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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

3

Janet Redlinger Marries Jerry Schrock in Harper Oct 4

Janet Louise Redlinger of Iowa City and Jerry Lee Schrock of West Branch were married at St Elizabeth's Church Harper in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev John Schmitz. Attendants included sisters Mary Ellen Redlinger and Donna Scheetz with gowns by the bride's mother. The couple will reside in West Branch.

Harper Janet Louise Redlinger Iowa City John V. Redlinger Jerry Lee Schrock Clarence Schrock West Branch St. Elizabeth’s Church John Schmitz Dennis and Dean Redlinger Mary David Ray Slach Steve Klinkhamer Gary Redlinger Gary Scheetz Wagner Abbott Pontiac Inc Keota

Duane Yoder’s 25th Wedding Anniversary Reception

Mr. and Mrs. Duane E. Yoder plan a 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday reception at the Kalona Townhouse to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married October 14, 1944, near Kalona at East Union Church and reside in Kalona with seven children and one grandchild.

Mr. Yoder Ellen Miller East Union Church Kalona John (LaVerta) Eberly Jerry Susan Jane Miller Verle Colette Chad Eberly Yoder Kalonia

4-H Club Hosts Talks on Tornadoes and Disasters

Diane Jarrard entertained the Iowa Maidens 4-H Club Monday evening with thirteen members answering roll call. Diane Greene conducted the meeting. Juniors gave talks on tornadoes and disasters. Officers elected were Bernice Reed president Beth Redlinger vice president Cherie Moke secretary Laura Greene treasurer Brenda Friese historian Diane Moke reporter. The hostess and her mother served refreshments.

Diane Jarrard Iowa Maidens Diane Greene Bernice Reed Beth Redlinger Cherie Moke Laura Greene Brenda Friese Diane Moke

Community Club and Rainbow Girls Schedule Fall Activities

The Vigilant Sunday Class at First Presbyterian held a potluck and party with 12 members, devotions by Mrs John Martin, and a short business session. Golden Age Club at the YWCA organized a morning work session with handwork and a birthday cake social. Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple announced visits by state leaders, appointed Lana Kay Weeks as fall term choir director, awarded service medals, and scheduled a bowling party with a 4:15 pm October 20 meeting due to a football game. a Rainbow charm prize went to Sandy Wade.

First Presbyterian Church John Martin Margaret Thomas J.E. Letts Golden Age Club YWCA Ethel Palmer Jane Bauer Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Anita Anderson California Knights Templar Santa Maria Lana Kay Weeks Mary Ann Nihart Jo Dodder Cedar Rapids

Funeral Services for Joseph E. Chihak Held Monday

Funeral services for Joseph E. Chihak were held Monday at 1 30 p m in Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith in charge Pall bearers were Lewis Weber Richard Swailes Leonard Moberly Everette Rath Sidney Coon and Frank Skala Burial was in Riverside Cemetery

Sweet Adelines at Fortnightly Club program at Methodist Church

A large Fortnightly Club audience enjoyed a two part program by The Sweet Adelines of Mt. Pleasant on Monday evening at the Methodist Church. The group sang barber shop tunes with charm, plus a patriotic finale. A Gaytones quartet from the group performed. they are international champions planning a Hawaii crown. Club officials Mrs. Herb Campbell and Mrs. John Elliott led and announced meetings and district federation events.

Adelines Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Gaytones Hawaii Herb Campbell John Elliott Elliott United Nations Fortighty Board Campbell District Federated Clubs Ft. Madison Delbert Soper Don Applegate Ruth Nolin

Interest earnings on county funds rise in 1967 totals

Iowa state figures show county interest income increasing from 1,115,405 in 1966 to 1,496,097 in 1967 with Linn County highest at 74,031 in 1965 and Polk next at 72,066. State Auditor Lloyd R. Smith notes 1968 data not yet compiled and cites varying county financial conditions and bank cooperation.

DES Moines IDPA Lloyd R. Smith Smith Linn County Polk Scott Woodbury Black Hawk Johnson Floyd Pottawattamie Tama Henry Jefferson Keokuk Louisa Washington

Keota man fined for speeding in local court

David Eugene Wit tetoe of Keota was fined $20 on a speeding charge. He appeared in justice of the peace court.

David Eugene Wittetoe Keota Justice of the Peace Court

Oeppings mark 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bert Oepping celebrate their golden anniversary with an Oct 12 open house from 2 to 4 PM at Columbus Junction State Bank activity room. Relatives and friends invited. no gifts requested. They wed Oct 14 1919 in Muscatine. They have two grandchildren and live on the family farm near Fredonia.

Columbus Junction Bert Oepping Raymond Bonnichsen Mary Beth Steven Muscatine George Blagg Mr. Depping Fredonia

Center News: Weekly Movies and Groups Start This Fall

The Center resumes activity with weekly Interest Groups and Wednesday movies in the McCleery Room starting October 8 at 2 p.m. The program includes travel pictures, shell crafts on Thursdays, and an October 17 trip leaving the Y at 9 a.m. Lunch will be at Kolonial Town House. volunteers as drivers are invited. The Center notes the passing of Joe Chihak, a cheerful regular.

McCleery Kolonial Joe Chihak Joe

Kalona Legion Auxiliary meeting drawn by Washington women

Washington women attended the Kalona Legion Auxiliary meeting at Kalona Savings Bank Community Room. County president Mrs. Ann Moore led the session with representation from Ainsworth Crawfordsville Britton Katona Riverside Wel t man and Washington. District president Mrs. Mary Newig of Ft. Madison reported on the Atlanta national convention. An Oct 11 fall conference at Southeast Junior High School Iowa City was announced. Those from Washington included Mrs. Dale Booth Mrs. E E Ward Mrs. Mary O Conner Mrs. Thora Pease Mrs. Richard Simmering Mrs. Arnet Mathers Mrs. Golia Miller Mrs. R J Tanner Mrs Maynard Brown and Mrs Joe Lang.

Washington County Legion Auxiliary Kalona Ainsworth Crawfordsville Brighton Katona Riverside We1tman Atlanta Mary Newig Ft. Madison Iowa City Washington Legion and Auxiliary Dale Booth E. E. Ward Mary O’conner Thora Pease Richard Simmering Arnet Mathers Golia Miller R. J. Tanner Maynard Brown Joe Lang

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Reports and Upcoming Events

Leona Gardner presided at IOOF Hall with 28 members present. Trustees report by Mrs. Don Norton was accepted. A family social with pot luck is planned for Oct 18 at 6 30 followed by cards. 25 year members to be entertained Nov 7. Entertainment committee: Margaretta Givans Madeline Anderson Olive Goodwin. November refreshment chairmen: Mr and Mrs Vernon Witting. Two sick calls to members and ten to non members. Albert Wehr and committee served refreshments. aol Tuesday Oct 7 1969 3

Leona Gardner Rebekah Lodge IOOF Don Norton Rebekahs Margaretta Givans Madeline Anderson Olive Goodwin

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