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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1964

Page

2

Bride of Gaylen Jarrard Weds Dorothy Jean Wilson

Dorothy Jean Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilson of Ainsworth married Doyle Gaylen Jarrard son of Mr and Mrs Doyle Jarrard of Washington on Saturday June 6 at two o clock in the Associate Presbyterian Church. Rev S Ray Blair officiated. Bride wore a taffeta gown with Chantilly lace and carried a Bible with pink roses. Attendants included Judy Stuart Marie Millard and Share Wilson. Reception followed for about 150 guests with cake by Lillian Fletcher. The couple will farm north of Washington after a short wedding trip.

Ainsworth Dorothy Jean Wilson Raymond Wilson Doyle Gaylen Jarrard Doyle Jarrard Washington Associate Presbyterian Cuurch S. Ray Blair Judy Stuart Iowa City Marie Millard Cedar Rapids Little Share Wilson Flower Girl Sharee Keith Jarrard Smith Davenport Ken Kiene Don Henness Mike Tood Lillian Fletcher Don Wilson John Skubal Susan Jones Linda Kempf Gary Todd Joan Sievert Maureen Robertson Des Moines Virginia Smith Joyce Jarrard Flo Montgomery Anna Daw George Jarrard Georgia McGinnis Dawson Blair Columbus Junction Dayton Washington High School

Conesville Methodist Church Vows for Van Dyke and Crossett

Kathryn Van Dyke and Thomas Crossett exchanged wedding vows at Conesville Methodist Church in a June ceremony officiated by Rev. R B McDonald. The bride wore Chantilly lace and seed pearls, carried red roses, and was given in marriage by her father. The reception followed with family and friends attending. Both families are from Conesville and Columbus Junction. the couple will reside in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Kathryn van Dyke F.C. van Dyke Conesville Thomas Crossett Marti Crossett Mr. Crossett R. B. McDonald Lucille Solomon Low Cozad Lorraine Murph Florence Stewart Mary Singleton Columbus Community High School Brighton High School Weber and Huston, Inc

Mentor Magazine to Hold Poetry Contest in Conesville

Mentor Magazine announces a poetry contest with a first prize of 25 dollars and second through fourth prizes of 10 dollars each. Poems mailed to the Conesville Iowa address must be postmarked by August 14 and corrected entries require magazine membership. Line rates apply for poems published that are not award winners.

Conesville Mentor Magazine Iowa

West Chester 1954 class reunion gathers in West Chester

The 1954 West Chester High School graduating class held a reunion at the Captain's Table and later visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crile in Washington. Attendees shared family photos. several listed include Glenn Martin and Roger Mayer of Hiawatha. Howard Moore of Crawfordsville. Larry Stout of Kayeta Arizona. and others from Keota Wayland and Washington. Several could not attend.

West Chester High School Marvin Crile Glenn Martin Hiawatha Roger Mayer Howard Moore Crawfordsville Larry Stout Kayeta Ariz Donald Greiner Mt. Pleasant Marvin Phyllis Coon Crile Washington Sheldon Sandra Bauer Kongable Winfield Dwight Edna Renoux Colliver Keota Mary Bowser Schlatter Wayland Bill Norma Chalupa Loeffler Duane Cecelia Klopfenstein M Tin Loren Sherry Anderson Bush Glenn Phyllis Statler Ladehoff West Chester Kathy Fisher Falls Church

Crone Reunion Held At Kalona Savings Bank

The annual Crone Reunion gathered about sixty five attendees at Kalona Savings Bank on June 7. Out of town guests included Nora Hicks Marguerite Hicks Robinson Ottumwa residents Crone family members from Iowa City Ottumwa and Gladbrook. Mrs. Bess Tucker attended. William Jones chaired the business meeting naming William Norman as president for the coming year with Crone and Lins families on the organizing committee.

Crone Kalona M. M. Crone Don Lins

How To Open Clogged Sewers With No Tools

How To Open Clogged Sewers With No Tools. Removes roots paper grease and organic matter by pouring into the floor drain. Fast acting chemical treatment sold in 5 and 10 lb cans priced at 2.29 and 3.95. Accept no other brand. Ask for SEWEREAMER by name PLUMBING & BEATING.

Plumbing & Beating

Prenuptial party honors Steve Johnson and Margarette Pratt

A prenuptial shower for Steve Johnson and Margarette Pratt was hosted at the Golia Miller home by Spurgeon employees and the Thrift Club. Guests included Mrs. Lysle Embree, Mrs. J. C. Sherman, and Miss Jean Johnson who helped with gifts and refreshments as the couple, set to wed on June 13, received best wishes and participation in games.

Steve Johnson Margarette Pratt Golia Miller Spurgeon Thrift Club Lysle Embree J. C. Sherman Miller Jean Johnson

TIT Chapters Meet For Founders Day Dinner

TIT chapters held Founders Day programs Monday evening with Chapter DL meeting at the Country Club. Officers Mrs. Robert Logan Jack Nelson Mrs. Robert Ross and others participated. Donations aided a child’s Y Camp, then bridge games followed. Chapter Y hosted a cooperative dinner at Verle Gallagher’s home for 40 members with cohosts. Regular business led to a Founders Day program.

