Washington couple wed at St James Church
Nancy Kay Whalen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Whalen and Kenwood Warren Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Keith Sanders were married Saturday September 28 at St James Catholic Church Washington in a 1 PM double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Edward F Collins before about 200 guests A reception followed in the school cafeteria After a short honeymoon to St Louis the couple will reside at 213% West Main The bride wore an empire peau de soie gown with Chantilly lace pearls and a chapel train The groom is from Washington and the wedding featured maid of honor Rita Peiffer bridesmaid Benella Sanders and multiple attendants from Washington and nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Kay Whalen
William Whalen
Kenwood Warren Sanders
Keith Sanders
Washington
St. James Catholic Church
Edward F. Collins
Rita Peiffer
Benella Sanders
Frank Sanders
Ron Augustine
Richard Humston
Russell Clark
Vinton
Jerry Collett
John
Bill Whalen
Harry Walker
St. Louis
West Main
Local graduate ties to new career and wedding guests
Whalon Ashvicde, a 1964 graduate of the local high school, now works at Advance Ross. The bride, a 1968 alumna, is employed by Montgomery Ward. Guests included Betty Whalen of Fort Lauderdale, grandmother of the bride, Grant Walker and his wife as godparents, and Claude and his wife from Luray, Virginia, aunt and uncle of the bridegroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Ross
Montgomery Ward and Company
Betty Whalen
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Grant Walker
Claude Smith
Luray
Bride of Edward J Riggs Weds Elizabeth Birkey in Wellman
Elizabeth Birkey daughter of Oran and Mrs Birkey of Wellman married Edward Joe Riggs son of Elmore and Mrs Riggs of Chesterfield Mo in a 2 PM Sept 29 ceremony at Asbury Methodist Church Wellman Rev Otto Steele officiated Two bouquets decorated the altar organist and singer performed during the vows The brides gown ivory satin with lace train and illusion veil carried pink cymbidium orchids and lavender asters Attendants wore lavender and Vatican purple gowns Best man Kent Olsen and groomsman Dick Genge led a group of ushers as about 200 guests attended the reception at the church Fellowship Hall The couple will honeymoon at Lake of the Ozarks and reside in Fairfield where the groom studies chemistry at Parsons College The bride worked at University of Iowa Education Psychology Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jane Birkey
Oran Birkey
Wellman
Edward Joe Riggs
Elmore Riggs
Chesterfield
Asbury Methodist Church
Otto Steele
Dale Wheeler
Keota
Herb Nicholls
Kent Olsen
Madison
University of Iowa Education Psychology Library
Grimes Wherlin Vows Classically In Catholic Ceremony
Saturday morning September 28 at 10:30 in St James Catholic Church Grimes and Martin exchanged rings in a double ceremony. Bride, niece of Mr and Mrs Max D Lee wore a silk faille street length coat dress with empire lines and inverted pleat. She carried gardenias and wore a pillbox veil. Attendant Janet Talbot Cedar Rapids. best man John Dye Marshalltown. ushers William and Richard Lee Washington. About 100 guests at KC Hall reception. They will reside in Memphis Tennessee where groom serving in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Grimes
Max D. Lee
Craig Martin
Larry Martin
Marshalltown
St. James Catholic
Edward Collins
Lee
Janet Talbot
Cedar Rap
Heather
Reseda
Calif
Iowa Falls
Marshall
Town
East Moline
Illinois
Dining with Oskaloosa seniors sparks chatter and plans
A well attended evening with Oskaloosa Senior Citizens featured beef stroganoff, group singing, and hopes for a local YMCA. Guests praised similarities with hosts, while Dr. and Mrs. Kerr attend aging conferences in Des Moines. Fall programs include crafts, travel to Spain, and a July-October calendar of events and land transfers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
YMCA
Hampshire
Masson
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Whalon Ashvicde
Mrs. Kenwood W. Sanders
Edward J. Riggs
Elizabeth Birkey
Joan Marshall
Flushing
N. Y
Shirley Yoder
Sutter
Miss Marshalls
Miss Yoder
Vatican
Isa Corbin Crawford
Marie Jonesog Miller
America
Payne
West Side Square
Ano Cok
Vhews
By Grace Kerr
Spain
Gilbert Mills
Kalonial
Kalona
Hazel Hotle
William F. Paisley
Ewing’s
William Jay Allred
William Ruby
Blk
Brighton
William Marsh
Harry Reese
SE Corner Blk
Ainsworth
Dorothy M. Gray
Ernest E. Green
Charles E. Sellers
Tresslar Investment Inc
Woodlawn
Dan F. Galloway
Rollo Franklin Galloway
Jessie M. Stewart Life Estate
Fannie A. Crossett
Merle O. Crossett
CRI & P Railroad
F. W. Schnoebelen
Riverside
Jacob A. Anderson
Faye Ayers
Enor L. Busby
Wilbur G. Nicholson
Everetts
Washington, Iowa
ACORN
BIG
Guy
Nestles
Quik
Cock of
Sox
Osincup Drug Store
Walgreen Agency
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