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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1976
Page
3
Multiple June 1976 weddings in Washington West Chester and Iowa City feature brides in white satin and Chantilly lace gowns, bridesmaids in aqua and purple gowns, and orchestral music from local choirs. Couples include Mildred Bordwell and Robert Youngquist, Jane Ann Blieu and Robert Duvall, and Linda Fritz and Melvin Walker Jr. with receptions for hundreds and future residence plans in Washington and rural West Chester.
Sunday school group hosted at Mrs Harold Brock home. Mr and Mrs Art Rigenhagen celebrate golden wedding on Sunday June 27 in Star Idaho with a reception planned by their children Art Jr Harold Appy Mae and Ricky. Out of town guests visit Radda and Anderson families in Muscatine and attend class reunion in Captain's Table. Various meetings follow through Tuesday with many civic and youth group events at local venues.
Miss Marilyn J. McConkey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank G McConkey Cedar Rapids wed Ricky E Garrett son of Mr and Mrs Dean Garrett Washington on Friday June 18 1976 in the chapel of St Pauls United Church Cedar Rapids Dr Arnold Herbst officiated at 7 pm The bride wore a white polyester gown with belt and cape and a two tiered chiffon bouquet carrier Her maid of honor Michele Morris and best man Terry Garrett led a guest list of 100 Ushers included Jim McConkey and Terry Darbyshire The reception followed in church parlors The couple will live in Iowa City after a honeymoon in St Louis and Six Flags over Mid America
The Cinderella 4-H Club staged a dress review at West Chester United Methodist Church. Representatives included juniors Sandra Reed and Becky Greiner, intermediates Lori Greiner and Jacque Reed, seniors Bonita Moeller Judy Reed Carol Radda and Vicki Flynn. Judge was Mrs Maynard Bash. Club achievement show set for July 14 at the same church.
The Hustlers announced plans to visit 4 Hers projects in the next weeks. Entry blanks are due by July 9. State fair entries due by July 29. A swine meeting for members and fathers is set for Ames on July 16. Greg Wiley presented What Bit's Best and George Pfeifer hosted.
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