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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1965

Page

2

Sunday Ceremony Unites Esther Rodgers and Gaylen Bickford

Esther Helen Rodgers of Kalona and Gaylen F. Bickford of Washington wed in Kalona at United Christian and Baptist Church on Sunday Oct 24 in a two oclock double ring ceremony attended by about 250. Bride wore peau de soie gown with Chantilly lace and a silk English illusion veil. Bouquets featured bronze pompons and golden wave roses. Attendants wore peppermint green silk organza gowns. The couple will live in Washington after a short wedding trip.

Kalona United Christian and Baptist Church Esther Helen Rodgers Gaylen F. Bickford Washington John D. Woodin Jerald Rogers Rock Island Don E. Swartzendruber Iowa City Julie Bickford Webster City Keith Shapcott Verle Blankenship Camillus N. Y Bob Minick Dan Elias Frey Wellman Fellowship Hall The United Church Fred Cole North Seventh Avenue Mid - Prairie High School Iowa City Commercial College Pri

Local residents share visits and family events inSeveral Iowa towns

Local notes report Mr and Mrs John Wheelan visiting friends in Rock Island Reynolds and Seat on Ill Mr and Mrs Wayne Marston and Mrs Floyd Marston weekend in Emmetsburg with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Robert Hopping Steve and Jeff A birth announced Kim Loree Kinsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert R Kinsey Albany California Mrs Kinsey formerly Sue Patterson daughter of Frank Patterson Mrs West from Iowa Falls visited kin in the Shannon and Meeks homes Kristi Kay Allison two years old honored at family dinner with James Allison Randy Rudy Ida McKune and Robert Seiler Mr and Mrs E R Meeks hosted dinner with Orval Meeks Bill Meeks Clarence Panzer and Roger from Iowa City E R Meeks Clara Patterson entertained at family dinner Wellman group attended Patterson gathering Walter and Lois Lance two weeks West trip Hoover Dam Las Vegas Disneyland Chinatown Phoenix Tucson White Sands Missile Range trip with Missile viewing

Kristi Kay Allison Ron Allison James Allison Randy Rudy Ida McKune Washington Robert Seiler Lone Tree Walter Lance West Hoover Dam Las Vegas Phillip Allen Jean Luers West Chester Los Angeles Calif Lance Harold Biegs Disneyland Chinatown Phoenix Tucson al Gamble White Sands Missile Range N.M

Keota couple welcome great granddaughter Debra Renee

Mr and Mrs G A Hess of Keota become great grandparents when Charles Chorpening and Mrs Chorpening welcomed Debra Renee, an 8 pound 10 ounce daughter born at University Hospital Iowa City. Grandparents are Mrs Novella Hess and Mr Mrs Charles Chorpening.

Keota G. A. Hess Charles Chorpening Kalona Debra Renee University Hospital Iowa City Chorpening Jerolyn Hess Novella Hess Washington Brighton Pat Mound Rebekah Assembly

BPW Club to Sell UNICEF Christmas Cards for Charity

The Washington BPW club launches a UNICEF fundraiser selling fine art Christmas cards note paper and calendars. Chairwoman Mrs William McDole says proceeds aid UNICEF efforts for milk vaccines sanitation and medical care in over 100 countries. Cards feature original art from artists worldwide and intend to raise funds with 10 card sets priced at 1.25 each.

Washington Denmark Russia Israel Senegal USA Business Professional Women’s Club

Christmas Goodies Recipes for Gifts And Parties

A home cook shares a week of Christmas recipes including Spiced Pecans English Toffee Pop Corn Balls and Apricot Dainties with steps for preparing coating baking and cooling. The instructions note quantities and methods for each treat suitable for holiday gifting and entertaining.

Halloween Party for 4-H Club Members and Guests

The Farmerettes 4-H Club held a Halloween party in a garage at the Marek home with 13 members, 13 guests, and leaders Mrs. Goodland er and Mrs. Horn. The event featured games, a spook house, and refreshments by Mrs. Sojka, Mrs. Goodlander, Mrs. Marek, and Mrs. Beranek. The report also notes the Lutheran World Relief Thanksgiving Clothing Appeal will run November 21 through 28 with about 17,300 congregations involved.

