Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1968

Page

3

Washington couple wed in Holy Trinity Church ceremony

Saturday afternoon ceremony joined Mary Jo Dusek and Roger P Escher of Washington in Holy Trinity Church Richmond with Father Bergthold performing. Attendants Connie Miksch and Diane Muller, best man Dennis Norton, groomsman Dale Geret, ushers Hazen and Skubal, organist Mrs. Zwicki and singer Linda Zwicki. One hundred fifty guests attended a church hall reception before a short honeymoon and a Washington address future home.

Mary Jo Dusek Roger P. Escher Washington Holy Trinity Church Richmond Bergthold Albert J. Dusek Paul Escher Chantilly Connie Miksch Iowa City Diane Muller Riverside Dennis Norton Dale Geret Ronald Hazen Ainsworth Robert Skubal Cotter East 11Th State Bank

Riverside couple joins in double ring ceremony

Miss JoAnn Jenn Riverside and Gary Murdock Lone Tree wed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Riverside on Saturday October 26 at 11 am. Rev. Michael Broderick officiated. The couple, their families, bridal party, reception for 175, and honeymoon to Georgia and Florida are noted with extensive details of attire and attendees.

Riverside St. Joseph's Catholic Church Hills JoAnn Jenn Gary Murdock Lone Tree Michael Broderick Joseph Jean Gail Murdock Bob Ruth Cedar Rapids Kathleen Jenn Eileen Karl Hunter Gary Phelps Jim Jean Ronnie Ruth Rick Murdock Terry Redlinger Regina High School University Hospital Lone Tree High Georgia Florida

First Presbyterian UPW Holds All Day Sewing

The First Presbyterian UPW held an all day sewing session at the church with a noon sack lunch. Eighteen members and two children attended as they knotted five large quilts and hemmed three small ones. Supplies will support a Christmas box to Brighton Colorado and disaster relief in Charles City Iowa.

First Presbyterian Upw Brighton Colo Charles City Iowa Brian Letts Eddie Colby

Hair Yoder Vows in Indianapolis

Miss Camel ia Lynn Hair and Leland James Yoder were married October 18 at Woodland Baptist Church in Indianapolis Indiana. Parents are Donald R Hair New Augusta Indiana and Floyd F Yoder Kalona. Rev Richard Moore officiated. Attendants included Pepper Willhoit Roy Bray Don Krantz Wanda Yoder and others with Curtis Yoder and Bob Rankin ushering. Couple to reside at 922 East Pleasantrun Parkway North Drive Indianapolis Indiana 46225.

Camellia Lynn Hair Leland James Yoder Woodland Baptist Church Indianapolis Ind Donald R. Hair New Augusta Floyd F. Yoder Kalona Richard Moore William Woodrod Pepper Wilhoit Roy Bray Don Krantz Rhonda Lou Yoder Galen Yoder Hesston Kansas William Woodford Gaylord Yoder Wellman Curtis Yoder Bob Rankin Terre Haute Wanda Yoder Arthur Leeth Ill East Pleasantrun Parkway North Drive

Garna Mapel and Melo Deatsch Wed in Iowa City

Garna Mapel and Melo Deatsch were married at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday October 26 at 9 30 am. The Rev Edward F Collins officiated with Rev W F Boeckmann assisting. Attendants were Mr and Mrs George Deutsch of Iowa City. A reception followed in the school cafeteria. The couple now reside in Ainsworth with Mrs Deatsch working in nutrition at University Hospitals Iowa City and Mr Deatsch employed at Hillcrest Dormitory Iowa City.

Garna Mapel Melo Deatsch St. James Catholic Edward F. Collins W.F. Boeckmann Deutsch George Deutsch

YWCA Announces New Trampoline Classes for Girls

The YWCA offers a new six week trampoline program for grade school girls starting Tuesday November 5 at 4 p.m. in the Y gym. Paula Harvey and Gwen Baumert will teach, with a $2.25 fee for non ticket holders and free for activity ticket holders. Registration via the YWCA desk. class size limited to 12.

