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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1975

Page

3

Minick wed Westermark in May 1975 chapel ceremony

Miss Susan Kay Minick and Jerald N. Westermark were married Saturday May 3 1975 at 7 30 p m in the Chapel of the United Presbyterian Church. Rev William N Kettlitz officiated with Dr and Mrs Don Minick and Mr and Mrs Nels Westermark of Washington as parents. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Tom Myers Cedar Rapids. The bride wore aqua gown with yellow roses and opal jewelry while guests included both families.

Susan Kay Minick Jerald N. Westermark United Presbyterian Church William N. Kettlitz Don Minick Nels B. Westermark Washington Tom Myers Cedar Rapids Westermark

Local News: Washington residents in health and family updates

Loren Hall of Washington was dismissed from University Hospitals and is convalescing at home after leg surgery from a car accident. Mr and Mrs Jn Wulf announce a daughter Sarah Joanne born Friday May 2 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City weighing seven pounds. Mrs Harold Kline attends Luziers Cosmetics meeting at Lake of the Ozarks May 24 with Mrs William Horning as guest.

Loren Hall Washington Jn Wulf Sarah Joanne Mercy Hospital Towa City John Golett Elmer Wal Harold Kline Luziers Cosmetics Lake of the Ozarks Tan-Tara Resort William Horning

St James teachers honored at dinner in parish gathering

St James School and C C D program teachers were honored at an appreciation dinner Sunday evening. Cleo McCoy led thanks for their service and dedication. Father James Grubb spoke on religious education experiences. Sister Gabriel Haggerty urged unity of the group and program. Entertainment by Jean Crone and Mike Redlinger.

Legion Briefs Meeting for Leon Beatty Post Members

Members of Leon Beatty American Legion post will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the basement room at the Town Southern Utilities building on the south side of the square.

Hennigan speaks to Scout Troop 242 at Stewart School

Mike Hennigan, pro football player, addressed Scout Troop 242 at Stewart School. He shared career growth and experiences in football, followed by questions and answers. April awards were announced, listing scouts Tim Elliot, Dan Westen, Greg Stark, Chris Merz, Ken Armstrong, plus diverse personal fitness and merit badge recognitions. May action sheets and summer camp registrations were noted, with opening and closing ceremonies led by Super Y's under Greg Stark.

Mike Hennigan Stewart School Hennigan Tim Elliot Tenderfoot Dan Westen Greg Stark Chris Merz Ken Armstrong Kelly Baker Jody Bandy Mike Boileau Roger Castor Rodney Dorsett Brett Dowell

Washington Iowa newspaper rate card and staff listing

Published at 111 North Marion Avenue Washington Iowa 5253 by Elder Shannon Co. Inc. Monday through Saturday afternoons except July and Christmas. David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president Robert Luther local advertising manager Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent. Subscription rates by carrier in Washington 2.40 per month by carrier in Washington retail area 2.00 per month by mail in Iowa 14.00 per year by mail outside Iowa 18.00 per year. Includes Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa Press Association memberships.

North Marion Ave Ashington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co. Inc Washington United Press International Inland Daily Press Ass Owa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Ass Audit Bureau of Circulation David Elder William ‘Shannon Robert Luther Leonard Llewellyn Towa

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

YWCA Council meets at 7 p.m. in YWCA room and multiple groups including Epallon Kappa Bete Sigma Phi Washington County Nurses Association and Hairdressers schedule evening events. Senior Citizens Crafts and various clubs host meals tea and installations across venues this week with note of date changes and special activities.

Ywca Council Ywca Room I Epallon Kappa Bete Sigma Phi Lynda Harter Washington County Nurses Association Washington Hospital Crown of Beauty Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Gay Widmer Tops Club D.A.R Winga's Washington County Association For Retarded Citizens Washington County Developmental Center E. Rd Marion Hobby Club Rhua Davison Rosemary Club Mary Whisler

YW Bridge Marathon Leaders Named After Four Rounds

Zelma Fleming and Ruth Young lead the Ladies YW Mini-Marathon Bridge Tournament after four rounds with 10 210 points followed by Ann Hess and Winifred Kelly at 10 140 and Bess Llewellyn with Connie Messer at 10 110. A bridge party is set for Friday May 9 at 8:15 p m in the community room before the final match, with prizes to be awarded and substitutes welcome for those unable to attend.

Zelma Fleming Ruth Young Ann Hess Winifred Kelly Bess Llewellyn Connie Messer

Washington farmhouse built 1845 now apartments at 712 South Iowa

The dwelling at 712 South Iowa Avenue began as a farmhouse in 1845 near Washington. Jonathan Wilson built the home after moving to the area in 1839 and claimed 400 acres below the town site. The property remained in the Wilson family for more than a century.

Iowa Avenue Jonathan Wilson Wilson

Hospital pNets Admits and Births Report

Admitted Saturday Mrs Delcie Earls Washington medical George Weston Washington medical Yesterday Mrs Cheryle Salladay Wapello medical Mrs William Whalen Washington surgical Francis Feltz Keota medical Daniel Stauffer Washington surgical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Sidney Manfall Washington son Mr and Mrs Dennis Patterson Washington daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Burroughs Columbus Junction son Dismissed Saturday James Ryan Columbus Junction Harvey Busby Washington Theodore Supper Washington Yesterday Robert Paisley Crawfordsville Elmer Peiffer Washington Mrs Lowell Bass Grandview

Delcie Earls Washington George Weston Cheryle Salladay Wapello William Whalen Surgical Francis Feltz Keota Daniel Stauffer Sidney Manfall Dennis Patterson Frank Burroughs Columbus Junction James Ryan Harvey Busby Theodore Supper Robert Paisley Crawfordsville Elmer Peiffer Lowell Bass Grandview

Walter Smith Sunday School Class Cooperative Dinner

The Walter Smith Sunday School Class of the United Methodist Church held a cooperative dinner in Fellowship Hall. Twenty four members attended with guests Mrs. Charles Eyestone Mrs. Helen Ryner Mrs. Iva Pickard Rev. and Mrs. Roland Crandall and Rev. John McCorkell. The dinner committee included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steele Blair Haymes and Lyle Wilcox. Joe Jones led the business meeting, Rev Crandall played piano tunes for the dias and the group sang together at the end.

Walter Smith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Charles Eyestone Helen Ryner Iva Pickard Roland Crandall John McCorkell Elmer Steele Blair Haymes Lyle Wilcox Joe Jones Crandall Dias

May 5 Almanac Spotlight Of Births And Space Feats

Almanac notes May 5 as Taurus birthdate for Christopher Morley born 1890. It recalls Scopes arrest in 1925, Shepard suborbital flight in 1961, Alitalia crash in 1972, Wounded Knee end in 1973. Thought for the day by John Clarke.

United Press Internationa Mars Jupiter Mercury Venus Saturn Christopher Morley John Scopes Dayton Tenn

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