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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Ken Bakehouse announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy Rene to John Paul Ellinger son of Mr and Mrs Russellinger of Ainsworth. The ceremony united two families in a small town setting with family members present and best wishes noted.
Sixteen members of Garden I met with Mrs. John Hughes on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs. Margaret Thomas and Mrs. Robert Roberts. The meeting featured readings on True Gardening and The Heart Is a Garden, a dues update, and a program on Roses and Rose Gardens. The couple, a Kirkwood nursing graduate and an Iowa Wesleyan College alumnus, will reside in Ottumwa.
In the Lauderdale Meridian Mississippi Navy report Leslie L. Lauderdale son of Francis A Lauderdale of Brighton Iowa has reported for duty at Meridian Mississippi. Navy Seaman Apprentice Patrick J Whittaker son of John H Whittaker of Washington Iowa is stationed at Subic Bay Philippines aboard USS Bryce Canyon providing ship repair services for the Seventh Fleet.
Social Calendar notes an 8 p.m. meeting of the Jursany Women of Moose in ISU meeting room Family Living I and an 8 p.m. session hosted by Mrs. Robert Wiley.
Dr and Mrs JF Mallory return from Bad Kissingen Germany after visiting their son Lt James Mallory and family and meeting their new granddaughter Carolyn. The trip strengthened family ties and celebrated the arrival of Carolyn.
Priscilla Club gathered at Wingas Restaurant for a nine o'clock breakfast with hostess Mrs. PE Holder and leader Mrs. William Putman presiding. Members shared summer highlights and noted an October 9:30 coffee hosted by Mrs. Glenn Holden. Family Living participants toured Kalona Historical Village with Mrs. John Woodin guiding, enjoying Amish dinner with the Beachy family and viewing button collection. World War I Auxiliary hosted by Mrs. Ferne Canott featured 21 members, two guests, and prize winners, with quilt block work for care centers and Soldiers' Home projects.
Mr and Mrs Richard E Davidson of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Roberta Ann to Michael E Shirkey son of Mr and Mrs Dale E Shirkey of Harper Miss Davidson is a senior at Washington High School and is employed at the Washington County Hospital Shirkey a 1972 graduate of Keota High School is employed at Keota Manufacturing No wedding date
Visitors from Naperville and Don Boyer join Mr and Mrs Jim Vancura and others in the community. Bill Shannon went to Iowa City for the funeral of Mrs Kenneth Greene, publisher of the Iowa City Press Citizen. Mrs George Norman returned from the funeral of her sister Naomi Holcomb in Sulphur Springs Ark. Holcomb, formerly of Washington, was killed in a one car crash on September 23. her husband died in 1958. Mrs Bernard McCarthy is a few days at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, room 3157, while daughter Monica Lichtenberger and son Joe Dr. stay with the family.
Miss Glenaine Lundquist, guest speaker for the Christian Women Fellowship, shares experiences as a missionary nurse in Pakistan from 1932 to 1970 with slide images. Miss Willa Ramsey adds remarks on India ministry and display items as candles and decorations set the theme.
The Women’s Missionary Society of Faith Baptist Church hosted Bethany Baptist Church women from Iowa City for a salad supper Monday evening. Forty-seven attended. Tables featured country replicas of missionaries’ stations. Catherine Wallace chaired the program. A film strip “To the World Through God’s Love” was shown. A skit “What One Woman Can Do” was presented by Dorothy Widmer, Lucille Smith, Catherine Wallace, and Connie Bauer.
Hospital daily record notes admissions including Lee Lease of Crawfordsville medical Mrs Luella Schnoebelen of Ainsworth medical Teresa Atchley of Columbus Junction medical. List reflects昨日 entries for recent patients in regional facilities.
Homer L. Brinning and Alma Kuehni of Stanley Wis were honored at a family dinner at the Captain's Table Wed for their 40th anniversary. They wed Sept 27 1932 in Moline Ill. Attendants included siblings Celesta Victor and Leonard Brinning. Present were numerous Brinning relatives and spouses from the community.
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