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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1976

Page

3

Kathy Graham Weds Steve Davisson in Maryville Nuptials

Kathy Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott Graham of Maryville Missouri and Steve Davisson son of Mr and Mrs Rodney Davisson of Washington Missouri exchanged marriage vows Saturday May 22 1976 at First Baptist Church Maryville The 2 pm double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev Bob Webb The bride wore a slipper satin princess gown with lace details and a medium length organza veil A reception for 125 followed at the church Out of town guests included grandparents and relatives from several Missouri cities and Nebraska The couple will live in Pattonsburg Missouri where Davisson will be elementary school principal and Graham will teach English and Speech at the high school

Kathy Graham Scott Graham Maryville Steve Davisson Rodney Davisson Washington First Baptist Church Bob Webb Donna Davisson Rhonda Blacksmith Kirksville Jean Ann Holmes Bob Nehe Omaha Neb Phil Laber Iowa City Pat Kennedy Kansas City Russell Davisson Kenny Graham Larry Dougherty Stephen Gardner Lori Lisa Watkins Marcia Dougherty Opal Jarrett Grandview, Mo Donald Graham Pattonsburg, Mo John Davisson Howard White Wellman North English Oakland NWMSU Ozarks Missouri Pattonsburg Cardinal Inn

Statler to attend funeral in Moreland for sister-in-law Moeller

Keota residents Mr and Mrs Kay W Statler will attend funeral services for Mrs Art G Moeller, sister-in-law, Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreland. Moeller had been in a comatose state for four years due to a massive brain clot. Barbara E Radda will receive an Associate Degree in nursing at Kirkwood Community College commencement on June 5. Mr and Mrs Wess Sojka of Riverside visited with their cousin Martha Kos Sunday afternoon. Viola Hoyle returned Wednesday to Orange California after visiting her mother Tena Simmering and family. A birthday picnic for Ms Hoyle and Mrs Simmering's family was held at the Sheetz cabin at Lake Odessa with fishing and a five pound bass caught.

Kay W. Statler Keota Art G. Moeller Sacred Heart Catholic Church Moreland Barbara E. Radda Washington Kirkwood Community College Mrs Wess Sojka Riverside Martha Kos Viola Hoyle Orange Calif Tena Simmering Ellen Hoyle Clara Sheetz Donald Simmering Ervin Simmering John Jr. Simmering Ms. Hoyle Mrs. Simmering Sheetz Lake Odessa

Social Calendar Of Local clubs and activities

WCTU hosts 3 p.m. gathering at the U P Home Monday. Golden Age Club meeting cancelled. Tuesday Do Si Do Square Dance Club 8 to 10 30 p m Recreation Center 220 South Gilbert Street Iowa City Bob Yerington guest caller all dancers welcome Cyrus Chapter 8 p m School of Instruction Masonic Temple wives dinner at Winga s 6 30 p m reservations with George Dare by Monday evening Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 30 p m Mrs Don Schantz bring quilting supplies John Vaughn Circle 1 30 p m Mrs Natalie Berkey C B Radio Club 8 p m meeting room at Fireside Inn UPW Circle 1 7 30 p m Mrs Rodney Letts Tops Club 7 p m weigh in YWCA room Meeting 7 30 p m IOOF Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall

Recreation Center Gilbert St Iowa City Bob Yerington Cyrus Chapter School of Instruction Masonic Temple Winga’s George Dare Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Don Schantz John Vaughn

Washington man Johnson charged with public intoxication

Randall A. Johnson of 633 West Monroe was arrested at 6 00 a.m. in Riverside on public intoxication charges and is held in the county jail.

Johnson Washington Randall A. Johnson West Monroe Riverside

Brighton 1926 class to hold 50th reunion on June 20

The Brighton class of 1926 will hold its 50th reunion on June 20 at 1 p.m. A luncheon will follow at the Cove of the Captain's Table. For details contact Oprah Smith in Brighton. The Left Bank Art League fair runs June 5 and 6 at Riverside Park in Moline with artists from multiple states showing oil, watercolor, photography, and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Brighton Oprah Smith Left Bank Art League Riverside Park 5Th Avenue Moline Ill Wisconsin Indiana Iowa Illinois

Hospital Admission and Discharges List Brief

Yesterday admitted Mrs. James Holub of Wayland for medical care and John Mullikin of Brighton. Today discharged or transferred to long term care includes Mrs. John Mickey and daughter of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Bob Hansen of Washington, Mrs. Leo Horn of Nichols, Mrs. Darrell Gerst of Columbus Junction, Mrs. John Ort of Iowa City, Eugene Stewart of Washington, Mrs. Phil Weldin of Washington, and transfer of others to long term care.

