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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

2

Kathleen Marie Kelly Weds Stanley F Hackert in St James Church

Kathleen Marie Kelly of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Gevock wed Stanley F Hackert son of Mr and Mrs George Hackert in an afternoon ceremony Saturday May 12 at St James Catholic Church with about 125 guests. Reception followed in the school hall. The couple will live in Marion.

Kathleen Marie Kelly Stanley F. Hackert St. James Church Cedar Rapids Alex Gevock Washington George Hackert Marion St. James Catholic T. J. Lew Nick Gevock Tom Duffy Hubert Bruty Larry Stettans Iowa City Jeri Smith

Suzannah Girls Honor Mothers at Church Potluck

The Suzannah Girls of the Methodist Church honored their mothers and eighth grade girls and mothers at a Monday potluck dinner. Lavender and white decor featured a wishing well centerpiece. Marilyn Timmins introduced incoming advisor Mrs Herb Campbell and new officers Linda Campbell president Marcia Hedberg vice president Alice Lance secretary Mary Carson treasurer. A worship service followed led by Linda Campbell.

Suzannah Girls Methodist Church Marilyn Timmins Herb Campbell Linda Campbell Marcia Hedberg Alice Lance Mary Carson

Social calendar notices due by 10 a.m. day of publication

A long list of weekly social and club events is announced with times and venues. Groups include VFW Auxiliary, First Presbyterian Circle, Grace Hill Mothers Day Tea, Kolah Club, Sunshine Club, Lane Leaders bowling banquets, Employed Women's Luncheon, WRC, Ladies Day, Snowball Club, Lip and Sew Club, and many others across churches, clubs, and senior societies. The note also mentions a July wedding planned for San Angelo.

Grace Hill Kolah Club Helen Jackson Sunshine Club Lyle Wilcox Just L.L. Loveless WSCS Circle X Jim Wheeler Robert Koehler Country Club YWCA Ed Hutchcroft WRC Farm Bureau Lake Darling Harold Gamon

Keota Couple Weds In May 12 Keota Church Ceremony

Jacquelyn Dee Conrad and Jared Thomas Powell united in marriage at St Marys Church Keota officiated by Rev C S Kempker. The bride wore silk organza and Chantilly lace with a bouffant skirt and carried white roses. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Powell. About 150 guests attended a reception in St Marys Hall. The couple will reside in Goshen Indiana where the groom studies at Goshen College and the bride graduates May 27 from Ottumwa Heights College.

Keota Jacquelyn Dee Conrad Maurice Conrad Jared Thomas Powell Lewis J. Powell St. Mary’s Church C.S. Kempker Donna Gent Ronnie Leitsinger Ames Ricque Conrad Douglas Powell Ronnie Tines Gary Sondag Ronnie Seitsinger Richard Adams Iowa City St. Mary's Hall Byler Elkhart Ind Francis Gent Max Miller Delta Jacob Sudermann Ottumwa Heights College Goshen College Goshen Marshall, Minn Syracuse Tampa Fla Des Moines South English Wellman Albia Washington

Pixie and Twinkling Blue Birds Schedule Spring Activities

The Pixie Blue Birds under Mrs. Miller visited Sunset Park for a sack lunch and made Mothers Day gifts after a recreation period. They later attended a State Theater show and prepared for a May 28 fly-up, with May 24 meetings planned. Twinkling Blue Birds led by Mrs. Richards toured a greenhouse, bought flowers for mothers, and created vases, with refreshments downtown.

Pixie Blue Birds Sunset Park Everette Miller Carol Richards

Junior High PTG Elects New Officers at Meeting

Mrs. Jack Trotman presided at the final Junior High PTG meeting as new officers were announced: president Mrs. Leo Beauchamp vice president Mrs. Richard Longer secretary treasurer Mrs. Cecil Long. Miss Anne Courtney exchange student spoke on life in England and at school. An eighth grade octet sang three numbers. Awards Day is set for Monday May 21 at the high school and PTG mothers will chaperone summer movies. Home economics and industrial arts displays were set up for viewing with hostesses listed.

Jack Trotman Leo Beauchamp Richard Longer Cecil Long T. J. Berdo Anne Courtney England PTG

Visitors fill at United Presbyterian Home

The U P Home reports a busy early week with out of town visitors. Carol McMillan left Friday for two weeks visiting Minnesota Minneapolis Ellendale N C Council Bluffs Zenas Spicer Miss Ethel Weed hosted guests and Isabel Blair joined them in Monmouth Ill Mrs Maude Statler visited her daughter and son in law in West Pleasant Plain Stanley Jones and son Sammy stayed with Mrs Simp son’s family Other visitors included Eugene and Mrs Nulph Joe Nulph from Garden Grove and Heflin from Shannon City for Mrs J B D Martin and family Gene Martin home wellman visits and Dr W J Stewart spent weekend with daughter in Iowa City Dr R W Thompson returned from hospitalization in Iowa City.

Carol McMillan Minnesota Minneapolis Stephens Ellendale N. C Council Bluffs Maude Statler Walter Bray West Pleasant Plain Maud Hamilton Eugene Nulph Nulph Afton Joe Nulph Garden Grove Heflin Shannon City J. B. D. Martin Robert Martin Richard Moline Gene Martin Homer Vincent Wellman Jennie Harris Dr. W. J. Stewart Mrs. W. J. Wright Iowa City

Chapter Y meets Monday with Mrs Mace hostess

Mrs Glenn Mace hosted 28 Chapter Y members Monday evening. Assistant hostesses were Mrs Robert Lytle and Mrs Harold Putman. Reports from the state convention were given by Mrs R H Mc Cleery and Mrs Don Rinner.

