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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1966

Page

2

Burlington couple wed in St James Church ceremony

Linda Rae Long of Burlington and Donald Russell Willem of Burlington married in a 1 30 PM Brelock double ring ceremony at St James Church. The bride wore faille lace gown with Alencon details and a plume veil. Attendants included Janet Long and Greta Wells. Best man was Philip Willem. ushers Roger Willem and Lin ton Murphy. A reception followed at the Captain's Table. The couple will reside at 2012 South 14th Burlington.

Linda Rae Long Burington Is. Curtis Clair Long Wash Donald Russell Willem Francis F. Willem Burlington St. James Church T. J. Lew William Stewart Robert Scranton Janet Long Coralville Joyce Long Washington Greta Wells Mt. Pleasant John C. Peiffer Oskaloosa Faille Philip Willem Roger Willem Des Moines C.D Colorado South 14Th Burlington Hospital School of ‘Nursing

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Goodwin and Ringland Family

Local news items note Mrs Paul Hayes and Mrs Helen McKee hosting a birthday dinner for Mrs Gerald Goodwin and Mr William Ringland of St Petersburg Florida. Ringland and McKee have been visiting a week, meeting the Goodwins infant Ronald Eugene while Dale Engle Pat Childs Ed Tieglowsky and others returned from a hunting trip to Minaki Ontario with bad weather. Mr and Mrs Robert Koehler attended the Associated Credit Bureau meeting at Mason City Hanford Hotel and stayed with Paul Peiffer in Clarksville.

Paul Hayes Gerald Goodwin Hayes William Ringland St. Petersburg Fla Ringland Helen McKee Goodwin Ronald Eugene Dale Engle Leo Peiffer Ed Tieglowsky Pat Childs Ed Jones Jim Custer Minaki Ontario Canada Robert Koeh Ier Associated Credit Bureau of Town Hanford Mason City Paul Peiffer Clarksville

Local Births Admitted And Obituary Summary

Medical admissions listed for Ernc Gideon Ainsworth Si Trotter Fred Bar tow Fay Goodwin in Washington and Ainsworth. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs James R Wilson Washington. Obituary notes Oscar Kessel died at 69 after a heart attack at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield. survivor list includes Hazel Humston wife, Willa Jean Babbitt daughter, Dr Richard Kessel son, and three grandchildren.

Ernc Gideon Ainsworth Si Trotter Fred Bartow Washington Fay Goodwin Oscar Kessel Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Raymond Funeral Home Hazel Humston Willa Jean Babbitt Hayward Calif Richard Kessel Iowa City

Obituary: Joseph A. Pacha 1877 1966 Pleasant Plain

Joseph A. Pacha 89 of 926 South Iowa Avenue died October 10 1966 at Washington County Hospital after a six day illness. Funeral at St James Church Wednesday 9:30 a.m. with burial in East Pleasant Plain Cemetery. Born July 22 1877 in Pleasant Plain he married Mary Crowley in 1916. He is survived by four sisters Mrs Frank Bend Mrs James Anderick Catherine and Bertha Pacha.

Joseph A. Pacha South Iowa Avenue Washington County Hospital St. James Catholic Church T. J. Lew Sherman-Eden Funeral Home East Pleasant Plain Cemetery Mr. Pacha Pleasant Plain Jacob Barbara Pacha Iowa City Mary C. Crowley Washington Frank Elizabeth Bend James Christine) Anderick Town City Catherine Pacha Bertha’ Pacha

Kempf Ralph E dies near Kalona at 57

Ralph E. Kempf, 57, died at his Kalona area farm home after a long illness. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at Yoder Funeral Home Kalona with A Lloyd Swartzendruber and Alva Swartzendruber officiating. Burial East Union Mennonite Cemetery. Born July 30, 1909 in Johnson County to Menno J. and Magdalene Rhodes Kempf. Survived by brother Lee R. Kempf of Tampico and sisters Mrs. Richard Westfall of Iowa City and Mrs. Andrew Snyder of Colorado Springs, plus several nieces and nephews.

