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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

3

Bride of Randy Jirsa Weds Lucetta Hayes in May 1973

Lucetta Hayes daughter of Richard and Lucetta Hayes of Route 1 Washington married Randy Jirsa son of Charles and Mrs Jirsa Route 1 Wellman in an eight o'clock United Methodist Church ceremony on Saturday May 5 1973 The Rev M O Smith officiated with a double ring ceremony and a setting of seven branch candelabras and pastel floral arrangements The couple will reside at 303 North Avenue both are Mid-Prairie High School graduates with Lucetta employed as a secretary at McCleery Cumming and Randy a lab technician at the University of Iowa The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal supper The wedding party wore pastel gowns and King Edward tuxedos The reception followed at the church parlors.

Lucetta Hayes Richard L. Hayes Route 1 Washington Randy Jirsa Charles Jirsa Wellman United Methodist Joe Te Bockhorst Diane Moore Mark Bjorndal Burlington Frank Ehrenberger Iowa City Lloyd Hayes Rick Jirsa Cathy Hanson Don Hanson Ben Greiner Jerry Greiner Danny Jirsa Norm Miranda Mt. Pleasant Marion Hayes James Johnson Cedar Falls Suzanne Yoder Mid-Prairie High School McCleery-Cumming Company, Inc Town Wesleyan College University of Iowa Low Michael Forbes Susie Ortberg Dick Griffith Denny Pine Rick Peters Arvid Morgan Columbus Community High School Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville University Hospitals Department of Anesthesia Marine Corps Natural Gas Pipeline Company Columbus Junction Porter

Cynthia Berg Weds Donald Schnoebelen in Riverside Church

Cynthia Berg and Donald Schnoebelen exchanged marriage vows May 5, 1973, at St Marys Catholic Church Riverside. Officiant Rev W F Boeckmann. Attendants included Virginia Yoder, Peggy Nicholson, Julie Muller. Reception for 250 at K C Hall Washington. Couple to live in Pella. groom a Central College student.

Riverside Cynthia Berg Donald Schnoebelen St Mary's Catholic Church W.F. Boeckmann Ivo Berg Lester Schnoebelen Virginia Yoder Peggy Nicholson Ainsworth Julie Muller Dave Spreacker Kalona Duane Schnoebelen Dick Miller Pella Richard Schnoebelen Burlington Ron Rath K.C. Hall Washington Central College Vermoar Manufacturing

Legislative phase nears finish as budget drives bills

State Representative Keith Dunton notes the legislature heads to final phase with appropriation bills dominating. He expects budget passage by early June, warns many bills face delay or cross‑house hurdles, and urges constituents to contact him.

Keith Dunton House Iowa

Rita Sellers and Ronald Porter Bride in Columbus Junction

Rita Helen Sellers daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Sellers and Ronald A Porter son of Mrs Beverly Porter exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Columbus Junction. The Rev Paul Hassel officiated before an altar of lilacs with a reception for 200 afterward.

Columbus Junction Rita Helen Sellers Max Sellers Ronald A. Porter Beverly Porter United Methodist Church Paul Hassel Jerry Gerot Michael Forbes Rick Peters

White Shrine leaders return from Kansas City session

Mrs Nora Case, Mrs Delbert Zager, Mrs Kenneth Peters, and Mrs Roger Chapman returned from the Supreme Shrine session in Kansas City Missouri held May 13. Mrs Chapman was elected president of the Iowa White Shrine Club. Mr and Mrs Leo Mangold were en route home from Kansas City where they aided in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Russell during Mrs Russell’s surgery and recovery. Their children Holly and Chris planned to join for a visit during their mother’s recuperation.

Nora Case White Shrine Delbert Zager Kenneth Peters Roger Chapman Supreme Shrine Kansas City Chapman Iowa White Shrine Club Leo Mangold Bill Russell

Briefs Fined for Traffic Violations in Local Court

Waldo William Herkelman of Dexter paid a $10 fine in justice court for failing to observe a stop sign. Randall Bailey of Wellman was fined $100 for reckless driving.

Waldo William Herkelman Dexter Justice of the Peace Court Randall Bailey Wellman

Manning promoted to western regional service manager for Goulds

Everett Manning named western regional service manager for Goulds Inc Data System Division. He joined in March 1970 in Oklahoma City and later served as branch service manager in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He is the son of Ray and Mrs. Manning of Wayland and is married to the daughter of Raymond Selby of Richland. The family resides in 1000 Oaks, California with two children.

Richland Everett Manning Goulds Inc Data System Oklahoma City San Francisco Los Angeles Everett Ray Manning Wayland Raymond L. Selby 1000 Oaks Calif

Funeral services for Neal G. Whisler Sr.

