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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1973

Page

2

Rich and Rodgers Vow in Wayland Wedding

Saturday evening ceremony united Joan Kay Rich and David Lee Rodgers at Wayland United Methodist Church on October 20 1973 at 7 30 p m. Rev Delbert V Terry and Rev Herbert DeMello officiated. The couple’s families are named Rich and Rodgers of Wayland Olds and nearby areas. The bride wore satin with empire waist a silk illusion veil and floral lace. She carried yellow and gold straw flowers. Bridesmaids wore bright green gowns. The groom wore brown tuxedos with gold shirts. A reception followed in the church basement. The couple plans to live in California while the groom serves in the Navy.

Joan Kay Rich David Lee Rodgers Wayland United Methodist Church Delbert V. Terry Herbert DeMello Donald J. Rich Wayland Robert Wells Kathy Rodgers Tracy Rodgers Robby Wells Miss Rodgers Eric Hultquist Allen Rodgers Mike Boal Phillip Rich Randy Hawbaker Robin Rodgers Lori Statler Carol Rodgers

Keota Women at Convention and Local Social Notes

Mrs Boyd Stoutner National Parliamentarian returned from a week at Fort Harrison Hotel Clearwater Florida attending the National TTT Society biennial convention. Delegates from Keota Iowa AV chapter include Mrs Don Bermel and Mrs Jack Leedom. Janet Bayliss attended Ollie Busy Lassies 4 H Club meeting. Various local visits noted including Des Moines visitors and Fort Bliss Texas guest Michael Gonzales. Hi Lo Pinochle Club met with prizes to Nadine Osweiler Bernice Dill and Edith Bernel. Halloween refreshments observed and plans for November entertainment. Local social and club events summarized with multiple household visits and tea open house noted.

Paul Sievert Keota Boyd Stoutner Fort Harrison Clearwater Florida National TTT Society Don Bermel Jack Leedom Keola Iowa A.V Janet Bayliss Ollie Ollie Busy Lassies Craig Miller Cameron Des Moines LeRoy Ewald Florence Norman Wellman Paul Sievert Eddie Gretter Ruth Lewis Washington Chris Aller Kansas City Elmer Aller Michael Gonzales Fort Bliss Texas Sparkey” Sigler Charles McIntyre Muscatine Hi Lo Mary Sonday Nadine Osweiler Bernice Dill Edith Bernel Frances Baker Ferne Wimmer Duane Wimmer Burbank Calif Raymond Sigler Terri Moline Till Leonard Bayliss Liberty Future Homemakers

Elmer Allers Attends 4TC Meeting At Rosa Oswalt Home

KEOTA Oct 18 Elmer Allers and others attended the 4TC Sunday evening gathering at the Rosa Oswalt home. Sparkey Sigler spent the weekend with the Tom Sigler family in Moline. Mrs Armorelle Miller and Mrs Veronica Lillig visited Mrs Paul Sievert Tuesday. John Harras called on Mrs Sievert and joined the Bud Harras family for dinner. Louie Hermanstorfer Randy Reighard and families plus Sam Hermanstorfer were supper guests at the Jay Warren home. Ward Benson of rural Wellman visited with Mrs Sievert and local friends. Keola hosts Jack Warren anniversary dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn Amana.

Paul Sievert Keuta Elmer Aller Rosa Oswalt Sparkey Sigler Tom Sigler Moline Armorelle Miller Veronica Lillig Paul Sievert John Harras Bud Harras Louie Hermanstorfer Randy Reighard Sam Hermanstorfer Jay Warren Ward Benson Wellman Barbara Walkup Jim Walkup Cedar Rapids Leandra Washington Keola Amana Warren

Scenes from a kitchen window Riverside

Riverside readers reflect on survey responses from the Chamber of Commerce while observing local life. The piece notes a train's whistle, fall colors seen by Iowa transplants in Texas, and three boys enjoying leaf piles, ending with a tidbit about radio station call letters and a local slogan.

Riverside Chamber of Commerce Texas Jim Larsen Washington KCI Iowa

Style Show Plans By BPW In Washington

The Washington BPW Club gears up for a style show to raise funds for a scholarship, Green Umbrella, and other projects. The event, "Fashions of the Hour," features models from local stores and is set for Monday October 29 at 8 p.m. in St James School gym. Co chairs Ursula Scheldrup and Linda Hendricks lead a committee of Helen Peiffer Edith Goff Sister Gabrielle Gladys Putman Helen Ryner Fran Roland and Fran Miller. The group reports nearly 150 dollars raised from recent sales and holds a regular meeting Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at the Captain's Table with dinner reservations via Gladys Putman before 6 p.m. today. The program highlights health and fashions for eyes during National Business Women's Week. Mrs John Young Sr leads the event, noting plans and community support.

Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club St. James School Washington Ursula Scheldrup Linda Hendricks Helen Peiffer Edith Goff Gabrielle Gladys’ Putman Helen Ryner Fran Roland Fran Miller BPW Gladys Putman John Young Sr

College of the Ozarks student elected junior class president

Beth Larsen of route 3 Washington is named junior class president at College of the Ozarks Clarksville Arkansas.

Beth Larsen Louis Larsen Route 3 Washington College of the Ozarks Clarksville Arkansas

Reception Sunday for William Days

Mr and Mrs William K Day were honored at a surprise reception Sunday for their 33rd wedding anniversary. Their daughters Becky Day and Ida Pringle hosted at the Captain's Table with about 40 guests. Present were Day brothers David Robert and Burt with wives, and Mr and Mrs Glen Smith and Mr and Mrs Lyle Smith of Rock Island Ill, along with other friends and relatives. The two tiered cake in white and blue was served by Mrs Keith Stewart and punch poured by Mrs Lawrence Whetstine. Coffee was also served.

William K. Day Becky Day Ida Pringle Mr. Day David Robert Burt Glen Smith Lyle Smith Rock Island, Ill Day Keith Stewart Lawrence Whetstine

Republican Women of Washington County Meeting Notice

The Republican Women of Washington County meet Thursday October 25 at 2 p.m. at the Captain's Table. Dessert will be served. Mrs Nate Young and Mrs Joe Jones report on the National Republican Women meeting in Los Angeles. All members urged to attend to plan future activities.

Washington County Los Angeles Nate Young Joe Jones

United Methodist Women Circles Meet for Programs

Mrs Milo Steele Jr hosted United Methodist Women Circle I with Mrs Lynn Wagamon aiding Thirteen attended Circle I Circle I program titled Witnessing for Christ led by Mrs Claire Keating Circle III hostess Mrs Anna Zieglowsky entertained twelve members with cohostess Mrs Alberta Guenther Circle III program titled No Man Is an Island presented by Mrs Burge Hammond

Milo Steele Jr United Methodist Women Circle I Lynn Wagamon Claire Keating Christ Anna Zieglowsky Circle III Alberta Guenther Burge Hammond

Beckwith Freed After Bomb Transport Charge

Byron de la Beckwith, acquitted in Medgar Evers murder, was freed from Orleans Parish prison on a $25,000 bond posted by a Greenwood, Mississippi friend. He had been held since Sept. 29 on charges of transporting a ticking bomb and a small arsenal across state lines.

Beckwith New Orleans UPI Byron de la Beckwith Medgar Evers Orleans Parish Greenwood Miss

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