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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1976

Page

2

Area couples marry Zickefoose and Messer in May 1976

Gladys Zickefoose of Washington and Lawrence Messer of Crawfordsville wed at 2 p.m. on Wednesday May 5 1976 in the United Methodist Church Washington with Rev. John McCorkell officiating. After a reception the couple plans a home in Crawfordsville and a Ozarks trip. Ursula Klitzke and Dennis Colton married May 1 1976 at Ainsworth Community Church with Rev. Jack Hooten officiating. The ceremony was followed by a wedding supper and a plan to live in Downers Grove Illinois. The groom works for Allied Mills Inc in Chicago.

Gladys Zickefoose Washington Lawrence Messer Crawfordsville United Methodist Church John McCorkell Lois Roscoe Gayle Zickefoose Marion Howell Raymond Schultz Ivan Lee Charles Messer Ozarks Ursula Klitzke Dennis Colton Downer’s Grove Ainsworth Community Church Jack Hooten Edith Fischer Heidelburg Germany Merle Colton Ainsworth Leanne Hospodarsky Iowa City Tracy Colton Chicago Russell Kevin David Colton Lisa Hospodarsky Mark Pederson Oelwein Dean Randy Downer's Grove Allied Mills, Inc

Will Hold Duplicate Bridge Workshop

The No Aces Duplicate Bridge Club of Washington offers an introduction to duplicate bridge workshop on Thursday May 13 at 7 30 p m in the VW Room. Admission is free and a bridge booklet is provided. The program covers how to play and win and the laws and ethics of duplicate bridge. Open to all interested persons regardless of experience. The first sanctioned club play is set for Monday May 17 at 7 30 p m in the VW Room. No VW membership required. the club is public with a qualified director of the American Contract Bridge League.

No Aces Duplicate Bridge Club of Washington VW Room American Contract Bridge League

Local Professional Directory Listings in Washington IA

Directory style listing of attorneys chiropractors doctors and services in Washington Iowa. Includes multiple firms with contact numbers and office hours Kalona and Washington offices referenced plus nursing homes and movers. Mentions professionals such as Griffiths Anderson Buffer Day Meeker Bates Owen Stewart Shearer Tindal Kauffman Tweeton Lemmon and others.

Craig Arbuckle South B Morrison, Morrison and Lloyd Edmund D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd Washington St John C. Owen East Main Street

Rural Indiana Mennonite wedding ties Iowa couple

Ruth Ann Otto of Iowa City and Ron Freyenberger of Crawfordsville wed April 17 1976 at First Mennonite Church Middlebury Indiana in a 4 pm ceremony. The event drew about 200 guests with music and a reception, followed by a Florida honeymoon and new home in Mt. Pleasant.

Ruth Ann Otto Iowa City Lewis Otto Middlebury Ind Ron Freyenberger Robert Freyenberger Crawfordsville First Mennonite Church Ted Bush George King Joyce Peterson Phoenix Ariz Mary Schlatter Kathy Freyenberger Pam Otto Denny Reschly Mt. Pleasant Harry Gardner Toledo Daryl Otto Randy Graber Steve Freyenberger Ken Otto Vonya Steiner Greenville, Ill Flower Girl Aaron Otto Peter Graber, Jr David Mast Homer Kephart Washington Hesston College Hesston Kan Chiropractic Arts Center Washington High School Burlington Business College Burlington Blue Bird Midwest Inc Elkhart Eicher Mennonite Church Wayland Florida

Vacation Bible School at Prairie Flower Baptist Church

Prairie Flower Baptist Church hosts Vacation Bible School from June 1 to 11 for ages three to senior high. Bus transportation from Washington and Keota is offered. contact Mrs. Jim Frier or Mrs. Michael McCandless after 3:30 p.m. Funeral services for Mrs Leora Dodder Larson were held at United Methodist Church with Rev John McCorkell officiating. Interment in Elm Grove Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. Casketbearers: Sam Batterson Lauren Powley Martin Whittaker Lawrence Brown Keith Vetter John Logan. Honorary: Harlan O Laughlin Harry Ward Donald Fenno Richard Hagist.

