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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1964

Page

2

Morris Kelley Moore Wedding At Washington St James Church

Mildred Ann Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess F Moore of Washington and Jerry Morris Kelley son of Mr and Mrs James E Kelley of Quincy were married at 1 30 PM Saturday June 6 in St James Catholic Church Washington Rev T J Lew officiated. The ceremony featured daisies and organ music with a wedding party including Ruth Ann Wilson Patricia McClure Mary Jane Kelley. Reception for about 175 followed in St James School Hall. The couple will live at Veteran Apartments Kirksville Mo with Mrs Kelley employed at Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital.

Mildred Ann Moore Jess F. Moore Washington Jerry Morris Kelley James E. Kelley Quincy St. James Catholic Church T. J. Lew Margaret Marie Ava Maria Marie Marie Herther Ruth Ann Wilson Patricia McClure Mary Jane Kelley Ill Maid of Honor Misty Rose Frank Leipher Jr David Oakley Jack Ball Chicago Bill Moore Manhattan Beach Calif George Moore Burlington Ed Eknhardt John Stevenson St. James School Sharon Ball Judy Ho Fwell Marilyn Scheetzer Jean Fern Nancy Mattes Martha Marie Kirksville Kelley Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital Washington High School Northest Missouri State Teacher College Quincy High School Karen Andersen Wolfe Fred Andersen Iowa University of Oregon School of Nursing Medical School

Local couple to mark silver wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wayne Kendrick will host an open house on Sunday June 14 from 2 to 4 pm at 2450 Third Avenue Marion to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary They were married June 17 1939 in what is now a family event with their three children in attendance.

Wayne Kendrick Third Avenue Marion Kendrick Ona Morgan

Roberta Robertson Honored At Grace Hill Shower

Roberta Ann Robertson was honored at a Friday shower in the Grace Hill Community Building. Hostesses Mrs. Frank Chmelar and four Mrs. Bob Redlinger organized the event with 26 guests including the bride elect’s grandmother Mrs. A. J. Robertson and relatives Mrs. W. A. Erwin and Mrs. Marion Robertson. Debby Schafer Jamie Kay Robison helped open gifts as ribbons were set in a pink and white theme. Roberta Ann will wed Kenneth K. Erwin on June 14.

Roberta Ann. Robertson Grace Hill Frank Chmelar Bob Redlinger A. J. Robertson W. A. Erwin Marion Robertson Don. Robertson Lee Schafer Debby Schafer Jamie Kay Robison

Former resident S. Ira Davidson dies in Arkansas

Former resident S Ira Davidson 70 dies at home in Harrison Arkansas after months of illness. Funeral services set for Wednesday in Harrison. Survived by wife Hazel Beenblossom Davidson two daughters Mrs Kenneth Oliver Kansty Missouri and Mrs Billie Hancock Joplin Missouri numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother M E Davidson Aledo Illinois three sisters Mrs Florence Beenblossom Mrs Edward Wilson Milwaukee Illinois and Mrs Harry Martha Murphy Taylor Ridge Illinois.

Harison Arkansas S. Ira Davidson Harrison Hazel Beenblossom Davidson Kenneth Oliver Kansty Billie Hancock Joplin M. E. Davidson Aledo Ilinois Florence Beenblossom Edward Roanna) Wilson Milan Harry Martha) Murphy Taylor Ridge

Washington 125th anniversary window displays draw crowds

Antique fans and curious locals toured Washington’s business district on Sunday evening for window displays prepared by merchants for the 125th anniversary celebration opening tomorrow. Crowds thronged the square while merchants lined up to display items from spinning wheels to old tools, furniture, and glassware. Local residents provided many pieces, underscoring community involvement in the tribute.

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Memorial service for V. David Miller

A memorial service for V. David Miller, Kalona resident and missionary killed in an accident in Somalia, Africa, is planned for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at East Union Mennonite Church near Kalona. Officiants are Eugene Garber and A Lloyd Swartzendruber. He is survived by three sons Curtis Hutchinson Kansas Doyle Newton Vernon Riverside, two brothers Roy Wellman and Sam D Nampa Idaho, two sisters Mrs Roy Troyer Hes ton Kansas and Mrs Barbara Zink Canton Kansas, and 11 grandchildren.

Kalona V. David Miller Samalia Africa East Union Mennonite Church Eugene Garber Lloyd Swartzendruber Miller Curtis Hutchinson Kans Doyle Newton Vernon Riverside Roy Wellman Sam D Nampa Idaho Roy Troyer Heston Barbara Zink Canton

INEPT DRIVERS FACE LOCAL FINES AND BOND

OMVI suspect Lyle Schulty of Washington appeared Sunday morning on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was released under a $350 bond. Harold Vickroy of Love City paid two fines after police caught him for leaving the scene of an accident and for intoxication, totaling $15 plus costs and $25 plus costs, after a tavern sighting an hour after an YMCA collision.

