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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1966

Page

3

Anniversary party honors Janeceks silver wedding couple

Mr. and Mrs. Melo Janecek observed their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday March 13 at their home. About 125 guests attended including their daughter Beverly Robertson who signed the guest book. The three tier cake was baked by Mrs. Lloyd Miksch and served by Mrs. Donald Smith.

Melo Janeceks Don Robertson Beverly Lloyd Miksch Donald Smith Walter Sheets Merle Miller Allen Darbyshire Darbyshire Miller Mr. Smith Diane Denise Smith Jeryl Miller Kaylene Darbyshire Janecek Ireta Smith New Haven Baptist Parsonage Earl Dale Don Beverly) Robertson Wayne Gary Janecek Washington County

Washington woman fined for speeding in 25 mph zone

Barbara Ann Bain of Washington was fined six dollars plus costs after being charged with traveling 31 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone in Justice of the Peace Holden's court. Washington police reported the violation occurred Monday.

Barbara Ann Bain Washington Justice of the Peace Holden’s

Keota couple Rimer and Pierce wed in Methodist ceremony

Brenda Faye Rimer and James Henry Pierce of Keota were married Saturday March 12 at 3 pm in Wesley Methodist Church. The bride wore silk organza with a lace bodice and bouffant skirt and carried a white Bible. The couple will reside in Keota. Pierce works for Kingsbury Homes in Sigourney.

Keota Brenda Faye Rimer Lee Renfro James Henry Pierce Vernon Raimer Iowa City Wesley Methodist Church Orrin Potter Susan Fabar Wellman Olan Brasfield Davenport Pierce Kingsbury Homes Sigourney

Washington man fined for careless driving in court

David C. Taylor of 614 East Main was fined 15 dollars plus costs in Justice of the Peace Holden's court for careless driving charged by Washington police on March 13.

Washington Justice of the Peace Holden David C. Taylor E. Main

Club activities and Golden Age Club meeting notes

Mrs. Charles Stuart hosted the Bible department with 17 members present while Mrs. Harry Turner led a Revelations lesson and Mrs. Lloyd Walker discussed Christ after Peter. Tickets for the county convention at the Methodist Church on March 23 were sold. Mrs. Pearl Schooler of Indiana was guest of Mrs. William Hasty. Mrs. Walter Bauer closed by reading a dogwood legend. The Golden Age Club met at the YWCA with speaker C. Morris of Camp Sunnyside Des Moines describing handicapped work and Easter seal funds. Members sewed carpet rags and made a cover. Birthday cakes were served. Mrs. Jessie Arnold joined as a new member. Special guests included Mrs. Francis Reed and Mrs. Dave McGaffey from the VFW Auxiliary.

Charles Stuart Bible Department Harry Turner Lloyd Walker Christ Peter Methodist Church Pearl Schooler Indianola William Hasty Walter Bauer Golden Age Club YWCA C.E. Morris Camp Sunnyside Des Moines Rhua Helmick Opal Parcell Elizabeth Ann Davis Jessie Arnold Francis Reed Dave McGaffey VFW

Davis Couple Celebrates 35 Years With Open House

Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis marked their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at the Captain's Table drawing about 150 relatives and friends. Their son Dr D Claire Davis of Wheaton Ill and three grandchildren joined the festivities along with numerous cousins sisters and other relatives from several nearby towns. гостей included Mary Ellen Daniel and David Daniel. hosts and hostesses were family members serving in multiple roles.

Harvey Davis D. Claire Davis Wheaton Ill Erik Jessica Emily Kay Davis Mr. Davis Della Humphrey Robert Roberts John Winga Davis Lillian Daniel Olwen Daniel Edythe Daniel Platte Ville Wis Anna May White Mt. Pleasant Roger Bronholt Winfield David Daniel Cambria Roberts Winga Mary Ellen Daniel Crawfordsville Wapello Mt. Union Columbus Junction

Meeting Recap for Chapter DL TTT and EI Luncheon

Mrs Delbert Soper chaired Chapter DL TTT in Mrs Walter Doaks home. Delegates chosen for the state convention were Mrs Soper and Mrs William Matson. Hostess Mrs Janice Millhauser served refreshments to twenty one. Mrs A E Baldrige hosted Chapter EI at a 1 pm luncheon with routine business. Waterloos Mary Brown state president attended as guest.

Delbert Soper Chapter DL TTT Walter Doak Soper William Matson Janice Millhauser A.E. Baldrige Mary Brown Waterloo

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Beck

Mrs. Nancy Denton and Miss Jeri Mayer hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at Mrs. Denton’s home for Norma Beck bride elect of Charles Engle. Attendants included Mrs. Robert Beck and Mrs. Benson of Washington. Guests, games, gifts, and themed refreshments followed a wedding bell centerpiece.

Marriage License Issued in Washington County Court House

A marriage license was issued this week at the Washington county courthouse to James Roy Wilson of Ainsworth and Barbara Anne Bealer, 616 S. Second, Washington.

Washington County Court House James Roy Wilson Ainsworth Barbara Anne Bealer S. Second Washington

Local births and dismissals reported in Washington

Admitted Yesterday: Andy Farrier from Brighton in medical care and Mrs Mabel Holman from Washington in medical care. Births Yesterday: Mr and Mrs Stanley Bauer of Washington greet twin daughters. Dismissed Today: Mrs Leo Stone of Washington and Miss Rita Ardus er of Washington discharged.

Andy Farrier Brighton Mabel Holman Washington Stanley Bauer Leo Stone Rita Arduser

Real estate transfers in county records list multiple deeds

Minnie M Statler transfers to Robert L Greiner and wife land in section 30 76 8 and 1976 8. Gilbert S Kueneman transfers to William D Roberts and wife lot 10 block 2 Erdices add Ainsworth. John Morrett and wife to Curtis P York lot 6 block 4 L W Smouseel northeast add Washington. Minerva Elizabeth Henn to Boyd Emde and wife east half on NW and SW halves of NE section 2077 8.

Minnie M. Statler Robert L. Greiner Gilbert S. Kueneman William D. Roberts Erdice Ainsworth John Morrett Curtis P. York L & W Smouseel Washington Minerva Elizabeth Henn Boyd Emde NEM

Employed Women Luncheon Tuesday at VW Rooms

Employed women are reminded of the noon luncheon Wednesday in the VW rooms of the old junior high building. Lefferts will furnish the program with a style show. All employed women in the city are welcome. The meal costs 75 cents with no reservations. Mrs. Emma Barnett, Mrs. Neal Lampkin, and Mrs. Robert Ryner are in charge.

Lefferts Emma Barnett Neal Lampkin Robert Ryner

Evening Literature Meeting Recited Poems and Plans

Miss Ruth Miner hosted fifteen members Monday with Miss Ruth Bell as cohostess. Mrs. Ruth Nolin led the meeting. Miss Carol Forgey announced a party on May 10 at the Captain's Table where each guest will present a short spring poem. Mrs. Richard Fisher presented a Creative Writing program.

Ruth Miner Ruth Bell Ruth Nolin Carol Forgey Richard Fisher

Evening Journal report from Washington Iowa date 1966

Local newspaper notes the Washington Iowa edition for Tuesday March 15 1966 with brief society notices and community updates including civic events church activities and upcoming meetings for readers.

Evening Journal Washington Iowa

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