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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1965

Page

2

Barnum and Lawrence Couple Wed in Keota Church

Sandra Ann Barnum daughter of Mr and Mrs WH Barnum of Keota married Joe Thomas Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs George Lawrence of Keota on Saturday June 19 at 3 00 p m in the Wesley Methodist Church Keota The ceremony was officiated by Rev Orin Potter with assist Rev Duane Churchman A reception for 125 followed at the church The couple will reside in Iowa City The bride is a University of Iowa graduate and secretary to Dr Jean Arnold The groom attends the University of Iowa in the physics department and works there Meantime guests traveled from Wisconsin Illinois Missouri and Iowa

Sandra Ann Barnum WH. Barum Keota Joe Thomas’ Lawrence George Lawrence Orin Potter Wesley Methodist Church Duane Churchman St. Luke's Methodist Church Newton Iowa Don Hong St. Olaf Towa Clara Kent Burdett Wold Monona Katherine Walker Kalona Ralph Barnum Roy Russow Rockford Ill University of Iowa Jean Arnold Iowa City University Watertown Wis Chicago Moberly Tow

Kolosick Smart Reunion Held At Washington County Fairgrounds

The Kolosick Smart reunion took place Sunday at the Washington County Fairgrounds with a cooperative noon dinner. Attendees included Paul and family from Ottumwa, Richard from Des Moines, Evert Smart from Moline, and multiple Washington residents. The next reunion is planned for the second Sunday in June 1966 in Washington.

Washington County Fair Washington Paul Kolosick Ottumwa Richard Kolosick Des Moines Evert Smart Moline Wes Custer Richard L. Brock Richard J.” Brock Columbus Junction Daniel Call Columbus City

Washington Evening Journal staff and imprint details

A fragment lists the Washington Evening Journal staff roles and imprint lines including editor and business manager, vice president, advertising director, news editor, local advertising, production, and copyright notices. It mentions the Iowa Daily Press Association and Inland Daily Press Association, and a mail subscription note for within and outside Iowa.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Towa Davia Eider William Shannon Charles Mortis Bob Shafter Bruce Cowden Howard Mazen

Connie Friese and Everett Waters wed in Lansing Ia

Connie Friese and Everett Waters married in a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Lansing Iowa on Saturday June 19 The bride wore a silk peau de soie gown with a silk illusion bouffant veil and carried a rust bouquet Her attendants were her sisters Mrs Warren Escher matron of honor and Marilyn Friese bridesmaid Their dresses were rust and they carried yellow mums Charles Waters served as best man Jim Waters groomsman and brothers of the groom A nephew was ring bearer and Brenda Friese a niece flower girl A luncheon followed in the school hall in rust and yellow The bride a Washington High School graduate works in Minneapolis Her husband a Lansing High School graduate is a court reporter in Minneapolis After a short wedding trip they will live in Minneapolis

Immaculate Conception Church Lansing Connie Friese Everett Waters Warren Escher Marilyn Friese Charles Waters Jim Waters Brenda Friese Washington High School Minneapolis Minn Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Betty Anne Blakley Jack Blakley Jerry Ray Bean Norman Bean Richard] Godsey North Liberty Salem Church of God Diana Lynn Blakely Peggy Murphy Sandra Kammerer Muscatine Larry Bean Wayne Blakley Danny Bean Laurel Rene Bixby Bruce Bean Dale Brehmer Larry Trotter

Summit School District Picnic Set for June 27

The Summit School District announces its annual district picnic on Sunday June 27 at Sunset Park in Washington. Dinner is served at noon and the invitation extends to all residents who have lived in the district and to all former and current Summit School District teachers.

Summit Sunset Park Washington Summit School

Mrs Lloyd Gray Attends Ward Shoe Dept Classes

Mrs Lloyd Gray of the Montgomery Ward shoe department attended Ward's instruction classes for shoe department operators at the Holiday Inn Motel in Burlington on Tuesday. Prof and Mrs Robert Burham and daughters Lynn and Susan Ann of Des Moines visited the Burham and Gray families.

Lloyd Gray Montgomery Ward Shoe Department Holiday Inn Burlington Robert Burham Lynn Baby Susan Ann Des Moines Everette Burham Bloyd Gray Burham Grandview College

Medical admissions and births in Washington area

Admitted yesterday Mrs. Iva Simp son and today Mrs. Florence Hill and Joe Moore, all of Washington, in medical care. Births today to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gier of West Chester: a son. Dismissed yesterday Miss Linda Greiner of Washington.

