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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1972

Page

3

Wedding Day for Hochstetler Bayliss in Des Moines

Ann Marie Hochstetler and Thomas LeRoy Bayliss were married at Visitation Catholic Church Des Moines on June 24 1972. The ceremony featured Carnations blue and white daisies and a Mantilla bride wore white satin with Chantilly lace and empire waist. The couple will reside in Webster City with the bride pursuing nursing at the University of Iowa and the groom employed at Kaiser Ag Chemicals Keswick.

Keota Ann Marie Hochstetler Francis B. Hochstetler Dexter Thomas LeRoy Bayliss Leonard N. Bayliss Visitation Catholic Church Des Moines James Polich Merlin Bowers Earlham My Sweet Lady Donna Bowers Hochstetler Clair Hochstetler Earnham Dennis Hochstetler Joyce Cherne Guttenberg Thomas Michael Marianne Klemm Coralville Carol Bayliss College of Nursing University of Iowa Iowa City Bayliss Iowa State University Ames Kaiser Ag Chemicals Keswick Webster

Residents share family travel and health notes from Kalona to Ogden

Mrs. C Ray Miller returns to Kalona from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after nose surgery. Mrs. W F Henry of Washington attends granddaughter Debra Henry wedding in Orlando California. Harold Ossman marks 25th anniversary June 28. Mrs. George Chalupa of Washington in intensive care Ogden Utah after heart attack. husband George and daughter Virginia Koehler fly out. Martha Kos hosts visitors Bohumil Kos Wes Sojka and Blanche Waldmann from Whittier Riverside Ft Lauderdale.

C. Ray Miller Kalona Mercy Hospital Iowa City W.F. Henry Washington Orlando Calif Debra Henry Delmar Henry Harold Ossman George Chalupa McKay Hospital Ogden Utah Carl George Virginia Koehler Chalupa Wes Sojka Riverside Blanche Waldmann Ft Lauderdale Fla Martha Kos

McKinstry Repeats Third Runner Up In Miss Iowa Pageant

Reports from the Miss Iowa contest in Davenport corrected earlier errors naming Linda Wertz as the first county contestant to reach third runner up in 1963. Peggy McKinstry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elliott McKinstry, also finished third runner up among 32 entrants. There were 16 contestants this year.

Davenport Linda Wertz Peggy McKinstry Elliott McKinstry

Pinochle Leaders Head St James Summer Marathon

Mrs Agnes Bellel and serma Dempsey lead the St James summer pinochle marathon after four rounds with 4820 points. Other leaders include Mrs Martin Whittaker and Mrs Frank Casey 1520 points, Mrs Lloyd Marek and Mrs George Horn 1390, and Mrs George Sojka and Mrs Eugene Reed 1220.

Agnes Bellel Serma Dempsey St. James Martin Whittaker Frank Casey Lloyd Marek George Horn George Sojka Eugene Reed

Cinderella 4-H Club Met At DeWolf Home

The Cinderella 4-H Club gathered at Sherry DeWolf’s home with Rose Peiffer presiding and thirteen members present. Members brought recipes and shared judging tips for cookies rolls bread and pie crusts while displays showcased recipes and place settings. Guest Mrs Jane Goldey offered help and the club planned a soda pop stand for the West Chester Centennial.

Cinderella Sherry DeWolf Rose Peiffer Sherry DeWolf Mindi Mangold Bonita Moeller Marjorie Peiffer Nancy Duvall West Chester Carol Radda Jane Goldey

Urges lawyers to seek court posts in Iowa

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice C Edwin Moore urged lawyers to apply for openings on the high court at the 99th annual Iowa State Bar Association meeting in Des Moines He noted the court’s balance is off with seven ex district judges and only two appointees from law practice He criticized low pay and a growing case backlog saying no major backlog reduction is expected under the current system

YES Moines UPI Iowa Supreme Court C. Edwin Moore Iowa Iowa State Bar Association Moore Supreme Court

Bride elect Sydney Christensen honored at Keota shower

Mrs Kay Statler of Keota hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride elect Sydney Christensen on Wednesday afternoon. Assisted by her sisters, Christensen opened gifts while pastel rainbow decor and a miniature bridal party vignette framed the event. She will wed Richard Bush of Iowa City on July 2 at Bethlehem Lutheran church Lost Nation.

Sydney Christensen Kay Statler Keota Bill Henderson Miss Christensen Richard Bush Iowa City Bethlehem Lutheran Church Lost Nation Charles Bush Wellman Daryl Christensen Shelly Peggy Ruth Christensen William Sitter Washington Oren Birkey Louis Hohenshell Milford Groff Milton Wehrle Guenther Christensen Lewis Belcher Wes Webster Dorothy Gingerich

Plan DAR log cabin summer open houses

The DAR log cabin will be open several days in summer for public visits per an announcement by Mrs. Robert Kurtz regent. Open house dates include June 22 July 13 July 27 August 10 August 24 and August 31 with hostesses Mrs. Maurice Meyer Mrs. Harold Timmins Mrs. Charles Hotle Mrs. Stephen Wiggers Mrs. Joe Schlatter Mrs Robert Kurtz Louisa Young Nondas Richardson and Mrs. Edgar Stewart. The chapter aims to show the cabin for private parties when possible under the leadership of Mrs. Meyer Mrs. Hotle and Willa Ramsey, the standing committee in charge.

