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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
3
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Mr and Mrs Frank Wood and Mr and Mrs Charles Berdo of Washington announce the engagement of their children Jan Wood and John Berdo and their approaching marriage in December. Jan attended Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville and John is a farmer near Washington. The wedding is set for December 9 at United Presbyterian Church.
Mr and Mrs Clem Eagle announce their son Steve has been promoted to sergeant in the air force Civil Engineering Squadron at Cannon AFB New Mexico. Mrs Edwin Wittetoe admitted to Mercy Hospital Iowa City for surgery and is in room 3014 and is described as doing well. Mr and Mrs W T Kerr of Fort Wayne Indiana visit relatives Dr and Mrs George Kerr. Mr and Mrs John Dellos relocate with eight month old Ryan from Thermopolis Wyoming to 2003 South Gate Drive Perry Iowa 50220. Mrs Dellos is Diane Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Richards.
Washington FFA members met to discuss plans for upcoming events including the Farm Progress Show in Galesburg Illinois on September 26 the National FFA Convention in Kansas City and ISU Career Day at Ames on October 21 Freshman members planned a hayride and recalled summer activities such as the National Dairy Cattle Congress and National Barrow Show Carla Hotle of Denver visiting with her parents and planning to join Standard Textiles as an interior designer upon returning home Mr and Mrs Evert Westen returned from a month at their cottage in Wadena Wisconsin and enjoyed visits with their son and family in Antigo
Kenneth D. Martin son of Marvin Kistler of Columbus Junction Iowa left Alameda California homeport for Western Pacific deployment aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise He is a 1970 graduate of Columbus Community High School.
United Press International notes today is Friday September 29 1972 the 23rd day of the year with 93 to follow The moon and stars are listed along with zodiac signs Enrico Fermi birthplace is shown and notable historical events from 1789 1923 1936 and 1963 are recalled including a papal council opening and a radio campaign.
Mr and Mrs J C Rhea will be honored with an open house Sunday October 1 from 2 30 to 4 30 at the Captain's Table in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple, now at 1209 North Fourth Street, moved to Washington seven years ago after over fifty years on a Crawfordsville area farm. They are members of the Washington United Presbyterian Church and Mr Rhea belongs to the Coffee Club. gifts are not requested.
The Washington County Registered Nurses Association will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Dr Jean Marshall will speak on her experiences in public health in Arizona.
Sgt Philip Roth married Brenda Daubert on Sept 2 at First Baptist Church Bellevue Nebraska. Relatives and friends attended a reception at Faith Baptist Church in Washington. The bride, daughter of Rev Ernest Daubert, works at Sarpy Developmental Center while Roth is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. What’s in a Name covers George McGovern’s Los Angeles visit and Nixon supporters.
Thirty four Y-Wives met for crafts in the YW room with Mrs Everett Meeker as guest hostesses Mrs Thom Horak and Mrs Bill Yerington announced a dessert luncheon for next Tuesday at 1 30 in the community room Reservations requested LeccLus Mrs Helen Walker hosted Thursday afternoon to the LBC Club with eight members and two guests Mrs Don Cave and Mrs Louis Larsen present Mrs Donaldson led the meeting and arts and crafts were demonstrated by Mrs Merle Jeffries and Mrs Rebecca Butler Refreshments were served by the hostess J W Baker WRC Ten members met Thursday with Mrs Glen The group discussed the corps led by Mrs Marie Harris of Ottumwa at the Keota meeting Six members attend the district convention today in Keota color bearer was Mrs E Robertson convention secretary was Mrs Florance Waterhouse A 9 15 am branch meeting with Mrs Robertson Oct 9 was announced to bring guests The hostesses were assisted by Mrs James Bowen Funeral services for Carl H Guther were held Thursday in the Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Mr Smith officiating Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Tops Club meets 7 36 p.m. in YWCA room. Senior Citizens Variety Program at 2 p.m. in Y McCleery room. Handcraft at 1 30 p.m. in Mrs Will Sheetz home. Washington County Registered Nurses Association hosts Dr. Jean Marshall at 8 p.m. in hospital cafeteria. YWives luncheon 1 30 p.m. in a community room.
Yesterday and today entries note Mrs. James Dean and Mrs. Marguerite Dusenbery in Washington, both listed for medical care. Also mentioned are Ira Schoonover, Mr and Mrs Nicholas Guzman with a daughter born in Wapello, and Mrs Richard Allen discharged in Columbus Junction.
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