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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1963

Page

2

Marriage Of Marianne Neorr And William Sherman

Miss Marianne Neorr daughter of Mr and Mrs William Neorr of Temperance Michigan wed William Sherman son of Mrs Sherman of Washington and late Mr Sherman in a candlelit ceremony at Aldersgate Methodist Church Toledo Ohio Rev R David Harper officiated. The bride wore a pean de soie sheath with Alencon lace and a shoulder length veil carrying a red rose semi crescent bouquet. Attendants included Miss Kay Neorr maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Joanne Leiser Miss Nancy Kennedy Miss Patricia Hoy Wendy Sue Wood junior bridesmaid and Jean Gorr flower girl. The groom's party included his brother James Peterson Sherman best man Thomas L Drake and several ushers. A reception followed at Singnole Country Club. The bride of Michigan State University and the couple plan to live in East Lansing Michigan after March 25.

Marianne Neorr William Frederick Neorr Pheasant Temperance Mich William Peterson Sherman East Lansing Roger Sherman Washington Mr. Sherman Aldersgate Methodist Church Toledo R David Harper Kay Nearr Joanne Leiser Washington, D.C Nancy Kennedy Patricia Hoy Detroit Wendy Sue Wood Nice Jean Gorr Miss Gorr Robert Andrews Cedar Rapids James Peterson Sherman Greenville Til Thomas L. Drake Using Lynn's Suenigan Michigan State University Uate Michigan State Mies Spartan Wis Iowa State University Ames de Lage

Durst Brothers Enroll in Omaha Automotive Courses

Durst brothers Michael and Richard, sons of Mr and Mrs John Durst of route one Wellman, have enrolled in automotive mechanics at Universal Trade School in Omaha Nebraska. They will begin classes on September 28 this year. Funeral services for Miss Jessie Crawford were held today at 9:30 a.m. in Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Vernon Elgin, Ph.D, presiding, and at 2 p.m. in Argo United Presbyterian church Argo Iowa with Rev Ralph Jordan. Burial followed in Argo Cemetery. Miss Crawford died Friday at the United Presbyterian Home.

Local social notes from Keota and area residents

Keota and surrounding community residents returned home from trips and visits. Ray Wehr and daughters Claire Paula Mary Ann and Jean planned to return to Kansas City Missouri after visiting Joel Statler in the Riley home. Zeck and Connie Anderson left for Cedar Falls after attending the high school operetta and celebrating two Zeck birthdays. Larry Barnes visited from Chicago while his parents hosted. Dana Crawford, after a weekend with her mother, secured an elementary teaching job in Marshalltown for the 1964 school year and will graduate from Cedar Falls in June. Miss Sandra Sojka spent the weekend with her parents Walter and Mrs Sojka. Larry Wehr and roommate Dale Moeller visited with parents in Ames. they attended Li Abner. Elmer Meartor and Roy Meir returned from Pharr Texas. the Meirs moved to 215 South Second Avenue. George F. Koehler is convalescing after surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Lyle Schulty returned home after several days with daughters Don Creech and family and Gladys Schulty in Davenport.

Irs Ray Wehr Claire Paula Mary Ann Jean Keota Kansas City Zeck Connie Anderson State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Dana Crawford Vera Crawford Marshalltown Dana Sandra Sojka Minneapolis Larry Wehr Dale Moeller Osage Larry Loren Moore Towa State University Ames

Legioners stage ward entertainment at Mt Pleasant hospital

Legion members Sauer Leo Stone Everett Burham Harold Jarvis and S W Raster organized an evening at the state hospital in Mt Pleasant as a Legion project. Bingo was the main draw and refreshments followed. Legion posts in the district rotate providing similar entertainments. Also noted are ROTC best drill platoon awards for Sauer Bauer of West Chester and Marvin Prior of Columbus Junction. A Burling ton Social Security representative will visit Washington post office Wednesday 9 to 11 am and city hall Wellman Tuesday 9 to 10 am.

Soci Security Burlingtn Social Security Office Washington Post Office City Hall Wellman

Social Calendar Notices for Local Clubs and Groups

Community notices list weekly meetings and events from Rainbow Girls and Masonic Temple to PTG and church circles. Items include times, hosts, venues, and occasional notes on time changes and meal events across West Chester and surrounding groups.