Glenn Mace Robert Lytle Harold Putman R.H. McCleery Don Rinner

Golden Age Club Meeting Draws Thirty Six Attendees

Thirty six attended the Golden Age Club sewing meeting on Monday morning. Four birthday cakes were served with the noon lunch courtesy of Mrs Blanche Norton Mrs Mabel Gray Mrs Bessie Tucker and Mrs Helen Seeberger. Ice cream was provided by Mrs Hattie Carpenter and Mrs B C Briley. Pearl Parcell attended as a guest.

Golden Age Club Blanche Norton Mabel Gray Bessie Tucker Helen Seeberger Hattie Carpenter B. C. Briley Pearl Parcell

Mrs Moore Hosts Bible Dept Meeting Close Of Club Year

Mrs Moore entertained the Fortnightly Club Bible department for the final meeting of the year. Dessert preceded the program with Miss Ethel Henderson pouring and Mrs Harry Turner assisting. Mrs Knupp opened with prayer and read Proverbs verses. tributes were paid to a deceased member.

Fred Moore Ethel Henderson Harry Turner Knupp Bently B. C. Briley Bentley Ira Miksch Briley Ivan Rehmel

Local Social Notices and Dismissals Recorded

Yesterday and today listings show admissions and dismissals in area communities. Names include Mrs June Williams Wellman and Miss Peggy Wagner Conesville among others in Washington Columbus Junction Crawfordsville and Parnell with relations noted and child mentions in some entries.

June Williams Wellman Medical Richard Hayes Washington Fred Gealy Peggy Wagner Conesville Stephen Hunt Wapello John Houseal Columbus Junction Faye Mackey Robert Ayers Parnell Marvin Hole Crawfordsville Rex Todd

Local Family Visits Span Seattle to Des Moines

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zager of Seattle visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanly Zager. John Hindahl and Florence visit Perry hosts Mr. and Mrs. Richard Powers Jr. then meet Francis Bales in Des Moines to greet Bales's great granddaughter Sheryl Ann Poortinga, the first grandchild for Mrs. Bales. The report includes extended relatives from Sigourney and Osco, with Mothers Day gatherings in Rock Island and Mt. Vernon among others.

Jerry Zager Seattle, Wash Mrs Stanly Zager John Hindahl Florence Richard Powers Jr Perry Francis Bales Des Moines Sheryl Ann Poortinga Bales Marion McAvoy Rock Island, Ill Marvin Buckwalter Mr. McAvoy Sadie McAvoy Willard Palmer Ethel Palmer Mt. Vernon

Public Affairs In Maxwell Home Luncheon Held

Mrs. Don Maxwell and Mrs. M. L. Crawford hosted a one o clock luncheon at the Maxwell home for 17 Public Affairs members. Guests included Mrs. Charles Kennedy and Mrs. Sam Turkington. The program featured Irwin on Ultrasonics and Ellery Foster on The Good Ship Hope.

Don Maxwell M. L. Crawford Maxwell Charles Kennedy Sam Turkington J. N. Irwin Ellery Foster Herbert Campbell M. L. MccCreedy R. H. McCleery

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Women Salad Luncheon

Thirty five members and guests met for Fellowship Day with Mrs Roger Colthurst. Bible study was by Mrs John Skubal from Romans and prayers led by Mrs Ted Woods. Mrs Ralph Kleese shared trip photos from the Purdue convention. Mrs John Koehler led hymn and prayer. Out of town guests were Mrs Kleese and Mrs Harvey Hasenclever. Columbia to produce The Three Stooges Meet The Martians sequel.

Ainsworth Ainsworth United Presbyterian Roger Colthurst John Skubal Ted Woods Ralph Kleese Washington Purdue John Koehler Kleese Harvey Hasenclever Ft. Madison

Hog Prices Steady to Higher Across Des Moines Market

Interior Iowa and southern Minnesota hogs show prices steady to 25 cents higher than Monday. Estimated receipts today 50,000 with prior week 60,000 and year ago 47,000. Butchers range 200-220 Ibs to 270-300 Ibs from 14.15 to 15.75. sows 270-550 Ibs from 11.35 to 14.75.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Minnesota

Grain CHICAGO UpI Grain Range Report

Grain market update from Chicago shows shifts in high low and close figures. The report notes variability in grain pricing trends with uncertain near term directions.

Chicago UPI

Farmerettes 4H to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

The Farmerettes 4H Club held a May tea at Lois and Mary Meyers home with 13 members nine mothers and leaders present. They planned the 25th anniversary for June 7 and a June 6-7 Lake Odessa visit as guests of Mrs. Lloyd Marek. Terry Palmer judged Better Grooming with winners Shirley Luers Barbara Beranek Jean Sojka and Cecilia Escher. Next meeting set for June 11 at Cecilia Escher’s home.

Farmerettes Lois and Mary Meyers Jean Sojka Joe Goodlander Keith Horn Lake Odessa Lloyd Marek Terry Palmer Shirley Luers Connie Goodlander Barbara Beranek Ann Veggy Cecilia Escher

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