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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1971

Page

3

Friday Evening Ceremony Unites Adan Elizabeth Davis and Duane Lewis

Adan Elizabeth Davis and Duane Delbert Lewis wed in a 1:30 p.m. Friday double ring ceremony at Crandville United Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Henry Davis of Crawfordsville, wore an organza and peau de soie gown with lace accents and a cathedral train. Attendants included maid of honor Janet Davis and bridesmaids Jill Davis and Shirley Roth, while Barry Meyer and Kenny Meyer served as groomsmen. A reception for 200 followed at the church, and the couple plans to reside at Rural Route 2, Brighton. The bride, a 1970 Waco High School graduate, is employed at Eklunds in Burlington. the groom is a farmer.

Elizabeth Davis David Henry Davis Crawfordsville Beame Duane Delbert Lewis Brighton Delbert Lewis Lewis Cranville United Presbyteriaurch Ray van Jackie Fulton Janet Davis Jill Davis Shirley Roth Wayland Dawn Meyer Molt Heidi Bernau Barry Meyer Nancy Davis Susan Fulton Jim Eubanks Mt. Pleasant Bruce Davis Sandra Lewis Route 2 Waco High School Southeastern Iowa Community College Eklunds Burlington Waco Cinora Cafe Crawfords

Flea market visit in Canton and home life scenes

Richardson Texas recounts a Canton flea market trip with the J L Benish family detailing 40 acres of sales from car tops to door tables. The writer notes meals at the no menu cafe, family style dinners, varied regional foods, home garden blooms, and weekly help from Thelma cooking supper.

Richardson Texas Canton J. L. Benish Thelma Lockhart Tex Harry Anna

Linda Reed Weds Michael A Bett in Richland

Linda Reed daughter of Mr. and Mrs Aries Reed of Richland married Michael A. Bet son of Mr. and Mrs Ray Dickinson also of Richland on Saturday at 2 PM at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church Richland The Rev Jeinstein officiated the wedding The bride wore a long white organdy gown with Chantilly trim and cathedral veil Attendants included Hetty Wells Nancy Reed Gene Mood and Larry Smith Ushers were Dan Reed Eugene Messer and others A reception followed at the church parish hall The bride is a 1969 Pekin School graduate employed at Procter and Gamble in Town City The groom, Pekin 1906 graduate, attended mechanics school in Omaha and served two years in the Army They will reside in a trailer south of Richland The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal and dinner for 20 on Friday night

Richland Linda Reed Aries Reed Michael A. Bik Ray |Ickinson Mother Cabrini Catholic Church Jeinstein Wantilla Hetty Wells Centerville Nancy Heed Hie Gene Mood Larry Smith Ames Dan Reed Eugene Messer Wayland Church Pekin School Proctor and Gambles Town City Pekin Mechanics School Omaha

Fan accident at North Avenue intersection in Thureday incident

Brief report notes an incident at the North Avenue and Math Breez intersection involving William Keith Lord and Paul Falwin Kempf. Details are sparse with an estimated fine of 910 and a case related to failure.

William Keith Lord Paul Falwin Kempf North Avenue Math Breez Thureday

Social Calendar for Sayre Area Families and Clubs

Community listings show multiple events this week including reunions at Sunset Park noon to sunset, Nile Sewing Group meets 7 p.m., EuChaRest Service Club at 1 p.m. with dinner at Kingsbury Inn, White Shrine and Masonic Temple activities, Tops Club at 7:30 p.m., and Ladies Invitational golf day with Country Club events. Names include Rainbow Girl temple and Husbandsque, with 50 year members honored and April to June birthdays noted.

Sayre Sunset Park Rainbow Girlie Temple Nile Sewing Group EuChaRest Service Club Kingsbury Inn Husbandsque White Shrine Masonic Temple Tops YWCA Country Club Club House

H H Club Holds Meeting With Guests And Plans Luncheon

Nine members of the H. H. Club met with Mrs Don Holmes Thursday afternoon. Guests were Mrs Warren Underwood of Colorado and Mrs Donna Wojciechowski of Chicago plus several children. New member Mrs Melvin Schnieker. The July 15 meeting set for Sunset Park. A desert luncheon at the Table Thursday for club members hosted by Mrs Ray Sojka and others with 22 attending. Guests included Mrs Howard Buchanan and Mrs Robert Carter. Mrs Sojka presented her daughter Mrs Joe Goodlander who explained the meaning of a $1 bill inscriptions and emblems. A review of Burma Shave ads was given by Mrs Buchanan. Richard Kron, president, led the business meeting with plans for an ice cream social in July.

