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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1965

Page

2

Des Moines Couple wed in St Ambrose Cathedral

Sandra Jean Robertson and Paul K Theisen united in a double ring ceremony at St Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines witnessed by about one hundred guests. The bride wore peau de soie with Venice lace and a pearl crown veil carrying a white prayer book. Attendants wore sea green iridescent gowns and carried princess bouquets of blue carnations. Theisen is employed by Western Electric and the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Sandra Jean Robertson Des Moines Lloyd G. Robertson Washington Paul K. Theisen Herbert Theisen Sauk Centre Minn Carl Meier St. Ambrose Cathedral Venice Rosalie Boehme Ft. Dodge Patti Scarff Mt. Pleasant Gloria Theisen Jan Zensen Knights of Columbus Frisk and Moon Beverly Steffenson Donna Osincup Beverly Corrine Steffenson Darlene Nelson Virginia Schuermann Pamela Robertson Glenie Paulson Barbara Robertson Linda Theisen Kathy Allen Cedar Rapids Western Electric Drs. Fredericks Newcomer

Family visits and local outings mark spring weekend activities

Taylor Jarvis and Miss Carol Mackintosh traveled to Iowa for a vacation with his parents and brother. They visited Jarvis's grandmother at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and brought her home. Various families from Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Des Moines joined in Mother’s Day gatherings and attended the Sound of Music and Veishea weekend events at Iowa locations. Dr. and Mrs. George Kerr spent Veishea and Mother’s Day at Iowa State University with Kay a senior and Joe a freshman. Joe played drums for The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Taylor Jarvis Carol Mackintosh San Francisco Calif Carl W. Jarvis Noel Taylor Stout Mercy Hospital Iowa City George Kerr Veishea Iowa State University Ames Kay Joe Veishen Molly Brown

Social calendar notices for early week events

Notices for this column due by 10 a.m. on publication day. Listings cover Monday through Thursday with times and hosts including TTT Chapter Y and DL, Wash-away Tops Club, White Shrine Bridge postponed, Evening Literature, Masonic Temple dinner, American Home groups, 19th Century Club luncheon, American Legion Auxiliary, Y-Wives swimming, Washington Art Guild caricature session, Rural Women's Club, Methodist WSCS events, Ladies Day luncheon, West Chester groups, Crawfordsville CES, Good Will Club, Rainbow Girls practice, Men’s Music Club, Rebekah Club, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, Just Us Club day change, Women of Moose enrollment, Knights of Columbus, Walnut Women’s Club, CWF Martha Group.

Richard McCleery Walter Doak White Shrine Bridge CBS Masonic Temple J. E. Letts Methodist Wscs West Chester WSCS Pythian Sisters Hall Crawfordsville CES Grade Hill Ladies Aid Good Will Club Margaret Turkington Rainbow Girls Methodist Church Rebekah Club IOOF Prairie Flower Missionary Society Just Us Club E. Messer Women of Moose Moose Knights of Columbus KC Hall Walnut Women’s Club Fred Longer CWF Martha Group William Beenblossom

Men’s Music Club Plans Friday Concert and Rehearsal

The Men’s Music Club meets Friday May 14 at 8 p.m. in the Methodist Church basement with vocal and instrumental numbers. The chorus rehearses at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday May 12 in the church basement.

Methodist Church

Speeding and Noise Fines in City Court

J Edgar Boone of Washington was charged with excessive speed in a motor vehicle and fined $10 by Justice Glenn Holden. Richard Butterbaugh of Wellman was charged with excessive noise in a motor vehicle and fined $5 by Justice Glenn Holden.

J. Edgar Boone Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden Richard Butterbaugh Wellman

Rosemary Club Hosts May Bridge Session

Mrs. Mary Crandall presided as May hostess for the Rosemary Club. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs. Tommy Walker winning high score and Mrs. Harry Drake taking low. Mrs. John Cherry and Mrs. Walker assisted with refreshments.

Mary Crandall Rosemary Club Tommy Walker Harry Drake John Cherry Walker

Susan McAnalley Engaged To Andrew Samet

Susan Camilla McAnalley of Kalona Colorado Springs announces engagement to Andrew B. Samet of Forest Hills New York. She is a registered nurse and niece of Kalona residents Ford Skola. He, a Cornell alumnus, will receive a NYU Law degree in June and edits the Law Review. The wedding is set for August 15 in New York City.

Kalona Odell K. McAnalley Colorado Springs Colo Susan Camilla Andrew B. Samet Leon Samet Forest Hills N. Y Ford Skola Miss McAnalley Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Burlington

Hats on Parade Frame Mother Daughter Night at Y

The Mother Daughter program at the Y gymnasium drew a large crowd on Friday night part of Mothers Day observances. Mrs. Robert Huber welcomed guests and assisted YWCA president Mrs. John Phleger in presenting awards. The event featured four generation family honorees and hats representing each month with music, benediction, and a program cover designed by Mrs. Stan Woeste.

Y Gymnasium Robert Huber John Phleger YWCA Frank Gobble Joe Evanovich Claude Tucker Ira Morrison Anne Mary Kay Morrison George Masson Sr Lester Luckenbird Rob Ert Brinning Beth Brinning Alan Bergstrom Robert Vanderlinden Debbie Sherri Herb Campbell Marcia Paul Gebhardt Susan Delbert Soper Lisa Robins Mary Ann Richart Debbie Myers Trudy Griffeth Kathy Tuttle Elise Osincup Mary Butler John Butler Jerry Greiner Yaro Chmelar Don Gardner Tammy Barbara Margaret Beth Larsen Gifford Morrison Mary Max Owens Linda John Sproule Cindy Richard Paul Sharon Ruth Nolin Harold Stevens Stan Woeste Huber Earl Rae Dale Close Harold Ganon Clarence Brown James Harris

Community Notes of Guests and Visits Across Des Moines Area

Social rundown lists Robert Mayer and family hosting a barbecue with Victory Mayer and Tom. Rose Reid returns from Miami Beach with Ruth Caldwell for a visit. Jack Reid visits. Donald Hixson family from Barberton Ohio visiting Ralph Hixson. a reunion held. Don Maxwell weekend in Colo with Dr. Brinkman family and funeral for Dr. Goodnow. Brinkman and Goode relation noted. B E Miller returns from Mercy Hospital. Jeffrey Allen Bell, seven weeks, had surgery at Mercy Iowa City. John Morrisey hosts birthday dinner for Leland Baker with 17 attendees from multiple cities. Quitman Kervin and sons visit Harold Messenger Sr. home. Elmina Messenger mentioned. Carrie Mayhew admitted to Mercy Iowa City. Frank Szayna turning 85 with open house May 16 at 1223 Highland Ave Iowa City.

Frank Szayna Washington Highland Avenue Iowa City

Rebekah Lodge Sets Social and Friendship Night Events

Mrs. Don Norton presided over 28 attendees at the Rebekah Lodge meeting. Plans outline a Friday family social with a potluck at 6:30, followed by cards, plus a Friendship Night on May 21 and a Past Noble Grand Circle visit on June 4. Several committees and members named. Six sick calls reported with Mary Horning listed as a Mercy Hospital patient in Iowa City.

Don Norton Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Rebekah and Odd Fellows Raymond Kephart Gerald Kephart Emma Barnett Keith Williams Rebecca Butler Leona Kos Winnie Beller Edna We Phyllis Johnson Mary Horning Mercy Hospital Iowa City

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