Iva Simpson Washington Florence Hill Joe Moore Marvin Gier West Chester Linda Greiner

Social calendar items from West Chester clubs

Weanes West Chester Pythian Sisters host 8 p.m. at hall. Jolly Nine Club meets 7 p.m. Mrs Pauline Hite. bring white elephant gift. Thursday Women of Moose 8 p.m. Regular meeting at Moose Home Executive board 7 p.m. West Chester WRC 2 p.m. KP Hall. Knights of Columbus 8 p.m. KC Hall. Homemakers Club 9:30 a.m. Mrs Harvey Holden. Fleur de Lis Club 9:30 bring favorite household product. LBC Club 1:30 p.m. dessert with Mrs Ruth Berger. Rainbow Girls 5:30 p.m. practice at Masonic Temple. Pansy Hill Club 7:30 ice cream social with Mr and Mrs William J Jones. bring own table service. Friday Home Arts Club Mrs C C Niffenegger. Jaycee Ettes 7 p.m. smorgasbord at Bryn Mawr Steak House. members and husbands. Rebekahs Odd Fellows 6:30 p.m. family potluck 100F Hall. Card party. Twilight League and Men's Stag 7:30 p.m. Country Club. reservations by The day afternoon. Saturday Country Club Dance 9 p.m. Clubhouse with Dick Ballard Orchestra. Sunday Coppock Reunion noon to sunset Park.

Women of Moose Moose West Chester Wrc KP Hall Knights of Columbus KC Hall Homemakers Club Harvey Holden Fleur ‘de Lis Art Witthoft LBC Club Ruth Berger Rainbow Girls

Break-in at Keota bulk plant nets 15 cases oil

Keota bulk plant at the west edge of town was broken into Monday night. Entry gained by breaking the door lock. Keokuk County deputy sheriff Keith Bryant and Keota officials are investigating. Leland Kraan is the plant agent. This is the third break-in in four years at the facility.

Keota Keokuk County Keith Bryant Leland Kraan

Blakley and Bean ceremony in Ainsworth church

Betty Anne Blakley and Jerry Ray Bean wed in the United Presbyterian Church at Ainsworth in a ceremony attended by 150 guests. The bride wore a white satin gown with a pearl neckline, and the couple plan a July 4 homecoming after a San Diego honeymoon. The event included family members from Blakley and Bean families and a reception in the church parlors.

Reschly Family Moves to Staten Island New York

Mr and Mrs Edwin Reschly and son Phillip left Tuesday for their new home at 5 Hett Avenue Staten Island New York The John Owen family returned this past weekend from a trip west attending their daughter Su an Owens Reno wedding on June 12 They visited relatives in Los Angeles and Las Vegas with stops to see Art Browns Hastings and Melvin Hills L A Holland and Frank Kos attended Dr J R Gardners funeral in Lisbon Iowa Gardner was the father in law of Harry Sizer formerly from this community

Edwin Reschly Phillip Hett Avenue Staten, Island New York John Owen Suan Reno Nev Iebert L. A. Holland Frank Kos Lisbon Iowa J. R. Gardner Dr. Gardner Harry Sizer Dave McGaffey C. W. McIntosh J. C. McIntosh Frank Ballasesas Dallas Texas John Kimmell Gerald McGaffey

Washington County Hospital Patient Recovers After Home Accident

Local news notes Vina Manussier is in Washington County Hospital recovering from injuries received in a home accident. Visitors include Prof and Mrs Warren Fairbanks of Portland and their daughter Roberta Maxfield with her three daughters from Eugene, plus Mrs Lucille Slydahl of Grandview. The group attended the Fairbanks son’s wedding in Johnson City, Tennessee and a Sigourney family gathering with 60 relatives. Other items mention Clinton visitors, pre enrollment trips to Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, and a Mercy Hospital Iowa City admission for Marjorie Ann Peiffer.

Vina Manussier Washington County Warren Fairbanks Portland Ore Roberta Maxfield Kathryn Beverly Deborah Eugene Lucille Sybdahl Grandview Wash Orof Fairbanks University of Portland John Son City Tenn Sigourney

Oskaloosa to Host Ninth All-American City Square Dance Festival

Oskaloosa will hold its ninth All-American City Square Dance Festival July 2 and 3. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event draws dancers from several states. Callers include Bob Gillespie M.D. of Oskaloosa Duane Blake of Ames Minnie Davis of Newton Gene Beavers of Allerton and Wiley Hutchinson of Bussey.

Oskaloosa Junior Chamber of Commerce Bob Gillespie M.D Duane Blake Ames Minnie Davis Newton Gene Beavers Allerton Wiley Hutchinson Bussey

Summer Time Swing Dance at Country Club

The Washington Country Club will host a Summer Time Swing dance this Saturday at the club house. Dance runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dick Ballard and his orchestra provide the music. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Truax, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tanner.

Washington Coutry Dick Ballard Orcestra Maurice Ellis Robert Truax Tom Tanner

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