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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1976

Page

2

Two Sept 4 1976 Weddings Highlight Keota Washington

On Saturday September 4 1976 Janet Rae Dawson and John L Lyle wed at United Methodist Church in a 2 PM double ring ceremony. The couple will live in Keota with both families represented in a reception at Lagos Acres. Nancy Knutson and Carl Haney were also married the same day at United Presbyterian Church Washington with a 2 30 PM ceremony. The bride wore ivory organza with lace and a chapel train. the groom wore candlelight brown tuxedos. Further details note attendants guests and post ceremony plans.

Janet Rae Dawson Wanda Dawson Washington John L. Lyle Genevieve Lyle Keota United Methodist Church Roland Crandall Rita Sheetz Cedar Rapids Lynne Knepp Penny Sieren Linda Lyle Iowa City Larry Sonday Larry Knepp Ambrose Jaeger Ron Boyse Wellman Robert Lyle Lincoln, Ill Kirby Baumert Leland Groff Ann Peiffer Carol Bell Lagos Acres Mary United Presbyterian Church In Nancy Ellen Knutson Milford Knutson Carl David Haney Rowland Haney Modesto Calif William Kettlitz Kay Stewart Lawrence Zuehlke Chris Wilson Bed Rahfeldt Ames Krista Ausenhus Iowa Falls Jan Knutson Tony Wilson Eric Epping Denny Teymer Jim Conrad

Washington County social calendar week listing

The social calendar lists events for Tuesday through Friday in Washington County. Activities include the Registered Nurses Association meeting at 8 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria with Charles Loving presenting, IOOF Lodge at 8 p.m., Tops Club weigh-in at 7 p.m., UPW Circles with various hostesses, and many club meetings. Weekly gatherings cover senior citizen parties, deMolay, ladies golf and bridge, and county church society events with potlucks and luncheons at venues like the YWCA, Masonic Temple, Fairgrounds, and Halcyon House.

Washington County Registered Nurses Assoc Charles Loving Washington County C.B. Club Fireside Inn Tops Club YWCA Ioof Lodge IOOF UPW Clara Petratz

Hospital and birth notices across Washington and surrounding towns

Hospital notes list admissions on Sunday and yesterday in Washington with patients Mamie Bidwell Edna Coble Richard Herlein Donald McArtor Jerry Collett John Mulcahy David Chorpening and Beatrice Shafer. Births report a daughter to David and a daughter to Roger Greiner and a son to Roger Blodgett. Dismissals include Charles Brotherton and others. A line notes Victoria Stalder in Washington. A final line comments on underwater enthusiasts in the U.S.

Mamie Bidwell Washington Edna Coble Richard Herlein Donald McArtor Wellman Surgical Jerry Collett John Mulcahy David Chorpening Beatrice Shafer David Wheeler Columbus Junction Roger Greiner West Chester Roger Blodgett

Local guests visit Iva Simpson family in Waverly area

Saturday guests at Iva Simpson’s home included her son and family the Everette Simpsons and grandson Duane Simpson with Lisa and Linda, all from Waverly, plus Mr and Mrs Ernie Hanish of Cedar Falls.

Iva Simpson Everette Simpsons Duane Simpsons Lisa Linda Waverly Mrs Ernie Hanish Cedar Falls

Stabler and Souders Wed in Rockford Park Ceremony

Maria L Simmering and William L Souders united in marriage on Saturday September 4 1976 in Anna Page Park Rockford Illinois. Rev Robert Simmering officiated the double ring ceremony with attendants Meli Simmering and Timothy Souders. The couple will reside at 1720 15th Avenue Rockford Illinois.

