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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1971

Page

3

Snyder Owens wed in West Des Moines church ceremony

Debra L. Snyder of Ames wed Robert L. Owens of Ames in a 10 am double ring ceremony at Sacred Heart Church West Des Moines officiated by Rev Hillary Gaul. Attendants included Miss Julie Anne Schutz and bridesmaids in purple gowns. Best man Sterling Young. groomsman Steve Sonka. Reception for 200 followed. couple to reside at Hillsdale Trailer Courts No 71 in Ames while both study at Iowa State University.

Columbus Junction Debra —L. Snyder Ames A. Vincent Snyder West Des Moines Robert L.owens William Owens Sacred Heart Church Hillary Gaul Julie Anne Schutz Janet Brock Merry Snyder Des Moines Sterling Young Rippey, Jr Steve Sonka Dave Orr Dave Smith Alan Sedore Towa Hillsdale Trailer Courts No Towa State University

Griffeth Family Marks 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. Cathern Griffeth and Trudy and Mrs. Boyd Siefk traveled to Galesburg Illinois Sunday to visit Mrs. Griffeths brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Petrie and attend their 40th wedding anniversary open house.

Cathern Griffeth Trudy Boyd Siefk Galesburg, Ill

Jerry Westen Hosts Birthday Party at Lincoln School

Jerry Westen tenth birthday party was held Saturday for a Friday March 12 date. Guests included his teacher Mrs. Robert Zager and Lincoln School third grade students, plus aunts James Nelson family and Nelson cousins from Lone Tree and Washington, and brothers Danny and Timmy Westen.

Jerry Westen Wilbur Westen Robert Zager Lincoln School James Nelson Juanita Donna Jimmy Mike Lone Tree Charles Nelson Ricky Washington Jeff Sherry Nelson Danny Timmy

Washington Eye publication details and rates

The Washington Eye in Washington Iowa lists staff and contact details including publisher Shannon Fielder and editor Charles Morris. It shows delivery options by carrier and mail with weekly and monthly rates, plus production roles and office address.

Washington Eye Washington Towa North Marton Ave Iowa Fielder, Shannon A Co Athoruty Christ

State and Local Government Costs Skyrocket

Washington reports a White House OMB study showing state and local government expenditures rose sixfold since 1950 from 22 billion to 132 billion. Population growth inflation and urbanization push costs higher while tax burdens rise. calls for federal aid grow as officials weigh the necessity of many layers of government.

Washington UPI United States White House Office of Management and Budget U.S L. Ecker-Racg Nixon

Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups Activities and Postponements

A compact listing of community events across clubs and churches. Monday Rainbow Girls meet at 7 pm at the Masonic lodge with OES and lodge members invited. Nile Sewing Group and various PTA, YWCA, and senior citizen activities announced. Several events postponed to March 29 and one week, with potlucks, style shows, and service club meetings at multiple venues.

Rainbow Girls Masonic People OES Masonic Lodge Bible, & P.m Robert Koehler Nile Sewing Group Don Maxwell

Mercy Hospital Patient and CSU Degree News

Mrs. Scott Wilcox is a patient in room 3005 at Mercy Hospital in Towa City. Daylene McAvoy Hergart, daughter of the Marion MeAvoys and a Colorado State University student in Fort Collins, earned her M.A. degree and will receive her diploma by mail with a June commencement ceremony at CSU.

Scott Wilcox Mercy Hospital Towa City Daylene McAvoy Hergart Marion MeAvoys Colorado State University Ft. Collins O Csu

Palmer wins Florida Citrus with tournament record

Arnold Palmer, age 41, won the Florida Citrus Invitational in Orlando with a tournament record 270 and 18 under par, edging Julius Boros by one stroke. He earned $30,000, boosting his 1970 money lead to $89,862 after also winning the Bob Hope Classic and joining Tom Shaw and J.C. Snead as two time winners this year.

Orlando Fla UPI Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Tom Shaw J.C. Snead

Bride Judith Hawkins Weds Robert Cooper in Columbus Junction

Judith Irene Hawkins becomes Mrs. Robert Press ton Cooper in a March 13 ceremony at United Presbyterian Church Columbus Junction officiated by Rev Denley Ganfield. Attendants include Cathy Duncan maid of honor and multiple bridesmaids. Reception for 175 at Columbus Junction State Bank precedes a home in Des Moines. The couple's backgrounds: Judith Drake University teacher. Robert Drake University law student.

