Claire Wehr Weds Scott McCoy in May 1976 Iowa City Ceremony
Claire Ellen Wehr of Iowa City daughter of Raymond and Jo Wehr Keota and Scott J McCoy of Ames son of Jon and Mary McCoy exchanged marriage vows Saturday May 15 1976 at St Marys Church Iowa City in a 3 pm double ring ceremony officiated by Father Richard Leonard and Rev William Benbow. The bride wore a polyester satin gown with padded princess seams long fitted seams and jewel neckline. veil held by a wreath of roses and stephanotis with a train. She carried peach and yellow roses stephanotis and baby’s breath. Maids of honor were Paula Wehr Ames bridesmaids Mary Ann Wehr Washington and Jean Wehr Keota. Best man Paul Formo with groomsmen Bryan and Peter McCoy and ushers Craig Broers and Richard Webster. Church decorated with spring bouquets. music by Ann Moses and Gerhild Krapf. Reception at the Wehr home. out of town guests from Ames Minneapolis and Detroit. The bride a University of Iowa senior. groom a 1976 UI graduate. They plan a Minneapolis honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Ellen Wehr
Iowa City
Raymond Wehr
Keota
Scott Jeffrey McCoy
Jon McCoy
Ames
St. Mary’s Church
Richard Leonard
William Benbow
Paula Wehr
Mary Ann Wehr
Washington
Jean Wehr
Paul Formo
Bryan McCoy
Peter McCoy
Craig Broers
Richard Webster
Ann Moses
Bach
Robert Schumann
Gerhild Krapf
Christian Women's Fellowship concludes year study
The Christian Women's Fellowship groups finished the study A Little Land on Which to Light His Fire last week. Dorcas members joined Esther and Ruth as guests after a yearlong membership contest. Co-operative luncheon at the church featured tables decorated by Mrs. Davisson, Peters, and Krotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Dorcas
Esther
Ruth
Rodney Davisson
Edna Peters
Duane Krotz
Kenneth Pfister
Paul Beenblossom
Priscilla Group
Doris Hedges
Don Eaton
C.W.F
Roegners visit Keota group tours Colorado trip
Karl and Mrs. Roegner of Iowa Falls travel with Leland Roegner family to chaperone the senior class trip. They plan Amtrak to Colorado with visits to Air Force Academy Garden of the Gods Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Ghost Town and Manitou Incline. They return to Ottumwa by May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert Keota
Karl Roegner
Iowa Falls
Leland Roegner
Ottumwa
Amtrak
Colorado
Air Force Academy
Garden of the Gods
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Ghost Town
van Briggles Pottery
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Denver
Red Rock Park
Lookout Mountain
Buffalo Bills Grove and Museum
Central City
Clear Creek Canyon Drive
A.K. Stoutner
Annette Stoutner
Stoutner
Kathleen Byrne
Keith Herr
Jeff Bader
Kirksville
Shamrock Inn
Ruth Townsend
Marilyn Brown
C.D. Kirkpatrick
Helen K. Stoutner
Robert Klett
Jeremiah Robert
Ottumwa Hospital
Harold Jones
Hayesville
Joan Walker
Joy
Eldora
Tillie Henry
Junior Henry
Gene Heisdorffer
Funeral Attendees Honor Erma Shaw in What Cheer
Washington residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown Sr Doyle Brown and Clarence Brown Jr Leila Mullikin of Brighton Virginia Carris of Packwood attended Erma Kleinschmidt Shaw’s funeral in What Cheer. Edna Cole returned home after eye surgery at Iowa City. Gary Goodell, son of Mrs. Rowena Goodell of Washington, earned a B S in General Science from the University of Iowa and is in his first year at the UI College of Dentistry. his mother attended the graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brown Sr
Doyle Brown
Clarence Brown Jr
Washington
Leila Mullikin
Brighton
Virginia Carris
Packwood
Erma (Kleinschmidt) Shaw
Edna Cole
Iowa City
Gary Goodell
Rowena Goodell
University of Iowa
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
4-H skating party announced by Washington rink
The American Girls 4-H Club invites all 4-H members, friends and guests to a skating party on Tuesday May 18 from 7 15 to 9 30 p m at the Washington Skating Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Skating Rink
4-H
YMCA Pre-School Swim Registration Announced
The YMCA will hold registration for pre school children aged three to five on Wednesday May 19 and Thursday May 20 from 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m. Each child must be accompanied into the water by an adult. Lessons run weekly for eight weeks at a cost of 10 dollars paid at registration.
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YMCA
Feeney Named To Teaching Position At Children's House
Michelle Feeney accepts a summer teaching post at the Children's House in Washington starting June 1 after a year in special education with Columbus Community School. A UNI graduate, she previously supervised at Davenport's Developmental Center. she and husband Kevin reside in Columbus Junction. The Children’s House Inc operates nonprofit preschools at 1202 E Washington and Ainsworth.
