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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1971

Page

2

Messer Eichelberger Wedding in Wayland Firmly United

Nancy Louise Messer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Messer of Olds and David Lynn Eichelberger son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Eichelberger of Wayland were married Saturday March 20 at 7 p.m. in the United Church of Christ for Olds. The double ring ceremony featured vows read by Rev. Max Volkman. The bride wore a long white organza gown with Venise lace and a Chantilly lace tiara veil. The bridal party included her sister Mrs. Robert Pahus as matron of honor and Mrs. Donald Messer as bridesmaid. Donald Eichelberger and Gary Eichelberger stood as best and groomsmen respectively. A reception for 175 followed. Both are graduates of Waco High School. Mrs. Eichelberger is a secretary at Blue Bird Midwest in Mt. Pleasant. her husband works at Waco Livestock Market near Olds.

Wayland Nancy Louise Messer Harold Messer Olds David Lynn Eichelberger Calvin ‘Eichelberger United Church of Christ For Max Volkman Robert Pahus Des Moines Donald Messer Donald Eichelberger Gary Eichelberger Robert Meyer Eugene Messer Duane Roth Mary Low Anderson Duane Yoder Waco High School Eichelberger Blue Bird Midwest Mt. Pleasant Waco Livestock Market

Dianne Kay Baxter to wed Mark Chrisinger in March

Mount Pleasant announces the marriage of Dianne Kay Baxter to Mark E Chrisinger. Son of C Perle Chrisinger and Mr Mrs James G Baxter attend. The wedding will be at Pleasant View Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Saturday March 27. Relatives and friends are invited.

James G. Baxter Mount Pleasant Dianne Kay Mark E. Chrisinger C. Perle Chrisinger Route 5 Pleasant View Mennonite Church

Colthurst family returns after California visit

Mr and Mrs Roger Colthurst of Ainsworth have returned from a nine week stay visiting relatives in California. They visited their sons and daughter, the Robert Moores, the Ronald Moores and the Phil Caldwells in Napa Modesto and Marysville.

Roger Colthurst Ainsworth California Robert Moores Ronald Moores Phil Caldwells Napa Modesto Marysville

Rites Tuesday for Mrs Schulty 85 in Wellman

Funeral services for Mrs Le Roy Schulty 88 of 323 South Second Avenue will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home Rev M O Smith in charge Burial in Wellman Cemetery Heart Fund memorial established in her memory She died Saturday March 20 1971 at Washington County Hospital She had been in failing health for months Ethel Pearl Veach born May 25 1885 in Washington County daughter of William and Lydia Veach married Wellman Sept 16 1903 to Leroy Schulty who died in 1947 Surviving son Harold of Wellman one grandson and one great grandson one sister Mrs Charles Mullinix of Modesto Calif one brother Bert Veach deceased FT McCLELLAN Private Retha Hole West Chester Iowa recently completed eight weeks of basic training at the Women's Army Corps Center Ft McClellan Ala

Leroy Schulty South Second Avenue Jones Smith Wellman Cemetery Schulty Washington County Hospital Ethel Pearl Veach Washington County William and Lydia Watson Veach Wellman Leroy Franklin Schulty FT. Mcclellan Ala Retha M. Hole Willard |M. Hole West St West Chester Iowa Women’s Army Corps Center

You Cant Judge A Buyer By His Cover

A dealership veteran recounts a sales lesson from a showroom. An old, worn man enters with cash for a fleet of five cars, while a wealthy-looking customer is ignored. The tale cautions not to judge by appearances and to judge a seller by the people they serve and the value they provide.

March Cub Scout Pack 242 Meeting Highlights Cowboys Theme

Over 200 attendees at St James gym for Pack 242 March gathering with Cowboys and Indians theme. Den leaders and parents presented Indian crafts, Navajo bread, and a Round Dance, as new Cubs earned Bob Cat Wolf and Bear badges, Arrow points, and Denner bars.

