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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1963

Page

2

Carolyn Sonka and Dennis Peiffer wed in Keota ceremony

Carolyn Elizabeth Sonka daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Sonka of Newhall Iowa and Dennis H Peiffer son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Peiffer of Keota were married Saturday November 9 at St Pauls Catholic Church Newnan. Rev Weydert officiated with special music by R C Denbo and Mrs Gerald McNulty. Details describe the gown bouquet attendants rings and reception for 350. The couple will live in Walford Iowa.

Keota Carolyn Elizabeth Sonka Jerome J. Sonka Newhall Dennis H. Peiffer Elmer Peiffer St. Pauls van Horne Gerald McNulty Watkins Jo Ellen Peiffer Jeanette Nachazel Cedar Rapids Betty Peiffer Melanie Sonka Jerome Sonka Jr Leroy Peiffer Champaign Ill Steve Sonka Gerald Peiffer Patrick Greiner Robert Greiner Ronald Peiffer Wallace Boddicker Sr Peoples Bank and Trust Company Highway Equipment Company Peiffer Walford

Johnson County Christmas Fair Planned for December 5

Johnson County Extension Service hosts the Holiday Home Christmas Fair December 5 6 and 7 in Montgomery Hall at the Johnson County 4 H Fairgrounds south of Iowa City on Highway 218. Admission is free with refreshments provided by 4 Hers to fund a Citizenship project.

Owa Johnston County Extension Service Marilyn Thatcher Johnson County Extension Home Montgomery Hall Johnson County Iowa City Highway 218

Anna Gertrude Fischer 72 dies at Kinross

Anna Gertrude Fischer of Kinross died at home early this morning at age 72. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 30 a m at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Kinross with Rev Martin Manning officiating. Burial will be in St Patrick's Little Creek cemetery. Parish rosary at 8 p m Friday at Powell Funeral Home Wellman. Born Oct 19 1891 in Kinross to Mathias and Frances Fischer she attended Kinross Schools and belonged to Sacred Heart Church Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by sisters Genevieve Marcella and Mrs Rosalia Linnenkamp, all of Kinross. Preceded by parents four brothers and two sisters.

Kinross Anna Gertrude Fischer Sacred Heart Catholic Church Martin Manning St. Patrick’s Little Creek Powell Wellman Miss Fischer Mathias Frances Birrer Fischer

Early prospectors dubbed sour doughs in bread making

Historic note references early prospectors and miners nicknamed sour doughs for their bread making practices with a price reference of 10 cents per pound and a playful trade term.

Local families gather for meals and hospital updates

Local News notes Beverly Morrow recovering from burns at University Hospitals Iowa City where she receives skin grafts and stays near the baby. Mrs Morrow’s sister Mary Edgers of Clinton remains with the Morrows near West Chester. Fellow residents and relatives from Des Moines Clinton and Washington visit, while Don Morrow family moves to Phoenix. A potluck dinner at Brighton hosts many relatives including the Wilcoxes and Reedy family with plans for a pre Thanksgiving gathering at the Sail Inn.

Beverly Morrow Dick Morrows West Chester University Hospitals Iowa City Don Morrow Des Moines Phoenix Ariz Lola Stack Brighton Wilda ‘Orrence Richland Dick Morrow Mike Hines Isaac Kleese Larry Morrow Denise Larry Arbogast Famly Washington Gilbert Morrow Max Arbogast Jo Ann Smith Mattie Lou Morrow In Black Knoxville Art Harris Linda Cathy Bob Bruegge Haskins Richard McKune Bettendorf Earl Harris Baby Don Manning Lyle A. Wilcox E.P. Reedy Chula Vista Calif Ozarks Kentucky Matt Todd Dale Richards Diane Kathryn Reedy

Wayland Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Janice Linberg daughter of Harold and Mrs. Kauffman and Christopher Widmer son of Paul Widmer were married Wednesday evening at 6 30 in the bride's parents home with Rev. Omer Nisley officiating. The couple will reside at 513 South Leebrick Burlington. The bride operates Jan's Beauty Shop Wayland. Widmer, Parsons College graduate, is a sales representative for R J Reynolds Tobacco Co. and has completed six months in the Army Reserve.

Wayland Janice Linberg Harold Kauffman Christopher J. Widmer Paul J. Widmer Washington Omer Nisley Joe Gowey Lyle Zehr South Leebrick Burlington Widmer Parson's College R. J. Reynolds Tobacco

Professional Directory listing lawyers and eye care

A compact city directory snippet lists Louis J. Kehoe attorney Jeffry Building phone OL 3-3991. Livingston Day & Bates with Robert Day, Robert Bates Abstract Dept at 204 West Main St. Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison and Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Edmond D Morrison James E Lloyd 211 W Washington St OL 3-2924. John W Lemmon D D Eyes examined glasses fitted active eye care for children Logan Jewelry OL 3-2015.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day & Bates Atttorneys 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 W. Washington St Attorneys At Law John W. Lemmon D. D Logan Jewelry

Iowans meet to discuss European Common Market impact

Keith Horn of Riverside joins 150 Iowans at a State University of Iowa session to debate political and grade implications of the European Common Market. At a separate wedding, Lila Marie French and Robert Rowan Meghelsen are joined by guests including Louis La Hood of Pearis Ill and Dale Garner of Charleston Illinois, with Garner a former B 17 crew member.

Hora Keith Horn Riverside Lila Marie French Robert Rowan Megchelsen Megehensen U.S Megehelsen Louis la Hood Peari Ill Dale Garner Charleston Til 1 Garner

Admitted and Birth Notices From Keota Area

Yesterday in Riverside Indiana Inl medical Mark Anthony Drury and Mrs Joe Monaghan Washington medical Today Mrs Everett Palmer Washington medical Births yesterday Keota a daughter Today Keota Mr and Mrs Joseph Woltering a son Dismissed today Mrs Arnold Crowe and daughter Keota

Mark Anthony Drury Riverside Inl Joe Monaghan Washington Surgical Everett Palmer Kyle van Fleet Keota Joseph Woltering Arnold Crowe

Circles report on mission centers

Circles of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met with hosts Mrs Edward Jarrard and Mrs Richard Ballard. Circle X with 21 members heard a program by Mrs Marsh Atkinson on the Riverside Bidwell Center in Des Moines and activities there. Refresher duties noted for December hosting.

Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Edward Jarrard Richard Ballard Circle X Marsh Atkinson WSCS Riverside-Bidwell Center Des Moines Joe Evanovich Loren Renoux James Reschly Uarete XI Nancy McLain Circle XI Ballard John Russell Robert Fickel Max Smith Riverside- Bidwell Center George Peizen Jack Nelson

Washington social calendar notices summary

Notices list church and community group meetings for Thursday Friday and Saturday including Christian CWF Martha Group Priscilla Group Friendship Club Silent auction and more with times at various halls. Included are White Shrine Bridge Rainbow Girls Bible Study and Garden club details with note on place changes and potluck requirements.

Christian Cwf Martha Group Oren Jarvis Priscilla Group Leonard Llewellyn Friendship Club Dean Sandburg Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Rebekah Club White Elephant Legion Hall White Shrine Bridge Winga Ralph Kleese Fred Moore

Dance Club at Washington YMCA Saturday Night

The YMCA community room will host a dance club event this Saturday at 8 30 p m. Local attendees are invited to join for an evening of dancing and socializing at the Washington YMCA facility.

News Briefs Ymcamunity Room The Washington Y

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