Farmerettes 4-H Club Diane Carol Karen Marek Joe Goodlander Keith Horn Alvin Sojka New York UPI Lutheran World Relief United States

Chases return from Las Vegas trip

Mr and Mrs George Chase owners of Chases Jack and Jill in Keota returned from a four day all expense trip to Las Vegas Nevada as part of the Nash Finch Jack and Jill program They visited Moline Chicago and stayed at the Dunes Hotel They were delayed two hours and 15 minutes at O Hare due to weather They were among six winners from over 600 stores in an eleven state area

Keota George Chase Chases Jack and Jill Las Vegas Nevada Nash - Finch Company Chase Moline Illinois Chicago Dunes Robert Malley Bill and Robby Maude Sanders Hubert Bruty Ferne Wimmer Prairie Home Bill

Social calendar notices brief for week of events

All notices for this column are due by 10 a.m. on publication day and printed three days ahead. Monday events include Wash-away Tops at 7 p.m. at the YWCA to a costume party, plus music by Mrs. Ira Morrison and several club meetings at various locations. Tuesday features Y-Wives, YWCA activities, Garden II, and others. Wednesday lists VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club and multiple clubs. Thursday covers Women of Moose, Family Living sessions, KP Hall, Pinochle, Pansy Hill Club, Fleur de Lis Club, and a dancing lesson with apotluck.

YWCA Ira Morrison Applied C. A. Pratt Cedar Two Farm Bureau William Gamon 19Th Century Club Harold Johnson Garden II H.L. Walker White Shrine Masonic Temple Family Living Robert Holmes Applied Arts Robert Truax Eileen Jeffrey Iowa City VFW Dave McGaffey Just Us Emma Campbell Priscilla Club Winga Myrtle Neiswanger West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Joe Evanovich Bethel Missionary Society Women of Moose Moose Home Family Living I Floyd Polis Creative Living West Chester Wrc Pansy Hill Club Charles Hotle Joe Martin Lee Baird Legion Hall

Scarff and Burden Marriage Reported in Nashua

The October 3 marriage of Patty Scarff daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Scarff Mt Pleasant and Gary A Burden son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Burden Mt Pleasant occurred at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Rev Glen Utterback officiated at 3 PM. Attendants were Janis Heck Washington and Neil Frary Mt Pleasant. Patty works for Dr D E Garrels and Gary works for H E Smith Construction. They will reside in Mt Pleasant.

Patty Scarff Merle Scarff Mt. Pleasant Gary A. Burden Floyd Burden Mr. Pleasant Little Brown Nashua Glen Utterback Janis Heck Washington Neil Frary D. E. Garrels H. E. Smith

Admitted and Dismissed Patients Listed

Yesterday admitting Michael Pohren of Farmington for surgical care. Today admissions include Ernest Earll of Washington for medical and Mrs. Glenn Cuddeback of Washington for surgical. Discharged today are Henry Orr of Columbus Junction and Mrs. Margaret Hinderman of Washington.

Michael Pohren Farmington Surgical Ernest Earll Washington Glenn Cuddeback Henry Orr Columbus Junction Margaret Hinderman

Navy Recruit Hayes Begins Basic Training in San Diego

Seaman Recruit Paul D. Hayes USN, son of Mr and Mrs Francis P Hayes of 420 West Fifth Washington, starts nine weeks of basic training at the U S Naval Training Center in San Diego California.

Paul D. Hayes USN Francis P. Hayes W. Fifth Washington Navy U.S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif

Square Dance Club potluck precedes lesson at Legion Hall

The Shirts and Skirts begin a series of lessons this Thursday at the Legion Hall with a 6:30 p.m. potluck and each attendee brings a dish and table service. A business meeting with officer elections precedes the 8 p.m. dance lesson taught by Ken Crow of Iowa City. all members urged to attend with guests.

The Legion Hall Ken Crow Iowa City

Helscher to present piano pupils in church recital

Mrs. J. W. Helscher will present her advanced piano pupils in a public recital on Thursday October 28 at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church. The event invites the public to attend.

J. W. Helscher Fellowship Hall The Methodist Church

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Esther Rodgers Sam C. Rodgers Lyle Bickford Bickford Alvin Smith Ford Skola Vate Pediatrics University of Iowa Hospitals Fern Kalona Mennonite Church Edwin Novotny Gaylen Bickford John Wheelan Reynolds and Seaton, Ill Wayne Marston Floyd Marston Emmettsburg Robert Hopping Steve Jeff Kim Loree Robert R. Kinsey Jackson Street Albany California Kinsey Sue Patterson Frank Pattersons Robert West Iowa Falls R.E. Shannon W.J. Shannon E. R. Meeks Orval Meeks Bill Meeks Bedford Clarence Panzer Roger Clara Patterson James Patterson Don Brian Robert Patterson Willard Patterson Patterson Laura Longwell Wash Mrs. Boyd Sanders Fern Pastry Shop Pastry Shop West Side Square BPW Club Saututh Towers Wolf's Flower Shop Eyeing Journal Iowa Company Washington, Iowa Pianqs Grgans By Helene B. Dillon Thorp Ronald Justus W. Main Gary Burden Yous Bdupe Os Be Anglee Hamburger Fuhr & Cochran Wilson’s King del Monte Pleasmor Graham Crackers del Monte Catsup Tis. Sdc
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