Carol Pretz and John Winga Jr wed in Marion Avenue church
Miss Carol Ann Pretz and John Albert Winga Jr married at 4 p m in Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with ministers Vernon Elgin and William Moon officiating. Highlights include bridal gown with Alencon lace, heirloom pearls, mint green attendant dresses, and a reception in church parlors. The couple, from Columbus Junction and Washington, plan to live in the Perdock Winga apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Pretz
John Albert Winga Jr
Vernon Elgin
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
William Moon
Louisa Center Community Church
Marion Avenue Church
Hilton Pretz
Columbus Junction
John Winga
Washington
Evelyn McElhinney
Morning Sun
Margy Kiesey
Beverly Jones
Shirley Jones
Wapello
Elizabeth McHaffy
Sammy Smith
Edward Winga
Richard Winga
Eugene Rees
Crawfordsville
Robert Logan
Duane Martin
Paul McElhinney
Charles Jones
Eugene
Delbert Rees
Marabelle Eye
Mt. Pleasant
Holger Christensen
Peggy Stewart Honored With Grocery Shower
Miss Peggy Stewart was honored at a grocery shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Larry Martin. Guests, classmates and mothers enjoyed games readings and unwrapping gifts. Green and white decor featured with refreshments served. Co hosts included Mrs. Marion Augustine Mrs. Milton Ross and Mrs. L P Statler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Stewart
Larry Martin
Marion Augustine
Milton Ross
L.P. Statler
Harold Rathmel Returns Home From Iowa City Surgery
Harold Rathmel came home Friday from Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after undergoing surgery. He is expected to rest at home and receive follow up care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rathmel
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Young Adults Club Tours Nauvoo Illinois Sunday
Seventeen members of the Young Adult Discussion Club left Washington for dinner in Flora Thums Cafe at Niota. After a short business meeting led by vice president Bill Gallagher, the group toured Nauvoo visiting two Joseph Smith homes and the Nauvoo Historical Museum. The August meeting committee includes Corrine Phelps Jim McCreedy Pat Schantz and Bill Koehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Flora Thums Cafe
Niota
Bill Gallagher
Nauvoo, Ill
Joseph Smith
Nauvoo
Corrine Phelps
Jim McCreedy
Pat Schantz
Bill Koehler
Marriage License Issued to Stout and Fariss
A marriage license was issued here Saturday to Edward Irvin Stout of Almsworth and Dixie Lee Fariss of Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Irvin Stout
Almsworth
Dixie Lee Fariss
Burlington
On The Record Hospital Admits And Births
Admitted Saturday J W Combs Washington medical Sunday Mrs Julia Elmore Richland medical Miss Mary Chabal Washington medical Miss Esther Mimms Washington surgical Frank Horn Washington medical Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Hubert Beranek Riverside a son Sunday Mr and Mrs Arthur Fudge West Chester a daughter Mr and Mrs Edwin Horn Riverside a son Today Mr and Mrs George Statler Washington a daughter Dismissed Sunday Mrs John J Widmer Washington George Gabriel Columbus Junction Miss Louise Askren Washington Mrs Larry Krotz and daughter Washington Today Bert Lynn Pleasant Plain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Combs
Washington
Julia Elmore
Richland
Mary Chabal
Esther Mimms
Frank Horn
Hubert Beranek
Riverside
Arthur Fudge
West Chester
Edwin Horn
George Statler
John J. Widmer
George Gabriel
Columbus Junction
Louise Askren
Larry Krotz
Bert Lynn
Pleasant Plain
Social Calendar notices printed three days in advance
Weekly schedule lists Suzannah Girls at 5 30 p m at church and various civic groups meeting through Thursday. Events include Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in Riverside La open board potluck and general meeting, Rosemary Club at 8 30 p m with Dell Walker, Cooperative picnic at Garden II 1 p m, White Shrine 8 p m at Masonic Temple, Y Wives Coffee 9 30 a m, VFEW Post annual Wiener roast at Sunset Park, Ladies Invitational at Washington Country Club 8 a m with luncheon at 12 30 p m reservations requested, Rainbow Girls 2 p m at Masonic Temple, Just Us Club 2 p m Marion Ave, UPW Silver Tea 3 to 4 30 p m at church, Square Dance 8 to 11 p m Central Park in 4 H barn rain plan, OES Pinochle 1 30 p m Masonic Temple dessert and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Riverside
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Charles Gilbert
Masonic Temple
Y-Wives
Robert Ferrell
Bill Hammer
Dick Ballard
Vfew Post and Auxiliary
Sunset Park
Washington Country Club
Rainbow Girls
Just Us Club
Marion Huston
Marion Ave
Central Park
Maurie Times
Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits
