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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1977

Page

2

Yerington Pearl Weds In West Liberty Ceremony

Teresa Ann Yerington and George Robert Pearl exchanged marriage vows on Saturday Oct 1 1977 at St Josephs Catholic Church West Liberty. Officiant Rev Charles Mann led a 730 pm double ring ceremony with 200 guests at the reception later at the West Liberty Fairgrounds Center.

Teresa Ann Yerington West Liberty George Robert Pearl Solon St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Charles Mann William Yerington Washington Area Donald Pear Stephanie Cousins Cedar Falls Janis Goff Ames Vicki Waggoner Washington Beth Yerington Stephanie Palmer Muscatine Ron Mullikin Richard Whitaker Brighton James Pearl Tiffin Thomas Pearl Richard Pearl Iowa City Scott Yerington Dick Magdefray Randy Ridley Brian Palmer Robert Ruess Tom Heither West Liberty Fairgrounds University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa Wickes Buildings North Liberty Davenport Coralville

Almanac highlights for October 5, 1977

Almanac notes today October 5 1977 the 278th day of the year with 87 to follow. Births include Chester Arthur born 1830 under Libra. Historic events: 1918 Hindenburg Line breached World War I nears end. 1960 Eastern Air Lines Electra crash kills 61. 1965 Pope Paul visits New York for world peace. 1975 Frank Church accuses CIA of plots against Castro. Thought from Trevelyan on education.

United Press International Venus Mars Jupiter Chester Arthur United States Eastern Air Lines Boston Harbor Pope Paul New York United Nations Idaho Frank Church CIA Fidel Castro

Iowa coach speaks to Y’s Men’s Club on season hopes

University of Iowa assistant basketball coach Jim Rosborough told the Washington Y’s Men’s Club that the Hawkeyes aim for a first division Big Ten finish this year and are optimistic about next season. YMCA work session last Tuesday reported several projects completed. Jim Lewis joined as new member and Rick Dunbar attended as a visitor.

Jim Rosborough University of Iowa Washington Y Rosborough Hawkeyes Matt Ross YMCA Jim Lewis Rick Dunbar

Social calendar of clubs and meetings across week

Wednesday Rainbow Advisory board 6 45 p.m. Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple Honor nature and fidelity Delta Kappa Gamma 6 p.m. Ainsworth Elementary Center Linger Longer Club postponed until Oct 19 Ainsworth CES 8 p.m. Masonic Temple Thursday Friendly Circle Club 1 30 p.m. Mrs Harold Klopfenstein Jackson Township Farm Bureau Women postponed one week PEO Chapter 1 12 30 p.m. Salad luncheon United Methodist Church M 7 bring salads Friday Past Matrons 1 30 p.m. Winga s Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p.m. IOOF Hall Lodge No 26 8 p.m. Masonic Temple All Masons welcome UPW Circle 2 1 30 p.m. Dorothy Pringle UPW Circle 3 1 30 p.m. Mildred McCall Log Cabin Questers 1 30 p.m. Lillian Brown hostess Doll furniture old clocks by Mr and Mrs Brown

Rainbow Advisory Board Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Honor Nature and Fidelity Delta Kapa Kappa Gamma Ainsworth Elementary Center Linger Longer Ainsworth Ces Friendly Circle Club Harold Klopfenstein Jackson Township Farm Bureau United Methodist Church Winga S. Rebekah Lodge IOOF All Masons Welcome UPW Dorothy Pringle Mildred McCall Lillian Brown

Sacha Club plans annual craft show and bake sale

The Sacha Club announces its annual craft show and bake sale on October 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ainsworth elementary school gym. Exhibitors may reserve a table with Mrs. Dave Kaufman or Mrs. Gary Curtis by October 25 for a $2 per table fee.

Duane White Ainsworth Sacha Club Ainsworth Dave Kaufman Gary Curtis

Hospital admissions and dismissals list

Yesterday admitted: Mrs. Jay Sellers Washington medical, Daniel Brindley Washington surgical, Michael Noble Columbus Junction medical, Warren Donaldson Ainsworth medical, Mrs. Chester Messer Brighton medical. Today: Clarence Smith Washington medical. Dismissed yesterday: Mrs. Robert James Los Angeles Calif. Today: Greg Taylor Washington, Mrs Marvin Glandon Washington.

Jay Sellers Washington Daniel Brindley Surgical Michael Noble Columbus Junction Warren Donaldson Ainsworth Chester Messer Brighton Clarence Smith Robert James Los Angeles Calif Greg Taylor Marvin Glandon

Antique show and flea market set for Wellman Oct 22

Wellman Community Club will host its fourth annual antique show and flea market on Saturday October 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wellman Recreation Center on highway 22. Camping spots available and a guard on duty Friday night. Dealers invited. info from Mrs Rex Bloom or Jerry Powell. Admission 50 cents for adults. free for children with an adult.

Wellman Community Club Wellman Recreation Center Wellman Highway 22 Rex Bloom Jerry Powell

Light Needs Rise for Older Eyes Says Optometric Group

The American Optometric Association reports that a 60-year-old needs seven times more light than a 20-year-old to do the same tasks. It notes the older eye functions better under incandescent lighting than fluorescent.

American Optometric Association

Washington Evening Journal staff and pricing notes

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa dated October 5 1977 lists staff including David Elder president editor and business manager and William Shannon vice president and advertising director with Charles Morris managing editor and Leonard Llewellyn production chief. Subscription rates are 240 monthly by carrier in Washington 200 in surrounding area 1800 yearly by mail in Washington and adjoining counties 2000 yearly elsewhere in Iowa 2400 yearly outside the United States.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, 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 United States

Public Service Note From This Newspaper And Advertising Cou

A public service notice appears from This Newspaper and The Advertising Company outlining community information and available public notices for residents and local stakeholders. The brief service item emphasizes accessibility of notices and contact details for further inquiries.

the Advertising Cou

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