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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1973

Page

3

Laura Little Weds Craig Bellet in Washington Church

Laura Lea Little daughter of Mrs. Ella Mae Little and Craig Bruce Bellet son of Mrs. Benjamin Bellet wed in a 2:30 p.m. Sunday ceremony November 4, 1973 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Dunn Jr. officiating. The bride wore a floor length white satin gown with leg o mutton sleeves and train, carried pink carnations and white sweetheart roses. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Ann Marie and sister Patsy Lynn Little as flower girl. best man John Richardson. ushers Gary Little and Sp. William Little. About 150 guests attended the reception in the church social rooms. Notables from out of town included LaVern Walker and family of Aledo, Illinois, and relatives from Kirksville, Kirksville area, and Aledo. Rehearsal dinner preceded the wedding. the bride was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Barbara Little.

Laura Lea Little Ella .Mae Little Washington Craig Bruce Bellet Benjamin Bellet California First Baptist Church Frank Dunn Jr Mary Ann Marie Patsy Lynn Little John Richardson Terry Little Gary Little William Little Ft. Riley Kan LaVern Walker Aledo Ill Wilford Walker Ronald Larson Dwain Craig Kirksville David Walker Barbara Little Brenda Stockstell Kathy Scholtz

Club and Rebekah Lodge Activities Report

PEO member events led by Mrs. Everett Meeker included a business meeting by president Mrs. Warren Dare and reports from Frances Hinkhouse on the List Supreme Convention in New Orleans. Rebekah Lodge met with 22 members at IOOF Hall led by Mrs. Maurice Libe. 12 calls to shut ins were recorded and a short Nov 16 meeting planned followed by a Kalona trip and holiday bingo with white elephant gifts.

PEO Everett Meeker Dean Knight Edna Smith Warren Dare Frances Hinkhouse New Orleans J.W. Helscher James Schmit Eekah Lodge Rebekah Lodge IOOF Maurice Libe Noble Grand Kalona

NFL chaplain Doc Eshleman to speak at Morning Sun rally

Dr Ira L Eshleman known as the jet age circuit rider will speak at the Youth For Christ rally November 10 at 7 30 p m in Morning Sun High School Gym He is NFL s first full time chaplain and has helped start pre game chapel services for 15 pro teams now serving 18 of 26 NFL teams Coaches athletes cheerleaders and the public are invited No admission charged but a free will offering will be taken to cover expenses

Ira Lee Esshleman Youth For Christ Morning Sun High School Eshleman National Football League Paul Konnor N.F.L Doc Eshleman Iowa

Colonial Manors stock sale begins in Columbus Junction

A kickoff meeting for the final financing phase of Colonial Manors of Columbus Community Inc. was held at the Columbus Junction State Bank. Tom Huston leads a team including five captains to sell preferred stock for a 60 bed nursing facility costing about 666000 dollars. Construction to start early 1974 with completion planned for fall 1974.

Columbus Junction Colonial Manors of Columbus Community, Inc Columbus Junction State Bank Tom Huston Wesley Smith Dale Schlutz Clarence Jennings LeRoy Owens Charles Shellabarger Lyle Martin Lee Foster Lloyd Clark John Bell Harry Lowe Ray Bailey Keith Clark Jack Estle Warren Lewis Don Howell Lee Huston Clyde Crawford Russell Newell Paul Smith Lyle Weber Iowa State Department of Health Columbus Springer ‘Avenue McRoberts’ Farm Muscatine Savings and Loan Association Peoples National Bank of

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A dense social calendar lists Rainbow Girls events at 6 pm in the Masonic Temple with a time change noted, plus Rainbow board at 5:30 pm. Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi hosts 8 pm activities, YWCA Council postpones to Nov 12, and a dessert luncheon with a holiday show is planned for the YW community room. Several clubs meet with guest speakers, luncheons, and crafts, including DAR, PEO, and Shiloh Sunshine Sisters, while senior groups and movie afternoons fill the week.