Mrs. Margaret L. Coleman of Redding Calif visited Mrs. W A Palmer after attending her son Monte Coleman’s wedding in Evanston Ill William Palmer and Albert Bachman attended. The Ward family celebrated a wedding anniversary with supper at the Captain's table and other relatives joined them. Mrs. Herbert Jones underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and visitors are allowed. The Anderson sisters and relatives returned from a Florida trip visiting Winter Haven and the Florida coast. Dr Rolland Taylor and wife welcomed Mary Ellen born June 21 and home June 25, Craig Taylor proud to be a journal carrier boy. Leon Hillman family spent a Missouri Ozarks vacation and a St Louis stopover en route home. Sandra Dawson returned from a year in Nurnberg Germany and is now with her mother in Washington. Wayne Witthoft and family visited the Finke home with Mrs Ireta Givans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Coleman
Redding
Calif
W. A. Palmer
Evanston, Ill
Monte
William Palmer
Albert Bachman
Gettysburg
Rolland Taylor
Mary Ellen
Taylors
Leon Hillman
Ozarks
Missouri
Washington
St. Louis
Sandra Dawson
Nurnberg
Germany
Rex Dawson
New York
Melvin Jaspering
Stanley Simpson
James
Michael
Candy
Lehighton
Albert Simpson
Richmond
Simpson
Jim
Mike
Palmerton High School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mr. Simpson
Bethlehem Steel
Accident reported on Highway 92 near Ainsworth underpass
Sheriff's officers investigated a Sunday crash on Highway 92 east of the Ainsworth underpass at 12 15 p m. Vehicles driven by Wendell Kirk Shoemaker of Carliers and William Rudolph Sch wab of Columbus Junction were involved after Shoemaker pulled onto the highway from a driveway. Estimated damage to each car was $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High 92
Ainsworth
Wendell Kirk Shoemaker
Carliers
William Rudolph Schwab
Columbus Junction
Shoemaker
Wedding of Janet Hysell and Francis Peiffer at St James
Janet Hysell and Francis Peiffer wed in a 10 am ceremony at St James Catholic Church. The couple plans to live in Barstow California. Attendants included Richard McNeill and Kent Morrison with guests and reception at the VFW Hall. Milestone couple both graduates of Washington High School 1958. Milestone includes Hollywood note on Ocean's Eleven Las Vegas filming by Lewis Milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Catholic
Janet Hysell
Francis Peiffer
Barstow
Calif
St. James Catholic Church
T.J. Lew
Marie Marie
James E. Grubb
Richard L. McNeill
Kent Morrison
Las Vegas
N.M
Sabina
Jack Pfeffer
Jerry Hysell
Rober Stalder
Washington
Tom Peiffer
Jim Peiffer
Chicago
Craig Neuhart
Great Lakes
Stephen
William Peiffer
VFW
Mary Minick
Ralph Charbonneau Jr
Charles Crone
Truman Hysell
Roberta Wiley
Cathy Pratt
Sandy Peters
Jean Ann Peiffer
Trudy Hysell
Joyce McGraw
Nancy Miller
Leo Mangold
Everett Coffin
Albert Coffin
Vera Hysell
William Panzer
Mary Jo Peiffer
Marilou Kintz
Remsen
Marilyn Hereld
Cresco
Janice Larson
Cedar Rapids
Hollywood
UPI
Lewis Milestone
New
Local Family Vacation News and Community Notices
Mr and Mrs Don Ellingsworth and Polly returned from a two week vacation mostly in Denver visiting relatives. They also visited Mrs Mary Rickard in Minnesota for her 91st birthday. Mrs Edward Squire returned from a two week vacation visiting the East and Davenport. A lawn mower accident cost Mr Squire two fingers. Various locals visited relatives, attended meetings, and joined a Stumpf family reunion with news of Palmeton and MIT student outcomes. George Arduser and daughter Helen visited Cedar Rapids acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ellingsworth
Polly
Denver
Colo
Don Ellingsworth Jr
Ellingsworths
Minnesota
Mrs. Ellingsworth
Mary Rickard
Edward Squire
Halcyon House
George Arduser
Helen
Cedar Rapids
Waller Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carol Pretz
John A. Winga Jr
Jean Jones
Mildred Davis
Myra McHaffy
Ronny Perdock
Roger Pretz
Helen DeVault
Kay Martin
Julia Klemme
Sharon Moothart
Diane Perdock
Cathy Adamson
Pamela Wilkerson
Thais Grauwinkle
Betty Jean Grauwinkle
Doris Meyerholz
Helen Pooler
Maquoketa
Betty McChesney
Elsie Glassburner
Iowa State Teachers College
State University of Iowa
Stewart School
Winga
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Winga Cafe
Guther
John Winga Jr
Fern Pastry Shop
Birthday Club
Marthe Young
South
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Martin
Young Adults Club
Illinois
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Olympia
Evening Journal
Bob Lytle
Asters Daisies
California
Wolf's Flower Shop
Ake Tx
Suzannah Girls
E. E. Ward
Barbara
Ruth Ann
the Ward
Mildred Palmer
Herbert Jones
Mercy Hospital
Raymond Anderson
Viola Anderson
Sioux City
Areta Anderson
Red Oak
Florida
Anderson
Winterhaven
Fla
Wayne Witthoft and
and Mrs
Ollie Harris
Centerville
Jim Harris
Harris
Cheryl Herrick
Ill
U.S. Naval Hospital
Harlan Neuhart
Craig
Hysell-Peitier
Helen Heszeltive
Dwight Hayes
Meryl Steele
Glen Widmer
Sam Weeks
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Anita Weeks
Mary Sue Davis
Avis Widmer
Jeanne Allison
Ann Marie Widmer
Vicki Miles
Susan West
Molly
Carla Kneen
VFW Department
Washington Post
Auxiliary
R.E. Shannon
Grinnell
Iowa
General Telephone
Evelyn Blecha
Mediapolis
Edlef Boysen
Jennie Kerr
N&h
Nicola & Harmon
Parsons College
Fairfield, Iowa
Science and the Humanities
Jantzen
A Jantzen
Catalina
Aea
Leo J. Fritz
West 2Nd
City
Jom Duncan
Tappan
Reek
Jarvis Appliance
Southwest Corner
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