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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1963

Page

10

Bride of Ronald Murray Wed in Crawfordsville Church

Martha Pennington and Ronald Murray married Saturday evening at Crawfordsville Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Rev and Mrs George Pennington Osceola, wore a silk organza gown with a chapel train and pearl crown, carried white roses. Attendants included Patricia Logan and Geneene Hoover, with Gerald Murray as best man. After a reception hosted by family, the couple plans to live in Columbus Junction. both are Columbus Community High School graduates. Mrs Murray will graduate June 3 from Iowa Wesleyan College and will teach in Washington this fall. Mr Murray works at Rath Packing in Columbus Junction.

Martha Darling Pennington George Pennington Osceola Ronald Dean Murray E. Murrey Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Paul Pennington Marilyn Diller Erin Cummings Patricia Logan Winfield Geneene Hoover Gowie Mike Bell Davenport Gerald Murry Dennis Murry Reno Nev Kim Cynthia Pennington Danny Pennington Des Moines John Pennington John Wheeler Marge Seiver Judy Pearson Ron Partington Murry Columbus Community High School Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Washington Rath Packing Company

Variety Night entertains at United Presbyterian Home

A Prairie Flower school choir under Mrs. Alan Bergstrom performed singing and rhythm band selections during a weekly program at the United Presbyterian Home. Messages note a stream of visitors from Iowa and beyond as spring yields to summer, with clergy and locals hosting guests and continuing community activity.

Iowa Alan Bergstrom The Prairie Flower School

Averd Cake Anglo Saxon Wedding Tradition

The layered wedding cake began in Anglo Saxon times with guests bringing sweet buns. They were stacked high and the couple kissing over the top promised prosperity and good fortune.

Fairfield High School and St Ambrose Nursing Grad Bride

Miss Davitt a Fairfield High and St Ambrose Nursing graduate works as staff nurse at Mercy Hospital Davenport. The bridegroom elect is a Brighton High School graduate who served three years in the US Navy, discharged Dec 1982 as Sonarman Second Class, and now employed at Bendix Davenport. A wedding date has been set.

Miss Davitt Fairfiel High School St. Ambrose College Division of Nursing Mercy Hospital Davenport Brighton High School United States Navy Bendix Corporation

Fleur De Lis Club Meeting and Snowball Social Report

The Fleur De Lis Club met Tuesday afternoon with eighteen members and two guests. Mrs. Duane Krotz led the business meeting, roll call honored mothers, and Mrs. Putman demonstrated flower arrangements. Snowball Social Club held a Lake Darling cook-out at 8:30 with six members and two children. Officers and committees for the year were named, including hosts and flower committee members.

Fleur de Lis Club Berdo William Putnam Viggers Duane Krotz Mother Verle Gallagher Putman Joe Knotek Snowball Lake Darling Charles Hawkins Loren Bush Cletus Kafka Richard Knupp Cloyee Tinnes Glen Fuhr Booth

Professional Directory Listing of Local Attorneys and Practitioners

Directory entry listing multiple lawyers and firms with offices on Main Street and West Marion, plus a dentist, osteopathic physician, and optometrist. Mentions names such as Louis J. Kehoe, Robert Day, Robert Bates, George F. Morrison, Ira Morrison, James E. Lloyd, John C. Owen, Richard A. Stewart, Paul V. Shearer, Dale E. Garrett, and others. Includes offices, addresses, and telephone numbers in the Livingston area.

Livingston, Day & Bate Attorneys Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison James E. Lloyd Attorneys At Law Washington St

Local 4-H meeting and community service plans outlined

Farm Project 4-H leaders meet Monday at the County Extension Office at 8 pm to discuss summer activities and plans for the County Fair. Thirty Campfire girls are needed for the VFW poppy drive tomorrow meeting at 8 am at Washington Cleaners HQ. Marine Corps League members plan grave decoration Sunday at 1 pm in What Cheer Wayland Harper and Keota, with a Tuesday City Hall meeting for ATI members and Memorial Day activities noted.

Farm Project 4-H County Extension Office VFW Washington Cleaners Marine Corps League Harry B. Barker Washington Marine Corps What Cheer Wayland Harper Keota ATI

Rath Reilly Wedding Set for June Fifteenth

Riverside couple announces the forthcoming marriage of Karen Kaye Rath to Bruce Reilly, son of Paul Kasper. The ceremony will be Saturday June 15 at 12 noon at Trinity Methodist. Invitations are being sent and all friends are invited.

Reilly Donali L. Rath Riverside Karen Kaye Bruce Reilly Paul Kasper Lone Tree

Abby Dear Abby column questions about age gap and dinner guests

The column presents letters to Abby about a 16 year age difference in love, a 38 and 22 year old couple, and whether to pursue an open courtship. Advice suggests ending the pursuit, managing uninvited guests, and a widow seeking guidance. Readers are offered Abby’s guidance and a contact for a personal reply.

