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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1977

Page

2

Rita Kay Wright Weds Herbert Ray Phipps in Washington Church

Rita Kay Wright of Keota married Herbert Ray Phipps of Rawlins Wyoming in a 2 pm Saturday ceremony at United Presbyterian Church Washington. The couple planned a reception for 180 and a South Dakota honeymoon. Wright teaches substitute in area schools. Phipps is a construction superintendent for Arrow Construction Co. of Rawlins. Out-of-town guests came from Arizona Minnesota Missouri Utah and Wyoming.

South Dakota Seventh Street Rawlins Wyoming Arrow Construction Co Arizona Minnesota Missouri Utah Iowa David H. Kleese Washington Frontier Cafe

Kasper-Grout vow at Kalona church

Karen Kay Kasper and Russell Grout exchanged marriage vows at Kalona United Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon. The couple, with families from Riverside Kalona Washington and Iowa City, planned a reception at the church and a wedding dance at Amnets Hall in Richmond. The groom is Budget Rent-a-Car assistant manager in Iowa City and the bride works in the University Hospital dietary department. They will reside at 2312 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City after a week’s honeymoon.

Karen Kay Kasper Russell Grout Kalona United Methodist Church Rodger N. McKinney Louis Kasper Riverside Earl Grout Kalona Patricia Kasper Washington Kathy Witthoft Iowa City Mary Knebel Hills Rhonda Grout John Wenger Colfax Scott Kasper Myron Smalley David Wenger Tom Shalla Phillip Eschrich William Brown Clifford Small Church Fellowship Hall Amnets Hall Richmond University Hospital Grout Muscatine Avenue

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Engaged Mary Pat Heisdorffer to Jerry Keeler

Keola couple of Keola announce engagement and upcoming marriage of daughter Mary Pat to Jerry Keeler son of Bruce and Mary Keeler of Columbus Junction. Mary Pat works in Long Term Care at Washington County Hospital and Jerry at Crane Company in Washington. Wedding planned August 27.

Leo Heisdorffer Keola Mary Pat Jerry Keeler Bruce Keeler Columbus Junction Washington County Hospital Jerry Crane Company Washington

Social Calendar Weekday Gatherings and Club Notices

Community schedule lists VFW Breakfast Club picnic in Sunset Park with potluck items and serving gear. Alateen meets at CAP Center for teen support, DeMolay at Masonic Temple, Highland Social Club event, OES pinochle and Friendship Club meetings, PEO gathering, OES at Masonic Temple honoring long term members and birthdays, Antioch Social Club luncheon, Walnut Women's Club afternoon meeting, and UPW Circle on Friday. Includes note of date changes and participation details.

VFW Sunset Park Alateen CAP Center W. 2Nd Masonic Temple Highland Social Club Charles Chalupa Ruth Stout Friendship Club Richard Havel Richard Dare OES Antioch Social Club Helen Crilex Walnut Women’s Club Tom Bollman

Rita Kay Wright Bride Feted At Shower

Rita Kay Wright was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Steve Wright and Karla Wright at the Steve Wright home. Nineteen relatives and friends attended or sent gifts. The bride received a corsage of kitchen articles. guests played a clothespin game and shared how they know the bride to be. Refreshments were served from a white and melon tea table. Miss Wright and Herbert Ray Phipps of Rawlins Wyoming wed June 4 at the Washington United Presbyterian Church.

Rita Kay Wright Route 2 Keota Herbert Ray Phipps Rawlins Wyo United Presbyterian Church Washington William H. Kettlitz Wilbur Wright Rusell Phipps Louisville Phipps Kleese Trier Karla Wright Seville Stephen Wright Joseph Wright John Kleese Edelweiss Colour My World Katherine Stewart Steve Wright Miss Wright Washington United Presbyterian Church

Patricia Bagley Weds Nick E Ortiz Jr in Florida

Patricia A. Bagley of Rotonda West Florida daughter of Merle and Mrs Sheetz Washington married Saturday June 4 to Nick E Ortiz Jr a retired Air Force Colonel and CPA in New Port Richey Florida The couple plans a two month honeymoon across the United States and Mexico and will visit Pat's Iowa parents at month end They will reside in New Port Richey at P O Box 3044 Holiday Florida 33590

Patricia A. Bagley Rotonda West Florida Merle Sheetz Washington Nick E. Ortiz Jr New Port Richey Pat Deltona Corp Rotonda Ortiz United States Mexico Iowa P.O Holiday

Farm accident prompts nose cheekbone surgery in Iowa City

Allen Griggs underwent morning surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City to repair nose and cheekbone injuries from a cultivator crossbar that struck him on his farm Monday evening. The incident occurred on his property and is being followed by local authorities.

Allen Griggs Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Washington Optimists Remember 1904 to 1915 Past

Louis Rinner recalls Washington area events from 1904 to 1915 including a bustling horse and mule trade and daily passenger trains. He notes streets laid then are still in use. Temple University professor James Smith cites lack of responsibility monotony and lack of challenge as roots of worker discontent.

Washington Louis Rinner Elm Lane Rinner Temple University James Smith

Hortons mark 20th year open house

An open house at Brighton Methodist Church Sunday, June 19, 2 to 5 p.m., honors Mr. and Mrs. Leland A. Horton on their 50th wedding anniversary. Leland Horton and Vera Koch married June 16, 1927, in Brighton. They have two daughters, Janet Horstmann of Kingsbury California and Roberta Ulm of Fairfield Iowa. Friends and relatives invited. gifts declined.

Leland A. Horton Brighton Methodist Church Leland Horton Vera Koch Brighton John Behrens Janet Horstmann Kingsbury California Roberta Ulm Fairfield Iowa

Funeral services held for Clarence C. French in Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Clarence C. French were conducted Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. Roland Crandall officiating. Casketbearers included Warren Ball, Glen French, Oscar Kemper, Roger Campbell, Vernon French, and John McCulley, with honorary casketbearers Ed Blatter, Clifford Connelly, Virgil Krantz, Sam Marsh, Charles Bartholow, Lee Hesseltine, Howard Hazen, Robert Schantz and Harry Ward. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Answer Line Home Help: Household Tips Column

Practical queries cover tar stain removal from carpets, refinishing furniture, fabric cleaning and care, and wicker outdoor furniture. Advice includes dish soap and ammonia cleaners, freezing methods for glassware, cooking guidance for cured ham, wallpaper cleaner recipes, stain removal steps for crayon marks, and methods to de scent and restore pressure canners.

Jean Hood Washington County Extension S. Marion Street Washington S.K L.M L.B MSN Packa

Circle I of Unite Presbyterian Women Meeting

Circle I of Unite Presbyterian Church Women met at Margaret Tutts country home with 17 members and 2 guests. Mrs Lee Meeker led the lesson on Chapter 4 of First Corinthians. Hostess served refreshments during the social hour.

UPW Unite Presbyterian Church Tuesda Margaret Tutts Lee Meeker

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