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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1972

Page

2

Bride of Paul Scranton Weds Joyce Lukavsky in Double Ring Rite

Joyce Lukavsky daughter of Edwin Lukavsky married Paul Scranton son of Robert Scranton in a 1:30 PM March 4 ceremony at St James Catholic Church. Rev Edward Collins officiated with Marie Mineart at organ and Harold Mineart singing.

Joyce Lukavsky Edwin Lukavsky Paul Scranton Robert Scranton St. James Catholic Church Edward F. Collins Marie Marie Washington Harold Mineart Brighton Ed Mineart Joseph D. Scranton San Diego Calif Dennis Lukovsky David Guthrie Iowa City Gary Graf K.C. Hall Joe Skubal Ainsworth East Washington Washington High School Winga's Restaurant Mr. Scranton WHS Zager Missouri Illinois California Iowa Joseph Scranton Stephen

Glenn Dunbar 55th Anniversary Note Observed at Dinner

Mrs Glenn Dunbar and her husband celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Captain's Table after residing in Washington County for eleven years. They are lifelong residents of Washington, address 414 South Iowa. Myrtle Teeter is her maiden name. The couple have five children Ruthmary Fuhr Geneseo Kathleen Weidner Fairfield Jessie Lambert Beckley Glenn Davenport and Paul Shirley Maxwell Kearney. They also have 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Glenn Dunbar Dunbar Washington County South Iowa Washington Myrtle Teeter Charles Ruthmary) Fuhr Geneseo Ill Clifford Kathleen) Weidner Fairfield

Friendly Circle Club enjoys a Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Kleese’s home

Nine members and two children attended as each shared a favorite TV program. Mrs. Elwood Kleese reportedly returned home from the hospital. Mrs. Ed Augustine presented Fashion Speaks Out from the Extension office with Wilbur Wright assisting in refreshments. SPICHER FUSSA, Japan Master Sergeant Willard D. Spicher, son of Mrs. Velma Spicher of Kalona Iowa, received the US Air Force Commendation Medal at Yokota AB for meritorious service as air passenger superintendent at Hickam AB Hawaii. He is with a unit of Military Airlift Command and stationed in Japan after 12 months of Vietnam combat duty. he is a 1952 Kalona High School graduate, and his wife is Elisabeth Misef. REBEKAH LODGE Twenty eight members met at IOOF Hall with Winnie Belter presiding. Eight sick calls and twenty four non-member calls were reported. Plans for IOOF-Rebekah family social Friday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Carl Kelley and wife chairing. Two new officers installed: Margaretta Givans warden and Melvin Schnicker left supporter to noble grand. Members to participate in Kalona convention March 17. refreshment committee to be Givans and Belter. Helen Koening's committee served refreshments with St Patrick me.

Friendly Circle Club David Kleese Elwood Kleese Ed Augustine Wilbur Wright Spicher Fussa Japan Willard D. Spicher Velma G. Spicher Fifth St Kalona Iowa Yokota AB Hickam AB Hawaii Yokota Military Airlift Command Vietnam Kalona High School Elisabeth Misef Rebekah Lodge IOOF Winnie Belter Don Hazen Ioof - Rebekah Carl Kelley Margaretta Givans Melvin Schnicker Kalona March

Funeral services for George F Morrison held Saturday

Funeral services for George F Morrison were held Saturday morning at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Leland Grove officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers were Peter Morrison, Patrick Morrison, Robert Morrison, Richard Morrison, Thomas Morrison and John Custer.

Shoe fitting advice and local newspaper notice from Washington Evening Journ

An article notes shoe fitting prevents foot pain and related discomfort, urging proper sizing to avoid arch and toe issues. It includes a Washington Evening Journ advertisement with contact details, rates, and publication metadata, referencing Inland Daily Press and Shannon Co. Inc. and listing staff roles.

Davenport YMCA 46 44 Over Washington Marsh Rats in Semifinal

Davenport YMCA team edged the Washington Marsh Rats 46 44 in overtime to reach the Y boys tournament final in Dubuque. The Marsh Rats had led by eight before Davenport rallied to force OT and win on a 1 second left rebound shot. Jeff Buhr and Dr. Roland Taylor joined the team for the trip.