Prairie Flower Prairie Flower Baptist Church Washington and Keota Jim Frier Michael McCandless

Cedar Chips 4-H meeting outlines summer softball plans

The Cedar Chips 4-H Club met Monday at Terry Gent's home with 28 members present. Vice president Mike Ladehoff led, Robin Knorr presented Using the Right Wrench, and Kyle Norman spoke on Horse Safety. Hosts were Kevin, John, Steve Gent and Vernon Radda. A club tour is set for June 5 at 1 p.m. starting at David Norman's.

Cedar Chips 4-H Terry Gent Mike Ladehoff Robin Knorr Kyle Norman Kevin John Steve Gent Vernon Radda David Norman

Brighton man charged with larceny in daytime

Raymond D. Cline of Brighton was charged May 3 with larceny in the daytime for stealing $40. Earl Wright is counsel, Cline released on $500 bond, preliminary hearing set for June 23.

Raymond D. Cline Brighton Earl Wright Cline Edith P. Nebel Rural Wayland Duane F. Yoder Rural Kalona Stephen F. Martin Cedar Rapids Ann Hoard Kalona Korwin K Des Moines Margaret A. Miller Brian F. Reynolds Washington Donald L. Hostetler Robert R. McLeland Mt. Pleasant S. Lyn Thomas

Bowling Association Holds Annual Meeting in Washington

The Washington Bowling Association schedules its annual meeting Monday May 10 at 6 p.m. at Melody Lanes Washington. Team captains secretaries and officers are expected. A meal is provided by Melody Lanes. The board will discuss important business and officers will be elected. The Tournament of Champions roll-off of league champions follows. Board meeting starts 7 p.m. and bowling at 8 p.m.

Washington Bowling Association Melody Lanes Washington Dick Hotle Association

Thermogas leads TWI-LITE League season as Thermogas wins both halves

Thermogas claimed first place in both halves of the season with a 4 0 win over Fareway and a 3 1 victory over D Ville Bank. Washington Cafe and Crawfordsville Bank clash for second place Sunday at 2 p.m. The league banquet is at Hamilton's on May 18 at 6 30 p.m. Top performers include J Bennett 638 in series and 244 in a game with Joe Richards, plus Carson 2680 team series and 960 team game.

Crawfordsville Bank Washington Cafe Hennigan, Inc Home Town Carson Plumbing Sin eReah Sks Isdhe Eve Cbebay Thompson Thermogas Fareway Cafe Hennigan D’ville Bank Carson Hometown J. Bennett Joe Richards G. Burkum Hamilton Rick Crone Todd Crone John Richards Cobb Burlingame Frank Lukovsky Vern Geyer Jim Carr Dave Sorrell Joe Wallace

Winters vacation near Galesburg

The Rev and Mrs Harlan Winter took their camper for a few days vacation at a campground near Galesburg Illinois. They visited Kaye's brother and family in Monmouth. Their daughters Sharla and Trisha stayed with the Dave Hendersons. Mrs Florence Wade and Mrs Ruth Page of Wellman attended the local American Legion Auxiliary meeting along with twelve members. Colors were advanced by Olive Mitchell and Vivian Wells and president Sandy Wells. A thank you note from Lester Jones for a hospital bed was read. The first district orientation for state staters will be held here Wednesday night May 5.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Harlan Winter Galesburg Ill Kaye Monmouth Sharla Trisha Dave Hendersons Florence Wade Ruth Page County American Legion Auxiliary Wellman Olive Mitchell Vivian Wells Sandy Wells Lester Jones First District Bernice Paisley Victoria Griffith Arlene Fletcher Marian Rich Ferne Canott Betty Hamil

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