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Michelle Feeney
Children’s House
Washington
Social Calendar Shows Crowd of Local club Meetings
A week of community events lists gatherings from Daughters of the Nile and Daughters groups to WWI Auxiliary potluck, Tops Club weigh-in, YWCA and UPW circles, Masons, VFW, and many civic clubs with times and hostesses noted across Monday to Thursday in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creative Living
Judy Herscher
WWI
Fairgrounds
Tops Club
YWCA
IOOF
Mothers Club
Applied Arts
Robert Stephens
VFW
VFW Hall
UPW
Karen Kleese
United Methodist Women Hold Friday Meetings Across Groups
UMW Group 2 gathered at Mrs. Maurice Crawford’s home with 20 members. Mrs. Clark Bauer opened with Proverbs 31, and program speaker Mrs. Howard Anderson presented Women Through the Ages before a Rain poem close. Memorial service for two honorary members held. Group 4 met in Fellowship Hall with 24 attendees and guests. Group 5 at Halcyon House featured theme Mothers and memories, with seven guests and solo by Claire Keating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Women
UMW
Maurice Crawford
Sam Turkington
Clark Bauer
Howard Anderson
Grace Noel Crowell
Bauer
M.E. DeLashmutt
J.H. Larson
Church Fellowship Hall
Edgar Stewart
John Krotz
Jim Hotle
Robert Wead
Ernest Caltvedt
Tiawan
Dale Stufflebeam
Paul Ryner
Roland Crandall
Halcyon House
Wilbur Watson
Florence Orr
Mr. Humston
Glover Ferrell
Claire Keating
Richard Paul
Miss Terri Earls Graduates With Distinction in Iowa City
Miss Terri Earls daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Earls of Hiawatha graduated with distinction at graduation exercises in Iowa City receiving two certificates in education and special education Attending were Mrs Jack Cherry Mrs John Cherry Jr Ashley Shannon and Mr and Mrs Virgil Earll Miss Earll is the granddaughter of the Jack Cherrys and Virgil Earlls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terri Earls
Duane Earls
Hiawatha
Iowa City
Jack Cherry
John Cherry Jr
Ashley and
Shannon
Virgil Earll
Miss Earll
Jack Cherrys
Virgil Earlls
ISU News: Premature births and prenatal care impact infant health
Approximately 245000 babies are born prematurely or with low birthweight annually in the United States. Early prenatal care and selecting a physician promptly can cut infant mortality by up to one third. High quality care should be accessible to all women during pregnancy, with hospitals offering classes for expectant parents to prepare for birth and encourage early medical visits.
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United States
Car Crash Near Ainsworth Injures No One
Ricky Joe Arthur of route 2 Ainsworth drove south when he swerved to avoid a northbound vehicle passing a truck. His car traveled about 300 feet, was airborne, struck two telephone poles, and ended in a ditch. He was charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance ahead. Damages about $4,000.
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Ricky Joe Arthur
Ainsworth
May 17 1976 Almanac highlights and history
On May 17 1976 the almanac notes the 138th day with 228 to follow the moon near last quarter Venus and Jupiter as morning stars Mercury Mars Saturn seen at dusk Taurus is sun sign. It recalls Jenner born 1749 and landmark events in 1954 and 1973 including the Supreme Court school segregation ruling and the Watergate hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Edward Jenner
United States Supreme Court
Senate Watergate Committee
Washington, D.C
Linnenkamp Golden Wedding Celebration in Harper
Mr and Mrs Francis Linnenkamp of Harper celebrate 50 years of marriage after tying the knot May 25 1926 at St Marys Keota. The couple hosted seven children twenty four grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a May 23 open house at the Harper Knights of Columbus Hall with no gifts requested.
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Francis Linnenkamp
Harper
Harper Knights of Columbus
Pauline Peiffer
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Keota
B. J. Decker
Keith
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Wehr
Minneapolis
Minn
Detroit
Mich
Mr. and
Mrs. Scott McCoy
Antioch Club
Alma Brinning
Janet Bauer
Red Cross
Jean Peiffer
Shirley Timmins
Retha Hough
BPW State Meeting
Iowa Business and Professional Womens Clubs, Inc
Des Moines
Henry Roland
Lonnie Reschly
Marie Marie
Geraldine Schulty
Gladys Wulf
Washington Club
National
BPW Foundation
Coralville
Karl Roegners
Chad
Horseshoe Bend
Ark
Robert Larson
Dennis Jones
Sacha Rochelle
Mercy Hospital
Sonja
Stacy
Austin Zehr
Oren Jones
West Branch
Yoder
Wellman
Rolland Bolen
Rockford, Ill
Austin Zehrs
Betty Luers
Albert Molyneux
Oskaloosa
Feeney
Eucharest
Daughters of the Nile
Harold Ahrens
M. R. Flickinger
Gerald Hahn
Harriett Rustan
Ladies Golf and Bridge Association
Country Club
E. D. Morrison
Mary Messer
Milo Steele
J. Roland Crandall
Neva Campbell
Sunshine Community Club
Wilma Weston
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Us Club
Wingas
Judith Helscher
Walnut Women's Club
Anna Lukavsky
Margaret Turkington
McCleery
Merle Jeffries
H.H. Club
Leona Ferrell
ISU
the Almanac
Bernard de Voto
Frigidaire Refreshment Center
Taare Ss
Marion
Washington, Iowa
Washington Evening Journal
Linnenkamps
The
Advertising Council
Samsonite Silhouette
Arnold Palmer
Evonne Goolagong
Mfr
Dover
Mfr's
Oxford
Bankamericard
Shoe Fit Company
East Side
Washington Square Shopping
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