Chapter DL Country Club Robert Logan Jack Nelson Robert Ross Delbert Soper James Harris Jack Weik Walter Doak Rolland Taylor Loren Robertson Lee Eisele Verle Gallagher Chapter Y Gladys Mace Earl Loveless William Glassburner Tom Carson Don Rinner

Rebekah Lodge Meets at IOOF Hall with 45 Present

The Rebekah Lodge held a Friday night meeting at the IOOF Hall with 45 attendees. Noble Grand Mrs. Raymond Kephart led the business session, six sick calls were reported, and activities included a beauty shop skit by Mrs. Beverly Kephart and Mrs. Marie Swift.

Rebekah IOOF Raymond Kephart Noble Grand Tina Bain St. Louis Fred Kephart Myral Smith Noble Beverly Kephart Marie Swift Emma Barnett M. D Lee Carl Schneider Henry Wagenknecht Louise Wagen Knecht Glen Anderson Charles Don Norton Madeline Anderson Winnie Beiter Ann McKeown

Brighton Couple Plans July Wedding at Methodist Church

The wedding is set for 7 30 p.m. on July 17 at the Brighton Methodist Church. The bride elect attends Pare-Vue College at Fairfield. The groom is a 1960 Richland High School graduate employed at Farmers Feed Store in Brighton, where the couple will reside.

Brighton Methodist Church Pare-Vue College Fairfield Fulton Richland High School Farmers Feed Store Brighton

Couple Honored At Jones Home Reception

Mrs and Mrs Kermit Jones entertained Saturday evening in their home to honor their son and daughter in law Ray Jones and his wife. A three tier cake dominated the table with yellow and white décor. Guests included Ray Jones grandmother Mrs Hugh Jones of Keota and his mother in law Mrs Floyd Palmer of Tama. Attendees came from Gladbrook Clarice Mt Vernon Tama Keota and Washington. Ray Jones and Diane Goldsmith of Mt Vernon wed April 8 in Iowa City.

Kermit Jones Mrs Ray Jones Jim Bowen Keith’ Jones Gilbert Mills Kenneth Crone Walter Doak Glen Widmer Everet Jones Carl Jones Ray Hugh Jones Keota Floyd Palmer Tama Gladbrook Clarice Mt. Vernon Washington Iowa City Jones Diane Goldsmith

Berger Family Reunion and Visitation Notes

Local news notes the Berger family gathering at the farm near Reddick Indiana with Edward Berger, Lowell Novack and Calvin Noviack of Scottsdale joining the reunion. Several relatives plan trips to Chicago and Great Falls visiting Lena Vogel and Hazel Pease while others attend a funeral in Ft Madison. David Siemon visits from Watertown and will join a fishing trip to Saskatchewan after a brief stay.

William Berger Reddick Inl Berger Mr. Berger Edward Lowell Novack Calvin Scottsdale Ariz James J. Pease Patrice Great Falls, Mont Lena Vogel Hazel Pease David Siemon Henry Berdo Watertown Conn Cheyenne Wyo

Social calendar notices postponed and rescheduled funciones

Local social column lists postponements and schedules for Legion Auxiliary, Art Guild, Baptist Church groups, West Chester WSCS, Crawfordsville OFS, Moose events, Ladies Day luncheon, Just Us Club, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, Women of Moose, Rebekah Club, UPW Circles, Marion Ave circles, and Brighton CES. Entries show new dates or postponements through June 16 and June 19 with event locations including YWCA, Masonic Temple, Moose Home, Country Club, and church groups.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms YWCA Art Guild Noble Grand Circle Edith Weidner Baptist Julie Miller Circle Harold Kline Grace Hill Ladies Aid West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville OFS Masonic Temple Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Ladies Day Country Club Just Us Club G. A. White Prairie Flower Missionary Society Women of Moose Moose Home Rebekah Club Marion Ave UPW Circle VI Church Circle VII Chester’ Eatinger Atchurch Ted Meyers Eugene Martin Ralph Kleese Brighton Ces

Service note for Pvt James D Thompson at Fort Gordon

Military personnel in service Pvt James D Thompson NG 26 816 060 Co B 6th Training Battalion 2nd Troop Regiment US Army Transportation Corps Fort Gordon Georgia 30905 reflects a local obituary style notice with residence and unit details.

James D. Thompson Tng Tqn

Lutherans Close Vacation Bible School at Good Shepherd

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd wrapped up Daily Vacation Bible School with closing exercises. Thirty two youths attended all day sessions themed My God, My Country and I. Superintendent Mrs Carl Little led, nursery care was by Mrs Arthur Dinkheller and Linda Taylor, primary by Miss Barbara Grim and Judy Childs, junior by Mrs James Wilson and Jeanette Lemke, junior high by Mrs Alfred Lemke and Paula Grim, with Jean Bode at the organ.

Lutha Church of the Good Shepherd Daily Vacation Bible School Carl Little Arthur Dinkheller Linda Taylor Barbara Grim Judy Childs James Wilson Jeanette Lemke Alfred Lemke Paula Grim Jean Bode

Record of Admitted and Dismissed Patients

On the record admitted yesterday are Debbie Summy of Columbus Junction for medical care today Mrs Mary Genck of Washington for medical treatment James Dunn of Rawfordsville for medical care Mrs Stuart Edwards of Washington for medical treatment Mrs Sarah Christensen of Washington for medical treatment. Dismissed are Robert Crossett and Nicholson, both of Washington, and Gary Oswald of Richland.

Debbie Summy Columbus Junction Mary Genck Washington James Dunn Rawfordsville Stuart Edwards Sarah Christensen Robert Crossett Nicholson Shington Gary Oswald Richland

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