Rainbow Girls Masonic ‘Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Phil Ahrens YW Community Room Tops Club Ywca Room Marcia Robertson County Nurses Association Glenn Widmer Wayland Glen Albert Henry Louisa Counties DAR Charles Hotle Frances Patton J. W. Helscher Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Galen Widmer

Local visits and shopping tour across Illinois towns

Mrs. Mary M. Hayes returned from a trip that took her Thursday to Bensenville and Wheaton. She toured the Beeline Fashions plant in Bensenville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Lemley and Mark in Wheaton, and met their married daughter Linda. Lemleys are linked to the Cotter area, with Mrs. Lemley formerly Clara McGuire. Hayes and Lemleys were school friends in Cotter. Hayes also toured Barrington shopping center with a new Marshall Fields Store an indoor ice skating rink and an international foods restaurant. DISDAINS PRIZE NEW YORK UPI Jane Thulan a 17 year old freshman at Finch College won a bubble gum blowing contest at the United Nations Children’s Fund parade but rejected the $200 savings bond prize saying she wants money for travel plans.

Mary M. Hayes Bensenville Wheaton Ill Beeline Fashions Stanley L. Lemley Mark Linda Lemley Wellston Clara McGuire Cotter Hayes Disdains Prize New York UPI Jane Thulan Finch College United Nations Children’s Fund Riviera

Date Roll and Cookies Recipe Collection Toasts 1940s Style

Helene B Dillon Mather presents a dated recipe collection yielding ten servings for a Date Roll with graham crumbs dates marshmallows and cherries. Includes Lemon Wafers and Butterscotch Puff Sauce plus calorie counts for common items and a boiled salad dressing recipe.

Helene B. Dillon Mather

Gray hair prompts a new wardrobe update

Lois Ingels of Iowa State University says hair color and complexion shift with age making previously unflattering colors now appealing. Pastels work if not too pale, black and white stay basic with pops of color near the face. Neon hues may be gaudy but some bright shades like yellow, pink, or red scarves can refresh outfits and patterns help enliven a black suit. Dress to reflect the new you and ensure fit and style convey the transformation. MILLER MAY RUN HOLLYWOOD (UPI) Howard Miller, a liberal voice on PBS The Advocates, may pursue California lieutenant governor next year.

Lois Ingels Iowa State University Mark Miller Hollywood UPI Howard Miller Public Broadcasting System Advocates California

On the Record Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Hospital records list admissions on Saturday and yesterday for patients from Washington including Mrs Harvey Busby and Mrs Leo Sueppel in medical and Mrs Nelle Long in medical, plus surgical cases for Mrs Sam Orris and Miss Florence Crawford. Dismissals on Saturday include Mrs Inez Eicher and others. today Frank Grosscup and Harry Donaldson are noted from Columbus City and Washington.

Harvey Busby Washington Leo Sueppel Surgical Nelle Long Sam Orris Florence Crawford Laura Bridenthal Magda Abmling Inez Eicher Mae Randall Iva Martin West Chester Loralee Cline Columbus City Frank Grosscup Harry Donaldson

City Court Smelling Prank Sparks Investigation

Phoenix officials probe two week city court system troubles after courthouse staff discover a two yard pile of manure at work with a sign claiming it would clear the odor in city court.

Judicial Remedy Phoenix Ariz

Promenaders Square Dance at Legion Hall Saturday

The Promenaders Square Dance will be held Saturday Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Olds with Jerry Story of Fairfield as caller. All square dancers and guests invited. Kenny Robertson of Ainsworth named for an award in early harvested corn yield of 43 bushels per acre in a Funk'sHybrids program, announced by H W Kilgore of Ainsworth. Minor accident on Grandma's Chicken parking lot left $165 damage as Rene Sherman Smith of route 3 Washington backed into Judy Kay Hulme of Olds' car.

Promenaders Legion Hall Olds Jerry Story Fairfield Grandma's Chicken Rene Sherman Smith Washington Judy Kay Hulme

St James School Lunch Menu Weekday Offerings

Tuesday meat loaf and baked potatoes with elk, milk and sandwiches. Wednesday tacos with lettuce tomatoes upside down cake and milk. Thursday ham and beans with biscuit celery and carrot sticks orange wedges and milk. Friday salmon patties with green beans fruit milk and sandwiches.

ST. James School

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