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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1972

Page

3

Meeker and Abbott Wed in Columbus Junction Chapel

Nita Sue Meeker and Dennis D. Abbott exchanged vows at the United Methodist Church in Columbus Junction on Sunday afternoon October 8 at two o'clock. The couple’s parents are listed, with a reception for 200 following the ceremony. The bride, a teacher’s aide, and the groom, a farmer, plan to reside in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Nita Sue Meeker Dennis D. Abbott Paul Hasel Robert H. Meeker C. Keith Abbott Conesville Becky Summy Iowa City Kathy Ortberg Margaret Perry Town City Glenn Beck Tucson Ariz Eric Williams Craig Helmick Don Brown Steven Meeker Cedar Falls Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls Columbus Abbott Simpson College Indianola

Social Calendar Evening activities and meetings listed

A long list of community group meetings for Monday and evening sessions including YWCA youth groups, crafts and sewing circles, DeMolay, Immanuel Lutheran circles, Tops Club, American Home groups, YWives, crafts and floral design, Legion Auxiliary coffee, Cyrus Chapter events, CB radio, and a Washington County Teachers Dinner at Captain's Table with spouses welcome and no reservations needed.

Tops Club YWCA Y McCleery E. H. Messer Legion Auxiliary Thora Pease Immanuel Lutheran Ron Hildebrand Archie Lovick Cyrus Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple C._B City Hall C.B Noble Grand Circle Bernice Lee 19Th Century Club M.L. McCreedy Washington County Teachers

Golden Touch dealer earns trip from Moline firm

Jim Eash of Golden Touch Devoators returned from a four day visit to Matamoros Mexico. He was among top dealers awarded the trip by Wholesale Distributors Company of Moline. The group enjoyed deep sea fishing golf and sightseeing during the four day excursion.

Jim Eash Golden Touch Devoators Matamoros Mexico Eash Wholesale Distributors Company of Moline

Milam Thompson Wedding Held in Farm Bureau Building

In Washington two families gathered as Miss Linda Milam and Arnold Thompson exchanged vows Saturday afternoon October 7 at two o'clock. Elder David Tubbs of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses officiated. Parents are Mr and Mrs Howard Milam West Chester and Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson rural Washington. The bride chose favorite nuptial selections played by Jane Klopfenstein.

Farm Bureau Linda Milam Arnold Thompson David Tubbs Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Howard Milam West Chester Clyde Thompson Washington Jane Klopfenstein

4-H Starliners Elect Officers At October Meeting

The Starliners 4-H Club met Oct. 2 at Lisa Like's home with new leader Mrs. Bill Whittenburg Present were Roberta Shaffer president Kathy Bates vice president Teri Yerington secretary Cathy Walker treasurer Beth Hazelett reporter and Kaylene Darbyshire historian Talks on Apple Varieties Taste Different Keeping the Range Clean and Table Setting were given by members Chris Jones Kaylene Darbyshire Karen Baker Refreshments were served by Lisa and her mother. A separate passage mentions a wedding with bridal gown details and reception, but the core meeting summary remains above.

Starliners Starliners 4-H Club Lisa Bill Whittenburg Roberta Shaffer Kathy Bates Teri Yerington Cathy Walker Beth Hazelett Kaylene Darbyshire Chris Jones Karen Baker

Margaret Ann Wade Weds David L Driscol In Kalona Iowa

Saturday October 7 marked the wedding of Miss Margaret Ann Wade of Iowa City daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald K Wade of Kalona and David L Driscol of Iowa City son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Driscol of Mt Auburn The ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond was officiated by Rev L Bergthold The bride wore an empire crepe gown with lace mantilla They exchanged vows at 10 am The couple reside at 905 West Benton Iowa City The wedding included bridesmaids Barbara Wade Beverly Wade and others in blue gowns The reception followed at Kalonial Town House Kalona Their careers at the University of Iowa were noted she a secretary in the Division of Mathematical Sciences he a lab tech in the physics department The wedding party and guests are named with several area communities.

Nancy Nielson Washington Steven Schroeder Wilton Nielson Allen Thompson Dirk Weerman West Chester John Whetstine Charles Bartholow Crawfordsville Perfex West Jefferson Street Margaret Ann Wade Iowa City Gerald K. Wade Kalona David L. Driscol Arnold Driscol Mt. Auburn Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond William Horner Owa City Barbara Wade Beverly Wade Dennis Nessler Jeff Rice Des Moines Mike Richard Burlington Larry Wade Heath, C Tom Willworth Davenport Kalonial Division of Mathematical Sciences University of Iowa Driscol Hawkeye Institute of Technology Benton

Travelogue Night For Young Singles Friday Evening

Brie Single hosts a travelogue event for young adults Friday at 7 30 pm at 712 South Iowa. The gathering focuses on travel stories and experiences from attendees seeking social connection.

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Mrs Mina Brannen’s Visit to Indianapolis Ends

Mrs Mina Brannen returns home after a two week stay with her son and daughter in law Willis Brannen in Indianapolis Ind. She helped celebrate the birthdays of granddaughters Mrs Art Smith of Shelbyville Ind and Mrs Virgil Pratt of Indianapolis. She enjoyed visits with the Smiths and the Pratt family and saw sights in the capitol city. Her son met her and drove her home Sunday.

Mina Brannen Willis Brannen Indianapolis Ind Art Smith Shelbyville Virgil Pratt Smiths Pratt Capitol City

Marriage Licenses Issued To Six Couples In Iowa-Washington Area

Marriage licenses have been issued here to Douglas Lloyd Nardy and Nancy Joan Redlinger of Washington, Gaylord Wayne Brandt of Lakota Iowa and Karen Tene Butterbaugh of Wellman, Daniel Paul Barnhart of Sigourney and Loretta Sue Knowler of Delta.

Douglas Lloyd Nardy Nancy Joan Redlinger Washington Gaylord Wayne Brandt Lakota Iowa Karen Tene Butterbaugh Wellman Daniel Paul Barnhart Sigourney Loretta Sue Knowler Delta

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Maurice Meyer Florence Sherman Walter Doak Worthy High Priestess Club Dwane Shalla Don Batterson Immanuel Lutheran Evening Circle Robert Baker Sitler’s House of Lights Milam-Thompson Osincup Maker Trust America Iowa Petroleum Council Fleming Lowa
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