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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1973

Page

3

Honeymoon in Europe Wisted Gallagher Weds in Yorkville

Miss Janet Lee Wisted daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Wisted Yorkville Ill and Richard Douglas Gallagher Morris Ill son of Mr and Mrs Verle Gallagher Washington were married Saturday Oct 27 at Calvary Lutheran Church Lee Ill The couple plans to reside in Washington after a European honeymoon The bride a ISU French major taught in Morris High School The groom a Colorado State Univ graduate taught physical education driver education and coached in Morris High School

Janet Lee Wisted Donald Wisted Yorkville Ill Richard Douglas Gallagher Morris, Ill Verle Gallagher Washington Calvary Lutheran Church Lee, Ill Donald N. Myhres Emmet Barnes Galene Graley Steve Vaughn Louis Salaver Mrs Sulaver DeKalb, Til Dessa Bokides San Francisco Galen Fraley Asheville N.C Kathy Mosier Chicago James Stratton Bloomington Julain Sulaver Brad Wisted Bret Sulaver Robert Jerry Wisted Louis Sulaver Donald Homerding Joliet Europe Gallagher South Avenue C Illinois State University Morris Community High School TWA Colorado State University Morris High School

Murphy Couple Honored for 40th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murphy of Columbus Junction celebrated their 40th anniversary with a Sunday reception at United Methodist Church in Washington attended by over 200 guests. Their family included children Gary and Keith Washington Tom Miles Judy Sigourney and parents Mr and Mrs C W Soukup. Families from multiple towns attended and a noon dinner at State Café followed.

Sam Murphy Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Washington Gary Keith Tom Miles Judy Sigourney John Mike Derek Murphy Danville Iowa City Hedrick Cotter Ainsworth Crawfordville Wellman Murphys Mrs. Soukup State Cafe

Cinderella 4-H Club Plans Projects At October Meeting

Cinderella 4-H Club met with 20 members and three leaders. Members discussed club improvement and planned two service projects: saving UNICEF labels and making stuffed animals for Christmas. Eight new members enrolled. Linda and Marjorie Peiffer shared projects and a Washington DC trip.

Cinderella Judy Jacque Sarah Reed Unicef Linda Peiffer Marjorie Peiffer Washington, D.C Joe Bauer

Theresa Rolland Honored With Kitchen Shower

Theresa Rolland bride elect to Lonnie Reschly was feted at a kitchen shower Saturday evening hosted by Mrs. Ralph Reisener. Sixteen guests attended as Mrs. Hal Machael and Mrs. Jim Hotchkiss helped the bride to open gifts. Lavender and purple decor graced the refreshment table with hostesses including Pat, Barbara, Karen, and Mrs. Paul Vaughn.

Theresa Roland Lonnie Reschly Ralph Reisener Hal Machael Jim Hotchkiss Pat Barbara Karen Paul Vaughn

Surprise party marks Moores 25th anniversary

A group of relatives and friends gathered at the Loren Moore home Saturday evening for a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party. Guests included their daughter Linda Helling and husband John of Nevada, Richard Helling of New Hampton, and Don Alberts of Ames. The event also celebrated Linda and her father's October 28 birthdays with cakes and refreshments.

Loren Moore Moore's Ohn Linda) Helling Nevada Richard Helling New Hampton Don Alberts Ames Linda

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Meetings and Dinners

Listings cover social and club events across the week. Activities include YWCA room gathering at 7 30 p m, Mrs Truman Tuttle home visit, Fondue dinner at Winga s Restaurant, and many auxiliary, craft, and lodge meetings with hostess details and start times.

Twee Tops Club YWCA Family Living Fareway Winga George Canott Crawfordsville Milo Steele Jr Senior Citizens Craft YMCA Dave Livingston HBO Club Yaro Chmelar Friendly Circle Club Frontier Cafe Robert Quinn June Dodder Marshall Koebler Rebekah Lodge OOF Hall Masonic Temple Stateside Ruth Stout Pearl Kennedy

Washington Friends Attend Illinois Wedding for Janet Wisted and Dick Gallagher

Guests from Washington attended the Calvary Lutheran Church ceremony in Lee Illinois for Janet Wisted and Dick Gallagher. Among the attendees were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley, Mr. and Mrs Richard Stewart, and several local residents from Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Keota Wellman Colfax and Sac City. Additional local residents included Jack Hensel Robert Gallagher Clarice Meek and Richard Trier plus Wayne Cornell Leland Kracaw and E Ray Bell among others.