YWCA Paula Harvey Gwen Baumert

Club Activities Report From Family Living II Meeting

The Department of Family Living II met at Mrs. Leonard Llewellyn's home with Mrs. Dale Caldwell assisting. Mrs. Carl Jarvis led the business meeting and voted $5 for the YW Rotary Christmas party. Miss Louise Wasson and Mrs. Lawrence Whisler presented crafts. Members made art foam and felt items. Guests were Mrs. Erwin Leppert and Mrs. Gary McCurdy.

Department of Family Living II Leonard Llewellyn Dale Caldwell Carl Jarvis YW - Rotary Truman Hysell Louise Wasson Lawrence Whisler Erwin Leppert Gary McCurdy

Moose Women Hold Convocation at St James School

The Moose Women convocation honored junior graduate regents eligible for green caps. Eighteen coworkers were capped in a ceremony led by the College of Regents president Mrs. Robert Dunbar with capping officer Mrs. Howard Carl. Event drew 196 attendees from Iowa and Illinois.

Women of the Moose St. James School College of Regents Allen Dennis Robert Dunbar Howard Carl Carl Schroder Clinton Ed Letts Iowa Illinois Dale Sheetz Patricia Foster

Washington social calendar notices brief

All notices must be in by 10:00 a.m. on the day of first publication and printed three days in advance. Tuesday Fortnightly Anniversary Dinner features Musical Variety by Kay Stewart and Jesse Knight with past presidents recognized. Tops Club Halloween Party meets at 7:30 p.m. at VW room. casual wear. pool cars to Mrs. Lloyd Duensing’s home. VFW Post and Auxiliary meet 6:30 p.m. with family social and potluck. Wednesday clubs include Navajo Club, Captain's Table. VFW Auxiliary and World War I Auxiliary coffee. Bethel Missionary Society. Senior Citizens Craft Class at 9:30 a.m. at Y. Thursday Pansy Hill Club hosts Birthday luncheon at 1 p.m. Marion Ave UPW Circle VI at 9:15 a.m. Senior Citizens Travel Program at 2 p.m. Friday Past Matrons Club at 7:30 p.m.. Rebekah Lodge at 7:30 p.m.. 1st Presbyterian UPW General Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Dessert and Thank Offering Program. Lodge No. 26 Masonic Temple at 8 p.m.

Kay Stewart Jesse Knight Tops Club VW Room Lloyd Duensing VFW VFW Hall

Vondrasek Family Honors Visitors in Riverside Dinner

Members of the Vondrasek family gathered Sunday for a basket dinner and visiting at Riverside to honor guests Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vondrasek of Muddy Gap Wyoming and James Vondrasek of Casper Wyoming. Also present were relatives from Riverside and Windham including Harold and Rich Lukavsky families, Alma Rummelhart, Richard Thomas, John Sexton, Robert Soukup, Wes Sojka, Martin Kron, LeRoy Havel, Vicki Burich, Tillie Vondrasek, Mae Janecek and Bessie Burich among others. The visitors had arrived Friday to visit their sisters and families and departed this morning for home.

Vondrasek Riverside Louis Vondrasek Muddy Gap Wyo James Vondrasek Casper Vondraseks Bess Prehoda Anna Soukup Mary Lukavsky Martin Kron LeRoy Havel Robert Havel Patricia Jaeger Roy Havel Tillie Vondrasek Mae Janecek Bessie Burich Vicki Burich Ed Scherrer

Harvest Moon Festival Planned by Salem Square Dance Club

Salem Square Dance Club of Salem Iowa plans its annual Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday November 9 at 8 p.m. in the Foss Memorial Building. Guest callers include Maurice Garmoe M D Willis Menke Clayton Freeman Jesse Pennock Ron Rominger and Rodger Rice. Everyone is invited to bring a friend and join the fun.

Salem Iowa Foss Maurice Garmoe M. D Willis Menke Clayton Freeman Jesse Pennock Ron Rominger Rodger Rice

State Extension conference opens

Iowa Extension educators gather for the annual State Extension Conference at Iowa State University in Ames October 28 to 30. Jim Frier notes office coverage, with Francis Miller handling messages. Conference leaders include eight speakers from ISU and outside, plus meetings of county extension groups and a new staff breakfast and awards events.

