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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

2

Muscatine couple Linda Yates weds Don Rinehart at Cotter church

Linda Yates of Muscatine married Don Rinehart in a 2 PM Saturday ceremony at Cotter United Presbyterian Church in Columbus Junction. The couple, both from Muscatine, planned to reside at 1012 W. 7th Street.

Columbus Junction Linda Yates Muscatine Don Rinehart Cotter United Presbyterian Church Denley H. Ganfield Ross W. Yates Ed Rinehart Oskaloosa Donna Belle Hughes Gary Lucky Cedar Rapids Carolyn Reid Letts Lucky Mike Day Larry Gasaway Garry Reid People’s National Bank Lake of the Ozarks W. 7Th Street Nielsen's Clearing House Bandag Columbus Community High School Rinehart Oskaloosa High School

Couple honored with grocery shower before wedding

Ainsworth South of Ainsworth honored Diane Rossman and Bob Frame with a grocery shower at the Ainsworth United Methodist Church. The event honored the bride to be as a club tradition for a member’s child. the couple will marry June 2 in Lone Tree and reside in Ainsworth.

James Cupot Ainsworth Diane Rossman Bob Frame Ainsworth United Methodist Church Bob John Frame Bill Roberts Diane Ed Rossman Lone Tree Duane White Stanley McCreedy Tom Hartsock Mike Roberts Carl Roberts

Marriage licenses issued here to several couples

Marriage licenses have been issued to Donald Lester Schnoebelen and Cynthia Susan Berg of Riverside, James Bryan Rhea and Julie Anne Smith of Omaha Nebraska, Allen Richard Rinner of route 5 Mt. Pleasant and Diana Lynn Harvey of Washington, Robert Allen Yoder of Wellman and Patricia Ellen Skala of Columbus Junction, Randy Kay Jirsa of Wellman and Lucetta Irene Hayes of Washington.

Donald Lester Schnoebelen Cynthia Susan Berg Riverside James Bryan Rhea Julie Anne Smith Omaha Neb Allen Richard Rinner Route 5 Mt. Pleasant Diana Lynn Harvey Washington Robert Allen Yoder Wellman Patricia Ellen Skala Columbus Junction Randy Kay Jirsa Lucetta

Local Birthday Gatherings Highlight Steele Family and Relatives

Delirey Steele and the Jim Steele family from Letts marked several May birthdays at a gathering for Roy Steele. Jeffrey attended with parents and sister Terri, joining a extended group of relatives and friends. Mrs Mollie Kneen visits with her Kneen family, and Robert Vargason, formerly of Washington and now in West Branch, is a Mercy Hospital patient in Iowa City. Paul Dodder left after visiting with his mother Mrs J F Larson and Mr Larson, Nellie Dodder and family, and Mrs Daryl Dodder’s relatives. Dinner hosts included Mrs Larson and the Dale brothers from Winfield, with Nellie Dodder also hosting Friday night.

Delirey Steele Jim Steeles Letts Roy Steele Jeffrey Terri Robert Forsch Mollie Kneen Mrs Phil Kneen Robert Vargason Washington West Branch Mercy Hospital Iowa City Paul Dodder J.F. Larson Larson Nellie Dodder Daryl Dodder Dodder Clifford Duke Michelle Mt. Pleasant Richard Greiner Dale Sons Winfield Dave Jones Edwin Richards Lyle Duncan Columbus Junction Hollie Orris Glen Edwards Jones Hugh Morris Bible School Jarrett Peters Frank Hauenstein Sacha Club Ainsworth George Colthurst Dale Johnston Gary Curtis Linda Klopfenstein Christine Skubal Kay Zachs University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Muscatine Hugh Cathrine Carliss

Centennial Dames meet at Keota in May gathering

Keota May meeting of the Centennial Dames and Maids featured old clothing from Mrs. Warren Statler’s attic once owned by Warren’s mother and grandmother. Gifts were awarded for oldest mother and longest married, with many prizes, as officers were elected at St Mary’s Hall.

