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Rev. Karl Megchelsen Married Last FridayWashington Journal: Theof Miss Glvnnem image Ellice Rowanto Rev. KarlMegchelsen of Keokuk, Iowa took place at the home of thebride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rowan near Ainsworth at noon September 1. Forty-two guests assembled to witness the ceremony which was performed bv Dr. J. A. Kennedy, pastor of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church. Preceding the coming of the bride and groom,Mrs. Anna Barnes McAter of Viola, 111., played the Vene-Love Sone and Misstian FlorenceSong Megcfeisen, thesang“Be-after of thegroom’s sister, loved, It Is Morn, which to the strains Lohengrin wedding march the groom, accompanied by Dr. Kennedy, took his place beneath a bower of autumn foliage and there awaited the bride who was accompanied to the groom’s side by her father. The pair was united in a beaut i ful double ring service and were presented to the guests by the pastor who aUo announced that congratulations were in order to Mr. and Mrs. Rowan who were at the same time celebrating their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. An elaborate four-course wedding was served by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Dicken, assisted by the Misses Carrie Colthurst, Ethel Henderson, Maud Mc-Crtedy, Wilma and Helenconsisted of linens, cutglass, painted china, silverware, cut flowers and many other useful articles. Many guests were present from a distance After a brief honeymoon spent among the lakes in northern Iowa, the newly married couple will be at home at Boyden, Iowa.The Reporter joins in with their many friends in extending congratulations and in wishing for them a lifetime of happiness.1917 Ford HasMany ImprovementsThe 1917 Ford automobilehas many changes over that of the 1916 model. The hood of the new model is built along the stream lines that are so popular today. The old flat fenders are replaced with Crowned fenders. The radiator has been changed slightly. All in all the looks of the car has been improved considerably. The chassis remains unchanged.Carl Tott the local agent has already several orders for the new models, and is putting forth every effort to secure them for his custo-mesr.Mat McCabe Celebrates Seventy-Tliird BirthdayOn last Saturday, a large number of relatives and a few friends were entertained atdinner Idlnner atthe home of Mr. andMrs. Mat McCabe, northwestof town, in honor of Mr. McCabe’s seventy-third birthday.This occasion, which hasPaul. The bride wore a gown been observed in this same of white taffeta and georgette I way f°r several years, is one crepe with a veil of tulle and carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses and lilies of the valley. She is a graduate of the Washington Academy and Monmouth College and arec-herleader amongchurchognized companions and in circles. The groomis alsoof great enioyment to the old gentleman. After dinner, the hours were spent in visiting and in having a general good time.Those in attendance besides the immediate relatives, were Dr. and Mrs. Brink, and William Norton of thisa graduate^ Munmouth Col-H°wn-of Pittsburghlege and also theological seminary at present serving hisBoyden, Iowa, a furnishedand is firstGliurcli Noticepastorate at where he hasUnited Presbyterian church. Karl Megchelsen, Pastor.Sabbath School at 10 o’clock.home awaiting his return with A. A. Kuyper. Supt.his bride. He is exception- Preaching service at 11 a. m.ally fitted for his chosen life and 8 p. m.work and goes with the high- Prayer Service Thursday est recommendations of those | evening at the church, who have always knownhim. The Rowan home was I C. Rouwenhorst occom-most beautifully arranged for panied by Mr. and Mrs. K. the occasion, the decorations!Rouwenhorst and son Nickbeing golden rod and golden glow, with an abundance of clematis and bitter sweet entwining the stairway andautoed to Pipestone, Minnesota, Monday, where the latter remained and expectsto attend school this fall andbower. The wedding gifts j winter,
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