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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1977

Page

2

Escher McClure Wedding in Riverside ceremony

Laurie Ann Escher and Robert Lee McClure wed at St Marys Church Riverside on Sept 3 1977 in a 230 pm double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white crepe gown with chantilly lace veil and carried blue and white blooms. Attendants included Julie Becker maid of honor and bridesmaids Carol McClure and Dean Tucker. The groom wore a white tuxedo, with other groomsmen in light blue tuxes. A reception for 125 followed in St Marys Hall. The couple will reside in Washington.

Laurie Ann Escher Giles Escher Kalona Robert Lee McClure Washington Earl McClure Riverside St. Mary’s Catholic Church Thomas Mohr Julie Becker Cedar Rapids Dean Tucker Carol McClure Mike Scherrer Katona Jim Escher Coralville Joe Escher Rick Greisback Wisconsin Dale Roberts Ann McAndrew Janie Escher St. Mary's Hall

Local birth and hospital notices from Iowa area

Tom Berdo, son of Mr and Mrs T J Berdo, is a patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City room 3112 for knee surgery. Mr and Mrs David Leavitt of Indianapolis are parents of a son John Richard born Sept 3 1977 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz. Grandparents Elwood Kleese and Myrl Leavitt, great grandparents David Kleese. Mrs David Leavitt is Judith Kleese. Una Te Bockhorst is a patient in Mercy Hospital room 4110 for medical treatment. Labor day weekend guests at the Pat Burroughs home include Wilbur Bequeaith Davenport George Bequeaith Wisconsin Larry Burroughs Bettendorf Ronald Burroughs Silvis and Rev Wayne Martin Kalona. Thought for the day Winston Churchill said I have nothing to offer but blood toil sweat and tears.

Tom Berdo T.J. Berdo Mercy Hospital Iowa City David Leavitt Indianapolis Ind John Richard Joe Elwood Kleese Washington Myrl Leavitt David Kleese Judith Kleese Una Te Bockhorst Pat Burroughs Wilbur Bequeaith Davenport George Bequeaith Wisconsin Larry Burroughs Bettendorf Ronald Burroughs Silvis, Ill Wayne Martin Kalona Winston Churchill House of Commons

Hospital Notes Admitted and Births Listed

Hospital notes admit yesterday include Mrs. James Walker and Jeffrey Thompson of Washington for medical care, Mrs. Bill Turner of Wayland for surgery, Mrs. Vivian Ross of Washington for medical, and John Porter of Winfield for medical. Births reported for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Helfrich of Washington. Dismissals today include Mrs. Pearl Christner of Crawfordsville and Dan Brindley of Washington, with transfer to Washington Care Center.

James Walker Washington Jeffrey Thompson Bill Turner Wayland Surgical Vivian Ross John Porter Winfield Charles Helfrich Pearl Christner Crawfordsville Dan Brindley Washington Care Center

Social Calendar Highlights Highland Clubs and Meetings

Social calendar lists changes and timings for Highland Social Club Rainbow Girls and other groups from Wednesday to Sunday. Events include Masonic Temple meetings, Delta Kappa Gamma picnic in Marr Park, Log Cabin Questers program, CES at Masonic Temple, Rural Women’s Club coffee, AAUW speaker on women’s legal rights, Walnut Women’s Club, Priscilla group, Antioch Club, Prairie Flower Missionary Society talk by Bonnie Abbas, Knights of Columbus, UPW Circle, and Jarrard reunion at the schoolhouse noon event.

