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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1969

Page

3

Ottumwa Bride Weds Texas Groom in St Marys Church

Miss Jolene Horns daughter of Mrs. Jean Horns Ottumwa and Philip James Voelker son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C Voelker Washington were married in a 2 PM ceremony Saturday Sept 20 at St Marys Catholic Church Ottumwa officiated by Rev Clifford Egert. The bride wore a white nylon taffeta gown with empire bodice and chapel train. The veil was cathedral length and flowers were white carnations with ivy and a white orchid. Maid of honor was Mary Horns and best man Earl Voelker Jr. Usher Mike Voelker and John Paxson. A reception and buffet for 30 followed at the brides mothers home and at the Coughlin home. The bride attended Ottumwa High, Iowa State University and works at South Hy Vee. the groom is a Walsh High School graduate, attended the University of Iowa, in the air force at Kelly AFB Texas where they will reside. Guests came from Des Moines Red Oak Omaha Pittsburg Pittsfield Rockford and nearby areas.

Jolene Horns Jean Horns Ottumwa Philip James Voelker Earl C. Voelker Washington St. Mary’s Catholic Church Clifford Egert John Horns Cindy Coughlin Ric Mary Horns Earl Voelker Jr Mike Voelker John Paxson Edward Coughlin Ottumwa High School Iowa State University Ames South Hy - Vee Mr. Voelker Walsh High School University of Iowa Air Force Kelly Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Des Moines Red Oak Omaha Neb Pittsburg Kan Pittsfield and Rockford Katherine Ann Boomer Clifford S. Boomer Janesville Duane J. Kiene John Kiene St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cedar Falls M. A. Mullan Myron Destival Mary Ann Jennings Marshalltown Kenneth Kiene Marion Georgette Bernard Bartholow Jerry Sojka William Klodt Francis Kiene South Bend Ind Harold Blaker Robert Bye Mason City United Metho

New U P Choir Director Named at Marion Avenue Church

Harvey Huiner, a University of Iowa graduate student in choral literature, has been appointed choir director at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. He previously taught in Kalamazoo and New Jersey, directed church choirs, and holds a master’s in choral literature while pursuing a Ph.D. He is married with three children and resides in Coralville.

Harvey Huiner University of Iowa Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Mr. Huiner Calvin College Michigan Kalamazoo Mich New Jersey Coralville

Huber named board president at Mid-Prairie

Mid-Prairie Board of Education met on September 15 to canvass votes from the recent board election and reorganize for the year. Three-year terms went to Dale Logan Kenneth Dusenbery and Jesse Grout. Secretary John McDowell administered oath of office to the new board. Richard Huber was re elected president for the coming year after serving two years in that position.

Mid - Prairie Board of Education Dale Logan Kenneth Dusenbery Jesse Grout John McDowell Richard Huber

Fined for speeding in Davenport court

Jesse Joseph Rena of Davenport was fined 20 dollars in Justice of the Peace court Thursday for speeding. The Prom enaders Square Dance at Olds scheduled for Saturday September 27 has been canceled.

Jesse Joseph Rena Davenport Justice of the Peace Court Olds

Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Inquiries Invited

Out of town inquiries invited for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home. No waiting list. Keota 636-3406.

Maplewood Manor Keota

Martha Washington DAR chapter meets. welcomes new member

The Martha Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists met on Wednesday with Mrs. E. E. Ward. Reg ent Mrs. Robert Kurtz welcomed new member Mrs. Lawrence Zuedilke and gave a paper on The Stars of the Flag. Dessert came from a table with a roses bouquet from Mrs. Ed Gibson. guests included Mrs. Charles Ragan Miss Nondas Richardson and Mrs. Gibson. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Warren Statler in Keota.

Martha Washington The Daughters of the American Colonists E. E. Ward Robert Kurtz Lawrence Zuedilke Kurtz Ed Gibson Charles Ragan Nondas Richardson Gibson Washington Vernon Swearingen Hedrick

Notable Names Linked to Washington Medical News

Yesterday a list of residents including Miss Mary Sni der and Leo Sueppel Jr. from Washington were noted for medical matters along with several others from nearby towns such as Brighton Columbus Junction and Grandview. Today updates mention Mrs Leva Colton and Harold Bickford of Washington. The piece also cites famed explorer George Rogers Clark attributing Louisville Kentucky’s name to Louis XVI of France.

