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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
2
Iowa City guidance from Professor Lauralee Rockwell urges couples to learn better communication to prevent clashes. Study cited, urges diary tracking of conversations to reveal patterns, explores timing, setting, and how interruptions shape disputes.
Burlington man must pay 8500 dollars in attorney fees to Sally Winegard who claimed a common-law marriage. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower ruling and found evidence of a common-law marriage based on cohabitation, using Sally’s assumed surname and other indicators. Sally’s appeal adds 1000 dollars in fees.
Social calendar lists events at Bethel Missionary UMW and CWF meetings, ABC Hayride, Rainbow Girls practice, and Senior Citizens crafts session. Also notes date and place changes, dues payable, and a Lions Club family luncheon. Includes Republican Women, Fleur de Lis, WCTU dues, IOOF district meeting, and Shirts and Skirts square dance with Luther Rhodes as caller.
Patricia Patterson and Charles Vincent were married in a double ring ceremony at the Robert Vincent home at 2 30 p m on Saturday September 17 The Rev Harold Sparks officiated a small family reception followed the ceremony
Blanche Cline recuperates from a fall at home in Richland. Violet Mallinger fills Pekin Grade School hot lunch duties. Former Richland mayor Russell Parsons recovers after Ottumwa Hospital surgery. Visiting Dickinsons from Thousand Oaks stay with Derbys and Gormans in Richland. A Lake Darling picnic featured many Fairfield and Sigourney residents. Woolson WCTU installs new officers with Mrs. Wayne Parsons as president and officers including Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Zear.
Local notes cover gourds from harvest to decoration. Jim Frier explains maturing on the vine and curing before use, avoiding fingernail tests. Proper cutting, handling, washing, drying, and storage procedures are outlined, plus wax or polish for preservation and sun avoidance. Also mentions wedding guests and a hospital recovery.
The Washington IOOF Lodge will host a Southeast Iowa IOOF Association district meeting on Saturday September 24 at 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. All members from southeast Iowa lodges are invited to attend.
The American author and humorist Samuel Clemens notes temptations face us all and asserts that cowardice provides the surest protection against yielding to them. This pithy reflection offers a blunt view on self control and moral courage.
Rowena Goodell and T. E. Myers both of Washington announce plans for their wedding on Saturday October 15 at 2 PM in the Washington United Methodist Church. No invitations are being issued but friends of the couple are invited to attend the ceremony and reception.
Yesterday two patients were admitted: Mrs. Lottie Jones from Columbus Junction and Mrs. Eva Crawford from Washington for medical reasons. Today three more: Ocean Shepard and Mrs. Martin Torres, both from Columbus Junction, admitted for medical treatments.
Mildred and Delmar Beckler will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Noble, A.B. home in Mt. Pleasant from 1 to 4 p.m. on September 25, 1977. Their children invite relatives and friends. they wed September 21, 1952. Their family includes Ardith Beckler, Washington. Dean, Coralville. Sharon, Washington. Beverly Elmore, Coralville. and Duane at home, with grandson Troy Elmore.
Nine children of Mrs. Lee Langford and relatives held an open house for her 80th birthday at the home of Don and Niece. She has 47 grandchildren 41 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Attendees came from multiple towns in Iowa and Illinois. A 6:30 buffet marked the Kerber twenty fifth wedding anniversary with guests from many towns.
Rex Allen and his Men of the West will present three shows daily in the Checkerboard Tent at the Farm Progress Show. The appearances in Washington are tied to Purina’s Farm Progress Show Exhibit, sponsored by Ralston Purina Company.
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