DAR Robert Kurtz Maurice Meyer Harold Timmins Charles Hotle Stephen Wiggers Joe Schlatter Louisa Young Nondas Richardson Edgar Stewart Meyer Hotle Willa Ramsey

Turkey growers vote on check-off plan referendum

Iowa turkey producers will vote by mail in July on creating a Turkey Marketing Council and a mandatory check-off of 2 cents per turkey under 10 pounds and 1 cent per turkey over 10 pounds. The proposal aims to stabilize boom and bust cycles. 50 percent of growers must sign the petition to trigger the vote. Kenneth R. Appleby of Cedar Falls warns refunds are available after sale. Turkey production is about 6 million birds annually.

oWas Turkey Marketing Council Iowa Iowa Turkey Federation Turkey Federation Kenneth R. Appleby Cedar Falls Appleby

Meeks Couple Plans 50th Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs William L Meeks celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday July 2 from 2 to 4 pm at the Farm Bureau building near Washington. They married July 3 1922 in Washington and have seven children and 18 grandchildren.

William L. Meeks Farm Bureau Washington Mr. Meeks Esther Nichols Washington County Keokuk County Indianola Winslow Ark Bedford Allerton North Second Larry B. Meeks North Highland Calif Harold Kay) Jones Keith Bonnie) Broccard Fayetteville Darrell Ardeth) Linder Longmont Colo Everett Joan) Pilkington Delta Clayton C. Meeks Denver

Home news roundup with Hazel Euwer Evensong tribute

The UP Home airs with Hazel Euwer as reader and Miss Helen Harvey at the piano. Fathers Day tribute honors fathers and God. Mark Elgin visits local area. Mrs Nayna Neiswander of Columbus, Ohio, visits her aunt this week. W. H. and Vivian Ross returned from Pittsburg and Springfield. Various friends and relatives visit, weddings attended, and travel news noted. Several local clubs meet. films shown. health center visitors noted. Norman Tree Service cares for campus trees. local residents visit Miss Mattie Black. Archival notes include Dr Lytle’s former parishioners visit and Jan Dare leaves for Germany as an exchange student.

Hazel Euwer Ieaner Helen Harvey God Father Mark Elgin

Social Calendar Highlights and Reunion Details

Sunday events include W. C. Hotle Descendants Reunion at noon and a cooperative dinner at Fairgrounds Gardens at 2 pm led by Mrs. B M O Beirn. Also Senior Citizens Potluck at noon in Y community room. Tuesday has White Shrine at 8 pm at Masonic Temple and Supreme Shrine reports. April May June birthdays noted. BPW Club dinner at Captain's Table at 6 30 pm. Odd Fellows Lodge work in third degree Tuesday evening.

W. C. Hotle Descendants Fairgrounds B.M. O’beirn Senior Citizens Potluck Masonic Temple Supreme Shrine Price Roberts Lauren Powley Harold Griffeth Odd Fellows Lodge

Southeast Iowa CAO annual meeting set

The Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization Inc will hold its annual meeting on Monday June 26 at 7 30 pm at the organization office located at 111 Valley Street Burlington. The gathering invites members and supporters to review programs and plans for the coming year in a concise community briefing.

Southeast Iowa Cao Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization, Inc Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization Inc Valley Street Burlington

Summer desserts and quick bakeoff recipes edition

Helene B Dillon presents simple summer treats including a light cake sauce for cupcakes, cornmeal muffins from Lelia Wilson, Pride of Iowa Cookies, and Rose White's Chocolate Cake with a rich chocolate frosting. Recipes include cornstarch thickened sauce, icebox muffins, sweet cookie dough, and a chocolate cake with boiling water batter.

Helene B. Dillon Lelia Wilson

Planning session for 1923 Washington High reunion

A planning meeting for the Washington High School class of 1923 will mark its 50th reunion in 1973. The gathering at Hazel Rapp’s home 626 East Washington St. starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and invites all interested class members.

Washington High School Hazel Rapp East Washington St

On the Record a Births and Dismissals in Brief

On the Record lists Norman Hoover of Winona Minnesota as admitted yesterday. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Randell Reed of Muscatine. Dismissals today include Mrs Elmer Stalder and Mrs William Kent, both of Washington.

Norman Hoover Winona, Minn Randell Reed Muscatine Elmer Stalder William Kent Washington

Women of Moose Meet Here Thursday Evening

Women of the Moose met Thursday evening with Senior Regent Mrs. Yara Sojka presiding. Mooseheart reports were read and sent to Mooseheart. Attendance Dinner at the Willows June 20 recognized perfect attendance with gifts and a year’s free duel won by Mrs. Art Harris. A trip to Vets Hospital June 6 was reported. A check was voted to the Summer Creative Arts and Drama. After the meeting a Secret Pal party was held led by Mrs. Ed Letts. Audit committee will meet July 6 at Recorder Mrs. Bob Dunbar’s home. Next meeting is College of Regents Chapter Night led by Mrs. Dale Sheetz.

Vets Hospital Ed Letts Bob Dunbar College of Regents Dale Sheetz

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