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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1967
Page
3
Judith Pitschke and Jay Brian Richardson wed at St Patrick's in Burlington with a prayer service at Grace Methodist. Attendants wore pink, bride carried white florals, and reception followed at Grace Methodist. Both juniors at University of Iowa plan to reside in Iowa City after a brief honeymoon.
Joseph Marley and Kathryn Drew married on Saturday, August 26 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon. Miss Cathryn Ann Drew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Drew, became Mrs. Joseph L. Marley of Washington, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Marley of Blencoe. Reverend Joseph Slepicka officiated. The bride wore a white crepe and bencon lace gown with an empire silhouette, lace sleeves, detachable train, and a silk illusion veil. She carried white carnations and ivy. Attendants included Mrs. John Vassallo of Racine as matron of honor, Mrs. Dale Schwartzhoff and Mary McCarty as bridesmaids, with Pat Marley as best man. Groomsmen were Phillip Forthill and John Ryan. Bill Drew and Frank Jones served as ushers. A reception followed at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. The couple reside at 738 South Third, Washington. The bride, educated at St. Mary's Dominican College and Spencerian College, was employed at Marquette University. The wedding party included relatives from Washington and Blencoe.
The Legion Auxiliary honored five Gold Star Mothers at a Tuesday afternoon tea at the Legion Hall. Honorees were Mrs. Palmer Babcock Mrs. Roy Bauer Mrs. Ethel Palmer Mrs. Glennie Wolfe and Mrs. Faith Young. A Fuji mums centerpiece decorated the tea table with yellow and gold colors. Corages were given. cake by Mrs. Fern Birney. tea poured by Mrs. Mannard Brown. Program featured Monica Leichty and Martha Canott in a piano duet. Mrs. Thora Pease sang. poems read. President Mrs. Mary O'Conner presided. Plans announced for Sept. 6 county veterans picnic in Iowa City. district meetings Sept. 15-16 in Mt. Pleasant and Sept. 20 in Wellman. Rummage sale prep set for Sept. 28-29. State Flower of Iowa noted as the wild rose.
Roan The Shirts and Skirts Square Dancers resume at Leion Hall this Saturday Sept 16 at 8 p m with Bob Lucas of Waterloo calling. After a vacation hiatus August had no dances. Guests welcome. snacks and coffee served. Future dances listed for Oct 7 Bob Gillespie Oskaloosa and Oct 21 Wiley Hitchinson Bussey.
The Daughters of the American Revolution held Constitution Day at the Sunset Park log cabin. Mrs. Edgar Stewart presented the constitution program and sang with Mrs. J. W. Helscher. State regent Mrs. W. E. Walsh spoke on citizenship. Eventide service honored deceased members, a flag from Louisa Young was added, and refreshments followed led by committee members Durst, Davis, Cruise, and Glassburner.
Local calendar lists community group meetings and events from Wednesday to Saturday in West Chester and nearby towns. Includes Pythian Sisters OES Catholic Daughters Susannah Guild Saddle Club Wiener roast Rural Women’s Club and multiple church and club gatherings with dates, times, and venues.
Joyce Miller of Salem daughter of Mrs Evelyn Miller and Robert Barton son of Mr and Mrs Walter Barton were married in the Salem Congregational Church on Saturday at 7 p m with Rev Paul Hughes officiating. Attendants were Jane Roth Lin da Smith and best man John Smith. Ushers were Kenneth Barton and Marvin Septer. Vocalist Becky Roth and organist Mrs Gordon Walton completed the ceremony. About 100 guests attended and the couple will reside at Rural Route 4 Mt Pleasant. Mrs Barton works at Memorial Hospital and Mr Barton at J I Case Burlington.
Yesterday’s record lists admissions including Alvin Zieglowsky in Washington for surgical care and Mrs. Ern est Whiting in Crawfordsville for medical treatment. Ethan Todd Crist in Columbus Junction also for medical care. Today’s dismissals include Mrs. Daryl Dunbar in Washington and Mrs. William Orris in Crawfordsville, plus Mrs. Doris Buck in Washington and Mrs. Alvin Miller and daughter in Kalona.
Ossman Pvt. James Ossman RA 16923826 Co. E 1st Bn 1 BDE 1st PLT St. Louis, Wash. 98433 Ossman, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Ossman, enlisted in the army and is in basic training at Ft. Lewis Wash TeBockhorst Tom TeBockhorst US 54926365 HHD 39th Trans BN APO San Francisco Calif 96321
Michael G. Trier and Charles Trier of Keota enter cattle for the Waterloo Meat Animal Show held with the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo opening September 23. Lloyd Augustine of Ainsworth enters a horse in the Horse and Pony Show at the same event. Clarence M. Logan to Robert H. Logan lot 1 block 3 Wil son’s and South Washington.
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