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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1977

Page

2

Goodell Myers Wedding in Washington United Methodist Church

Rowena M Goodell and Thurlowe E Myers of Washington exchanged marriage vows at the Washington United Methodist Church on Saturday Oct 15 1977. The double ring ceremony at 2 PM was presided by Dr J Roland Crandall and Rev Doug Reichenbach before 250 guests.

Rowena M. Goodell Thurlowe E Myers Washington Washington United Methodist Church J. Roland Crandall Doug Reichenbach Sandra Balfour Donald Myers Dorothy Helscher Bach Handel Liszt Sue Aschenfelter J.C. Bach Matthew and Kurt Myers

Kathryn Hoyle and Horst Joos wed at Little Brown Church

Kathryn Marie Hoyle of Brighton and Horst Joos, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on October 15 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Hinds. The bride wore white floral satin with lace sleeves and a lace edged train, and carried a yellow and green cascading bouquet. Attendants included Charlotte Dean in yellow and green. Best man Warren Hoyle wore a green tuxedo. A reception followed at 7:30 p.m. hosted by the couple’s families. they will reside in Brighton.

Kathryn Marie Hoyle Brighton Horst Joos Atlanta Little Brown Nashua Dwight Hoyle Irmgard Joos Pforzheim Germany Hinds Charlotte Dean Warren Hoyle Brenda Rogers Steven Blakely Mrs Joes

Rainbow Girls Hold School of Instruction in Washington

The Washington Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls conducted a Saturday School of Instruction at the Masonic Temple led by Mrs. Margaret Dowling with Beth McCurdy presiding at the afternoon inspection meeting. New members Roxanne White and Sandra Burroughs were welcomed and a social reception followed.

Washington Order of Rainbow For Masonic Temple Margaret Dowling Donnellson Beth McCurdy Mary Dunbar Kansas Masonic Lodge Order of Eastern Star Rainbow Advisory Board Roxanne White Kalona Sandra Burroughs White Burroughs Rose Karen Nihart Leo Dunbar Rainbow Dad Brighton Ruth Fountain Julie Zager Fairfield

4 H Maidens Monthly Meeting at United Methodist Church

The 4 H Maidens met October 17 at the United Methodist Church with 21 members present and junior mothers as guests. Shellie Bender led the U S pledge and Deanna Bohr led the 4 H pledge. New officers were installed and members enrolled in next year’s projects. New members Angela Reha Susie Bohr Barbara Plank and leaders Mrs Whetstine and Mrs Huntsberger were initiated and posters assigned to Rosanna Reha Ruth Reha and Debbie Bohr.

United Methodist Church U.S Shellie Bender Deanna Bohr Tho Gas Rosanna Reha Ruth Reha Debbie Bohr Angela Reha Susie Bohr Barbara Plank Whetstine Huntsberger

Social Calendar Listings for Civic Groups and Clubs

Community calendar outlines weekly meetings across social and service groups. Highlights include Nile Sewing Club, Nighters, EPC Club, White Shrine, Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women, Y-Women events, Tops Club weigh-in, IOOF, Mothers Club, Athletic Boosters, Family Living and Creative Living classes, AAUW Halloween party, DeMolay activities, Bethel Missionary guest day, Fleur de Lis and Pansy Hill gatherings, with times and hosts. Guest nights and attendances encouraged.

Nile Sewing Club Gerald Hahn EPC Club Eldon Bauer White Shrine Masonic Temple Cedar Township Farm Bureau Wayne Knupp Leonard Tindal Applied Arts Kent Dallmeyer AAUW Sue Walter Blair House Harriet Hoxton DeMolay DeMolay Advisory Board Richard Myron Bethel Missionary

Rainbow Girls Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Bloomfield

Mrs. Clint Hensel attended the Rainbow Girls chapter 32 50th anniversary reception. charter member Hensel also noted. Hazel Wikoff of Brighton guest of honor plans winter in Mesa Arizona leaving Oct 28. Other Cedar Falls area guests listed. A surprise 15th birthday dinner honored Carmen Randall with Washington Mt. Pleasant Fairfield and Muscatine attendees. Iowa Southern Utilities declares quarterly dividend of 52 cents per share payable Dec 1 to holders of record Nov 15 1977.

