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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1966

Page

3

Bride of Kenneth Hanson Theobald Weds In Oconomowoc

Rosemary Theobald daughter of Dr and Mrs Peter B Theobald of Oconomowoc Wisconsin wed Kenneth Hanson son of Mrs A L Hanson and the late Mr Hanson in Zion Episcopal Church Oconomowoc The couple planned a Mexican honeymoon and will reside in Mt Pleasant The bride attended Iowa Wesleyan College The groom a 1965 graduate of Iowa Wesleyan and a contractor for Hanson Construction Company

Rosemary Theobald Peter B. Theobald Oconomowoc Wis Kenneth Hanson A.L. Hanson Mr. Hanson Zion Episcopal Church Oconomowoe Harry Pallett Purcell Mary Elizabeth Theobald Lynne Wiletsky Susan Parker Urbana Til Marilynn Etzel Northport N.Y Caroline Nashotah Donald Hanson Washington Charles Clawson New London Daniel Lowe Cedar Rapids Gary Lemkau Battle Creek Mich Oconomowoc Lake Club Mexico City Acapulco East Madison Mt. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College Iowa Wesleyan Hanson Construction Company

Poppy sale in Washington nets $586 total

Mary Hayes, VEW and Auxiliary chair, reports $586 realized from poppy sales in Washington to honor veterans. Ella Jea Allbright and Terry Darbyshire top the boys and girls divisions, each selling at least five dollars to qualify for a free theater ticket. A display at Payne's TV Western Auto advertised the event.

Washington Mary Hayes Ella Jea Allright Mr. Allbright Terry Darbyshire Lyle Darbyshire Payne's Western Auto

Birthday dinner honors Grace Stone and Mrs George Lord

Mrs Hugh Morris hosted a birthday dinner for Grace Stone and Mrs George Lord on Thursday September 22 with a turkey meal and birthday cake. Guests included Rose Reid Mrs Harry Boileau Mrs T C Davis from Washington and Ada Spencer from Crawfordsville among others. Sev Bowman daughter of Mildred Nelson entered University Hospital Iowa City for surgery. Edna and Carl McKee of St Louis and Mr and Mrs Bill Lewis of Louisville were visiting Caldwell relatives and staying with Curtis Long. Mrs Evil Lee Baird returned home after ten days at Mercy Hospital Iowa City for traction and therapy.

Hugh Morris Grace Stone George Lord Rose Reid Harry Boileau T. C. Davis Washington Ada Spencer Crawfordsville Will Dea Frank Sands Ainsworth Sev. Bowman Mildred Nelson University Hospital, Iowa City Edna Carl McKee St. Louis Bill Lewis Louisville, Ky Caldwell Curtis Long Evil Lee Baird Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Washington Evening Journal masthead and badged details

The fragment lists a Washington Evening Journal masthead with staff roles including vice president director news editor and production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons with Sunday and holiday mentions and references to postal class and registration dates in Washington Iowa. It also mentions Inland Daily Press and Iowa Press Association affiliations and a note on audit bureau circulation and mail subscriptions.

Washington Evening Journal Washington David Elder Buiter Business Hannon sNews Bob Howard Hazen Post Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Towa

Social calendar items and meeting notices upcoming week

Social calendar notices list various club meetings and events with times, locations, and host names. Including women’s bowling association, BPW Club, Baptist Mother Daughter Dessert, White Shrine, Lincoln PTA, West Chester Pythian Sisters, Navajo Club, Just Us Club, Ladies open golf final day, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, Bethel Missionary Society, Pansy Hill Club, with speakers such as Dr Elbert Beaver and Richard Texter, and reminders to confirm attendance by Tuesday noon.

Women's Bowling Association Fairgrounds Washington Elbert Beaver VA Hospital Iowa City Desert White Shrine Masonic Temple Lincoln Pta Richard Texter Ass't West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall John Winga Winga Cafe Emma Campbell Ralph Martin Country Club Rob Prairie Flower Missionary Society Bethel Missionary

Man in Service Charles E Hall ATC Lackland AFB

Airman Charles E Hall serial 16920031 stationed at Lackland AFB Texas 78236 listed with duty address 1628 Student Sq. Also identified as aboard Air Training Command unit AB service member.

Charles E. Hall A.T.C. Lackland Afb Texas

Tower Bridge Clock Still Tells Time After 425 Years

A clock installed 425 years ago on London's Tower Bridge continues to keep time. Yellowstone National Park remains the largest in the United States, spanning 3,472 square miles.

London Tower Bridges Yellowstone

New Car Records At Chelsea Ford Dealerships

William Forrest Henry and Martyn William Alten headline local auto dealers selling Mercedes Benz, Chevrolet and Ford models. Mace Motor Co. advertises new Chevrolet truck options as part of a regional record run for 1930s car sales in the city.

Steen Tofte Mercedes Benz William Forrest Henry Chevrolet Truck Martyn William Alten Chevrolet Mace Motor Co Ford

Grandchildren Mentioned in Granite City Couple’s Obituary

The obituary notes four grandchildren for a couple from Granite City Illinois and Lakeville Mississippi. Details are sparse, but the notice records the survivors and regional ties, indicating a personal, family-centered memorial brief.

Mer Granite City, Ill John Lakeville, Miss

Rhodebeck Open House Marks 40th Wedding Anniversary

Harold Rhodebeck and Mrs. Harold Rhodebeck of 525 East Ninth Washington invite friends and relatives to an open house Sunday October 2 from 2 to 5 pm celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married October 2 1926 in Fairfield. They moved from Keota to Washington eight years ago and have three children including Marilyn Williams of Houston Missouri.

Harold Nichols Ainsworth Mr. Nichols Mable Crawford Thomas C. Kennedy

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