Bride of Stephen D. Smith Repeats Vows in United Methodist Church
Debra Ellen Geyer and Stephen Donald Smith were married Friday evening at seven o'clock in the United Methodist Church with double ring vows. About 100 relatives attended as Beverly Parsons played nuptial music and Barbara Ann Geyer served as bridesmaid. The bride wore a white satin gown with organza sleeves and lace appliques. The couple will reside in Parnell.
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Debra Ellen Geyer
Stephen Donald Smith
United Methodist Church
M.O. Smith
LaVerne E. Geyer
Donald E. Smith
Washington
Beverly Parsons
Wapello
Barbara Ann Geyer
Daniel Craig Dawson
Sigourney
Parnell
4-H Maidens Host Meeting And April Workshop Recap
The 4-H Maidens met Monday evening April 16 at 7 p.m. Cheryl Fisher led the flag pledge with Anna Reha. Members presented talks and demonstrations on sewing, hems, labels, pressing, and egg facial techniques. Lunch and a Mother’s Day craft session followed, with Lynn Seaba and Deanna Bohr leading fondue cooking and crafts at the American Legion Building.
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Annavens
Cheryl Fisher
Anna Reha
Sigourney
Washington Style Review
Elizabeth Reha
Julie Fisher
Vicky Leitsinger
Lynn Seaba
Deanna Bohr
American Legion
Anniversary Jubilee and Funeral Log of Local Notables
Mary Ray attended the College of Nursing 75th anniversary jubilee in Iowa City. Dr and Mrs M L Smith traveled to Des Moines for the funeral of his uncle Lee A Messenger, previously attended later service in Horse Shoe Bend Arkansas for Mrs Smiths aunt Pat Malone. Mrs Ida McKune honored at a Wayland coffee. Thomas Tucker Morrison graduate from Northeast Missouri State University with BS in law enforcement and corrections. Benton family visiting for vacation. Reeves of Prairie Flower visited Kurtz in Earl Cline home.
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Mary Ray
College of Nursing
Iowa City
M.L. Smith
Des Moines
Lee A. Messenger
Thomas Tucker Morrison
Ira Morrison
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville
Charles Benton
Mary Elizabeth
Laurel
C.W. Tucker
Charles Lemley
Benton
Clifford Reeves
Prairie Flower Community
John Kurtz
Earl Cline
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs Monday Events
A roundup of community gatherings lists Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m. and various circles at Immanuel Lutheran, YWCA rooms, and the VEW Hall. Other groups meet through the week including DeMolay, Tops Club, Craft clubs, Past Worthy High Priestess, and the Thirty-Niners potluck with luncheons and circle meetings at multiple venues.
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Monaay Beta Sigma Phi
Ivan Moredock
Immanuel Lutheran Evening Circle
William Rarick
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Herb Campbell
Ward Heaton
Verne Landers
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Applied Arts
Wayne Norman
Creative Living
William Westphal
Vew Hall
Legion Hall
Chancy Litwiller
Worthy High Priestess Club
Dot Bauer
Mother Daughter salad supper honors Mothers Day at church
A large crowd gathered at the United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall for the annual Mother Daughter salad supper and program. Circle VI hosted with Mrs Clifford Ramsdale giving invocation, Mrs Lawrence Whisler welcoming, and Barb Larsen delivering the response. The program included a musical skit, a “Beatitudes for Women” reading, and degrees conferred on mothers by Jack Trotman. Gloria Zuehtke and Francis sang Mighty Like a Rose to close. Mrs Clara Rankin, 102, was noted as the oldest mother present. UPW Circle II provided decorations and hostess duties. Mrs Beth McClung offered table grace.
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Fellowship Hall
New United Presbyterian Church
Circle VI
Clifford Ramsdale
Lawrence Whisler
Barb Larsen
W.W. Nolin
Richard Hotle
Richard Wiley
Jack Trotman
Soft Soap
Gloria Zuehtke
Francis
Clara Rankin
UPW Circle II
Beth McClung
Kari Hennigan Celebrates Her First Birthday at Home
Kari Suzanne Hennigan daughter of Pat and the late Mrs Hennigan marked her first birthday on May 9 with a family party at their home Ice cream and cake were enjoyed A long distance call from Indiana grandparents Dr and Mrs Edward Vosika highlighted the evening Others attending included uncle Richard Vosika and E J of Iowa City plus Tim Joe Matt Ann W J Hennigan and Mr and Mrs Ken Kron and Mr and Mrs Jack Dempsey
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Kari Suzanne Hennigan
Pat Hennigan
Indiana
Edward Vosika
Richard Vosika
E.J
Iowa City
W.J. Hennigan
Tim
Joe
Matt
Ann
Ken Kron
Jack Dempsey
Sly Stewart to Stand Trial on Drug Charges in Santa Monica
Sly and the Family Stone leader Sylvester Stewart was ordered to stand trial on July 30 on one count each of possessing marijuana cocaine PCP and related drugs after an arraignment in Superior Court Santa Monica. The report notes the case centers on drug possession charges and states the defendant is 30 years old.
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Sly
Santa Monica
Calif
UPI
Sylvester
Sly” Stewart
Sly and the
Family Stone
The Washington Evening Journal Inside Page Listing and Staff
Washington Iowa newspaper listing details publication name address and staff roles including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris managing editor and others. Subscription rates shown for carrier and mail in various areas and outside Iowa.
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North Marion Ave
Washington
Iowa
Elder, Shannon &Co., Inc
United Press International
Inland Daily Press Assn
Iowa Daly Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Audit Bureau of Circulations
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Robert Shaffer
Leonard Llewellyn
Uperintensiont
Senior Center News Highlighted by Grace Kerr and Members
Grace Kerr notes large turnout for monthly birthday party at the Senior Center. Plans for Spring Festival May 23 and 24 include food drives and a talent show with grandchildren as models. Attendees will also attend the state Senior Citizen Arts Festival in Des Moines, and May is Senior Citizen Month with a theme Older Americans in Action emphasizing active, valued seniors.
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Grace Kerr
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Exodus and Entry at United Presbyterian Church Move
The UP Home recounts the Exodus from Marion Avenue to the new N Second Ave and E Main Street sanctuary amid rain. A six child procession placed school items in the new church during a Trust themed Evensong led by Evelyn Cathcart, with Mrs Glass at piano.
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United Presbyterian Church
Marion Avenue
Our
N. Second Ave
E. Main Street
Evelyn Cathcart
Glass
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