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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1963

Page

2

Couple Mary Ellen DuVall and John A. Dawson Wed in Davenport

Dawson and DuVall couples unite in a 2:30 pm June 23 ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church Davenport conducted by Rev. Wallace Stark. Attendants include sister of the bride and local residents. After a reception for 49, they plan home on Route 1 Washington after a wedding trip to an undisclosed location.

Mary Ellen DuVall Floyd A. DuVall Davenport John A. Dawson Clyde Dawson Sr Route 1 Washington Calvary Baptist Church Wallace Stark Edmund Crane Janet Steel Gerald Wheeler Daven Port Dwight Wood Edsington, Ill Roger Young Bettendorf Vicki Jo Dawson

On The Record Hospital Admits And Discharges

Hospital report lists admissions including John Ryan Washington medical Mrs Jennie Harris Washington medical Mrs Jennie Mitchell Washington medical James Osman Washington medical Julie Young Washington surgical Isaac Norenburg Keota medical and discharges Henry Taylor Washington Everett Jones Richland today.

John Ryan Washington Jennie Harris Jennie Mitchell James Osman Julie Young Isaac Norenburg Keota Henry Taylor Everett Jones Richland

Community Social Calendar Notices Preview

Social calendar items list club meetings picnics bake sales and dinners with times locations and hosts. Includes White Shrine Masonic Temple Sunset Park Country Club and various groups such as Navajo Club Fleur de Lis and Women of Moose.

Masonic Temple Sunset Park Sunshine Community Club Lyle Paisley Bethel Missionary Society Alice Brown Sunset Park Pavilion Mary Crandall North Marion Pansy Hill Club William Jones William Berg Dale Bowen Bob McDonald Women of Moose Moose Home West Chester WRC HJ Club Jim Altenhofen Phil Weldin Homemakers Club Neill Trotman Heights Lola DeLong Jerry Simmering

4 H Club Members Tour Moorman Plant and Farms

Eleven members of the Jackson Boys 4 H Club visited the Moorman feed plant and Quin cy NL research farms on Friday. Werner Lowry and assistant Lloyd Duensing drove the club cars. After a plant tour in the morning the group had dinner as guests, then toured the research farm in the afternoon.

Jackson Boys 4-H Moorman Quincy Werner Lowry Lloyd Duensing

Gesing-Davis double ring wedding in Ainsworth

Massina Gesling daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Gesling of Ainsworth wed Brian Davis son of Mr and Mrs John Harold Davis of Columbus Junction in a double ring ceremony at United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth on Saturday June 22 8 p m Rev Dale Brehmer officiated Attendants were Karen Coon Crawfordville and Sam Stapp Columbus Junction Guests came from Washington Columbus Junction Muscatine Iowa City Crawfordsville A reception followed at the H E Goslin home The bride a 1963 Ainsworth High School graduate and groom a 1961 Columbus Junction High School graduate.

Massina May Gesling Harvey Gesling Ainsworth Brian Davis John Harold Davis Columbus’ Junction United Presbyterian Washington Columbus Junction Muscatine Iowa City Crawfordsville

Washington girl wins county office at Hawkeye Girls State

Cheryl Andersen of Washington returned from Hawkeye Girls State at the State College of Town campus in Cedar Falls. She ran for ward councilman and later for county clerk on the Federalist ticket, was elected to county office, served as organist at the inauguration ball, and reflected on the program’s government lessons. Arthur Hinderman of Washington served on the inaugural board. This was the 18th year of Hawkeye Girls State.

Cheryl Andersen Washington Hawkeye Girls American Legion Auxiliary State College of Town Cedar Falls Girls State Chers Ladehoff Cheryl Carr County

Local notes from the U. P. Home visitors and gatherings

Miss Laura McLaughlan of Atkinson Nebraska stops at the U. P. Home en route east and south before returning around July first to finish her cottage. Des Moines residents David Kenagy and family visit Omer Kenagy and later Mrs. Bess Kench’s Morgan home. Dr. Kerr visits Mrs. Jennie Harris in Iowa City and preaches at Monroe United Presbyterian Church. Esther Birney's Maidens of the 4H group host Variety Night for the Home group.

Laura McLaughlan Atkinson Nebraska David Kenagys Des Moines Omer Kenagy Zelza Buttgen Monmouth Jay Dooley A. E. Morgan Lisle Bess Kench Morgan Home Mrs. Keneh Mrs. Morgan Kerr Iowa City Jennie Harris Mercy Hospital Monroe United Presbyterian Church Esther Birney

Funeral services held for Miss Rosalia Sueppel

Funeral services for Miss Rosalia Sueppel were held Monday at St Marys Church Riverside with Rev Walter Boeckman officiating. Pallbearers included Nick Edle Iowa City Elmer Scherer Belleview Ed Sueppel and Leo Sueppel Jr Washington Ambrose Kron Riverside. Burial followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Past Commanders Leon Beatty American Legion Post No 29 to gather for annual dinner at 7 p.m. in the Epicurean. program planned by Charles Hotle and Jay Brown.

Leon Beatty American Legion Post No. 29 Charles Hotle Jay Brown

Greaser Reunion Held At Warren Eschers

The annual Greaser reunion occurred at the Warren Eschers near Washington with a noon basket dinner. Attendees from Illinois and nearby towns gathered for visiting, horseshoe pitching, and pony riding after a day of socializing at the hosts’ home.

Warren Eschers Washington Malcom Keller Melody Timmy Kevin Keir Ralph Keller Janis Neil Marty Lillie Keller Illinois Melvin Roberts Julie Michael Diana Christy Brian Deep River Elvin Roberts Keota Oliver Roberts Anamosa Roy Brown Nichols Edgar Bassar Frank Greaser Bob Stahle Ann Susan Kathy Town City Paul Escher Mary Louise Mark Roger Richard Embree Laura Brenda Jo Warren Escher Kathleen Larry Marlene

M D Sees Observe Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. M D Lee of Washington celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary with an open house at their home. Guests from many towns attended a noon picnic and reception with hostesses and a gold themed display. The couple, married June 25 1913 in Washington, have six children two dozen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. More relatives visited from California Minnesota Iowa Illinois Indiana and Minnesota.

M.D. Lee Washington Seth Marlon Peiffer Harold Huston Wyman Charles Swift Wayne Ellison Macedonia Clarence See Max See Rex See Clarence Max Harold Helen) Huston Rex Charles Marie) Swift Wayne (DeEl Ellison Vista Chance Pasadena California P.E. Weasel Upland A.J. Schl

Local Des Moines City Notes and Hospital Updates

Mrs. Ethel McChurch rests in Room 421 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines after a coronary attack last week. Ed Rich transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City in Room 408. Gary Lewis, son of Mrs. Lillian Lewis, tops a Bible quota for Southwestern Publishing Company in Paris Texas. Community members visit Cedar Rapids and Vinton homes. Daryl Cave and Leonard Schantz begin studies at State College of Iowa this fall.

Ethel McChurch Methodist Hospital Des Moines Washington Ed Rich Mercy Hospital Iowa City Gary Lewis Lillian Lewis Paris Texas Gary Southwestern Publishing Company Nashville Tenn Daryl Cave Don Cave Leonard Schantz State College of Iowa Cedar Falls

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

Sewereamer promises fast acting root and organic matter removal for clogged drains without digging. It claims to dissolve roots paper grease and rags using a mix applied to floor drains. Available in 5 and 10 lb cans priced at $2.29 and $3.95.

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