Abby Daner

IOOF Lodge to Host Columbus Junction Tuesday May 28

IOOF Covenant Lodge 191 will host the Columbus Junction Lodge Tuesday May 28 at 8 p.m. in the IOOF Hall. The Third Degree will be conferred on Carl Jones and Ed Gray of the Washington Lodge and a Columbus Junction Lodge brother. Capt Myron Salladay asks all Third Degree staff to be present. Keith Williams Jr. announces officer nominations for the next term at this meeting, with refreshments to follow.

Ioof Covenant Lodge Columbus Junction Lodge IOOF Carl Jones Ed Gray Washington Lodge Myron Salladay Keith Williams Jr. Noble

September wedding announced for Klein Hora couple

Mrs Ralph Klein of Rive ounce announces the engagement of their daughter Joan to Mr Terry Hora of Ainsworth The groom elect is a son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ainsworth Klein is employed at Economy Advertising Co in City and Hora works for Central Ready Mix in Iowa City The wedding is planned for September and details are being finalized

Ralph Klein Rive Ounce Joan Terry Hora Ainsworth Hora Walte Ainsworth Iss Klein Economy Advertising Co Central Ready Mix Iowa City T Hora Towa

Republican Women Meet in Washington Home

The Washington Council of Republican Women gathered at Mrs. Keith Vetter’s home with county president Mrs. Edgy Stewart presiding. Representative David Stanley of Muscatine spoke on the Shaft Plan and current bills, answering questions. Tea was served to 42 members as officers and guests mingled.

Washington Council of Republican Women Keith Vetter Edgy Stewart Ty" Pease Richard Paul Keith Vetter David Stanley Muscatine AW. Hinderman Phil Weldin Richards Edgar Stewart Richard Higgins Keith Norton Phil Crail Sylvia Wilson

Music Masters Announce 17 New Members

Seventeen new members will join Modern Music Masters honorary society at 7:30 tonight in the Washington High School Auditorium. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served in the home economics room. Inductees include Judy Marshall Gloria Wolf Rich Ballard Dan Coon Ron Gregory Terry DeVries Jim Wilson Connie Nordyke Jane Peterson Cathy Baker Judy Roland Dick Holden Dean Hazen Charlotte Wolf Daryl Cave Jane McGaffey and Dennis Day, all required to maintain a C average academically and a B in music.

Modern Music Maceters Washington Judy Marshall Gloria Wolf Rich Ballard Dan Coon Ron Gregory Terry DeVries Jim Wilson Connie Nordyke Jane Peterson Cathy Baker Judy Roland Dick Holden Dean Hazen Charlotte Wolf Daryl Cave Jane McGaffey Dennis Day

Washington Eve and Iowa Press Association Subscriptions

Fragmented text lists editors and staff roles for the Washington Eve and Iowa Press Association. It mentions David Eider editor, Bruce Cowden news editor, Howard Hazen production, Shannon vice president, and other names, plus a rural subscription note and July 4th reference. The readable fragments depict a newspaper staff and a short subscription line.

Washington Tews David Eider Wilttan Shannon Rddarles

Social Calendar Notes From Local Gatherings

Community notices list family events and meetings across groups including Mrs Gilbert Mills Rebekah Sunset Park Wing's Cafe and Wing's Cafe Handerchief shower for Mrs Roland Baumgartn engagement of Paulette M Gislain of Iowa City to James Mortenson wedding plans for December 14 at First Methodist Church Iowa City couple details Mercy Hospital staff era and Equitable Insurance career paths Local clubs meet at 9 30 am 7 39 pm 8 00 pm with pictures Hawaii trip view and Mother s honored card party and craft group notes

Gilbert Mills Rebekah Sunset Park Wing Roland Baumgartn Leo Golden Age Ywca C. Gislain Wellman Dan Ter Applied Arts I Paulette M. Gislain Towa Roy Bauer Co-operative Dinner City James D. Mortonson Donald W. Mortonson Iowa City First Methodist Church Mercy School St. Francis of Anesthesia Peoria Mercy Hospital Mortenson Beloit College Beloit Wis Arden Ell. Rouse South Iowa Diane Redlinger Hanccraft Harold Gamon

On The Record Hospital Admitted Yesterday

Hospital record lists patients admitted yesterday including Cary Dawson Washington Mrs Omar Smith Iunsworth Rena Warner Mrs Walter Neil Washington and discharges today for Mrs Merle Colton orth Hugh Wilson Miller and daughter Mrs Hazel Pease Washington City contains patient notes from Washington and surrounding area

Cary Dawson Washton Omar Smith Iunsworth Rena Warner Washington Walter Neil Merle Colton Orth Hugh ¢ Wilson Miller Hazel Pease

Marriage License Issued In Wellman May 24

James Franklin Junkin and Jolaine Crossett both of Wellman were issued one marriage license at the clerk's office in the courthouse here on Friday May 24 A mention notes an ancient rite as Greeks and Romans toasted happiness and a honeymoon.

James Franklin Junkin Jolaine Crossett Wellman Court House

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