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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

3

Riverside double ring ceremony unites Bouquot and Nicola

Miss Sharon Marie Bouquot and Dennis Nicola were married in a Riverside Catholic ceremony at St Marys on May 18. Rev Walter Boeckmann officiated. The bride wore a linen gown with Venice lace and carried yellow roses with a white orchid. A reception followed at the Eagles Lodge in Iowa City. The couple plans to reside at 529 Brown Street, Iowa City after a southern states trip.

Riverside Sharon Marie Bouquot Dennis Nicola St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wilfred S. Bouquot Robert Nicola F Street Iowa City Walter F. Boeckmann Jerry L. Anderson Venice Don Ald Hurt Linda Navy Kay Haug Crofton Nebraska Marvin Nicola Ken Richard David Williams Steve Mann Jim Casey Eagles Lodge Brown Street Highland High School Ottumwa Heights Wayne State College Wayne Nebraska Iowa

Pen Women Install Officers at Luncheon

The Iowa City branch of the National League of American Pen Women met in Columbus Junction on May 18 for a cooperative luncheon. Mrs. John Dillon, retiring state president, installed officers led by president Mrs. Harold Pierce and secretary Mrs. Permelia Lay. Appreciation was voiced for retiring president Mrs. Chester Pierce. Mrs. Pearl J. Minor spoke on developing a novel as part of a University of Iowa writers workshop program.

Columbus Junction Iowa City National League of American Pen Women Hubert L. Sunderman John Dillon Harold Pierce Permelia Lay Washington Chester Pierce Pearl J. Minor Writers’ Workshop University of Iowa

Bible II Club Holds Salad Supper and Study Meeting

Sixteen members of Bible II met for a salad supper hosted by Mrs. George Kerr with Mrs. John Lemmon presiding over the business session. Booklets for next year's study were distributed and Mrs. Louis Larsen led a lesson on Paul's first missionary journey.

Bible II George Kerr John Lemmon Louis Larsen Paul

Seek Lost Members of Thunderbolt Division

The 83rd Infantry Division once known as the Thunderbolt Division seeks about 25 000 former members uncontacted since World War II. An 83rd Infantry Division Assn reunion, the 22nd annual conclave, will be in Philadelphia in August. Former members are urged to contact national secretary Larry Redmond at Havertown Pennsylvania.

83Rd Infantry Thunderbolt 83Rd Infantry Division Assn Philadelphia 83Rd Larry Redmond Rockwood Drive Havertown

YW Plans Summer Softball Program for Girls

The YW invites girls ages 8 to 14 to Lincoln School grounds on Saturday May 25 for an organizational meeting. Three age groups will form with times 1 pm for 8 9, 2 pm for 10 11, and 3 pm for 12 14. Fees cover insurance and are set at the meeting. Mrs Jane Lambertson directs the program, sponsored by the city. If rain, meetings move to the YMCA meeting room.

Lincoln School Y Wwca Jane Lambertson YMCA

Hospital Dismissals Record Myrtle Long and William Lord

The record notes the dismissal today of Mrs Myrtle Long and Mr William Keith Lord, both of Washington.

Myrtle Long Washington William Keith Lord

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and lists memberships with Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association and Iowa Press Association along with Audit Bureau of Circulations

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass‘n Audit Bureau of Circmatians

Social Calendar for West Chester Week Start

Social notices list weekly events from VFW Auxiliary to Women of Moose with times and venues. Includes Circle meetings at churches, Pythian Sisters, World War I Auxiliary, Pinochle at Mason Temple, KC Hall events, Fleur de Lis May Breakfast, Bass line notes and Ascension Day observances.

VFW VFW Hall 1St Presbyterian Vpw Robert Garrett Gene Gorham White Shrine Masonic Temple West Chester Masons Lodge Rosemary Club Donald Brown West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Everett Burham Miles Krieger George Sojka

Commandery to Hold Ascension Day Observance and Potluck

The Bethlehem Commandery will meet Thursday May 23 for its annual Ascension Day observance. A potluck supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. dam to be furnished. There will be degree work and entertainment for the women after dinner. At request the Norman Shal ladaughters will entertain during the dinner hour.

Bethlehem Commandery

Deeds Involving Land Transfers Across Washington Area

Howard J. Custer deeds land to Keith D. Statler in section 31 76 8. P L Fenn and wife deed to City of Washington several lots in Margaret M Youngs add. Fred L Moore and wife to M I Whitham and wife description at 24 percent north of SW corner lot 3 block 12 OP Washington. Charles H Ralston to Wood Enterprises land in section 11 74 9. Jean E Crawford to Wood 74 9. Robert N Bruty and wife to Raymond Fritz and wife west half lots 3 and 4 block 47 Highland Park add. Max D Embree and wife to Raymond Fritz and wife lot 5 block 34 Highland Park add.

Howard J. Custer Keith D. Statler P. L. Fenn City of Robert N. Bruty Raymond Fritz Highland Park Add Max D. Embree

Fullertons Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs L T Fullerton of 420 West Sixth Street quietly mark their golden wedding on Friday May 24. Both are ill and no celebration will be held, though they would welcome cards. Leon and Clover Annas Fullerton were married May 24 1918 in Muscatine and have lived in Washington for 48 years with their son Harry L at home.

L. T. Fullerton West Sixth Street Leon Clover Annas Fullerton Columbus Junction Muscatine Washington Harry L

Saddle Club plans trailride Friday

The Washington Saddle Club plans a trailride this Friday. Members meet at Chuck Hotles at 6 p.m. A wiener roast follows at Roger Lance home. Bring own wieners and buns. coffee provided. Other riders are welcome to join the ride.

Chuck Hotles Roger Lances The Washington Saddle Club Roger Lance

Open house honors California visitor in Washington

Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Fred Bey hosted an open house at the Anderson home Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Olva Haney Smith of Long Beach California who visits friends and former schoolmates in Washington. Mrs. Smith also visited her son Norman Smith at Fort Benning Georgia a sister Nell Haney Letts in Washington and brothers Kenneth and Lynn Haney in Moline Illinois.

Walter Anderson Fred Bey Anderson Olva Haney Smith Long Beach Calif Washington

Dutchettes 4-H Club Reports Room Decor and Crafts

The Dutchettes 4-H club met with Linda Barnes on Monday. Eight members shared room pictures for the roll call. Mary Ann Wehr spoke on Curtains while Melanie Miksch demonstrated Decorative Stitches. Denise Hansen led snowflake designs and Chris Engel with Claire Wehr showed flower arranging. Leaders assisted the girls in string and paint designs. Refreshments were served.

Linda Barnes Mary Ann Wehr Melanie Miksch Denise Hansen Chris Engel Claire Wehr

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Einai Bouquot Pen Seek Thunderbolt Division BCG Eso Women of Moose Moose Home Family Living I Kenneth Peters Creative Living I Carlton Mangold Creative Living II Richard Anderson KC Hall Fleur de Lis Club Ethel Maud McCreedy Pansy Hill Club Don Johnson James Bramwell Dave Stanley Homemakers Club Art Wiley J. W. Baker W RC Temple Commandery S. 2Nd Ave Jack L. Cline General Electric Co Mangold House of Service Spurgeon Spurgeon’s Fullertons Saddle Club California D. Beach Osincup Drug Store Walgreen Agency West Side Square Pullman
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