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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

2

Richland Wedding Sees Miss Tharp Wed to Roger McConnell

Miss Sally Jean Tharp of Richland marries Roger E. McConnell of Brighton in Richland Methodist Church with Rev. Albert McMurrin officiating. A reception for about 200 followed as yellow and white decor graced the rooms. The bride, a J.C Penney employee and 1963 graduate, will live in Washington. the groom, a 1963 Washington High School graduate, works at Fareway in Washington.

Richland Sally Jean Tharp C.E. Tharp Roger E. McConnell John McConnell Brighton Richland Methodist Church Albert McMurrin Davis Sentman Kenneth Steinbeck

Imhoff Leichty vows in Crown Hill Church Sterling Ohio

In Wayland Ohio Hazel Elizabeth Imhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Imhoff and Russell Edwin Leichty son of Mr and Mrs Simon Leichty were married Oct 10 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church Sterling. Clergyman Rev Wilmer J Hartman officiated with a men's quartet providing music. The bride wore a peau de soie gown and carried a white mum bouquet. A reception for 200 followed and the couple will reside on a farm on Rural Route 1 Washington after a trip to Niagara Falls Canada. The bride is a 1961 Norwayne High School graduate and a bookkeeper at Wayne County National Bank Cleve land Beall. the groom is a 1959 Wayland High School graduate and a farmer.

Wayland Hazel Elizabeth Imbhott John W. Imhoff R.D. 1 Sterling, O Russell Edwin Leichty Simon Leichty RD. 1 Crown Hill Mennonite Church Wilmer J. Hartman Ray Imhoff Darrell Nussbaum Marion Beyeler Richard Troyer Bertha Hartman Rachel Leichty Kenneth Leichty Donald Rensberger Irvin Leichty Maurice Imhoff Norma Imhoff Lorene Leichty Phyllis Leichty Niagara Falls Canada Route 1 Washington Norwayne High School Wayne County National Bank, Cleveland - Beall Wayland High School

Local social notes from Abingdon and Washington area

Local residents attended a homecoming in Abingdon UL on Friday and hosted guests from Abingdon. A birthday dinner celebrated Mrs. Rose Sojka with many gifts and attendees from Riverside and Washington. Grand Lodge duties drew Vernon Witting and spouse to Waterloo. Several families visited in Sigourney and Harper, as well as a race outing in Cedar Rapids where Dick Hutcherson won.

Harold Griffeth Trudy Abingdon Fricday Joe Howard Riverside Rose Sojka Mike Shalla Paul Been Blossom Dale Samuelson Washington Dick Wollrod LeRoy Cerny Ron Lone Tree Vernon Witting Waterloo Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Wittiig Iowa Dick Hutcherson Betty Caliborne Marc Doug Caliborne Delmar Romine Romines Mr. Hutcherson Cedar Rapids

St Josephs Circle Meeting Hosted by Mrs Greiner

Mrs Greiner hosted St Josephs Circle of St James Church Monday with 32 members present. New member welcomed. business conducted. treasurer's report given. Parish turkey dinner planned for Nov 1. Slides shown from eastern states and World's Fair trip. Attendance prizes awarded. refreshments served. Next meeting set for Nov 19 at Mrs Arlo Doughtys home.

Wilford Greiner St. Joseph's St. James Church Chuck Finnegan Harold Sobaski Robert Curley Eileen Hammen Lucy Dempsey A. J. Gilpin Sobaski Dick Johnson Robert Quinn Robert Friese Ronald Fritz Arlo Doughty

Social calendar notices printed days ahead of publication

Local social calendar lists Tuesday through Friday events across organizations. Highlights include VFW Auxiliary meetings, YWCA Whizzers hayride, World War I Barracks potluck, golf club dinner, and Mohair service guild activities, with receptions, tours, and post postponed items noted. Reservations phone OL 3 2698 and weekly deadlines emphasized.

VFW First Presbyterian Vpw Circle IV Don Hazen Lawrence Zuehlke Ywca Whizzers Ben Leepers Rosemary Club Towyn Daviess Toppan Johnson Dick Knapps County Jail Legion Hall Kolah Club Helen Jackson Mirs Mave Sorre Sip George Sojka Jolly Nine Club Harold Kline

Donna Jean Behrend Engaged to Jackie Batterson

Mr and Mrs Herman Behrend announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Jean to Jackie Lee Batterson, son of Mr and Mrs James Batterson. No wedding date has been set.