Kalona Ralph E. Kempf Yoder A. Lloyd Swartzendruber Alva Swartzendruber Hydro Okla East Union Mennonite Mr. Kempf Johnson County Menno J Magdalene Rhodes Kempf Lee R. Kempf Tampico Richard Cora) Westfall Iowa City Andrew Cora) Snyder Colorado Springs Cole

Homecoming at Pleasant Hill Church Observes 100 Years

The Pleasant Hill Christian church near Washington marked its 100th anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday October 9 drawing 200 signed the register and 110 in morning worship. Dr Fred Blick spoke on anniversaries with perseverance and descendants of Richard Moore were introduced. A basket dinner followed and prayers and history notes were given by local clergy and townspeople.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church Washington Richard Moore Fred Blick Collene Connie Crossett Gary Crossett Howard Witting Delphia Rathmel Kremlin Okla Pleasant Hill Willard Leichty Bethel Mennonite Church Ray Witting 8. P. Telford Glen Pratt Orville Caldwell Fairfield Ethel Swift Mel Donaldson Will Caldwell Absolom Reper Maye Tel- Mord Ainsworth Roy Foss Gene Wyse Charles Cowell The Christian Church In Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Wayland Church Hosts Rev J M Murray Talks

Independent Bible Church in Wayland hosts Rev J M Murray of Prairie Bible Institute Three Hills Alberta Canada for a series of evening services from October 12 to 16 starting 7 30 p m Murray has spent nearly thirty years on Prairie staff and as a speaker in evangelistic deputational and Bible teaching ministry Prairie Bible Institute began in 1922 with eight students and now exceeds one thousand in Bible and High School departments

J. M. Murray Prairie Bible Institute Three Hills Alberta Canada Independent Bible Church Wayland Rev. Murray Prairie Bible Institute

Homecoming Royalty Named at Columbus Junction

Margaret Perry was queen and Brian Fulton king as Columbus Community High School celebrated Homecoming Friday. In the parade float contest the sophomore class won first, juniors second, seniors third, and freshmen fourth. Columbus defeated L&M 2 to 0 in the homecoming football game.

Columbus Junction Margaret Perry Brian Fulton Columbus Community High School Columbus L& M2

Local violator fined for illegal lane change

Glen Arthur Green of Washington was fined ten dollars in justice court after police charged him with an illegal lane change on a four lane street. Washington firemen answered a call Saturday to extinguish a grass fire along the railroad right of way southeast of Washington.

Glen Arthur Green Washington Justice of the Peace Court

Winners Named in PP and E Contest at Case Field

More than 100 boys gathered at Case Field Saturday morning for the annual Pass Punt and Kick contest sponsored by Mace Motor Co. Winners in six age groups include eight year olds Mark Heisdorffer and Mark Ballard, nine year old Leland Saforek, ten year old Marshall Doughty, eleven year old Randy Payne, twelve year old Ward Anderson, and thirteen year old David Butler with top scores noted. Prizes will be awarded at halftime of the Washington High School football game on November 4.

Case Field Mace Motor Co Mark Heisdorffer Mark Ballard Randy Nebel Leland Saforek Ronnie Orris Mike Vandenburg Marshall Doughty Michael Young David Schneider Randy Payne Eddie Anderson Allen Neufeld Ward Andeson Steven Custer Randy Martin David Butler Ronnie Reighard Howard Bean Washington High School

Death of Mrs Glider 87 in Wellman Funeral Tuesday

Mrs Anna Marie Glider aged 87 died Sunday at Shenk Nursing Home Wellman where she had lived the past year and a half. Funeral Tuesday at 9 am at St Josephs Church North English with Rev Ray Pacha in charge. Burial in Wellman Cemetery. Rosary at 8 pm tonight at Powell Funeral Home North English. Survived by one daughter Mrs William Carringer Jr Cedar Rapids, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren. She was a member of St Josephs Church and Royal Neighbors North English.

Joseph Sophia Wehrle U.S Richmond Washington County Alpert Warren Uider William Carringer Jr Edar Rapids St. Joseph's Church Royal Neighbors North English

Miller Bandwagon to Visit Washington on Wednesday

Senator Jack Myers bandwagon, led by Keith Horn county GOP chair, arrives in Washington Wednesday morning. The event, centered at the Republican headquarters in downtown, features speaker Max Olson and aims to rally local support for the campaign.

Jack Myers Washington Keith Horn Republican Max Olson

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