Paul Sievert Keota Mabel Morris Phil Morris Marion St. Mary's Hall Warren Statler Warren Mary Ann Stoutner Vera McDowell George Stoutner Kinross Grace Parke Floyd Maule Benford Thompson Dee Polsander Davenport DAR Charles D. Kirkpatrick Vernon Swearinger Hedrick Cedar Rapids Ann Brower Sigourney St. Louis Thompsons Irene Richardson Keokuk County Wes Jones Oskaloosa Wesley United Methodist Church Keith Shafer Fairfield Maxine Morris Bernice Bennett Margaret Seliman Sunnyside Martha Sanders Clara Kent Ruth Ginkens Ruth Zehr Kathleen Fauler

Cancer Fund Raiser At Washington High Saturday Night

A Friday benefit for the American Cancer Society drew a polite crowd at Washington High School with varied instrumental and vocal numbers. Directed by Bob Gaston the program featured the Keotone Barber Shop Harmony group, the Mid Prairie Golden Girls with the Marching Hawks, Iowa Mennonite School Folk Singers, Highland High School Chorus and the Washington High School Jazz Band under Larry Green. Attendees included the Hammond and Knotek households who helped with admissions and literature. The Board of Directors urged volunteers to return Crusade kits to Juanita Hering or their captain.

Washington High School American Cancer Society Bob Gaston Washington County Cancer Crusade Mid Prairie High School Keotone Barber Shop Harmony Group Keota Stan Soucek Mid Prairie Golden Girls Marching Hawks Mr. Gaston Iowa Mennonite School Folk Singers Harold Blosser Highland High School Chorus Irene Trotter Larry Green Burge Hammond Joe Knotek Gerald Edwards Washington County ACS Juanita Hering

On the Record Contracts snariing and deeds listed

Multiple property transfers noted: Stutzman to Robert W Patterson commencing 751 ft north of SW corner of Lot 4 in SE 4 of NW 4 of Section 13 77 9. Cecil Simpson to Donald Joe Redlinger and Peggy L Redlinger Lot 62 and E 35 ft of Lot 63 in Smouse's East Side Addition. Lloyd E Plecker to William K Riggan WE 2 of NE 4 of Section 36 77 8. Plecker to Keith E Yoder and wife Duane R Yoder and wife SE 4 of SE 4 of Section 25 77 8 and NE 4 of NE 4 of Section 35 77 8.

Snariing Stutzman Robert W Patterson Cecil Simpson Donald Joe Redlinger Peggy L. Redlinger Smouse Lloyd E. Plecker William K. Riggan Keith E Yoder Duane R. Yoder

Ainsworth Eastern Star Initiation and Local Meetings

Ainsworth Observer notes the Western Star initiation at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Mrs Lois Farrier and Worthy Patron Dell Farrier presiding. Also recaps American Legion plans, Cotter Church ladies’ events, and local club activities with birthdays, travels, and forthcoming meetings through June.

C. A. Thompson Insworth Order of Istern Star Masonic Temple Lois Farrier Dell Farrier Frances Wilson Margaret Hawkins Wilma Arthur Gilbert Wood Max M. White Eastern Star International Washington D.C Arlene Davis Margaret Bill Hawkins Temple Ainsworth American Legion Legion Hall The Cotter United Presbyterian Church Harold's Place Columbus Junction

Columbus High Baccalaureate set for May 20 in gym

Columbus Junction May 4 The Columbus Community School Baccalaureate will be held Sunday May 20 at 8 p m in the high school gym. Rev LaRoy Anderson of Independent Bible Church will speak. The 1973 graduating class includes many named seniors and Joel Greene and Randy Vincent are noted for Boys State and youth involvement. The Louisa County V F W Auxiliary will meet May 8 at 7 30 p m. The Columbus Gazette marks 85 years as a community paper and 63 years under current ownership with William D Shearer as manager.