Iowa Iowa University Extension Jim Frier Iowa State University Ames Washington County Frier Francis Miller Iowa State Don Wells Jack Shelley Department of Technical Journalism Will Jumper Marvin Anderson County Extension Home Economics Association County Extension Directors Association Rich Johnson Epsilon Sigma Phi

Rehearsals ending for YMCA chorus

Washington Community Chorus, led by Thor McMillan, will not continue as director after recent tryouts. Officers suspended rehearsals until further notice and asked members who have unpaid music to return it to the YMCA, while music already paid for may be kept. The chorus is sponsored by the YMCA.

Washington Community Chorus Thor McMillan YMCA

Local World War I Auxiliary sew at Iowa City VA Hospital

Mrs Orval Meekes Mrs Roy Steele Mrs Clifford Connelly and Mrs Claude McCoy of the World War I Auxiliary sewed Christmas decorations for the Iowa City VA Hospital during a Monday visit. Auxiliary members plan a coffee Wednesday morning with Mrs Charles May.

Orval Meekes Roy Steele Clifford Connelly Claude McCoy Iowa City Charles Mayer

Medical updates and birth notice from Washington area

Yesterday in Washington area medical notices list Blanche Foster Charles Wolfe Mrs Jarold Lister Anna Lou Vigil Paul Swatos Lyle Parriott and Raymond Crone. Today Mrs Howard Schultz of Ainsworth added to medical notes. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Harry David Kuntz of Washington. Dismissed today: Mrs Rodney Arnold.

Blanche Foster Washington Charles Wolfe Jarold Lister Anna Lou Vigil Olds Paul Swatos Lyle Parriott Raymond Crone Howard Schultz Ainsworth Harry David Kuntz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Don Zwicki Linda Zwicki Jeanie Johnson Winfield Dennis Johnson Wa-Con-Da Soil Service Inc Cedar Rap Davenport Marshalltown Winfield and Raritan, Ill Edwin Novotny SoAnn Aennis Bride Nancy Knebel Mary Kay Jean Mike Murdock Howard W. Greiner Cathy John Conway Jr Melrose Conway Horak Insurance Agency Mooseheart Moosehaven Television Fund Ray Stalder Howard Curl Bill McDole Bob Grubb Lorene Pagel Jim Edwards Harold Brock Academy of Friendship The Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Claude Tucker John Custer Bethel Missionary Society Frank Wenger Pansy Hill Club Myrtle Neiswanger Marion Ave UPW Matrons Club Edgar Stewart Rebekah Lodge 1St Presbyterian Upw Masonic Temple Salem Square Dance Club Harry Ausprich Memphis State University Paul Cashman University of Minnesota Max Fuller Maytag Co Newton James Robertson University of Wisconsin Merle Statler Dale Winnie Baker Walter Sheets George R. Baker Wilmer Lauderman Max Martin Brenda Rhonda Sondra Sue Don Rich Major Hugh D. Walker Bunker Hill Walker Mary Beth Pedtke Dan Pedtkes Vietnam Bridget Colleen Hubert Walker Joe Melinski Indiana Harry Siemsen Tipton Dale Connellys Kay Connelly Cedar Falls Dale Connelly Mike Zager Nevada Business College Delbert Zager Cloyce Zieglowsky Iowa - Purdue Lafayette Danny Cherryholmes Chester Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Dale York Willard Larsen Louis Larsen College of the Ozarks Clarksville, Ark Greg Andrews Olive Street St. Joseph, Mo Matthew Gregory Harvey Davis Philadelphia D. Clair Davis Marc Bernard Thomas Gerdes Davises David Livingstons Jr Don D. Fenno Oldsmobile Charles Or Beverly Hayes Ford Truck Wellman Oil Co., Inc Johnnie Frankln Brenneman Samuel George Canott Chevrolet Truck Rufus Johnson King Joseph Or Ethel Myers Ford Timothy Earl Wood Royce Elvin Buckwalter Chevrolet Jon Or Donna Harland Osincup’s Rodney Arnold Franzenburg Lowa Andrew Frommelt John H. Cruise Robert R. Dodds Secretary of State Donald J. Kelly State Auditor Dan Johnston Kenneth FE. Owen Agriculture Congress John Schmidhauser Democratic Central Committee Paul Ryan Insurance Plan Savings & Loan Association State Theater
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication