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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1971

Page

2

Osweiler and Peiffer Tie In Keota in Opulent Nuptials

Miss Karla Marie Osweiler and Robert Michael Peiffer wed in a two oclock double ring ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Keota with Rev William Snell officiating. The bride wore an empire gown of white velvet with Venise lace and a chapel mantilla. Bouquets featured orange and yellow mums. Attendants included Lori Osweiler and Jean Roegner. Best man Ronald Levien. groomsmen Gene Bragg Tom Peiffer Derek Coffman. A 200 guest reception followed at St Marys Hall. The couple will reside in Iowa City after both are Kirkwood graduates.

Karla Marie Osweiler Naugaters Cyril Osweiler Keota Robert Michael Peiffer Bernard Peiffer Harper St. Mary's Catholic Church William Snell Cathy Adam Kent Debra Leinen Ft. Morgan Colp Jane Bragg Joyce Peiffer Iowa City Lori Osweiler Jean Roegner Leinen Bragg Miss Osweiler Ronald Levien Ft. Morgan, Colo Gene Bragg Tom Peiffer Derek Coffman Chris Lillig Jim Coffman Jr Mick Lillig Joe Peiffer Roger Reinhart Cedar Rapids St Mary’s Hall Kirkwood College Square D Kirkwood Hagen TV and Appliance Bon Aire Trailer

Education Week Open Houses At Three Local Schools

Stewart School hosts open house on Tuesday Oct 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. in observance of American Education Week. Prairie Flower School also invites all to view facilities Tuesday evening with refreshments provided by the home ec class. St James School schedules open house Wednesday Oct 27 at 8 p.m. with a Home and School meeting, classroom tours, and a social hour.

Stewart School Ken Rene Prairie Flower School Washington County St. James School

Daughters of Ruth in Richland meet for October

The Daughters of Ruth, Richland unit, met at Richland United Methodist Church on Oct 18 with 16 members and one guest, Mrs. Mary Morgan. Hostesses were Emma Widner and Mabel Hollingsworth. next meeting is Nov 15 with Adriane Bottorff and Lois Wade as hostesses. Several members were mentioned visiting, with minor hospital notes for Mrs. Richard Green and social visits by local families.

Richland Daughters of Ruth Richland United Methodist Church Mary Morgan Emma Widner Mabel Hollingsworth Blanche Cline Adriane Bottorff Lois Wade W. E. Laithly Wendall Bachmann Indianola Richard Green Jefferson Co. Hospital James Hoskins Lockridge

Year of the Marigold Trip Through Salem and Mt. Pleasant

Senior Citizens of Washington travel by car to Mt. Pleasant for shopping and a Harlan House dinner then to Salem to view the Lewelling Quaker house and Underground Railroad history. The trip, planned by Grace Kerr, highlights antique prices, local curios, and reflective notes on a gray day from a homey kitchen window seat.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Harlan House Salem Lewelling Quaker House Missouri Lewelling House Friends Church Grace Kerr Mrs Kerr

Community Notes From Wayland and Surrounding Areas

Wayland and Story City residents share visits and social events. Mr and Mrs Rich spent time with Robert Wells family. L.N.O. Club held Christmas exchange draws. Arthur Wyse hosted Sunday dinner with Bloomfield guests. W.S.C.S. planned creamed chicken supper. Mennonite Church group attended regional meeting. several members traveled from Eicher Church. Memorials include a reception for Stanley Stoops and Judy Zickafoose, and Legion Auxiliary preparations for Veterans Day dinner.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Donald Rich Robert Wells Robbie Story City L.N.O. Club Richard Shumaker Lloyd Sisco Roger Wyse Bloomfield Joe Graber Wayland Mennonite Church Iowa General Conference Mennonite Zion Mennonite Church Donnellson Iowa Kenneth Peterson J.E. Graber Mabel Witting Aaron Leichty Stella Kauffman Dale Clark Donald Meyer Mabel Roth Milton Roth En Richenberger Rhua Davison Beatrice Zihlman Allen Wenger Ezra Wittmer Eicher Church P.P. Graber Junior Graber Warren Schlatter Robert Freyenberger Marvin Widtmer William Feyenberger Allen Meyer William H. Neff Billy Neff Hannibal Columbia Billy Dale Neff Stanley Stoops Hattie Nebel Judy Zickafoose Hawaii Lion's Club Hesser

Ainsworth Lions hear park plans and harvest aid

At the Ainsworth Lions Club meeting on October 20 the group discussed park improvements and agreed to sponsor the 4 H Basketball tournament set for December 28. Several members volunteered to help harvest the corn crop on Elmer Wenger’s farm as he is hospitalized after a farm accident.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Lions Club Vincent James Dennis Stout Ainsworth Park Elmer Wenger Wenger Ronald Ornduff Gary Stewart United Methodist Church Chile James W. Eckerley Portland Ore Kansas City Mary Gertrude Beard Max M. White Cedar Rapids Miss Beard F. A White Madison Wis William G. Beard Leland White Fairfield Robert McKee Washington Ainsworth Cemetery Max White Jr Owen White C. S. Palmer Pasadena Calif Clarence Richards

Restoration plan backs Old Capitol at Iowa City campus

The State Board of Regents endorsed restoring Old Capitol on the University of Iowa campus. The drive to fund the project will start around January 1, led by the U of I Foundation and the Old Capitol Restoration Committee, aiming to raise about $600,000 through private gifts, federal funds, and potential state aid if needed.

Council Bluffs State Board of Regents Old Capitol University of Iowa Iowa City Regents Old Capitol Restoration Committee U of I Willard L. Boyd Darrell D. Wyrick U of I Foundation Iowa Des Moines Universit Foundation

Presbyterial Fall Workshop Held at United Presbyterian Church

CRAWFORDSVILLE Oct 18 A Presbyterial Fall Workshop attracted fifty five attendees from Washington Columbus Junction Iowa City Ainsworth Montrose Mt Pleasant Donnellson Crawfordsville and the Salem Church area. Registration opened at 8 45 with coffee and devotions led by Dr William Kettlitz and Mrs James Jewell welcomed attendees. Sessions covered Women in the Church Evangelism Conference Report and Major Concern of the Church followed by a salad luncheon prepared by local volunteers.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church Washington Columbus Junction Iowa City Ainsworth Montrose Mt Pleasant Donnellson Salem Church C. C. Moorhead Margaret Davidson Haydn Thomas William Kettlitz James Jewell Women's Guild Richard Colby William McConnelee Reuben Traden Cedar Rapids Charles Twinam Duane Gipple Floyd Richardson Aline Hesseltine Charles Cannon Wayne Williams David Griffith Bob Henderson Chester Piper

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