Washington Janet Wisted Dick Gallagher Calvary Lutheran Church Lee, Ill Robert Wiley Richard Stewart Stephen Wiggers Jo Ellen George Horn T.J. Berdo Charles Kennedy Dick Ross Ed Morrison Harold Johnson Earl Loveless M.L. McCreedy A.C. Peterson Arden Freel Charles McAvoy Ruth Crayné Richard McCleery Florence Sherman Clarence Logan Herb Campbell Milo Sorden Marr Schell Raymond Whisler Elsie Glassburner Jack Hensel Robert Gallagher Cedar Rapids Clarice Meek Ottumwa Richard Trier Keota Wayne Cornell Atallisa Leland Kracaw E. Ray Bell Wellman Raymond Bell Colfax

Fashions of the Hour draws crowd at BPW event

The Washington BPW sponsored show Fashions of the Hour was well attended last evening. The program featured ready to wear for men women and children and footwear with yellow decorations. Models were introduced and described by Mrs Richard Anderson and Mrs Jerry Hendricks. Lisa Lloyd drew six door prize winners.

Washington BPW Richard Anderson Jerry Hendricks Lisa Lloyd

Local residents reconnect during visits to Illinois and Iowa

Mrs. Lyle Schulty returned from a Chicago and Elk Grove trip to visit Art Hallin family Jake Kiefer and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Helling visited her parents in Nevada Iowa while moving to a new home at 417 6th Street.

Lyle Schulty Art Hallin Jake Kiefer Chicago and Elk Grove Ill John Helling Linda Moore Loren Moore

Women of the Moose Convene Convocation in Muscatine

The annual state convocation of Women of the Moose took place in Muscatine with Deputy Grand Regent Mrs. Joan Reinier presiding. Attendees from Washington included Mrs. Ray Stalder Mrs. Harold Brock and Mrs. Ronald Stalder. 185 co workers registered including 70 collegians in regalia. Chapters presented checks for Mooseheart House of God fund. Capping awarded 17 junior graduate regents earning the Award of Achievement for 1972 73.

Women of the Moose Muscatine Joan Reinier Howard Curl Argus Washington Ray Stalder Harold Brock Ronald Stalder Mooseheart House of God Iowa

Hospital admissions and discharges tracked in county records

The record lists multiple admissions at Washington County Hospital including Mrs. Dwain Johnson Mae Randall Laura Lee Cline and others with medical and surgical notes. Discharges noted for Mrs. Gerald Pacha and daughter and Mrs. Richard Herlein and daughter. Also reports a long term care admission and a birth: Jason Michael Sieren to Mike and Ethel Sieren with siblings and grandparents named. Nearby social notes cover visitors, a veterinary reunion, ISU homecoming, and local convalescents. A separate crime blurb from San Francisco notes a wallet theft at a hotel.

Dwain Johnson Washington Annette Sanderson Keota Mae Randall Frank Crone Laura Lee Cline Columbus City Edna Miksch Charles Kennedy Gerald Pacha Brighton Richard Herlein Jim Wood Lance Hazelett Ainsworth Georgina Stirling Dave Taylor Clarence Reighard Ethel Allensworth Kalona Mike Sieren Jason Michael Washington County Hospital Michaelle Dorothy Blomme Hedrick Carl Sieren Phillip Blomme Sigourney

Porkettes Present Dietary Talk at Highland High School

Mrs. Joe Jones Jr. and Mrs. Wilfred McCreedy spoke for the Washington County Porkettes to Highland High School Advanced Foods Class. They urged pork in daily meals and demonstrated cooking with a fresh pork chop a smoked chop and small sausages. Samples were enjoyed and a pork cookbook along with pamphlets were left for study.

Joe Jones Jr Wilfred McCreedy Washington County Porkettes Highland High School Advanced Foods Home Economics Library

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Wisted-Gallagher Corrie Atalissa Ronald Homerding Morris Mr. and Richard D. Gallagher Sam Murphys Theresa Rolland Moores Illinois E-Lim Osineyo Drug Store Raymond L Miller Fourth Ward City of Roger Miller Iowa Wesleyan College Women of Moose Glenn Davis Don Davis Martha Jobst Cheryl and Jimmie Dexter Mazie Work Bonnie and Dorothy Walker Davenport Mark Jobst M.R. Flickinger Flicknger Iowa State University Philip Pearson ISU Kansas State Marion Charlie) McAvoy Mercy Hospital Lester Luckenbill UPI Clyde Fannon Firebaugh Calif M&m D and V Fabrics Tomy Jonly Pantyhose Suntan—Pecan St. Taupe Lady Arnold By Kenner Savet Ray Rags Son of Patterns Pepperell Towels Purple
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