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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1971

Page

3

Bride of Robert S Cheyney Weds Kathleen Ann Custer in St James

Kathleen Ann Custer daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald H Custer married Robert S Cheyney of Anamosa son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Cheyney of Washington in a 1:30 pm double ring ceremony at St James Catholic Church. The bride wore peau de soie gown with lace and a chapel train. The couple will reside at 104% Jackson in Anamosa where the groom works at Gibson's and the bride attended local high school.

Kathleen Ann Custer Donald H. Custer Robert S. Cheyney Anamosa Robert J. Cheyney Washington St. James Catholic Edward Collins Marie Marie Doug Booth Chris Dolezal Iowa City Beth Cheyney Eugene Fields Ron Levien Harper Steve Foss John Fields Cedar Rapids Gibson’s Discount Store Burlington Junior College Cheyney Sheller Globe Inc

H J Club Plans Ice Cream Social In Kalona Park

Mrs Hubert Malichky hosted the H J Club meeting with co hostesses Mrs Harold Prybil and Mrs Richard Kron presiding. Members approved a July 15 social at 8 pm in Kalona Park and a one dollar per member assessment to fund the club treasury. Guests included Mrs Curtis Figgins Mrs Alva Bell and Mrs Jim Wes games were led by Mrs Wells with prizes to Mrs Dwane Shalla Mrs Figgins and Mrs Jim Altenhofen. The June gathering is set for June 17 with honorary members present.

Hubert Malichky H.J. Club Harold Prybil Richard Kron Kalona Park Curtis Figgins Alva Bell Jim Wes

Washington Evening Journal masthead and subscription rates

The Washington Evening Journal details its Washington Iowa base at 111 North Marion Ave. with staff including David Elder as president and editor, William Shannon as vice president, and Charles Morris as managing editor. It lists subscription options: 50 cents weekly by carrier in Washington, 40 cents weekly in nearby towns, $12 yearly by mail in towns, $15 yearly for Washington route, and $14 yearly outside Iowa.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Leonard Llewellyn Avere

Rainbow Girls install new worthy advisor at Masonic Temple

Barb Warner was installed as worthy advisor by the Rainbow Girls during a Sunday ceremony at the Masonic Temple on May 23. Her father escorted her to the East, with family members and dignitaries including Mary Ann Nihart introduced. New officers and installing officers were announced, and the theme There Is a New Day Coming highlighted the term. Receptions followed under the supervision of Mrs. Jim Bash and Mrs. Joe Bauer.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Barb Warner T. J. Pease Terry Marsh Barb Brian Kim Norton Linda Norton Pease Mary Ann Nihart Connecticut Hope Jane Moss Sherry Bash Charity Judy Bauer Jean Kennedy Faith Jane Bauer Ann Colby Lynn Foster Julie Kennedy Pam Nicholson Sharon Paul Sheryl Sailor Julie Pilcher Linda Bash Julie Nichols Mary Crone Sue Marsh Tom Pace Jim Bash

Researchers Class potluck at United Presbyterian Church

Forty five members of the Researchers Class at United Presbyterian Church gathered for a potluck dinner Saturday evening. Arthur Duensing, president, led a brief business meeting. Hazel Bower gave devotions. skit presenters included Martha Glass and Alda Warnock.

United Presbyterian Church Martha Glass Margaret Thomas Mary Stewart Frances Patton Arthur Duensing Hazel Bower Miss Glass Alda Warnock Miss Patton Della Humphreys Jay Brewer Ann Rutledge Mrs. Thomas

Social Calendar of Community Notices

Notices for Monday events include CWF general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with installation of officers. Various activities follow, from Monday Nighters at Garden II to YWCA rooms, BPW Club dinner at Captain's Table, and VFW Auxiliary breakfast. Senior Citizens programs, Navajo Club dessert, Child Study, Priscilla Club luncheon, and more listed with times and locations.

Christian Cwf Fellowship Hall Henry Rees Masonic Temple Keith Vetter Captain’s Table YWCA Y McCleery VFW Polluck Itall YMCA Edgar Stewart Nurses Home Ronald Olson Priscilla Club Bethel Missionary Society William Wulf Women of Moose ISU Family Living I Creative Living I Doug Dunlap Richard Bordwell Carl Kelley Gaylen Jarrard Wingas

Dear Abby column on birth control and romance concerns

Readers ask about a sister performing a vasectomy at home and a man fearing legal risks. Abby warns against unsanctioned surgery, advises seeking proper medical care, and notes potential trouble for the requester. The page also covers a ROTC hair issue and Conscientious Objector guidance from a reader.

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Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Marriage licenses were issued Saturday to Billie Dean Kindred of rural Washington and Terry Sue Custer of Wayland, and to David Allen Custer of Wayland and Sandra Dee Blodgett of rural Washington.

Billie Dean Kindred Washington Terry Sue Custer Wayland David Allen Custer Sandra Dee Blodgett

Peanut Butter Cake and Prune Milk Shake Recipes

This old time page shares a from scratch peanut butter cake with cream cheese frosting, prune milk shake, and rice pudding. Also included is ground beef and cabbage casserole with rice, tomato soup, and cabbage baked slowly for 4 to 6 servings.

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