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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1969

Page

3

Newlyweds Patersons Visit for Washington Reception

The Rev and Mrs Clarence Dehne hosted a Saturday reception for their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Charles Paterson of Aspen Colorado who visited Washington last week. The couple married in Aspen April 12 and traveled through Mexico before returning home. Out of town guests included Charles Patterson Steve Shanzer Linda Knox and others from Aspen plus relatives from Newark Cedar Rapids Webster City Blairstown Iowa City Williamsburg Wellman and Wellman.

Clarence Dehne Charles Paterson Aspen Colorado Washington Patersons Mexico Homer Clifton Mississippi Wendy Steve Shanzer Linda Knox Herbert Schneider Newark N. J Elmer Boom Cedar Rapids Lee Knoll Grant Anderson Jan Ira Miller Webster City Lloyd Musser Blairstown Dale McCormick Aileen Rimmer

Dubuque Wedding: Skrivseth Day Tie The Knot

In Dubuque at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday a ceremony united Dianne Skrivseth and Dennis Day in an informal double ring rite. Dianne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V L Skrivseth of Minneapolis, wore a white street length frock and pink and white daisies. The Rev Kenneth Hindman officiated with Mary Ellen Freeman of Tampa as matron of honor and Ted Simmering of Rockford as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s apartment. The couple will reside in Dubuque where Day studies at the University and Dianne works for the Dubuque County Social Services.

Dianne Skrivseth Dubuque V. L. Skrivseth Minneapolis Dennis Day Robert Day Westminster Presbyterian Church Kenneth Hindman Mary Ellen Freeman Tampa Florida Ted Simmering Rockford Illinois Jeff Bigelow Freeport Mike Steele Katherine Stewart Jeff White Columbus Junction McGregor Indianola Delta Zeta Sorority Simpson College Neal Allen Eldora Dee Grothwohl Linda Hefte Colorado Day University of White William Day Ida Brighton Burt Day Steve Keokuk H. F. Shranger Atlantic Pusateri

Medical admissions and discharges list

On the record Admitted Sunday: Mrs. Madge Rabe nold Ainsworth medical Yesterday: Mrs. Kenneth Rich Wayland surgical Wilbur Matthews Salem medical Today: Fred C Zieglowsky Washington medical Dismissed Yesterday: Larry Dingman Washington Today: Mrs. Roy Gerot Ains worth Mrs. James Harris Washington Lacy Lines Ains worth Jeffrey Gier Washington Mrs. Juliana Waechter Sigourney Mrs. Helen E Wolfe Pleasant Plain Long term care unit Admitted yesterday: Mrs. Josephine Schlarbaum Brighton.

Madge Rabenold Ainsworth Medical Kenneth Rich Wayland Surgical Wilbur Matthews Salem Fred C. Zieglowsky Washington Larry Dingman Roy Gerot James Harris Lacy Lines Jeffrey Gier Juliana Waechter Sigourney Helen E. Wolfe Pleasant Plain Josephine Schlarbaum Brighton

Local grads to be celebrated from Marycrest College

Young area women graduating from Marycrest College Davenport on Sunday afternoon June 1 are Rita Jane Koening earning a degree in music education and Monica McCarthy earning a degree in biology.

Marycrest College Davenport Rita Jane Koening Monica McCarthy

Carleton Haven dies in Florida

Carleton Haven, former official with the Iowa Continental Telephone Company, died in Port Charlotte Florida at age 74. He lived at 124 NW Barre Drive Port Charlotte after retiring ten years ago and moving from Grinnell Iowa. Masonic rites will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was a member of the Methodist church the Masonic Lodge Eastern Star and a Past High Priest of Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Surviving are his wife Hazel a daughter Mrs J W Hastings of Columbus Ohio a sister Mrs J W Scott of Waterloo Iowa and a son Jack who died previously.