Helens O Wreeu Columbus Junction Columbus LaRoy Anderson Independent Bible Church Debbie Allison Jeri Babbitt Lori Bennett Jayne Blodgett Mark Buckman Boyd Buser Jareen Carney Lola Cassidy Cynthia Clark Loralie Cline Michele Coon Melissa Crossett Linda Crumly Jose Cuellar Roger Edwards Pamela Elder Mark Finke Rick Forbes Steve Forbes Brad Garrett Joan Gregan Charlotte Grimm Cynthia Haiffley Mary Beth Heindel Diane Helmick Charlotte Ailler Paul Hoag Jon Hoback Thomas Dowel Betty Jo Jennings Don Johnson William Juhi Steve Keeler Tom Keeler Gary Long Mark Lowe Phyllis Lewis Vincent Louisa County V.F.W Elaine Dicks Columbus Gazette B.H. Shearer William D. Shearer

Aristotle Thought On Law Change Captured In Quote

A Greek scholar named Aristotle posits that even written laws should not always stay unchanged, a reminder that legal codes require ongoing reflection and revision. The remark frames a belief in adaptability within governance and rulemaking.

Aristotle

Deeds Record Transfers In Riverside and East Washington Areas

Deeds disclose multiple transfers including Hussell L Camp to Juanita Call for Lots 14 and 15, Block 18 Riverside Original Plat. Juanita Call and Attig to Donald Schmutz for the same lots. Myers to Dougall for East Washington parcel. Custom Farms to L W Service Co at a North East Quarter description. Winga to James Wilson for Lot 9, Block 1 East Washington. Stoutner to Dennis Stoutner NW quarters of Section 8-76. Shaffer to Harold Gamon Lot 7 Block 5 NE Washington. Soucek to Viasta 2 of SW quarters and sections 13, 14-76-7 and NE quarter of 24-76-7. Wahl to Kalona Cooperative Switchboard Co E 21 ft of N 90 ft of Lot 7, plus Lot 6 Block 6 Kalona Original Plat. Coordinated Estate to James L Richards and Cherry Richards Lot 5 Block 10 Win Smouse's Highland Park Addition. Earl Chambers to Austin Zehr Commencing at NE corner Section 31-76. Lee Hesseltine to W Edward Wolfe N 66 ft of Lot 7 Block 2 Miller's Addition Washington. John E Walling to David Krantz Lot 3 in Rousseau Sub-Division O S 9 Addition to Washington.

Hussell L. Camp Juanita P. Call Riverside Husband Attig Donald E. Schmutz John W. Myers Felix P Dougall North U.S East Washington Custom Farms Services, Inc L-W Service Co Soucek Viasta Glenn Wahl Kalona Cooperative Switchboard Co Kalona Coordinated Estate Services, Inc James L. Richards Cherryl L. Richards Win Smouse Highland Park Earl Chambers Austin Zehr Lee Hesseltine W. Edward Wolfe Miller Washington John E. Walling David D. Krantz Lot H. H Rousseau Corner Jaro Loucek

Keota clubs meet. notices include hires and visits

Keota May 3 reports Larry Netten joining Natural Gas Pipeline Co at Harper on May 7 after nine years as a Keota Eagle printer. Industrious Club met at Mrs. Ferne Wimmer with garden Bo Boo, plant and bulb exchange, and centennial outfits planned for June entertainment. T L S Club gathered with LaVera Weber. Kalona trip planned for June 18. Various visits and dinners noted, plus LeRoy Lillig named Keota School Board secretary starting July 1, 1973.

Paul Sievert T.L.S LaVera Weber Grandmother Kalona Mary Greiner George Stoutner Genevieve Lyle Ferne Lucas Keokuk County Sigourney Cloyce Dill Cheryl Carl Wulf Floyd Smith Richland Harold Pepper Robert Gretter Ed Rebal LeRoy Lillig Board of Education Keota Community Maurice Conrad Barnesville Hubert E. Weber Laurence Adrian Elva Melvin Francis Pohren Marie Hahn Jerome Sheets Montezuma Harold Sheets St Mary's Hall Clem Streigel Bob Becker Leonard Flynn Maplewood Manor Keota Zeno Keifer Mt. Pleasant Elsie Baker Anton Buch Rose Buch Bertha Keifer John Esteles James Estele Kenneth Pepper Richard McCrabb West Liberty Clarence McNurren Gary Dill Cloyce Doug Robert Dills Arizona San Bernardino Calif Philippines

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