James Holub Wayland Medical John Mullikin Brighton John Mickey Columbus Junction Bob Hansen Washington Leo Horn Nichols Darrell Gerst John Ort Iowa City Eugene Stewart Phil Weldin

Duwas to observe 30th anniversary dance in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Lamont Duwa of Riverside will observe their 30th wedding anniversary with a dancing event for relatives and friends. The 9 p.m. Friday June 5 gathering will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Iowa City. They were married June 4 1946 at St Marys Church in Riverside and have six children and three grandchildren.

Riverside Lamont Duwa Knights of Columbus Iowa City Frances O'Conner St. Mary's Church Michael James Sandra) Mallory Latham N. Y Thomas Kalona Mary Jo) Roberts Ainsworth Robert Kathy) Schreiber Carol) Sexton Wellman

Washington Mennonite Bible School Plans

Washington Mennonite Church hosts Vacation Bible School with the theme Serving God from June 1 to 11, daily 9 to 11 30 a.m. Classes are offered for children ages 3 2 through 7th grade and all children are invited to attend.

God Washington Mennonite Church

Mings Named to Wesleyan Honor Group at Awards Day

Jacque Mings a junior majoring in Art Education at Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant is among 18 students initiated into Iowa Phi during Awards Day ceremonies. Membership honors juniors in top 15 percent and seniors in the upper 5 percent not yet elected Miss Mings is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Mings of 624 E Polk Washington.

Jacque Mings Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Iowa Phi Miss Mings Jack Mings E. Polk Washington

Grace Hill Moravian Homecoming Sets June 20

Homecoming services at Grace Hill Moravian Church will be Sunday June 20 at 10 30 a m with a basket dinner to follow The guest speaker will be Rev Harry J Trodahl Daggett Mich He is married to Gertrude Schwalbe whose mother Anna Buxbaum Schwalbe was born and raised in the Grace Hill community.

Grace Hill Moravian Church Harry J. Trodahl Daggett, Mich Trodahl Gertrude Schwalbe Anna Buxbaum Schwalbe Grace Hill

Brooks-Mathias engagement announced in Wayland and Richland

Mr and Mrs William G Brooks of Wayland announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann to Phillip Lee Mathias son of Mr and Mrs Mearl Mathias of Richland Miss Brooks is a 1976 graduate of Waco High School Olds Mathias is a 1971 Pekin High School graduate in Packwood He is a draftsman at Confinement Specialists in Kalona A July 10 wedding is planned.

William G. Brooks Wayland Barbara Ann Phillip Lee Mathias Mearl Mathias Richland Miss Brooks Waco High School Olds Mathias Pekin High School Packwood Kalona

Senior Center 4 H Club Reports May Meeting and Festival

The Clover Cloverettes 4 H Club met at Kathleen Foster’s rural home with 13 members and two leaders. Presentations included Stay Stitching Embroidery What Size Are You and Cloting Care Pointers. The next meeting is June 15 with a dress review and an achievement show. Our Spring Festival was successful with booths, tea room, singing, and a historical women skit.

Clover Cloverettes 4-H Kathleen Foster Angie Neal Debbie Spenner Tami Thompson Diane Steele Ann Schneider

United Presbyterian Church Bible School Plans Set

Shalom themed vacation church school at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington invites kindergarten through sixth grade students June 1 to 4. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a.m. first three days and 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. on June 4. Teachers cover grade groups with music by Mildred Jasman and Sara Morrison. Mary Eatinger and circles 2 and 5 manage daily food, and daily collections go to Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque.

Barb Larsen Jan Lawless Carolyn Bollman Marge Glover Randy Crone Mildred Jasman Sara Morrison Mary Eatinger Circles 2 Hillcrest Family Services Dubuque

YWCA Offers Summer Dance Workshop for All Ages

The YWCA will run a six week dance workshop from June 23 to July 31 open to girls and boys of all ages. Classes include ballet jazz tap and gymnastics with Mercy Brinning as instructor. Tuition is $9 plus an activity ticket, pre registration due by June 23.

YWCA Mercy Brinning Mary Lea Leight Iowa City University of Iowa

YWCA Salad Luncheon Planned for June 4

Mrs Myrtle Foster and Mrs Marcia Robertson host the YWCA Summer Membership Salad Luncheon Friday June 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Club members will supply salads with all area ladies invited and newcomers urged to attend. Reservations suggested. call Jackie Wells or Carol Hartig for the YWCA office.

Myrtle Foster Marcia Robertson YWCA Duplicate Bridge Club Jackie Wells Carol Hartig YW Board

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