Carleton Haven Iowa Continental Telephone Company Washington Port Charlotte Florida NW Barre Drive Grinnell Mr. Haven Jones Funeral Home Elm Grove Cemetery Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons Hazel J. W. Hastings Columbus Ohio J. W. Scott Waterloo Iowa Jack

Tucker Murphy Engagement Set for August Wedding

Kathryn Lee Tucker of Lincoln Illinois and Dennis Lloyd Murphy of Des Moines are engaged. Kathryn is the granddaughter of Edna Tucker and the late Claude W Tucker. Murphy is the son of Glen Richard Murphy. The couple plan to wed August 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church Lincoln. Kathryn studied at San Gorgonio High School Lincoln College Colorado State University and is in Kappa Alpha Theta. Murphy will graduate from Drake University School of Journalism and begin Air Force flight training at Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas on August 26.

Claude Eugene Tucker Delavan Street Lincoln Illinois Washington Kathryn Lee Dennis Lloyd Murphy Des Moines Murphy Glen Richard Murphy Miss Tucker Edna Tucker Claude W. Tucker Trinity Episcopal Church Tucker San Gorgonio High School San Bernardino California Lincoln College Colorado State University Ft. Collins Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Drake University Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas Air Force

Mid-Prairie Announces Final Day of School

Mid-Prairie School District sets final day for students as Thursday May 29 a full school day with buses on normal routes. Report cards will be mailed to all students during the first week of June.

Mid - Prairie

Whittaker Named Legion Delegate at Burlington Convention

Marty Whittaker and S. W. Easter of Washington attended the first district American Legion convention in Burlington Sunday. Whittaker was elected delegate to the national convention this year and Ben Hammer was named as a delegate.

Marty Whittaker S. W. Easter Washington American Legion Burlington Mr. Whittaker Ben Hammer

Mid-Prairie Announces Summer School for Reading Skills

Mid-Prairie unveils elementary summer school starting Monday June 16 at 8 am across all centers including Wellman Kalona and West Chester. Classes run six weeks to July 25 using Science Research Associates reading material. Buses depart 8:30 am from four locations for summer drivers education.

Mid - Prairie Jacquelyn McCarthy Washington Township Wellman Rhoda Hershberger Ethel Little Kalona Kathleen McGowan Lillian Grady West Chester Katona Washington Twp Wellman Elementary

Ruth Ann Wilson Weds Clauston at Orangewood Church

Ruth Ann Wilson and Mr Clauston connected in Phoenix May 9 and now reside in Laurel Maryland as he serves at Fort Meade. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Hubert L Wilson of Phoenix. The couple’s double ring ceremony drew about 150 guests in Phoenix with Rev Leonard Stockmeir officiating.

Charles Irvin Clauston Phoenix Ariz Laurel Ft. Meade Ruth Ann Wilson Hubert L. Wilson Washington Clauston Dorothy Clauston Washington, Pa Charles W. Clauston Orangewood Christian Reformed Church Leonard Stockmeir Cere

Bride and Groom Tie For Mexican Hat Wedding

The bride wore a gift from the bridegroom as attendants in yellow dresses carried daisies and yellow rosebuds. A reception followed in Fellowship Hall. The bride, a Cortez High School Phoenix graduate, has worked at Mr. Roberts Beauty Salon. The groom, a Washington High School and Pennsylvania Technical Institute graduate, was with General Electric in Phoenix before enlisting in the Air Force two years ago. Guests included Mrs Ruth Mandrell and Mrs Blanche Hinkle of Washington, the bride’s grandmother and great grandmother.

Fellowship Hall Cortez High School Phoenix Phoenix Academy of Beauty Culture

Service Man Rath Listed From Riverside Family

William L. Rath AF 68070788 is in the service. He serves at Keesler AFB Mississippi and belongs to Sq 3407 CMR 2 Box 10623. Rath is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oral Rath of Riverside.

AMN William L. Rath Keesler Afb Miss Rath Is A Son Mrs Oral Rath of Riverside

Washington Event notes staff and publication details

The Washington Event Journal lists staff roles including editor David Elder and news editor Bob Shaffer. Publication is afternoons except Sundays and holidays, with office in Washington Iowa and affiliations with press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Rete Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Aasa’n Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Army Sergeant Robert J Schneider listed in Texas

AMN Robert J Schneider AF 68071064 Sq 3758 Box 4773 CMR 2 Sheppard AFB Texas 76311 Schneider is a son of Mr and Mrs Robert Schnieder of Riverside.

AMN Robert J. Schneider CMR Sheppard Afb Texas Schneider Robert Schnieder Riverside

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