Masonic Temple

On The Record Hospital Incomplete Names and Places

Hospital notices list several patients and relatives across Washington Wellman Riverside Brighton and other towns with varied spellings and incomplete names. The fragmented lines mention Mrs Joe Mrs Omer Roth Frank Jarard and Mr and Mrs Gerald Cherryholmes along with the Fisher family and Edna Weber Laura Hoskins Claude Dickerson and Grover Thompsss in Washington area.

Gerald Cherryholmes Washington, A Robert Fisher Wellman A. Son Edna Weber Riverside Laura Hoskins Brighton Michael McNamer Washington Clauide Dickerson Grover Thompsss Son Hillman Og» Seenberger Edsall Feuecheln

Birthday Week Begins With Camp Fire Ceremony at St James

About 200 witnessed the Camp Fire Council Fire ceremony at St James School marking the start of Birthday Week for Camp Fire Girls. Mrs Wallace Kessel acted as dean, with Beth Clery directing roll call and groups performing skits. Posters honored the event in town windows. Kathy Bakehouse earned the Firemakers rank. Church service followed at First Presbyterian Church with Blue Bird and Camp Fire Girls in attendance.

Camp Fire Council St. James Wallace Kessel Beth Clery Nittee Rolland Baumgartner Robert Jeather Kathy

Employed Women to Hear Linda Campbell Speech

Linda Campbell will speak at the Employed Women's luncheon on Wednesday noon. She will share slide pictures from her travels to Norway last summer. Mrs. Walter Doak leads arrangements, luncheon committee members are Miss Ruth Gibson and Mrs. Sylvia Wilson.

Linda Campbell Norway Walter Doak Ruth Gibson Sylvia Wilson

Waco PTA Plans March 20 Meeting At High School

The Waco Parent-Teacher Association will hold its March 20 meeting at the Mids High School building. Principal John B. Alderson says Harry W. Kroll and Frank Ace will present an OLDS-College counseling program with a short film. Parents of juniors and seniors are urged to attend, with a business session and social hour to follow.

Waco Parent - Teacher Association Mids High School John B. Alderson Harry W. Kroll Henry County Frank Ace

Y Wives and Husbands Dinner Dance at YMCA

St Patrick s Day themed Y Wives dinner dance drew 25 couples and guests to the community room of the YMCA Saturday. Miss Robyn Buegily, a local high school student, delivered a humorous reading I Like Me. Attendees enjoyed records, cards, and socializing as Mrs Robert Huber led the event with help from several committee members and volunteers.

YMCA Robyn Buegily Robert Huber Clarence Brown Jack Moore Walter Messer Don Mitchell Jim Rossen Harold Stephens Max Schrader Mervin Grosscup

VFW Junior Unit Holds Craft Session Meeting

Fourteen members of the VFW Junior Unit met at the hall for a Friday craft session led by Mrs. Francis Reed. Girls made Easter notes for local rest homes and completed a presidents quiz to return later. Election of officers scheduled for April 5. all girls urged to attend. Susan West supplied treats.

VFW Francis Reed Thirls Susan West

Junior Bowling Sesh Scribes Scores and Standouts

Schoonover clocks 1916 in team event with Marcia bagging 1802, and Marcia hits 629 in series. Individual leaders include S Johnson 417 and 15e, S Lowe 406, while Schoonover posts 674 and S Lowe earns a 100 fame note.

Sesh Schoonover Marcia S. Johnson S. Lowe

Young Couples Evening Meeting on Accidents Causes

Bill McConnell of Iowa City presented films and spoke on Accidents Don’t Just Happen at the Farm Bureau Young Couples meeting Saturday evening at the Farm Bureau building. Fourteen members attended after a potluck supper.

Bill McConnell Iowa City Farm Bureau

Third daughter Jill Ann born to Schmitt family

Leland Schmitt of Des Moines announces the birth of their third daughter Jill Ann on Tuesday March 12 with grandfather Everett Schmitt formerly of Washington. Local acquaintances from Keokuk To edo Davenport Rock Island Joliet Clinton attend nearby family events and visits over the weekend.

Leland Schmitt Des Moines Jill Ann Everett Schmitt Washington Dave Thompson TL. Patterson Ruth Keokuk Glen Storms

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