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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1969

Page

3

Bride from Wellman Weds Earl Martin in United Methodist Church

Phyllis Rae Plecker Wellman becomes Mrs Earl W. Martin at Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman with Rev Otto Steele presiding. Garden ceremony features blue and white decor, empire gown, yellow rose cascade, and family jewelry. Attendants wear blue lace gowns, reception follows. couple to reside at Fort McClellan California after honeymoon.

Wellman Phyllis Rae Plecker Fverett Plecker Earl W. Martin Earl K. Martin Asbury United Methodist Church Otto Steele W.R. Plecker Wilson Guengerich Debra Kelley Bill Swartzendruber Kalona Larry L. Plecker Washington Kenneth Martin

Richland church wedding for Judy McCracken and Stanley Johnson

Judy McCracken and Stanley Johnson wed at Richland United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday September 14 in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Larry Wiley. Bride’s family from Richland and groom’s from Hillsboro. Reception in church parlors. couple to reside in Stockport after a Colorado trip. Out‑of‑town guests from Iowa and Illinois attended.

Richland United Methodist Church Judy McCracken Stanley Johnson Larry Willey Clifford McCracken Richland Max Johnson Hillsboro Kenneth Steinbeck Barbara Boardman Des Moines Daughters of Ruth Raymond Swartzwelter Cedric Walcott Colorado Stockport Texaco Oil Co Stockport High School Pekin High School Iowa Success School Ottumwa Dickey’s Prairie Home Dymond McCracken Frank Fleig Rea Johnson Iowa City Rock Island McComb Illinois Marshalltown Oskaloosa Fairfield Birmingham Keota

Fish With Forked Tails Race Swiftly Through Waters

A note states that fish with forked tails swim faster than others, highlighting a notable trait of rapid underwater movement and suggesting an evolutionary advantage in open water.

Harrison Dies in Office First U.S. President to Pass Away

William Henry Harrison, who served as president for only one month, becomes the first chief executive to die while in office, marking a historic transition in the presidency and prompting a rapid succession of leadership.

William Henry Harrison

Social Calendar notices for community events

Notices list social events and meetings for Thursday to Monday. Highlights include Snowball Social Club at Sunset Park with a Wiener roast, Double Deck Club with Rebecca Butler, Methodist WS and CS luncheon, Rebekah Lodge and Bethlehem Commandery meetings, First Presbyterian UPW Circle II, and a New Members honor at Rebekah Lodge. Also listed are Military Wives details, St Paul UCC Family Night, Shirts and Skirts, Farm Bureau Building call, Golden Age Club, and a cave formations note at Meramec Caverns on U.S. 66 in Missouri.

Sunset Park Rebecca Butler Methodist Ws& CS Church Rebekah Lodge IOOF Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Red Cross Office First Presbyterian Upw Charles Schiebel Ioof Hall St. Paul United Church of Christ Family Farm Bureau Minnie Davis Golden Age Club Ywca Room Red Cross

Poppy Day Slated in Washington Saturday

Poppy Day to be held Saturday Sept 20 with Buddy Poppy sales by the VFW Auxiliary and Cub Scouts. Sales run 9 30 a m to 5 p m at the VFW Hall to aid disabled veterans and widows and orphans of deceased veterans. Mayor L C Willits signed a proclamation urging support and wearing a Buddy Poppy as thanks for veterans sacrifices.

Washington V F W L. C. Willits Willits

Enrico Welcomed by AFS Chapter Members

The local American Field Service chapter held a morning reception at the Captain's Table to greet Enrico Enerio of the Philippines. Host family Mr. and Mrs. James Harris and their children Jennifer Jim and John welcomed him, with Leon Hillman introducing the guest and conducting the meeting as members shared their warm reception and the community’s friendly attitude.

American Field Service AFS Enrico Enerio Philippines Rick James Harris Jennifer Jim John Leon Hillman AF S

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