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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1967

Page

3

Patricia Thompson Bets Dee Potsander In Keota Wellman Wedding

Patricia Joanne Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Benford Thompson of Keota married Dee Edward Potsander son of Mr and Mrs Daryl Potsander of Wellman in a double ring ceremony at Asbury Methodist Church Wellman officiated by Rev Robert M Parrish The bride wore Chantilly lace and satin gown with a V neckline waist train and elbow length veil The couple will reside in Ames Iowa where the groom studies electronics engineering technology at Iowa State University The bride works as a secretary to the librarian at Ames Elementary Schools The ceremony included attendants Jackie Hansen and Kay Potsander with a reception for about 100 guests in Fellowship Hall After a short wedding trip they will live at 622 Pamel Court Ames

Keota Patricia Joanne Thompson Benford Thompson Dee Edward Potsander Daryl Potsander Wellman Asbury Methodist Church Robert M. Parris Jackie Hansen Des Moines Kay Potsander Linda Potsander Linda Stanley Brower Dennis Potsander Jon D. Wade Doug Goschke Thomas L. Fordyce Fellowship Hall George Brower Ames Pamel Court Iowa State University Keota Community High School Mid Prairie High School Elizabeth Henn WSCS

Richland Bride Weds Michael White in Methodist Church

Karolyn Jo Greeson daughter of Harold and Mrs Greeson Richland and Michael White son of Roscoe White Packwood wed in an eight o'clock Saturday ceremony June 3 at Richland Methodist Church. Reverend Albert McMurrin officiated with family attendees, reception for 250, and plans to reside in Oskaloosa after August. Karolyn is studying practical nursing at the University of Iowa. Michael attends William Penn College and works at Ideal Manufacturing.

Richland Karolyn Jo Greeson Harold Greeson Michael White Roscoe White Packwood Richland Methodist Church Albert McMurrin Merle Degood Sylvia Nicola Fairfield Davis Connie Jo McIntire Mary White Cheryl Schrei Ner Ollie Ron Greeson Preston Curt Nicola Scott White Independence Lee Hill Batavia Steve Gordon Eddyville Chuck Lewis Larry Clingman Washington Oskaloosa University of Iowa William Penn College Ideal Manufacturing Company Alfred Johnson Terry Globe Aziz Iowa

Public auctions listed for Keota and nearby Iowa towns

A sequence of real estate and household goods auctions scheduled through June in Keota Coppock Washington County and Kalona with venues including Inez Hotchkiss Estate Alma Walker Benjamin C. Ricks deceased W F W Hall and Fagen Elevator Company. Weekly livestock sales occur in Wayland Ollie Wapello Kalona and Columbus Junction with various schedule days.

Keota Inez Hotchkiss Washington County Fairgrounds Alma Walker Coppock Iowa Skunk River Benjamin C. Ricks East Keota West Keota Fagen Elevator Company Wayland Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Wapello Washington Livestock Sales Co Smylie’s Columbus Junction Kalona Lowa

Cheryl Rees Shower Honoree Before Marriage

Mrs Henry Rees and Mrs Howell Rees hosted a Tuesday shower for Miss Cheryl Rees who will wed Bob Michaelson of Cedar Falls Saturday at Salem Presbyterian Church. Twenty four guests attended and brought useful gifts. The bride’s pink and white color theme featured pink roses at the serving table.

Henry Rees Howell Rees Cheryl Rees Bob Michaelson Cedar Falls Salem Presbyterian Church

Matt Mellinger Noted Among High School Achievers

The Mid-Prairie High School list of outstanding students should include Matt Mellinger. Son of Amos and Mrs. Mellinger of Kalona, he co won the Bausch & Lomb Award and earned the Citizenship Award for four years of achievement.

Mellinger Matt Mellinger Mid - Prairie High School Amos Mellinger Kalona Bausch & Lomb

Washington Evening Journal listing and masthead

Washington Evening Journal masthead from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and press associations and subscription rates.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Best Office Washington Iowa

Social calendar highlights church and club events

A busy week of social and service meetings listed for Wednesday to Friday. Wesleyan Service Guild, Rebekah Club, Women of Moose, OES, Masonic Temple gatherings, Circle meetings, and youth and church activities are scheduled across Marion Avenue areas with several coffee gatherings, pinochle, and an ice cream social noted.

Rebekah Club OES Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Friendship Club Joe Kaufman Marion Avenue Circle VI Sam Young Circle VII Eagle’s Hall Mary Circle Robert Koehler Glenn Knupp Sunset Park M. O. Smith Robert Ross Logan Ahrens Neal Burton Scott Wilcox Gilbert Mills Brighton Ces Marion Ave UPW Meryl Baird Richard McCleery Jack Trotman Ted Meyer Ethel McCreedy

Dear Abby readers weigh in on Scouts race ethics

In a Pinewood Derby piece a reader laments dads taking over the car building, calling it a farce while another letter questions workplace dress norms and a third advises a wary parent about a hastily engaged marriage. Abby responds with pragmatic cautions.

Abby Detroit

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