Columbus Junction Judith Irene Hawkins Robert Presston Cooper United Presbyterian Church Denley Ganfield Sheldon Hawkins Elliott E. ‘Cooper Forest City Donna Belle Hughes Kim Karr Venice Cathy Duncan Key West Fla Ed Hawkins Brent Des Moines Jim Tredway Madison Wis Maid of Honor Scott Hawkins Elliott E. Cooper, Jr David McLaughlin Michael Wolfe Minnetonka Minn Terry Denefe Steve Hanson Gerry Rierson

Relations Improving Across Faiths In Des Moines

Des Moines civic leader E R Haley named to NCCJ national board says Catholics Protestants and Jews have improved relations tenfold in a decade. Haley, 65, discusses intergroup education, local NCCJ work, Brotherhood Award honor, and youth programs like Soul Village funded by donors.

Des Moines E.R. Haley National Conference of Christians and Jews NCCJ Haley S. Francis McGinn Des Moine South Side Community House Mercy Hospital Guild United States Quad - Cities NCCS Iowa Rock Island County Ilinois Cedar Rapids Davenport Fort Dodge Mason City Ottumwa Rock’ Island County Sioux City Waterloo Brotherhood Orvice Robert Harter WHO - TV Ellis Levitt Dial Finance National Board New York Towa Forest Avenue

Lincoln PTA Meeting and School Talk in Gym

Lincoln PTA will meet Tuesday March 16 at 30 p m in the school gymnasium with president Mrs Delbert Soper presiding. Al Kinzler curriculum director in the Washington Community Schools will speak on Our Schools. Three sixth grade boys will play instrumental numbers. New officers will be elected and a brief resume of the Children s Emotional Health project will be given.

Stewart Pta Sunrise Applied Arts Cloyce Stewart VW Hall Legion Hall Tops Club YWCA Y McCleery St. James Circle Foster Club Sal‘ad Louis Larsen E.P.C Homer Brinning Lincoln Pta al Kinzler Curriculum Sunshine Community Club Evert Westen Methodist WSCS Mike Klopfenstein Circle TI Max Smith Circle III William Holden Robert Koehler Richard Gipple Mary Wesleyan Don Maxwell Lou Clarkson Halcyon House Senior Citizens Y. Jolly Nine Club Clare Griffin Lincoln Parent Teachers Association Delbert Soper Washington Community Schools

Dear Abby letters on football fueled marriages and independence

Readers share marital strain as football obsessions clash with domestic life. Six writers describe arguments, loneliness, and jokes about husbands glued to games. Advice echoes: pursue hobbies, visit family, or reshape routines to rebuild connection. Readers from St Louis, Boston, Minneapolis, and Van Nuys weigh in.

Abby Mary Dean ST. Louis Shan Joplin Minneapolis YMCA

Bierdorffs guests in Statler home

Keota Iowa report lists visitors to the M R Statler home and nearby towns. Visitors include Mr and Mrs R B Bierdorff of Moscow, Mr and Mrs Bill Coons and son, Kay Statler, Rita Pierce patient at Mercy Hospital, and several others from Keota and surrounding areas attending a Rebekah convention in Iowa City and related events.

Paul Sievert Keota R.B. Bierdorff Moscow M. R. Statler Bierdorff Statler Bill Coons West Liberty Kay Statler Iowa City Rita Pierce Mercy Hospital Genevieve Lyle John Marathon Robert Lyle Gary Wallerich Jeff Keith Kent Fred Sheetz Bob Larson Albia Tillie Henry Fred Downing Washington Opal Disney A. J. Fitz Simmons Eat Seitsinger Rebekah Elvin Shafer Earl Leitsinger Dike New Methodist Church

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Anbd Snyder Bial Robert L. Owens Charles “Morris Rikonert Shatter Leonard Llewellyn Prion Louis Cassels Sonotone Hearing Aid Service Clinic Washington Hotel Charles W. King Harold Stephens Wingas Ella Miller Robert Cooper Judith, Binkins Eng Julie Hughes Drake University Synaclear Osincup Drug Store Maker Sitler's Auto. Parts Iowa Ave Ean Robby Boston Theames Zanesville Nancy M.N. M Abigail von Buren Bierdorffs Osincup
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