Maria L. Stabler, Daugher Richard H. Simmering Washington William L. Souders William Souders Belvedere Ill Rockford Robert Simmering Anna Page Park Meli Simmering Timothy Souders 15Th Avenue Rockford, III

Local notes span births weddings and travels in Iowa

Marie Bordwell returns home from United Presbyterian Home. Kathryn Jarvis and Harriett Porter mourn Walter Morton of McMinnville Oregon, former Washington resident. Lester Fry and wife mark 61st anniversary while moving to Washington Care Center. Everett Meeks of Ainsworth admitted for ankle surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Rob McFarlane Tom Stephens ride Hawkeye 100 mile, finish in 7h40m. Lisa Shaffer charts study abroad to Merida Mexico then Houston. Mrs Harold Kline attends cosmetics meeting in Batavia. Airman David H Mencl to Keesler AFB after Lackland basic. Kirkwood grad 1976. David McGaffey and wife celebrate 57th anniversary. children and many grandchildren listed. Kenneth Patterson and spouse return from five week Eastern trip with multiple family visits and tours including Cape Cod and Niagara Falls. R W Stebbins joins Frankfort trip. tours Ford Museum and Greenfield Village.

Kenneth Patterson Washington Hobart Ind Larry Thyen Gettysburg Jack Pauls Lansdale Valley Forge New York City Westport Conn Kenton Mangold Carl Sieman Watertown Martha’s Vinyard

Cedar Chips 4-H Club Holds Meeting With 14 Members

The Cedar Chips 4-H Club met Monday with hosts Carl Knupp and Carl McCall. President Carl Knupp presided as 14 members attended. Softball practice occurred before the meeting while record books and a skating party were on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 4.

Cedar Chips Cedar Chips 4-H Club Carl Knupp Carl McCall

Fair Board Meeting Set At County Fairgrounds

The Washington County Fair Board will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday September 14 at 7 30 p m on the fairgrounds. All interested persons may attend. Rex Ray of Washington and George Colthurst of Ainsworth won trips to Spain and Africa from Life Investors Insurance Company of America. They join others in Chicago September 16 for a charter flight to Spain with visits to Morocco and a return on September 23.

Rex Ray Washington George Colthurst Ainsworth Spain Africa Life Investors Insurance Company of America Chicago Morocco Johnson County

Friendly Circle Club reports at Mrs Reed home

The Friendly Circle Club met Thursday at Mrs. Cletus Reed’s home with 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Joy Quinn. Members shared family farm histories and toured Mrs. Reed’s new house. Entertainment was provided by Wilma Wright and Eileen Moeller.

Friendly Circle Club Cletus Reed Joy Quinn

Record of Mr and Mrs Hoifring and Delores Mahlstedt

Mr Steven Hoifring and Mrs Delores Mahlstedt are noted residents of Shenandoah and Monona respectively. He works as a field representative trainee for Ralston Purina. She teaches third grade at Brighton Elementary and substitutes at the local school.

Steven Hoifring Circle Drive Shenandoah Ralston Purina Delores Mahlstedt E. Jefferson Monona Brighton

YWCA Offers Dance Lessons For Children

YWCA invites students to join dance classes starting September 8 featuring tap, ballet, and tumbling to improve coordination and poise with stage performances to boost self concept. Schedule lists separate times for preschool through 6th grade on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Registration available with Mrs Don J Brinning in West Chester.

YWCA Don J. Brinning West Chester

West Chester United Methodist Women Meet Wednesday

West Chester United Methodist Women will meet at the church at 1 30 p m Wednesday for their gathering and discussion in the afternoon.

West Chester United Methodist Women

Epsilon Kappa Chapter plans upcoming Beta Sigma Phi events

The XI EPSILON KAPPA XI Epsilon Kappa Chapter met with President Peg Redlinger hosting the opening day session. All 12 members attended as plans for ways and means projects social events and calendar activities were finalized.

XI Epsilon Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Peg Redlinger

Washington Evening Journal 1976 Local Rates and Staff

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff members including David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris managing editor and Robert Luther local advertising manager Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent. Subscription rates are given for carrier delivery in Washington and nearby areas and mail rates for menus across Iowa and the United States.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa North Marion Ave Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulation

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