weeks as a patient. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Eicher Mennonite Church with three pastors officiating. Burial in Eicher Cemetery. Zehr Funeral Home in charge. She and husband David lived 48 years on a farm near Washington. Survived by husband, one son Donald, six daughters and 36 grandchildren. several siblings.

Wayland Dave Ada) Schantz Washington County Eicher Mennonite Church W. J. Stevens Vernon Roth Rudolph Martens Eicher Cemetery Zehr Funeral Home Schantz Jacob Fannie Rich Christner Henry County David Schantz Washington

Tire theft arrest charges arise in local theft case

Steve Palmer, 20, is charged with stealing tires and wheels and was arrested by sheriff’s officers here. A juvenile is also implicated in the theft, linking another suspect to the case.

Steve Palmer

Memorial Day Visits Highlight Campbell Family Gathering

The Herb Campbells and extended relatives from Indiana Illinois Missouri and Iowa gathered over Memorial Day weekend. Attendees included Linda from Elkhart Larry and Linda Campbell from St. Louis Rod Campbell from Sioux City and Bruce Campbell. Rod Campbell plans a move to Omaha as he transfers with Aetna Insurance.

Herb Campbells Linda Elkhart Indiana Larry Campbell St. Louis Rod Campbell Sioux City Bruce Campbells Omaha Campbell Aetna Insurance Company

Mrs John Miller 79 dies after surgery in Iowa

Mrs John Miller 79 of Oxford Junction Iowa died Sunday morning at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids from a heart attack after surgery. She was mother of Mrs Robert Wead of Washington. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Church Oxford Junction. Haha Funeral Home in charge. Survivors: husband, daughter Viola Wead, son Norman Schutt, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

John Miller Oxford Junction Iowa Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Robert Wead Washington Haha Funeral Home Wead Viola Norman Schutt Bill Beverly) Crandall Baline Ardythe) Goff Eugene Wead

Change in registration day for Area 10 Adult High School

Registration for the Area 10 Adult High School Education summer quarter is moved to Washington High School. All registrants must sign in at 5 45 p m this evening. Courses offered include typing drafting shorthand bookkeeping and business machines. Contact Mrs Ronald Powley at the County Superintendent's office for details.

Washington High School Ronald Powley Washington County Court House

Mrs George H Garrett dies at 86 in Ottumwa

Mrs George H Garrett 86 of Washington died Sunday June 2 1968 at Sunnyslope Ottumwa after six months illness. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home 2 pm with Rev W J Stevens. Burial Hillcrest cemetery Brighton. Elsie Hillhouse born Havre Washington Feb 24 1882 daughter of George and Mary Hillhouse. Married George H Garrett Nov 14 1899. he died July 22 1952. Surviving children Dale Ed and Mrs Charles West of Washington Glen of Mt. Pleasant Lord of Dubuque Mrs Osborn Kent Ottumwa and Mrs Robert Fulton Columbus Junction. Also 18 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren one sister Mrs Glennie Burnett Des Moines and a niece Mrs Cecile Mast Washington. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death. North America has more than half of the world's telephones.

George H. Garrett Washington Sunnyslope Ottumwa Jones W. J. Stevens Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton Elsie Hillhouse Havre Washington County George Mary Garren Hillhouse

Slemmons to Receive Nursing Degree at Iowa City

Miss Judy Slemmons daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Slemmons West Chester earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa during June 7 commencement at the Fieldhouse Iowa City She will serve as staff nurse at Barnes Hospital St Louis starting June 17 Dr and Mrs George Kerr returned from West Lafayette Indiana with their son Roderick Kerr a Purdue University professor Mrs Louie Harley travels to Oklahoma City for her sister in law Mrs John Harley funeral Larry Fishback and son Larry Lee of Dunkirk Indiana visited the Landau home Mrs Merlin Blair and family of Des Moines joined the Harold Hall family for the Hall Curtis wedding in town.

Judy Slemmons E. L. Slemmons West Chester University of Iowa Fieldhouse Iowa City Slemmons Barnes Hospital St. Louis George Kerr West Lafayette Indiana Roderick Roderick Kerr Purdue University Louie Harley Oklahoma City John Harley Larry Fishback Larry Lee Dunkirk Raymond Landau Merlin Blair Des Moines Harold Hall Hall Curtis

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