Highland Social Club Ruth Beard Rainbow Girls Board Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Friendship Club Rural Women’s Club Ivan Hahn AAUW Iowa Frontier Cafe Jane Eikleberry Iowa City Gerene Denning Walnut Women’s Club Rodney Letts CWF Priscilla Group Laurene Knapp Antioch Social Club Jean Peiffer Prairie Flower Missionary Society Bonnie Abbas

Weber Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joseph F Weber of Keota marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a 1030 am mass and dinner at Prairie Home on Sept 4 The couple married Sept 7 1937 at S S Peter and Paul Church Harper They are parents of three children LaVerne Richland Janice and Diane Davenport and have four grandchildren

Joseph F. Weber Keota Prairie Home LaVerne. Heisdorffer S.S. Peter and Paul Harper LaVerne Richland Janice Diane Davenport

Minor collision at East Madison and South Third street

Cars driven by Vic Masson and Mike Zickefoose were in a minor crash this morning when Masson’s vehicle from Third struck Zickefoose’s fender. No charges were filed. Weekend vandalism damaged a gas line hose at Miller Welding and Glover Car Wash and a tire valve stem was removed causing a flat tire.

Vic Masson Mike Zickefoose East Madison South Third Masson Zickefoose Miller Welding Glover Car Wash

Animal Welfare League to Hold Organizational Meeting

The Animal Welfare League invites all interested persons to join an organizational meeting Saturday September 10 at 10 am in the McCleery Room of the Y building. Also note the Redlinger Hoyle wedding groomsmen Doug Nardy and Dan Greiner from Washington were omitted in a prior account.

Animal Welfare League McCleery Redlinger-Hoyle Carol Redlinger Jeff Hoyle Doug Nardy Dan Greiner Washington

Pekin couple announce engagement of Lori Roberts to Brian Leppert

Lori Roberts the Pekin High School 1977 graduate and Universal Producing Co. employee announces engagement to Brian Leppert son of Keith and Mrs Leppert of Richland. He is a Pekin High School senior set to graduate in 1978 and works at Richland Builders Supply. The couple plans a fall 1978 wedding.

Lori Roberts Brian Leppert Richard Roberts Leppert Keith Leppert Richland Miss Roberts Pekin High School Universal Producing Co Fairfield Richland Builders Supply

Pressure truckers to drive slower in Iowa

State Safety Commissioner Charles Larson proposes sending truckers speeding arrest data, including company names, to federal and state regulators to pressure firms to curb speeding. By July 30, Iowa troopers had arrested 9,396 truck drivers for speeding, with ICC and Iowa Traffic Rate Board to consider these violations in operator suitability hearings.

DES Moines IDPA Charles Larson Iowa Larson Interstate Commerce Commission Washington, D. C ICC

Angel Bars and Cookie Recipes Column

Edited by HELENE B DILLON presents Angel Bars from Mrs M M Doggett and multiple no bake and bake cookie recipes. Includes Chow Mein Noodle Cookies, Sea Foam Cookies, Swiss Almond Squares, and Swiss Almond Bars with detailed ingredient lists and baking steps.

YWCA Announces Fall Swim Classes And Services

New fall YWCA swim classes started this week with adult and children offerings. Changes shift children's intermediate and swimmers classes to Fridays at 6 15 p m. Babysitting and monitor dip services appear on Tuesday and Friday mornings with minor fees. Becky Chalupa joins as instructor and details are available from the YWCA office. A unrelated statistic notes 660000 unmarried cohabiting couples in the United States, up 50 percent since 1970.

YWCA Becky Chalupa United States

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Laurie A. Escher Anna Escher Clara TeBockhorst Bess TeBockhorst Paul TeBockhorst Lucille Olney Albert Wehr Mid-Prairie High School Pamida Gibson's Highland High School Northrup King Mrs Robert L. McClure Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Martha Kirfman Noble Grand Eloise Hazen Edith (Diller) Stipp Helen Wagenknecht Mason City Fred Schuler Southington, Conn Gladys Putman Leo Forinash Delta Kappa Gamma Marr Park Ainsworth Ellen Fenn Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall U. P Mabel Roberts Jarrard Fairgrounds Webers Osincup’s Stout’s Refrigeration & Appliance Repair Amana Central Heating & Cooling Dealer Childrens Shop South Side Square Helene B. Dillon M. M. Doggett Mr Pleasant Angel Ywca Briefs Saint Wolf's Flower Shop Monika Chalupa Monika Washington, Iowa By Houbigant Russ Kroepel Kraft Caramels Digel Curad P.C.S. Blue Cross Pharmacists
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