Davenport YMCA Washington Ymca Marsh Rats Dubuque Washington Cedar Rapids Elis Jeoff Hardy Randy Brock Steve Custer John Blakeny Lonnie Brock Bob Miller Larry Guy Roger Smith Jeff Buhr Roland Taylor

Social Calendar highlights many local clubs and events

Rainbow Board and Rainbow Girls meet at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with officers in formals. YWCA Council gathers at 7:15 p.m. Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m. Cindy Pace hosts, Pledges meet earlier. Various groups including Red Cross sewing, DAR dessert at Captain's Table, and a long list of club meetings and speakers fill a busy social calendar with room for reservations and baby pictures, travel programs, and community service activities.

Rey Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls OES Ywca Council YWCA Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Tom Pace Richard George Washington County Registered Nurses Association Willows Mildred Fagen Bea Hansen Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Willard Widmer McCleery Robert Koebilers Majorca Della Humphreys Red Cross Dar

DAR to Host Guest Speaker Visit Tuesday

The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday for dessert at Captain's Table. Special guests include Mrs. Lucille Gittinger of Eldon who will discuss DAR schools and Mrs. Mary Gruwell of Ottumwa who will also attend.

Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Lucille Gittinger Eldon Mary Gruwell Ottumwa

Local notices from the Washington Evening Journal

Local items include Herman Kron a Mercy Hospital patient in Iowa City room 3027. A daughter Lynelle Sue born to Mr and Mrs Bob Chalupa weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grands Galen Weaver Keota Olive Chalupa Washington. Sister Michelle age three. Mrs Ruth Lytle and Mrs Carrie Berdo back from Ormond Beach Fla after six weeks. Charles Berdo flew and drove their car home. Mrs Don Fall and Bill of Albia visited. Mrs Floyd Ayers a patient in University Hospitals Iowa City. William Lloyd Sr returned from Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Odd Fellows Lodge meeting Tuesday at 7 90 p m with second and third degree practice. Accident: Richard Wayne Freel and Charles Clifford Snyder cars collided on North Town Avenue Saturday at 4 10 p m. $200 damage to Snyder, $20 to Freel.

Bob Chalupa Mercy Jonary Lynelle Sue Galen Weaver Keota Olive Chalupa Washington Michelle Ruth Lytle Carrie Berdo Ormond Beach Fla Fannie Shinebarger Charles Berdo Todge Tere Odd Fellows Lodge Richard Wayne Freel Charles Clifford Snyder North Town Avenue Freel Snyder

Steve Fall Celebrates Eighth Birthday At Home

Steve Fall son of Mr and Mrs Jack Fall marked his eighth birthday with a Saturday party at his parents home. The Stewart School third graders joined in games and refreshments bringing many presents. Attendees included Tim Moothart Tim Brinning Barry Jarvis Rick Murphy Ricky Sinn Joe Engle and Stoney Scott with Jacki Fall and Lisa Moothart helping.

Steve Fall Jack Fall Steve Stewart School Tim Moothart Tim Brinning Barry Jarvis Rick Murphy Ricky Sinn Joe Engle

Winga Named Coffee Day Chairman in Washington County

John A Winga Jr of Winga's Restaurant Washington is the Coffee Day Chairman for Washington County coordinating events on March 24 and 25. Restaurants statewide will serve coffee free to customers who donate to Iowa programs aiding mentally retarded children and adults.

Marvin Mai Pagoda Supper Club Marion John A. Winga Jr Winga’s Restaurant Washington Washington County Winga Iowa

Edson Sailor Dw Fpo San Francisco 9660 Record

Service Peane Thomas A. Peart MMEN 481681965 appears in a Navy muster line for the USS Edson DD 946. Listed as M. Dw. with FPO San Francisco 9660, the entry notes assignment and location details.

Thomas A. Peart Edson M. Dw. Fpo San Francisco

Hospital Admit and Discharges List Detail

At On the Record Hospital admissions occurred Saturday with Ross Hodson of Brighton and several medical patients including Mrs. Gilbert Morrow Matthew Crile and Mrs. Verle Koch. Discharges followed with Otis Love and multiple others plus today Reed Moore and Mrs Cora McWilliams among the listed from Columbus Junction and Washington.

Ross Hodson Brighton Gilbert Morrow Matthew Crile Washington Verle Koch Maude Martin Otis Love Columbus Junction William Knight and Son Lisa Dawn Heither Barbara Dicks Reed Moore Cora McWilliams Glenn Davis

Thoughtful line from Elizabeth Barrett Browning on love

A noted lyric from Elizabeth Barrett Browning emphasizes loving for love's sake alone. The quote reflects timeless romance and literary resonance in a concise, reflective form.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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