Cub Scout St. James Gym Cub Scouts Webelos Dens Dave McCall Francis Magdefray Bob Todd Fulton Randy Liebe Kevin Hess Arthur Hess Dion Goedken Rory Shalla Joe McKowen Steve Kerr Brian Reighard Denner Brian Carey Kevin Blackburn Tim King Kim Farrier Mike Herlein Mike Richardson Gerald Neil Bradley Neal Ricky ‘Thompson Marty McKowen Jeff King Webelo Tracy Swift Steve Liebe Lyle Hansen Tim Orris Chris Hagemeier Ricky Eden Cubbing Jerry Westen Scott Craig Jerry King Pat Erk Wayne Reighard Order of Arrow

4-H Garden Project Meeting Scheduled for March 30

4 H garden project members and parents are invited to the first garden meeting of the year on Tuesday March 30 at 7 30 p m. County garden project leader Mr Eugene Engel will show slides on culture and maintenance of a home vegetable garden at the Extension Office in Washington.

Garden Project Eugene Engel Washington

Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Huckins in Center Point Iowa

Funeral services for Eva M Huckins will be held Tuesday March 23 at 2 p.m. at the Alice United Methodist Church in Center Point Iowa. Rev Richard Ludden to conduct. Burial in Springville Cemetery. Sherman Eden Funeral Home of Washington in charge of arrangements. Mrs Huckins died unexpectedly Saturday March 20 while residing with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Keifferton.

Eva M. Huckins Alice United Methodist ‘Church Center Point Iowa Richard Ludden Springville Sherman - Eden Funeral Home Washington Ads Huckins

Spring Indoors with Plants from Wolf's Call 653 5457

The calendar hints at spring and Wolf's promotes indoor bloom with plants and flowers. Call 653 5457 for details on selections and availability.

Wolf's

Medical admissions and dismissals reported across Washington district

Records show admissions on Saturday including Charles Hotle from Washington and Moothart with Marie Shepherd, both listed in medical or surgical sections. Dismissals include Cecil Hawkins transferred to Mercy Hospital Iowa City and several names from Washington, Columbus Junction, and surrounding areas with varying statuses.

Charles Hotle Washington Moothart Marie Shepherd Richard Chorpening Ronald Renolds Carmen Jington August Zieglowsky Wayland Cecil Hawkins Mersey Hospital Iowa City Masumi Mori Columbus Junction Earl Voelker Mary Davis Larry |Bilman Brighton Ray Goodwin Sapening Gton Milo DeLong West Chester

Death of Earl F. Edmondson in Colorado

Earl F. Edmondson longtime Ainsworth and Washington resident died Saturday March 20 1971 in Denver Colorado after a two week illness. He lived in Loveland since 1965 and was a retired farmer and salesman for John Deere and Letz Mfg Co. He was born in Ainsworth to John C and Rebecca Dyche Edmondson, married Grace Oneall Marquis July 2 1961, and is survived by his wife and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Methodist church.

Earl F. Edmondson Ainsworth Washington Denver Colo Loveland Ainsworth United Methodist Church George Pennington Jones Funeral Home Mr. Edmondson John’c Rebecca Dyche Edmondson Grace Oneall Marquis John Deere and Letz Mfg. Co Methodist Church

Des Moines rally backs Vietnam victory by God and Nixon

A 60 member parade of George Wallace supporters gathered outside the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines to pray for American victory in Vietnam. Loren Oxley of Pella led the prayer as signs urged victory with God’s help, condemning Communism and calling for anti liberal education and court reform. The event tied to Carl McIntire’s national Victory by the Fourth of July campaign and a May Washington gathering.

Des Moines UPI United States Vietnam Towa Statehouse George Wallace American Independent Party Statehouse Nixon Capitol Loren Oxley Pella Oxley America Carl MeIntire Washington

YMCA Girls Swim Team Advances To Area Meet In Dubuque

Sixteen Washington girls competed at the state meet in Dubuque last Saturday after qualifying by finishing top two at Oskaloosa sectional. The team placed second in two divisions and fifth overall with 123% points, while new records fell in 38 of 50 events. Lisa Lemley won gold in the 50 yard butterfly in the 11-12 group. six Washington swimmers helped set marks but fell short of first place in several races.