James Moeller Ainsworth al Smith Sigourney Sunday Smiths Herman Behrend Donna Jean Jackie Lee Batterson James Batterson

Fortnightly Club Anniversary Dinner Plans

The Fortnightly Club will hold its anniversary dinner on Thursday November 5 at the Methodist Church. A dinner and varied program are planned with punch and conversation from 6 to 6 30 p.m. Special guest Mrs Logan Reif of Kalona, county president of the Federated Women's Clubs, will attend. Members should secure tickets and reserve with department leaders.

Methodist Church Harry Ramseyer Logan Reif Kalona Federated Women’s Clubs

Bride of Keota couple wed in Cedar Rapids ceremony

Linda Marie Neff daughter of Cedar Rapids residents and Samuel Albert Greiner son of Keota family were married Saturday morning October 17 at St Matthews Catholic Church Cedar Rapids. Officiant Msgr James D Kearn. Reception for 140 followed at Knights of Columbus Hall. Future home in Keota.

Keota Linda Marie Neff William G. Neff Cedar Rapids Samuel Albert Greiner Elsie Greiner Albert Greiner St. Matthews Catholic Church James D. Kearn Doyle Greiner Kenny Greiner Ronald Neff Jim Meek Marion Rick Svoboda Norbert Engle Bobby Neff Knights of Columbus Canada Greiner

All Day Sewing at Marion Avenue Church Planned

An all day sewing event is set for Thursday at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church starting at 9 30 a m The UPW sewing chairman Mrs John Owen announces layettes for Tama as the project Participants are asked to bring needles thread and a two thirds yard remnant for Christian bags

Marion Ave Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church UPW John Owen Tama

4 H Activities Highlight Franklin Cubs Meeting

Abbie Timmins hosted the October Franklin Cubs 4-H Club with John Combs presiding. Record books were submitted to Marion Timmins as premium checks were distributed. New officers: Jerry Combs president Charles Miksch vice president Steve Hotle secretary Tom Dawson treasurer Gary Reif reporter Abbie Timmins historian. Next meeting at Franklin Center. Kathy Bauer hosted the Dutchettes 4-H Club hay ride and business meeting led by Julia Miksch. Checks from the fair were given by Mrs Eu gene Engel. Officers elected Julie Johnson president Maria Johnson vice president Vivian Renoux secretary Kathy Bauer treasurer Rita Wright reporter. Shirley Hixson demonstrated introductions. Kathy Bauer demonstrated winter bouquet arrangement. Mary Engel spoke on Etiquette. Vivian Renoux explained the International Farm Youth Exchange.

Abbie Timmins Franklin Cubs 4-H John Combs Marion Timmins Jerry Combs Charles Miksch Steve Hotle Tom Dawson Gary Reif Franklin Center Kathy Bauer Julia Miksch Eugene Engel Julie Johnson Maria Johnson Vivian Renoux Rita Wright Shirley Hixson Mary Engel International Farm Youth Exchange

Local Hospital Admits and Discharges Mixed List

Yesterday admitted: Mrs. Wilbur Weston Washington surgical and Don Lewis Columbus Junction surgical and Mrs. Harold Griggs West Chester medical. Today: Michelle Myers Washington medical. Births: Mr and Mrs Keith Horn Riverside daughter. Dismissed: John Knotek Riverside Otto Zwicki Ainsworth.

Wilbur Weston Washington Surgical Don Lewis Columbus Junction Harold Griggs West Chester Michelle Myers Keith Horn Riverside John Knotek Otto Zwicki Ainsworth

World War I veterans to meet at city hall Legion rooms

World War I veterans and their auxiliary unit will gather in the Legion rooms at city hall at 6 30 p m Wednesday for a potluck supper. Business meetings will follow at 8 p m with the Auxiliary electing officers.

Legion Rooms Auxiliary

Relatives honor Mrs. Mary Hahn on 95th birthday

A birthday dinner Sunday at Bill Hahn home celebrated Mrs. Mary Hahn who turns 95 on Oct 21. Family attendance included children Pettie Hahn Anton Hahn Lawrence Hahn and Bill Hahn plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also present were Father Kempker Mary Charlton Walter Bower and others. Flowers gifts and cards added to her enjoyment.

Bill Hahn Mary Hahn Petie Hahn Anton Hahn Lawrence Hahn Father Kempker Mary Charleton Walter Bower Bad Trier Mary Leather Mrs. Hahn

Washington Evening Journal personnel and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is a second class matter under the 1879 act with United Press Leased Wire and press associations affiliations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

The Dole House presents Pyixte clothing display

The Dole House advertises Toy and doll clothes for Barbi Tammy Skipper and other dolls. Open House Fridays at 426 So Marion phone OL 3-4061 Mrs Pearl McFadden invites orders for Christmas.

Barbi Tammy Skipper Marion Pearl McFadden

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