H. H. Club Don Holmes Warren Underwood Colorado Donna Wojciechowski Chicago Holmes Melvin Schnieker Sunset Park Ray Sojka Joe Knotek Roy Carter Iry Drake H. J. Club Howard Buchanan Robert Carter Joe Goodlander Sojka Tso Buchanan Burma Richard Kron

Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs C J Lease of Davenport

Mr and Mrs C J Lease mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house June 27 at their daughter’s Davenport home and a family dinner at the Sheraton in Rock Island. They were wed June 2 1921 in Washington and have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives from Los Angeles and Crawfordsville plan to attend along with their children Mrs W Main and C John Lease.

C. J. Lease Ripley Davenport Crawfordsville W. C. Main Jr Doreen Fairhaven Sheraton Rock Island Grace Hamil Mr. Lease Main Rielport C. John Lease Massena N. Y W. T. Johnson Grace Lease W. Ted Johnson Irving Clarann) Goldring Los Angeles Glenn Cherryholmes John Hamil Raymond Howsare Howsare

Rainbow Girls at Davenport Grand Assembly

Seven Rainbow Girls and four adults attended the Iowa Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls in Davenport June 14 16. Sessions were at the Masonic Temple with a luncheon and the group stayed at the Clayton House Motel. A bake sale funded their expenses. Attendees included Barb Warner worthy advisor and officers Jean Kennedy Julie Kennedy Linda Eash Sherry Eash Ann Colby. Adults were Mrs Roger Chap man mother advisor and Mrs James Eash Mrs Merle Warner chaperones. Mary Ann Nihart junior past grand representative to Connecticut attended with her mother Mrs Richard Nihart and the Blackhawk Hotel officers.

Iowa Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls Davenport Masonica Temple Clayton House Barb Warner Jean Julie Kennedy Linda Sherry Eash Ann Colby Roger Chapman James Eash Merle Warner Mary Ann Nihart

Washington High Class of 1921 Holds Reunion at Captain's Table

The Washington High School Class of 1921 celebrated its 50th reunion with a dinner at the Captain's Table. Judge Eugene Breitenbach of Los Angeles delivered remarks from excerpts of his original valedictory. Faculty members Miss Helen Wilson Bertha Miller and Mr and Mrs Harold Montgomery attended, along with many alumni including Opal Meeker Stransly Riverside Avalon Law Oberman Hastings and others. floral decor featured sweet peas grown by Mrs John Cherry.

Helen Wilson Frank Bertha Hay) Miller Harold Montgomery Town City M. L. McCreedy Verle Gallagher Eugene Breitenbach Supreme Court of County of Los Angeles Breitenbach John Flo Juzeler) Cherry Cherry Toppan Johnson William Kendrick Verle Galla Richard May Art Swift McCreedy Opal Meeker Stransly Riverside Avalon Law Oberman Hastings Minn White Dutro Montpelier Big Spring Texas Jessie Rice Redwood City Calif Nathanie Taylor Mich Tressa Johnson Wellman Rosa Edwards Grant Williamsburg Tek Washinton Ziaeat Frederiksen Los Alamitos Lester Duke Sun City Ariz Wash

Tour of Iowa City gardens Sunday event at four sites

The Women's Clubs sponsor a Sunday garden tour in Iowa City from 2 to 5 pm visiting four gardens including the Hinesburger garden. It mirrors Fortnightly Club’s Green Thumb project. Local residents plan to attend and others are invited. The tour fee is $1. For more information call Mrs. Florence Orr.

Iowa City Florence Orr

Washington Evening Journal subscription rates notice

Advertisement from the Washington Evening Journal detailing subscription rates and delivery areas. Rates listed include 60 cents by carrier and 40 cents in-town, with outside-town pricing and a $7.00 annual option. Production details and contact mentions appear as part of the notice.

Washington Toute Sbyrinsil Towa

Local Businesses and Services List Appears Amid Station Name Fragments

A long list of businesses and service providers appears, including heating, hardware, shoe fitting, plumbing, lumber, jewelry, insurance, real estate, automotive, auto body, furniture, banking, oil, and various local shops. The fragmentary OCR sequence references towns and place names such as CRAWFORDSVILLE, WEST CHESTER, KEOTA, and KALONA, suggesting a regional directory or advertisement page. Several entities repeat types like hardware, feed stores, and real estate services, but no cohesive narrative or event is present in the readable text.

Washington Bob Roe Heating & Hardware Brown Finance Brown Shoe Fit Co Bruty Carson's Plumbing & Heating Cashway Lumber Connelly Hardware Culligan Soft Water Cave's Sinclair L. B. Richer the Essex Everetts Music Jerry & Bill’s Firestone Dale Garrells Chevrolet Golden Touch Decorators Gray Plumbing Recan Jewelry Hanson Concrete All Feed Horse Feed & Grain Horak Insurance & Real Estately Vee Food Store International Harvester Iowa Southern Utilities Rard Feed

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