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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1975

Page

2

Moon Shearer wedding at United Methodist Church

Jane Shearer and Michael Moon wed on September 6 1975 in Washington at the United Methodist Church. The ceremony featured Venise lace gowns vows and an all white altar with organ music and a 250 guest reception. The couple from Washington and Newton plan to reside in Coralville with both families hosting events and out of town guests attending.

Jane Megan Shearer Paul V. Shearer Washington Michael Marquis Moon Paul M. Moon Newton United Methodist Church J. Roland Crandall Patti Shearer Cedar Rapids Rhonda Fulcher Fonda Lori Wayne Palatine Madrid Kevin Noe Cedar Falls Bruce Moore Iowa Falls Jeffrey Shoultz Durant Robert G. Youngquist Mark Shearer Denver St. Francis Temple Fellowship Hall Church Scotland Carol Nepps Mary Smith St. Cloud Minn William M. Shore New Providence Ames Iowa City Des Moines Columbus Junction Wilton Huxley Mt. Pleasant

Washington Evening Journal headline recited in listing

Washington Iowa Monday through Saturday publication details and staff credits appear in a scanned OCR fragment. It lists editors David Elder and William Shannon with roles, along with circulation and subscription rates across local and out of town editions.

Washington Towast Washington, Iowa Eder Shannen Ows Uied Press International Inland Daly Press Isnows Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Ass Aus Circulaions David Elder Willam Shannon Carls Moris Robert ‘Luther Ueonard Llewellyn Carrer Cari Washington Rettrade Mall Ntowa Mall Uti Towa

Demonstrations planned for Farm Progress Show in Illinois

Prairie Farmer sponsors the 1975 Farm Progress Show at James Willett farm near Malta Illinois September 30 to October 2. Til ing drainage crop dusting and wheel drive vehicle demos will run all three days with airstrip and FAA tower on site. Visitors from Midwest and abroad are expected. admission and parking are free.

Prairie Farmer James Willett Malta Willett Farm FAA Midwest Brazil Mexico Jamaica Britain Australia

Local resident Myrtle Vacha recuperates at Newton home

Myrtle Vacha rests at home in Newton with her son Dick after hospital discharge. The family address is 701 W. Sth St., S. Newton, 50208. A thought for the day quotes German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer on hatred and contempt and control.

Myrtle Vacha Newton W. Sth S. Newton Arthur Schopenhauer

Social Calendar for Irwmany and Nearby Groups

A dense listing of weekly club meetings and activities across multiple organizations including ITT chapters, DeMolay, Tops Club, YW activities, Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi, Y-Women, and various church and community groups. Events span Monday to Thursday with diverse venues such as Masonic Temple, VW room, and local churches, detailing times and hosts.

ITT Verle Gallagher Worthy High Priestess Club Velda Davisson DeMolay Masonic Temple Cloyce Stewart Theta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Jackie Greener First Baptist Faith Work Circle Gene Zieglowsky Ron Hoehn Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Rebekah Lodge Eloise Hazen Just Us Club E. H. Messer West Chester UMW Crawfordsville Ehursday Cwf Priscilla Group Robert Cheyney Women of Moose ISU

Record of Names and Cars From Busy Auto Ledger

A dense listing of individuals and vehicles includes multiple first and last names paired with car brands. Entries feature numerous makes such as Chevrolet Ford Mercury Plymouth Pontiac Honda and Toyota, with trucks and motorcycles noted. Names repeat across entries, suggesting a dealer or auction catalog style record.

William Leone Roberts Grace & Lohmann Hornet Philip Ich Jerry Er Nancy Canot Chevrolet Ray J. Mourer Chevrolet Co Eliabeth Ford Milo W. Star Doris Steele Ronald Tor Janice Crawford Pontiac Merle F. Smith Plymouth Coddlebock Forma Inc Robert B Ruth Moke Rex i Marie Lee Gremlin Dale Barbara Thompson Sondra Sue Daltiel Mobert Lynn Lines Legieamerica Corp Harry DY Suter HAOV St. Everett Margaret Slaughter Mercury Robert Consemta Zahs Cop

Zahs recalls Centennial history as Rotary hears plans

Mike Zahs, Washington Rotary guest speaker and Junior High science teacher, discusses Bicentennial planning based on a century of local news. He cites Philadelphia centennial celebrations, Burlington's $10000 celebration, Blair House restoration, and a future Bicentennial School concept for Washington Junior High with programs tied to heritage and horizons. Jud Soucek of Toledo attends as guest of the club.

Washington Rotary Club Mike Zahs Richard Gipple Mike Zachs Philadelphia Washington Burlington Blair House Cherry Sisters Iowa Gipple Rotary Club Jud Soucek Toledo Ohio Henry Soucek

Children invited to help restore Old Capitol in Iowa City

Iowa school children are asked to participate in restoring Old Capitol Iowa's first state capitol. Elementary and junior high principals were invited to join with Mrs James Van Allen chairing the Iowa Children's Project for Old Capitol.

Iowa Iowa City Old Capitol James van Allen Library of

Bank Robbery in SIVUX City at Morningside Branch

A man robbed the Morningside branch of Security National Bank in SIVUX City Iowa shortly after 10 a.m. He handed a teller a note demanding cash, took an undetermined amount, and fled on foot. Police have not released the haul.

Sivux City Lowa UPT Morningside Security National Bank

John Garfield Film Festival on IEBN schedule

Nine John Garfield films air on the Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network starting Friday September 5 at 10:30 p.m. Each program includes background commentary hosted by Sara Frasher. The lineup spans September 5 to October 31 featuring titles such as They Made Me a Criminal and Pride of the Marines.

John Garfield Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network IEBN Sara Frasher Brando Gable

Preschool Parent Education Plan in Washington IA

GWAEA offers a seven week parent education program for area parents of preschool children at United Methodist Church Washington with no cost and childcare. Sessions run Fridays 9 to 11 am starting September 12 led by Stephanie Frantz with Colleen Havel handling registrations at the Washington School Admin Building 653 6543. Enrollment is limited and advance registration is required.

Washington Area Grant Woods Area Education Agency GWAEA Joint County School System United Methodist Church Washington Stephanie Frantz Colleen Havel Washington School Administration Bldg

Magistrate transmits cases to District Court on suspensions

The magistrate court transfers the case of Larry L Laws af Ainsworth to District Court on a county attorney information for driving with license suspended. A list of fines includes Dennis E Fritz Iowa City 25 for speeding Steven L Myers Washington 22 John R Wilson Washington 21 Roy R Bingham Washington 25 Don R Gay Centerville 20 John L Peters Springfield Jr 20 William G Vincent rural Keota 25 Mark A Ballard Washington 10 David L Barnes rural Brighton 25 Wade Z Huffman Mr Pleasant 25 Don R Gay Centerville 10 Patrick W Siegrist Washington 5 Dennis L Zeilstorf Washington 10 and others for various offenses including excessive acceleration driving with restricted license failure to appear illegal U turn failure to yield and improper muffler.

Larry L. Laws Af Ainsworth Dennis E. Fritz Iowa City Steven L. Myers Washington John R. Wilson Roy R Bingham Don R. Gay Centerville John L. Peters Springfield, Jr William G. Vincent Rural Patrick W. Siegrist Dennis L. Zeilstorf

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