Omvi—Lyle Schulty Washington Harold Vickroy Love City YMCA

Veterans Hospital service led by McGaffey family

Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGaffey represented the VFW Post and Auxiliary to lead a shapes service at the Veterans Hospital in Town City. The McGaffeys provided flowers and special music while grandsons Jim and Joe McGaffey of Coralville sang, with Rev. John G. Craig conducting. Nearby, Artemas Brown and daughter Peggy of Hastings visited after gamma events at Parsons College as their son Phil graduates and plans a June wedding in Hastings.

Marvin Lowry Werner Lowry WMT . TV State University of Iowa Iowa Channel 2 Dave McGaffey VFW Shapes Veterans Hospital Town City McGaffey Jim Joe McGaffey Coralville John G. Craig Artemas Brown Peggy Hastings Neb Robert Parsons College Phil Denver

Two cars damaged in Brighton mishap

A rural Brighton accident at 1 p.m. involved Evelyn Gevock and Mrs. Lid vil Ann Stout of route three Washington. Stout stopped at a stop sign but did not see Gevock’s car and pulled into the intersection. Gevock’s vehicle was a total loss. Stout’s car sustained 500 to 600 dollars in damage. Five children rode with each driver. two youths in Stout’s car were treated for minor cuts. No serious injuries reported.

Evelyn Gevock Brighton Lidvil Ann Stout Route Three Washington

Births and dismissals noted in local records

Admitted yesterday Claude Dicker son in Washington medical Mrs Helen Watkins surgical Today Mrs Ralph Gates Mr Pleasant surgical Births Saturday Marion Yoder Kalona a daughter Yesterday Mr and Mrs Jay Patterson Washington a daughter Today Mr and Mrs Robert Crooks Columbus Junction a son Dismissed Today Mrs Carl McKean and son Nichols Milo Patterson Washington Glenn Wilson Washington For a touch of spring inside the house select the sunniest window and line up rows of half grown potted herbs purchased at the local greenhouse.

Claude Dickerson Washington Helen Watkins Surgical Ralph Gates Carl McKean Nichols Milo Patterson Glenn Wilson Green Rouse

Social calendar week of events and postponements

A crowded list of club meetings and postponed activities for Monday through Thursday. Founders Day dinner, Y Chapter events, Legion Auxiliary, YWCA mixers delayed to June 16, Art Guild postponed, Y-Wives coffee, Past Noble Grand Circle rescheduled to June 16, and church, lodge, and social group gatherings listed with times and venues.

Verle Gallagher Country Club Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms YWCA Art Guild Maurice Ellis Robert Huber William Perdock Noble Grand Circle Edith Weidner Julie Miller Circle Harold Kline

Shot Injures Mulcatine Visitor in Brighton Foot Accident

Gerald Clay of Mulcatine was in Brighton for the weekend when he accidentally shot himself in the foot and was admitted to the local hospital for treatment.

Gerald Clay Mulcatine Brighton

Halcyon House Visitors Report Local Calls

Visitors to Halcyon House include Miss Marie Jackson from Ka tona Mrs. Densmore of Moline Ill and Mrs. Hull. They were guests of Helen Stewart Mrs. Glenn Anderson of Des Moines John Anderson and children Scott Matt and Laurie of Omaha and Mrs. Mabel Sandy at Mrs. Effie Anderson’s Sunday visit. Rev George F Dummitt of Wesley Acres Des Moines joined a Tuesday supper. Blanche Guthrie of Chicago visited in town Saturday. Artemis Brown of Hastings Neb called on Sylva Wilson Wednesday. Joe McElinney’s visit to Vera Bailey occurred Thursday. Helen Tener attended a family gathering at the John Tener home on Riverside and will stay in Town City for the weekend. Lucy and Nellie Dempsey visited Mrs. Dalin and friends Friday. Carl Jarrard and Homer Jarrard spoke Friday afternoon.

Richard Stewart Chicago Judson Lynda) Grove Sheri Long Beach Calif Mr. Stewart Glen Duncan Park Ridge Ill Mrs. Stewart Mary Finney Glenn Anderson Des Moines John Anderson Scott, Matt and Laurie Omaha Mabel Sandy Effie Anderson Artemis Brown Hastings, Neb Sylvia Wilson Joe McElinney Vera Bailey Helen Tener John Tener Riverside Town City

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