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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1971

Page

3

Wedding of Miss Charlotte Sojka and James E Muller

Charlotte Sojka of Iowa City and James E Muller of Riverside wed at St Thomas More Church Iowa City in a 1 pm ceremony officiated by Rev Barry. About 300 guests attended a reception at Riverside United Methodist Church. The couple will reside at 143 Bon Aire Iowa City.

Charlotte Sojka Iowa City Alvin Sojka Washington James E. Muller Roy Muller Riverside St Thomas More Church Barry Linda Chalupa Burlington Carol Rouse Dee Swanson Kirksville Joe Muller Dennis Novy Rodney Waldschmidt Ron Dautremont John Sojka United Methodist Church Bon Aire Northeast Missouri State College Kirks Sheller Globe Kirkwood Community College Boyd and Rummerhart Plumbing

Local record of admissions and related names

On the record Admitted Yesterday list includes Mrs. Katherine Kiefer of Washington medical, Mrs. Maurice Krabill Crawfordsville medical, Mrs. Frank Deilers Bloomfield medical, Mrs. Clarence Collett Washington surgical, Mrs. Effie Schmitt Washington medical, Kenwood Sanders Washington medical, and today Mrs. Lowell Swarthout and son Washington, Mrs. Thomas Doughty and daughter Washington, Mrs. Robert Truax Washington, Mrs. Myrtle Scheeler Brighton.

Katherine Kiefer Washington Maurice Krabill Crawfordsville Frank Deilers Bloomfield Clarence Collett Surgical Effie Schmitt Kenwood Sanders Lowell Swarthout Thomas Doughty Robert Truax Myrtle Scheeler Brighton

PEO Chapter J Meeting Led by Mrs Irv Whitham

Mrs Irv Whitham chaired the Chapter J PEO gathering at Mrs Charles Berdo home. She reported on the Supreme Convention held in Detroit two weeks earlier, noting her role as a local delegate. Mrs Cal Wolf and Mrs Darrell Bandy helped serve refreshments.

Irv Whitham Chapter J PEO Charles Berdo Whitham Detroit Mich Cal Wolf Darrell Bandy

Washington Evening News Advertisements Summary

Fragmentary OCR notes show a Washington area newspaper with references to the Washington Daily Press, staff names including editor Robert Shaffer and production lead Howard Llewellyn, and a carrier rate of 606 per week. Indicates local offices in Marion Avenue, noon edition and mail delivery details.

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Halcyon House Visits and Bake Sale Attract Guests

Halcyon House hosted visits from C E Walton of Portland and John Lytle of Oskaloosa to see Mrs Hallie Hull and Mrs Lytle. Bonnie Schwarzenbach welcomed Ed Simmons from Des Moines. Pictures of Spain shown by Mrs Delbert Zager delighted residents. Elizabeth Orton traveled to Binghamton for a sister visit. Bake sale gift fair praised. staff and KCII Evening Journal thanked for public exposure.

John Lytle Oskaloosa Hallie Hull Mrs Lytle Bonnie Schwarzenbach Ed Simmons Des Moines Spain Delbert Zager KCII The Evening Journal

Social Calendar Prominent Local Clubs Schedule This Week

Notices due by 9 am, listings show Monday meetings Tops Club YWCA room Tuesday night social at Garden II and White Shrine Masonic events Wednesday Christian CWF and Child Study group. Lunches and dinners at Captain's Table and Legion Hall with hostesses named. notify if unable to attend.

Richard Paul Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall YWCA Edward R. Rees White Masonic Temple Florence Sherman YMCA Applied Arts I Don Izaak Walton League Richard Herlein Walter Anderson

Christmas Seal Campaign Starts Oct 29 Workshop at Willows

One of the first harbingers of the Yale season the Christmas Seal has arrived. The Washington County TBRD Association will hold its annual workshop at the Willows on Oct 29 at 9 a.m. The campaign supports programs to combat tuberculosis emphysema other respiratory diseases smoking and air pollution. Its slogan is There s More To Do Give More To Christmas Seals It s a Matter of Life and Breath.

Washington County Tbrd Association Willows

Ainsworth churches plan UNICEF drive

A UNICEF fundraising drive is organized by United Methodist and United Presbyterian churches in Ainsworth. Preteen youth will canvass Oct 28 starting 5:15 p.m. from the Presbyterian church. rural riders depart 4:45 p.m. All return by 6 p.m. Activities split by age group with parties at each church. drive ends at 7 p.m. proceeds aid hungry children worldwide.

Ainsworth United Methodist and United Presbyterian Churches Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Methodist Church

Local families share newborns visitors and a funeral note

Keota couple welcomed son Brant Patrick born Oct 21 at the local hospital. Relatives from Shaw Air Force Base and Portage Michigan visited Davenport and Bettendorf families. A newborn Kimberly Anne joins the Brinnings in Davenport. Funeral services were held for Oscen Willson in Shell Rock, with relatives in attendance.

Terry Greiner Keota Brant Patrick Richard Day Y Jane Shaw Air Force Base S.C Bob Bill Day David Isabell) Holland Heidi Carol Portage, Mich Leonard Brinning Ron Brinning Bettendorf Kimberly Anne St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Neal Hudson Kelley Renee John Kelley Kathy Texarkana Texas Leonard Brinnings Helen Sedrel Mercy Hospital Paul Fern Shell Rock Mr. Fern Oscen Willson Willsons Germany Mr. Willson

Hints for storing summer clothing and tops club notice

Summer wardrobe storage tips suggest keeping medium weight knits year round and using accessories to bridge seasons. Emphasis on cleaning clothes in moth and bug prone fabrics and storing in dust free containers in dry areas. Tops Club announces a social next Tuesday October 26 at 7 30 p m with a guest speaker and weigh in.

Jacquelyn Yep Iowa State University Ames Tops Club

Open House at United Presbyterian Home Highlighted by Autumn Events

Visitors toured the Mille and Miss Sherriff cottages, attended Evensong led by Mrs. Ross Copeland, and joined social refreshments. Attendance included Marion and Central College guests, plus extended family from Knox ville and Stronghurst, Il at a birthday celebration for Miss Mazie Stewart, 95, crowned Queen for the Day with gifts and pies.

24 Attend Meeting of 4-H Hustlers

The Washington Hustlers 4-H Club held its monthly meeting with 24 members present and 11 new members joining. Enrollment forms for 1972 were completed and new officers were elected: President Bob McConnell Vice-President Roger Adams Mike Quinn Secretary Treasurer Jerome Wittetoe Historian Harry Walker Reporter Curt Frier. calling committee Jerry Roth Rollin Secrest Harry Walker. leaders Francis McConnell Jim Hotchkiss Rodney Letts. A party is planned at the Hotchkiss farm on November 4 and members were asked to attend the County Convention Saturday night.

Washington Hustlers Bob McConnell Roger Adams Mike Quinn Jerome Wittetoe Harry Walker Curt Frier Jerry Roth Rollin Secrest Francis McConnell Jim Hotchkiss Rodney Letts Hotchkiss Farm

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