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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1969

Page

3

Social and Club News From Anamosa Area

Mrs Clyde Pratt visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Tim Evans at Anamosa then went to Manchester Sunday to visit friends. She returned to Anamosa Sunday evening and home Monday. People gathered: Don Statler and George at Cedar Rapids, Ron Statler and family of Mt Pleasant. Mothers Day visitors included Clifford Weidner of Fairfield and Dr Glenn Dunbar Jr with family. Vernon Wiertz and J C Young of Crawfordsville joined others for Mothers Day dinner at Mrs Elmer Durst’s home. Everette Durst from Iowa City visited Saturday night. Lloyd Edwards received word of a son born to C T C Terry Anding and wife in Turkey. Baby weighed 8 lb 1.5 oz. Grandparents Fred Anding of Minneapolis and Milo Fulton of Columbus Junction. Andings’ address listed at APO New York. Henry Lanning hosted Bruce Watsons in Chariton with Tulip Festival at Pella and Rock River Dam. 2nd Lt Edwin L Gerot now stationed near Ft Eustis in Newport News VA. Gerot son of Ted Gerots of Riverside and wife previously Ellen Morgan. address given. Mrs Ethel Churchill a patient at University Hospitals Iowa City. Attendees at Clarence Fulton funeral from out of town listed. Various relatives from multiple states noted among mourners.

Clyde Pratt Tim Evans Anamosa Manchester Vernon Wiertz J. C. Young Crawfordsville Truman Johnson Iowa City Fred Durst Joe Nayadley Carroll Elmer Durst Everette Durst Lloyd Edwards Terry Anding Turkey Tammy Bonnie Brenda Mike Fred Anding Minneapolis Milo Fulton Columbus Junction Andings C. T. C. Terry Anding APO New York Henry Lanning Bruce Watsons Chariton Pella Rock River Dam Des Moines Edwin L. Gerot Newport News Ft. Eustis Gerot Ted Gerots Riverside Ellen Morgan Ted Morgans Washington Adams Drive Presidential Apts

Garden Club Notes From Keota West Chester Area

The White Way Club met in May with nine members and seven children. Roll call sparked a garden hint. Mrs Merlin Crawford led the business session as plans for a June plant and bulb exchange were discussed.

White Way Club Keota - West Chester Richard Stewart Merlin Crawford Ed Hahn Keith Stewart Margaret Crawford Maureen Gordon Helen Ralston Bonnie Stewart Charles Ralston

How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging

SEWEREAMER promises fast action by mixing and pouring in a floor drain to remove roots, paper, grease, and other organic matter. No tools needed. Packaged in 10-Lb cans priced at $4.30. Ask for SEWEREAMER by Carson Plumbing & Heating.

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Dennis Grabers marks 25th wedding anniversary

Dennis Graber and Ruth Frey enberger celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Fellowship Hall in Wayland on May 10 with 55 relatives and friends present. The couple, married May 14, 1944, in a home ceremony, have five children and were joined by local and out-of-town relatives including P. J. Graber and Judy Graber.

Crawfordsville Dennis Graber Fellowship Hall Wayland Grabers Ruth Freyenberger Simon Gingerich Milburn Gerig Judy Denver Colorado Don Steiner Rita Phoenix Arizona Jerry Randy Sidney Dennis P. J. Graber Judy Graber Ardelle Kliewer Bernard Kliewer Henderson Nebraska

Christian CWF to Install Officers at May Meeting

Christian Women’s Fellowship groups gathered in homes for lessons on Southeast Asia. Hostesses Mrs John Miller and others welcomed members Thursday night and Friday afternoon. Volunteers were invited to bake cookies for Vacation Bible School as plans discussed for officer installation at the May 16 general meeting at 7 30 p m. Worship leaders used the theme The Great Love of God and led the CWF benediction.

John Miller Leonard Llewellyn Harold Beenblossom Gladys Putman Albert Wehr Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Christian Church Southeast Asia God

Hospital notes and social items from Iowa and Ohio

Mrs Ethel Churchill undergoes cataract surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City and plans a second operation next Monday. Ed Kremins and Mary Louise Harwood visit Mrs Harwood in Iowa City. Mrs Lydia Ferguson, former Washington resident, injured her leg and is a Canton hospital patient. She turns 85 on May 27 and invites news from friends. Double Deck Club plans dinner at Captain's Table then home of Mrs Ralph Martin. Don Creech and Al Conner families visit Lyle Schulty home for Mother's Day in Davenport.

Ethel Churchill University Hospitals Iowa City South Wing Iowa Ed Kremins Torrance California Edith Harwood Lydia Ferguson Washington Community Golden Agers Aultman Hospital Canton Ohio Ferguson M. L. Ferguson Hartville Double Deck Club Ralph Martin Don Creech al Conner Katy Davenport Lyle Schulty

Engagement Announced for Carole Jean Marciniak

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marciniak of Miami Florida announce the engagement of their daughter Carole Jean to Harley John Knebel of Seattle Washington son of Mr and Mrs Zeno Knebel of Riverside An August 23 wedding is planned in Miami.

Riverside Edward Marciniak Miami Florida Carole Jean Harley John Knebel Seattle Washington Zeno Knebel

Memorial fund honors Mrs. C. G. Picken

A memorial fund has been set up in honor of Mrs. C. G. Picken to support the cancer fund. Donations may be left at the Jones Funeral Home.

Board of Education Meeting North of City Hall

The Washington Community Schools board of education will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the administration building on East Jefferson Street.

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Don Statler George Larry Statler Cedar Rapids Ron Statler Mt. Pleasant Clifford Weidner Fairfield Glenn Dunbar Jr Greg and Bret Glenn Dunbar C South Clarence Fulton Harold Fulton Boulder Colo M. L. Euwer Marble Falls Texas Robert Euwer Wichita Kan Mary Ervin Don Teal Ottumwa Paul Ervin Clarence Ervin Centerville John Hotle H. H. Hotle Everette Fulton Moline Ill W. D. Hotle Peggy Rock Island, Ill Marvin Fulton Silvis, NL G. C. Strohm Robert Fulton Wayne Rouse Boone T. G. Hotle Marion Lester Mayer William Gilpin Ray Wombacker Larry Waggoner Roger Mayer Hiawatha Lawrence Baker Batavia Milton Norton Milton, Ia Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Willard Widmer Ghi- Joh Ralph Schoonover Sunset Park James Hotchkiss C. C. Reeves Maurice Crawford The Prairie Flower Missionary Society Reeves Wayne Knapp John Polson Faith Baptist Bible College Ankeny Omaha Baptist Bible College Omaha Henrietta Booth James Saar David Hess Polson William Gamon Farmington James Frier Booth Rolland Benson Dennis Grabers Harold Rector Lisa Vinton Harold Graber Roth Orlin Feigsti Christian Cwf Creerie Carole Marciniak Mr. Knebel Arnet-Mccabe & CO E. Washington St. Washington, Iowa Osincup Drug Store Walgreen Agency West Side Square Sun & Fun Fashions Cportcwear Jamboree Converse Spurgeon
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