Mary Snider Washington Leo Sueppel Jr Hae Lamansky Earl Ferrell Angeline Burke Brighton Lonnie Griggs Columbus Junction Cloud Willits George Rogers Clark Louisville, Ky Louis XVI France

Washington Iowa newspaper masthead and credits

The item lists the Washington Iowa newspaper staff positions and roles including editor David Elder, William Shannon as Business Manager, Charles Morris Advertising Director, Bob Shaffer News Editor, Howard Hazen Production Superintendent, and notes on publication schedule. It includes details about being entered as second class matter, post office location, and associations with United Press Leased Wire and press associations. It also mentions distribution by carrier and circulation bureau affiliations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Social Calendar Notices From Local Groups

All notices for this column must be in by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication. Each notice will be printed three days in advance. Women of Moose meet at 8 p.m. Moose Home. Executive board 7 p.m. Family Living I 6 30 p.m. Picnic with Mrs Wiley. Committee supplies everything and members bring a recipe for a cookout dish. Dues payable. Creative Living I 6 30 p.m. Mrs Leon Hillman potluck two dishes to pass dessert furnished dues payable. First Baptist Missionary Women 7 30 p.m. At church. Rainbow Girls School of Instruction 9 a.m. Masonic Temple Inspection and initiation 1 30 p.m. All Eastern Star and Masonic Members invited. Country Club Western Dance 9–12 Country Club for members and guests western dress. Dave Warner band food. Saddle Club 2 p.m. Trailride at Frank Kleese home. Members and anyone interested invited. Members bring cookies.

Women of Moose Family Living I Robert Wiley Creative Living I Leon Hillman Rainbow Girls School of Instruction Masonic Temple Masonic Dave Warner Saddle Club Frank Kleese

Millers honored for fiftieth year

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller of 611 South Avenue B were honored this past weekend for their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A cooperative dinner was hosted at the granddaughter’s country home near Washington with 32 relatives attending. Local neighbors, friends, and relatives gathered Monday evening for a party at the Sinclairs’ home to congratulate the couple, as gifts were exchanged and an anniversary cake prepared by Mrs. Ray Blair adorned the event.

Harry Miller South Avenue B Kenneth Stout Washington Millers John Sinclair Bill Gilchrist Lucille Fritz Bernice Dayton Hahn Romine Fred Blick Fred DeLang Anna Anwyl Lena Chance Martha Myrtle Morgan Ray Blair Magda Ahmling Raymond Miller John Mrs. Blair Don Woodruff Mrs. Miller

ISEA secretary speaks to Kiwanis meeting summary

Ken neth P. Wells executive secretary of the Iowa State Education Association spoke to Kiwanis about the association's goals. The talk highlighted teacher welfare lobbying at the state capital ethics standards and the link to community relations and future profession standards. Kiwanis urged emphasis on travelogue tickets to support community service. US motor vehicle registrations rose 4.1 percent in 1968 to exceed 100 million.

Kiwanis Club Kenneth P. Wells Iowa State Education Association Wells United States

Eagles Ready for Action Squad Photo From Keola High

Keola Eagles pose for a team picture before a strenuous practice. Kneeling are K Baumert K Rotenhofen J Huber C McNurlen W Peiffer M Flander D Baker L Henry S Gretter. Standing are J Speaker M Geil R Bomber B Sheetz R Greiner D Hawkins R Sheetz B Malley.

Keola Eagles K. Baumert K. Rotenhofen J. Huber C. McNurlen W. Peiffer M. Flander D. Baker L. Henry S. Gretter J. Speaker M. Geil R. Bomber B. Sheetz R. Greiner D. Hawkins R. Sheetz B. Malley Bob Sheetz Rex Sheetz Chuck McNurlen Bob Malley

Freeman Pepper wedding at Mother Cabrini Church

Rozalea Ann Freeman of Fairfield wed Richard Martin Pepper of Brighton on Saturday September 20 at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church with Rev. John Dolan officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta, flanked by attendants Mrs. Eldon Boswell and Carolyn Pepper, and the couple will reside on the family farm near Brighton after a wedding trip.

Rozalea Ann Freeman Fairfield Glenn Freeman Richard Martin Pepper Brighton Walter Pepper Richland Mother Cabrini Catholic Church John Dolan Duayne Freeman Terry Wilson Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant High School Richland High School Rockwell Standard Rubio

Cedar Falls Bride Weds Duane Kiene in Cedar Falls Church

Katherine Ann Boomer and Duane J. Kiene married in St. Patrick's Church Cedar Falls with Rev M A Mullan officiating. The bride wore a faille satin gown with reem embroidered lace mandarin collar and detachable chapel train. Attendants wore blue empire silhouettes and carried blue lace arrangements. The couple will reside in Janesville after a California wedding trip and Mr Kiene is employed by Livingston Irrigation and Chemical.

Dist Janesville California Kiene Livingston Irrigation and Chemical Company David M. Hansen Cedar Falls

Navajo Club Elects New President After Luncheon Meeting

Mrs Myrtle Neiswanger showed pictures from a trip to the New England States and Canada for the Navajo Club program after the Captain's Table luncheon. Fourteen members attended as Mrs Mary Salladay, retiring president, opened with a poem and passed the gavel to new president Mrs Walter Anderson. The next meeting will be a dessert luncheon with Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn.

Myrtle Neiswanger New England States Canada Mary Salladay Walter Anderson Floyd Blankenhorn

Dry Clean Your Carpet and Save

An advertisement touts dry cleaning for carpets with the Host Process using a dry cleaner and Electric Up-Brush, designed for women to save work. It claims to lift dirt, prevent matting, clean all fibers, and allow rooms to be used instantly with no handwork or wet carpet. Contact information is provided.

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