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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1969

Page

2

Bickhart Arnold wed in Sepulveda California church

Jeanne Katherine Bickhart daughter of Rev Fred F E Bickhart married Steven Paul Arnold son of Ms Christine Arnold and the late Lloyd Arnold on September 27 at 2 p m in the Church of the Living Word Sepulveda California The double ring ceremony featured Rev W R Stevens Rev J R Stevens and Rev Fred Bickhart The bride wore a peau de soie gown with rose point lace train and rose bloom accents The wedding party wore moss green gowns Attendants included Diane Robbins Janice Williams Becky McKune Mary Sharifi Best man was Duane Bower with Gale Arnold and Dan Bickhart as groomsmen The ceremony included musical selections and floral arrangements described in the article

Jeanne Katherine Bickhart Fred FE. Bickhart Steven Paul Arnold Christine Arnold Lloyd Arnold Church of the Living Word Sepulveda California W. R. Stevens J. R. Stevens Fred Bickhart Martha Stevens John Bohlen Wayne Barton Ruth Diane Robbins North Hollywood Calif Janice Lee Williams Burbank Becky McKune Yucaipa Mary Sharifi

Wedding Party Details From North Hollywood Ceremony

Joseph Sharifi of Chatsworth and Robert Arnold of Mediapolis led the junior groomsman and usher corps for a North Hollywood wedding. Leah Christine Helphand and Laura Kay DeYoung served as flower girls, with John Steven Myrvold as ring bearer. A reception for 500 followed at the church parlor, with Rev J R Stevens hosting a pool side buffet. After a two week California honeymoon the couple will live in Washington.

Joseph Sharifi Chatsworth Robert Arnold Mediapolis Steve Robbins North Hollywood Paul Williams Burbank Leah Christine Helphand Laura Kay DeYoung John Steven Myrvold J. R. Stevens North Hollywood California Washington

Marek named to county ASC committee in Washington

Robert Marek of Washington has been elected to the Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, to serve as regular member for a three year term. He joins Howard Lins and Robert Pearson on the panel which administers farm action programs locally. Lawrence Romine and Silas Finke Jr. were elected as alternates. The ASC system involves locally elected community and county committees, with programs including price support loans,Feed Grain, Wheat, and Wool programs, and stored grain facilities. The county office handles farmer business and program participation, with about four million dollars in county ASC activity last year helping farmers and the regional economy.

Robert Marek Washington Washington County ASC Howard Lins Robert Pearson Silas Finke, Jr Crawfordsville Lawrence Romine Wellman Congress Department of Agriculture Department ASCS

Mrs Weldin Returns From National Republican Women Conventio

Mrs Phil Weldin traveled from Washington D C after attending the 15th biennial National Federation of Republican Women convention at the Washington Hilton. The theme was The American Dream with speeches by the President and Mrs Richard Nixon and a standing ovation for Honorary Republican Woman of the Year Mrs Dwight Eisenhower. Gladys O Connell of California was reelected president.

Phil Weldin Washington, D. C National Federation of Republican Women Washington Hilton Hotel Richard Nixon White House Dwight Eisenhower Gladys O’connell California

Mayer Funeral Services Held Sat at Sherman Eden

Funeral services for J A Mayer were held Saturday at 2 p m at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Mark Bayert officiating. Burial followed in Oakridge Cemetery.

Sam Steckley 78 dies in New York

Sam R Steckley 78 of Joetown died Saturday September 27 at the House of the Good Samaritan in Watertown New York where he had been visiting He operated a Joetown grocery business Funeral services set for Wednesday October 1 at 1 30 PM at the First Mennonite Church Iowa City with Rev Joseph Hertzler officiating burial in Memorial Gardens Iowa City Friends may call Powell Funeral Home Wellman starting Tuesday Survivors include his wife Alma three sons Rollin Dean Dale one daughter Arlie Donovan four brothers Ezra Lol Milton John two sisters Nancy Steckley and Mrs Chester Yoder He was preceded by his first wife Laverne three brothers and two sisters.

Joetown Sam R. Steckley House of the Good Samaritan Watertown N. Y Steckley Iowa City Powell Wellman Mr. Steckley Jacob Lena Ropp Steckley Ida Mae Brenneman Kalona Alma Jantzy Alma Rollin Mechanicsville Dale Oxford Robert Arlie) Donovan Brandon Ezra Kitchener Ontario Canada Lol and Milton Sarasota Fla John Midland Mich Nancy Steckley Chester Yoder Laverne

Miss Becky Day Returns to AIC Davenport for Homecoming

Local news notes Miss Becky Day has returned to AIC Davenport after visiting home for Washington High School homecoming. Address listed as 702 Perry Street Stone Hall Apt 5 Davenport Ia 52803. Mr and Mrs Donald R Thomas and Mark of Marion Ind were weekend guests of his mother Mrs Margaret Thomas and his uncle Evan Rees. The Thomas family left this morning to return home.

Becky Day AIC Davenport Washington High School Perry Street Stone Hall Apt. 5 Donald R. Thomas Mark Marion, Ind Margaret Thomas Evan Rees Thomas

Car Hits Stray Cow on North 12 Ave

An early Sunday accident on North 12 Ave involved a car driven by William Donald Witthoft of rural Washington striking a cow that had strayed from Holbert Stockyards near the Northrup King plant. Damage to the left front fender and bumper was estimated at $150.

North 12 Ave William Donald Witthoft Washington Holbert Stockyards Northrup King

Mail for Mrs David Siefkas address update

Mrs David Siefkas recently went to Rome to join her husband and should be addressed in care of him at the base. Air David K Siefkas APO New York 09240. Mr and Mrs George Slosser left for McAllen Texas after two weeks in Washington area. They attended the 53rd anniversary dinner of Troop A First Iowa Cavalry at Ox Yoke Inn Amanas. Troop members served in Donna Texas during the Mexican Border incident and as HQ troop 34th Division in World War I at Camp Cody.

David Meri Jo Birney) Siefkas Rome Italy Air David K. Siefkas APO New York N. Y George H. Slosser McAllen Texas M. Dale Atkinson Washington First Iowa Cavalry Ox Yoke Inn Amanas Marengo Ladora Donna 34Th Division Camp Cody New Mexico

Meeks Sr. Lewis Meeks Named In Service Record

Lewis G MeeKs of USNTC RTC San Diego California 92133, traced as son of Mr and Mrs Everett Meeks of Ainsworth. His wife Cathy Reha also hails from Ainsworth, linking military service note to local ties.

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