Funeral services were held at Brighton United Presbyterian Church with Rev. E E Grice in charge. Casketbearers included Melvin Jacobs Raymond Stacy Clifford Leeper Walter Hagans Leo Deutsch Glen Ladehoff. Burial followed at Hillcrest with graveside rites by the American Legion. Sherman Eden Funeral Home directed services.

Social Calendar Listings From Tuesday Through Friday

A social calendar lists multiple club meetings and events across Tuesday to Friday. Includes Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council at the Masonic temple and Faith Baptist at Work Circle at Mrs Berneice Howell Past Noble Grand Circle, plus West Chester WSCS and CES gatherings, Catholic Daughters, Senior Citizens activities, Saddle Club dessert at Fairgrounds, Faculty Wives, and many other society items at churches, temples, YMCAs, and civic centers.

Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Faith Baptist Work Circle Berneice Howell Noble Grand Circle Albert Wehr West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville Ces Ruth and Martha Catholic Daughters St. James Senior Citizens Methodist Church Saddle Club Fairgrounds the Willows Association For Retarded Children Washington County YMCA Rebekah Club CBS Honor Mothers and Conductress Rural Women’s Club Duane Redlinger de Wingas Pauline Crone Friendship Club William Wulf Prairie Flower Missionary Society Glenn Fuhr Women of Moose ISU Academy of Friendship

Hospital and birth notices from local area

Hospital admitted yesterday include Mrs Edward Wise of Brighton with doctor Donald Heisdorffer and Washington resident Kevin Quigley Lets. Today Mrs Leona Faris of Brighton admitted. Births yesterday to Mr and Mrs Jerry Bean of Ainsworth a daughter. Dismissals today include Mrs Edward Greiner and daughter Keota and Mrs Fenton Miller and son Kalona and Mrs David Evans Columbus City and Mrs Arthur McAtee Conesville.

Edward Wise Brighton Donald Heisdorffer Washington Kevin Quigley Lets Leona Faris Jerry Bean Ainsworth Edward Greiner Keota Fenton Miller Kalona David Evans Columbus City Arthur McAtee Conesville

Bruce sails to Peking to reopen China ties after 23 years

Ambassador David K. Bruce heads from Washington for Beijing with his wife and six U S officials to reopen relations halted since 1949. The trip aims to establish a liaison office in Peking and signals renewal of diplomatic ties, Bruce expressing enthusiasm and high hopes.

Washington UPL David KE Bruce Peking China U.S

Klepfer Marshall vow in California wedding

News of the March 29 marriage of Helen M. Klepfer formerly of Washington and Lester L. Marshall in California. The couple now reside at 13751 St. Andrews Drive Apartment 1 L Seal Beach 90740. A reception for friends and relatives followed on Saturday April 21. Mrs. Marshall is a cashier at the Leisure World Golden Rain Foundation accounting office. They met when Mr. Marshall worked in GRF purchasing office years ago.

Helen M. Klepfer Washington Lester L. Marshall

Fortnightly Club Holds Executive Coffee and Awards

Mrs Nolin hosted a Saturday morning meeting at the United Presbyterian Home with Ruth Satin forming Cub president overseeing as the Fortnightly Club reviewed district meeting reports. Awards were given to departments, yearbook honors for the club, and new member names announced. The May 11 deadline was set for program submissions and commemorative plates may be picked up at Kneens store.

Ruth Satin Formgnng Cub United Presbyterian Home Nolin Richard Wiley Max Smith Phil Weldin Kneens Leonard Llewellyn Mike Koehler Marion Rapp James Carolan al Swarthout James Wells Vincent Kiesey Rick Bordwell Erma Bostwick Federated Women's Clubs Des Moines

Log Cabin Questers Hear Gene Stephens At Meeting

Gene Stephens and her daughter Mrs. Dale Roberts attended the Log Cabin Questers meeting with Mrs. M. John Owen leading the business session and reading by-laws. Roll call noted favorite quotes, and Mrs. Harold Gerdes presented a program on old cookbooks and children's books. Refreshments were served with assistance from a daughter. Escher Lawrence Whisler will host the next meeting.

Ars Gene Stephens Dale Roberts M. John Owen Harold Gerdes Escher Lawrence Whisler

Navy Seaman Recruit Grubb Completes Training

Robert J. Grubb, son of Mrs. Gertrude Grubb of 308 E Second, Washington, is graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego.

San Diego

Airman Custer Assigned To Lowry After Training

Airman Larry W. Custer son of Mrs Kay L Custer of Washington Iowa has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to the Technical Training Center at Lowry AFB Colorado for specialized supply field instruction He is a 1968 graduate of Washington High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa.

Custer

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