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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1966

Page

3

Local Washington Wedding Brings McCarthy and Van Winkle Ties

Linda Van Walt Van Winkle daughter of Charles and Mrs Van Winkle of Central City and Justin McCarthy son of Bernard McCarthy of Washington repeated vows Saturday June 18 at St James Catholic Church Washington in a 10 am double ring ceremony Rev T J Lew officiated Two gladioli bouquets adorned the altar Miss Monica McCarthy was maid of honor Brides dress of silk organza and Chantilly lace featured a scalloped neckline long sleeves and three tier train A reception followed at St James School cafeteria About 150 guests attended After a short trip the couple will reside in Quincy Illinois where the bridegroom is employed with Morman Manufacturing Company The bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal supper.

Linda M. van Winkle Charles van Winkle Central City Justin B. McCarthy Bernard McCarthy Washinton St. James Catholic Church Washington T. J. Lew Columbus Junction Betty van Ekeren Henry M. van Ekeren Pella John Conklin Orville Conklin Fredonia First Baptist Church of Everette G. Ward Eunice Roorda Linda Finke Max Vander Pol Michael Forbes

Two Periods of Furniture and Garden Notes

A kitchen window scene mentions furniture of Early Attic and Late Basement. Rain affects back yard seedlings while grandchildren spot Gomer Pyle in a World War II photo. Ice cream flavors include Licorice and Pumpkin. other items like bubble gum and Rhubarb gooseberry appear on lists. Announcements note Rainbow Girls meeting postponed to June 27 with practice June 24 at the Masonic Temple.

Ward Way Masonic Temple

Halcyon Notes Activities at Halcyon House

Mrs Alvin Allen visited our home on Sunday. Several guests from Sacramento Tacoma Ames Waterloo and Davenport called this week including Mrs Georgia Cummings Mrs Helen Watkins Mrs Bessie Tucker and Mrs Fred Steck. Carrie Davies hosted Mac M Davies and Des Moines visitors. Multiple callers named with local households sharing visits and dinners throughout the week.

Georgia Cummings Sacramento Calif Helen Watkins Bessie Tucker Latta

Bride of John Conklin Weds Betty Van Ekeren in Pella

Betty Van Ekeren of Columbus Junction became the bride of John Conklin of Fredonia in a June 17 ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Pella in a double ring rite. The couple will reside in Fredonia after a short wedding trip. The bride is a Pella High alumna and Central College graduate, a former Columbus Community Schools PE teacher. The groom is a Columbus Community High School graduate, Navy veteran, now employed by Grain Processing in Muscatine.

Fredonia Pella Community High School Central College Pella Columbus Community Schools Columbus Community High School United States Navy Grain Processing Company Muscatine

Funeral services for George W. Nelson held Friday

Funeral services for George W. Nelson were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sherman-Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Elgin in charge. Pallbearers were Everette Been blossom, Stanly Zager, Vernon Witting and Harold Jarvis. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Linda Van Winkle Honored At Sunset Park Bridal Shower

Miss Linda Van Winkle was the honoree at a Thursday evening bridal shower at Sunset Park. Guests offered helpful hints and recipes as she opened gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mike McCarthy with assistance from Mrs. Dick Custer. Also attending was the bridegroom’s grandmother, Mrs. Amy Wilson of Centreville.

Linda van Winkle Sunset Park Mike McCarthy Dick Custer Amy Wilson Centerville

Sara Knupp Honored At Kitchen Shower For Jan 25 Bride

Sara Knupp, the honoree, was feted at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Glenn Knupp with assistance from Mrs. Robert Fickel and Mrs. Glen Fuhr. A Thursday morning coffee featured a fruit plate, rolls, and a towel cake in mint green and yellow. The bride elect opened gifts by breaking artificial cobwebs. An afternoon dessert shower by Mrs. Ray Whisler and Mrs. Jack Trotman followed Friday. Miss Knapp will wed Larry Bartlett on June 25.