YMCA Fnte Dubuque Oskaloo Davenport Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Ann Lampkin Patsy Porter Connie Reschly Mary Ann Keen Kathy Schmidt Lisa Lemley Washington

Halcyon House Notes Share Busy Week Activities

Halcyon House residents enjoyed a Bethel Mennonite Church program with Richard Wenger and singers Janice Roth Ruth Wenger Lina Beachy and Karen Beese. A trip to Japan by Wayne and Mrs Davis Crawfordsville pleased all, slides clear and narration informative. The group snipped nylons and stamps, sang with Clarence Zieglowsky George Kimmel Robert Applegate and Larry Applegate. The North Central Area Meet in Ft Dodge April 2-3 will include swimmers from several states. Washington swimmers posted points across age groups from 8 & under to open division, with times in medley relays and sprints and alternates listed.

Bethel Mennonite Church Richard Wenger Janice Roth Ruth Wenger Lina Beachy Karen Beese Japan Wayne Davis Crawfordsville Ft. Dodge North South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Towa Washington

Camp Fire queens chosen at 61st anniversary event

Camp Fire Girls marked their 61st birthday with a ceremony at St. James School drawing a large crowd. Diana Fetters of Kalona was named Camp Fire Queen, with Angela Murphy and Karmel Bowen as attendants. Blue Bird Queen Sally Jean Lynn of West Chester led two attendants.

St. James School Diana Fetters Kalona Angela Murphy Karmel Bowen West Chester Blue Bird Sally Jean Lynn Marcy Fulton Mary Pat Gaffey Washington Don Pilcher Washington Counci Camp Fire Girls

Cees Endlich Speaks at WSCS Meeting in United Methodist Church

Cees Endlich, APS student from Haarlem, Holland living with the Ma See family, spoke at the WSCS general meeting. He presented slides about his homeland as eighty four members and one guest attended the program lunch served by Mrs. Walter Smith and Circle Y. Rev. M. D. Smith gave the invocation and the session, led by WSCS president Mrs. Don Maxwell, closed with devotions by Nondas Richardson.

Cees Endlich APS Haarlem Holland Ma See WSCS United Methodist Church Walter Smith M. D. Smith Don Maxwell Nondas Richardson

Fined in Justice Court for Several Traffic Violations

A series of fines were imposed in the justice of the peace court. Kevin R. Baker of Des Moines paid 25 dollars for drinking on the highway and for possession of beer and 10 dollars for having no operator license. Ernest D. Williams of Washington paid 10 dollars for speeding. Ronald Lee Figgins of Riverside paid 25 dollars for possession of beer. John Joseph Schantz of Ainworth paid 5 dollars for no trailer lights. Joyce Ann Jean of Riverside paid 5 dollars for a U Turn on the square. Dorothy Maxine Stout of Ainsworth paid 5 dollars for expired plates.

Justice of the Peace Court Kevin R. Baker Des Moines Ernest D. Williams Washington Ronald Lee Figgins Riverside John Joseph Schantz Ainworth Joyce’ Ann Jean Dorothy Maxine Stout Alinsworth

Red Bull Division plans reunion at Cedar Rapids hotel

The 34th Infantry Division known as the Red Bull Division will hold its annual reunion at the Roosevelt Hotel in Cedar Rapids Iowa September 10 11 12 for all members and their wives. Eligible for former 34th Division members or personnel attached to the unit. For more information contact Chuck Sweeney Cedar Rapids Chapter secretary 109 Janice Dr NW Cedar Rapids Iowa 52405.

34Th Infantry Division Red Bull Division Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Iowa Chuck Sweeney Janice Dr. N. W Cedar’ Rapids Towa

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