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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1971

Page

3

Eicher Church Couple Repeats Nuptial Vows in Service

Nick Kassebaum and Barbara Adams renewed their vows at Richer Emanuel Mennonite Church Wayland during morning worship on April 25. The couple wrote their double ring ceremony and performed a duet of Bridge Over Troubled Waters. The bride, daughter of Bruce and Barbara Adams of Solon, wore a violet embroidered gown. the groom is son of Franklyn and the late. Adams of Torrance, California and serves as Eicher Church pastor. A reception for 150 followed, hosted by Eicher women. both are graduates of Iowa City University High School and Iowa University respectively with advanced degrees in religion.

Wayland Nick Kassebaum Barbara Adams Richer Emanuel Mennonite Church Bruce A. Adams Solon Franklyn Kassebaum Torrence Calif Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple YWOM Walter Neufeld Vernon ‘Gerig Richard Wenger Robert Stayer School of Religion University of Town Donnellson Sugar Creek Bethel Eicher University High School Towa City University of Towa University

Surprise Coffee Visit Honors Pastor's Wife Birthday

Women of Prairie Flower Church answered doorbells Friday to find a group member inviting them to come as you are. Five diners gathered at the unknown destination, a home of Mrs Don Cave, where 2% of the guests were women and several children. The event honored Mrs. David Hess, the pastor's wife, with coffee, visiting and pictures. The group discussed the playful trick behind the surprise.

The Prairie Flower Church Don Cave David Sharon) Hess

Troops retreat and air war extend across Indochina fronts

U S forces report dropping at least 1800 tons of bombs on the Ho Chi Minh Trail inside Laos and near the DMZ as Nixon targets 184000 by December. Withdrawal progress runs to 254700 by June 20 with most Marines to depart. fighting around Dai Loc and in Cambodia details.

Ho Che Minh Trail Laos Demilitarized Zone Dmz Nixon Vietnam North Vietnam U.S. Command Wanda U.S Dai Loc da Nang

WCTU area gathering in West Chester area

West Chester hosts WCTU area conference with Merl Roberts and Mrs. Ray Sojka among attendees from Washington Wellman West Chester Iowa City Muscatine and Winfield. Theme Mission Possible. remarks include history motto and aims of total abstinence and narcotics outreach. Two film strips shown Lunch served fundraising noted.

West Chester West Chester - Wellman Woman's Christian Temperance Union WCTU West Chester United Arthur Peters Keith Stewart Alvin Smith Merl McDowell Sojka Wellman Fesemeha

Wanted: Owner of Cute Black Pup

The Neil Lampkin family welcomed a new black puppy that wandered into their yard Saturday. The friendly pup befriended neighborhood children before being hit by a car as teens left for prom events. It received veterinary care and was returned home. Mrs. Lampkin asks the owner to claim the pup at 415 East Fourth.

Adaion Lampkin Yard

Local club schedules and afternoon events list

A dense calendar of meetings and activities for various local groups. Highlights include craft and luncheon sessions, Mother’s Day activities, nurses’ cookout, a DAR dessert luncheon and installation of officers, plus numerous Ainsworth, Senior Citizens and club meetings at community rooms, Captain’s Table, Masonic Temple, and the Y.

Walter Anderson Sear ‘County Merlin Zwicki Lester Topeka McCleery Washington Evelyn la ‘Avsky Katona Chritian Church Towa City Dar Ainsworth C. E Masonic Temple Linger Longer Club Don Bartholomew Alpha Chi Marion Hobby Club Russell Davison Brighton VEW Esther Gray S. Town Rosemary Club Lottie Augustine Just Us G. A. White

Shower Sunday for Frances Ann Davis

Frances Ann Davis of Davenport formerly of Crawfordsville was honored at a prenuptial shower in Muscatine Sunday. She will marry Dave Keller of Davenport on June 5. Assisting hostesses were Phyllis Parker of Wayland and Arnold Nicholson of Wayland. Mint green and white decor highlighted the event with gifts and refreshments. Guests attended from Mt Pleasant Wayland Washington Iowa City Winfield Muscatine and Davenport.

Frances Ann Davis Davenport Crawfordsville Robert Gipple Muse Davis Dave Keller Phyllis Parker Wayland Arnold Nicholson Mt Pleasant Washington Itowa City Winfield Muscatine

Country Club Women Plan Lunch and Golf Meeting

The Country Club women will meet Wednesday May 5 at 12 30 p m in the club house for a salad lunch followed by a short business meeting to plan the year s events Then golf at 1 p m All new and former members are welcome The luncheon will be furnished by the women of the board

Friendly Circle Club Bob Quinn McCleery YMCA Delta Alpha United Methodist Church HBO Club Everett Gardner Harlan Hotel Mt. Pleasant PEO Senior Citizens Crafts

Des Moines Plans Juvenile Crime Conference

Iowa Crime Commission launches a two day statewide youth conference May 3 4 in Des Moines to gather ideas from about 120 youths ages 14 to 18 on reducing juvenile crime. Ed Podalak Governor Robert D Ray and Max Milo Mills will speak.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Crime Commission Iowa Ed Podalak University of Iowa Kansas City Chiefs Robert D. Ray Max Milo Mills Department of Health, Education and Welfare Orr Congress

Johnson resigns after long service at Wilson Concrete

Charles W. Wilson, president of Wilson Concrete Company, announces Howard Johnson has resigned after 22 years. Johnson began as a Red Oak Iowa sales representative and rose to director, manager, and VP of Marketing as the firm expanded to 20 operations in seven plants. He worked on projects from Busch Memorial Stadium to the interstate system in a five state area and plans near retirement in Arizona.

Charles W. Wilson Wilson Concrete Company Howard Johnson Mr. Johnson Red Oak Iowa Howard Busch Memo Stadium Woodman of the World Hilton Holiday Inn Hallmark Cards H. D. Lee Board of Trade Inerstate

Washington County N F O meeting notice

The Washington County N F O meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 5 at 8 30 p m at the Fairground venue. Officials remind members to attend and bring any required documents or reports.

Goodwill Week Observed Nationwide Led by Nixon

Goodwill Industries of Southeast Town and 145 other units in the United States observe National Goodwill Week. The program uses sheltered workshops to test counsel train employ and place people with mental physical and social handicaps through a work program funded by public donations. The Washington Store is part of the Southeast Town rehabilitation workshop for the handicapped.

Goodwill Industries Southeast Town Towa City United States Nixon Goodwill Washington

Students honored at convocation at University of Town 1971

The University of Town 1971 Honors Convocation was held Saturday May 1 at Macbride Auditorium as part of Mother's Day observance. Honorees include Washington Iowa residents listed by class with GPAs of 3.0 or higher in all college work.

University of Town Macbride Auditorium Washington Iowa Joseph Hugh Holmes Bruce Eldon Klapp Marshal Marie Kleese Allan Otto Lemke Carol Anne Marek Linda Ann Owens Mark Smith Shearer Kathleen Marie Sobaski

Mothers Day Reflections From Readers And Abby Advice

Abigail Van Buren collects letters about motherhood adoption and family love. A reader cherishes time with her son over gifts, another recalls adoption and two mothers, and a teen describes choosing life for a child born out of wedlock. Abby promotes a booklet for teens.

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Unclear Financial Figures and Names From Historical Record

Fragmentary OCR shows large monetary figures including 2 722 149 18 13 088 4 041 581 13 400.00 260 787 17 60 000.00 3 898 689 00 and lists Kenneth Ornduft Gene Stephens Clarence Kaufman. No coherent event or context is present to define a clear news item or outcome.

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