Sara Knupp Glenn Knupp Robert Fickel Glen Fuhr Ray Whisler Jack Trotman Sara Miss Knapp Larry Bartlett

Ainsworth Sewing Club Meets at Fair Grounds

The Sewing club of Ainsworth will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Washington County Fair grounds. The meeting was previously listed as at the Legion Hall in Ainsworth.

Sewing Club Sewing Club of Ainsworth Washington County Fairgrounds Legion Hall

Trap of the King: A Bridge Endgame in Spades

North South vulnerable, declarer aims to trap Wests king of spades by repeated spade finesses and endplay. After cashing diamonds and hearts, clubs, East returns heart or diamond, leading to a position where West discovers his king of spades no longer yields a trick as the last two cards—spades ten nine for South and ace seven clubs for dummy—yield a smothered king.

North East South West West Declarer King South East

New Cars and Dealers Listing by Names and Brands

A catalog of individuals and entities linked to automobiles and related products. Names include William P Dusenbery Claire Gray Lloyd or Rosalyn Duensing Roland E Taylor Donald J or Shirley Trier Neal N Roth Orville F Coakley Willard S Treischmann Ray A Yoder Paul or Ida Scherrer June R Duffy Washington Jaycees Lyle R Parricett Harry Malickky Sr Welkona Turkeys Inc Vincent F Simon Dennis C Morak Bridgestone.

William P. Dusenbery Honda Claire Gray Plymouth Lloyd Or Rosalyn Duensing Ford H & M Camping Center Roland E. Taylor Suzuki Donald J Shirley Trier Neal N. Roth Chevrolet Oriville F. Coakley Willard S. Treischmann Ray A. Yoder Paul Or Ida Scherrer June R. Duffy Washington Jaycees Lyle R. Parricett Harry Malickky Sr Welkona Turkeys Inc Ford Truck Vincent F. Simon Dennis C. Morak Bridgestone

Washington social calendar notices brief schedule

Notices list community events for Washington residents with times and venues. Activities include Shirts and Skirts Club at the Fairgrounds, Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple, various church and club meetings, YWCA rooms, gardens visits, VFW Auxiliary gatherings, and golf club activities with meal times and hostesses.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Baptist Friendly Bible YWCA Gardens Harry Turner City Gardens

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Rural church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m. Youth fellowship at 6 15 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Pastor David R Hess.

David R. Hess

Family photo with nine children described by ages

A UPI telephoto image shows Margaret 13, Eileen 11, Paul 10, Dennis 16, Mike 15, Tommy 8, in dad’s lap Mary 5, Peggy Day with Danny 3. A tenth child is due in November.

Margaret Eileen Paul Dennis Mike Tommy Mary Peggy Day Danny

Also Mentioned on This Page

Justin McCarthy Linda van Walt Gladioli James Grubb Monica McCarthy Lynda Styne Cedar Rapids Joe McCarthy Ardes Wilson Randy Chalupa Larry Custer The Morman Manufacturing Company Edwin Novotny Gomer Pyle Judy By Marge Luckey California Army Navy Marge Rainbow Halcyon Notes Halcyon House Alvin Allen Robert Bonar Murray Smiley Sadie Miller Esther Aldrich Tacoma, Wash Fred Steck Mac M. Davies Fairfield Carrie Davies A. L. Griffith Everette Griffith Des Moines Lester Duke Harry Wentworth Brighton Clifford Thorne Grace Brington Roger Birdsall Waterloo Agnes Mayer Ames Ernest E. Sage Rehfeldt Wilma Jarrard Davenport William Wulf Nellie Link W. Messer Raymond Bonar Whis van Ekkeren B. Jay Becker North Dealer North-South Vulnerable Custer Electric Marion Dial Fairgrounds Len Buch VFW 1St Presbyterian Circle IV Tom Berdo Circle V Dale Connelly West Chester John Hough Clifford Tait Melville Donaldson Charles Wiley Ladies’ Invitational E. B. Hammer Just Us Club George White Prairie Flower Baptist Dennis Day Hollywood Day Iowa Mary Sue Salmon ISU Wonders Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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