Clint Hensel Chapter 32 Order of Rainbow Girls Bloomfield Hensel Hazel Wikoff Brighton Keith Wikoff Washington Mesa, Ariz Walter Pacha Tom Pacha Mike Pacha Diane Sheetz Mary Peiffer Vivian Humston Melinda Pacha Lisa Sukivati MNI Cedar Falls Carmen Randall Bill DeVore Larry Angie Muscatine Butch Dillavoy Tony Renee Mark Julia Fairfield Rick Snyder Mike Amber Mt. Pleasant Gerald Hagie Janelle Luther Dillavoy Jack Wilson April Randy Graber ISA Iowa Southern Utilities Company

United Methodist Women Hold Multiple Group Meetings

The United Methodist Women held Group I II and III meetings last week with 13, 14, and 14 members respectively plus guests. Leaders conducted business, devotions, and programs drawn from religious texts and themes, followed by a luncheon total attendance near 80 with a final prayer.

United Methodist Women UMW Albert Zieglowsky William Guenther Leona Story Walter Duvall Fred Stark Group II Walter Messer Charles Rademaker Lam Messer J. Roland Crandall Florance Waterhouse Richard Paul George Dare UMW Group III Ed Augustine Ernest Salladay Scott Wilcox Jesus Merle Turnipseed Wilcox United Methodist Clark Bauer Richard Nihart P.L. Etter John Hiatt Melvin Letcher

Hospital News Briefs From Washington Iowa 1977

Admission and discharge notes list patients across Brighton Washington Wellman and Fairfield. Dated items show Mrs Doris Bittner and George Gould admitted. Mrs Annabelle Hayes and Mrs Roger Gillam among those transferred. Local rates and newspaper info follow.

Doris Bittner Brighton Frank Sands Columbus Junction George Gould Annabelle Hayes Washington David McArtor Peggy Smith Roger Gillam Fairfield Ronald Wiles Son Wellman Bennie Scott Mercy Hospital Iowa City James Crump

Not Guilty In Par nel Motor Disturbing The Peace Case

Charles J. Gingerich of rural Parnell was found not guilty of disturbing the peace with a motor vehicle. Case dismissed with court costs assessed to the City of Kalona. Several other defendants received fines or had charges referenced, including Rodger J. Menn found guilty of improper passing and Norman R. Pullen changing to guilty on speeding.

Charles J. Gingerich Parnell Kalona Rodger J. Menn Carthage Chester H. Garth Clear Lake Norman R. Pullen Washington

Farm Bureau Women hold county workshop this month

The Washington County Farm Bureau Women conducted their county workshop on October 10 at the Farm Bureau office. County Chairman Mrs. James Miksch presided, with District 7 Women’s chairman Mrs. David Griffiths in attendance. Vince Horst spoke on political effectiveness and get out the vote, and Mrs. Griffiths demonstrated the Heimlich Method with help from Mrs. Miksch. A slide program titled Area Waste Management was shown by Mr. Horst. Mrs. Ed Augustine announced a Washington, D.C. trip and a report on the annual meeting. New officers included Mrs. Ed Augustine as chairman and Mrs. Robert Shepherd Jr. as publicity chairman. The group noted yearend score sheets and ACWW contributions due, and a new safety decal was displayed. The Hobby and Craft Show is set for Nov. 7 with exhibitor setup at 12:30 p.m. Tables are $2 and half-tables $1.50. District Chairman Mrs. Griffiths announced the Stepping Stones Gateway to Achievement program. New special chairs include Mrs. Leroy Veggy as Farm Bureau chair, Mrs. Louis Larson on political education, and others. The Nov. 14 meeting will plan the 1977-78 year and install officers.

Washington County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau James Miksch David Griffiths Keosauqua District 7 Duane White Vince Horst Miksch Horst Ed Augustine Washington, D.C Women's County Farm Bureau Robert Shepherd Jr Louis Larson Griffiths Maurice Crawford Robert Shepherd Keith Stewart Dean Luers Leroy Veggy Our Joe Jones Jr Gaylen Jarrard Robert Shepherd Sr

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