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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
2
Morrell Male Chorus of Ottumwa will perform at Washington Christian Church at 7 p.m. May 2 under Group 4 of the Christian church's Women’s Council. Group 4 planned a post concert dinner and devotion led by Mira Polk.
Mrs. Gus Reinert and Mrs. Sherm Sorrell visited the U Go I Go club meeting at Mrs Paul Musts home Thursday afternoon. Jess Campbell presided. 10 members attended. Birthday gifts went to Mrs Val Fuhr and Mrs Charles Schiebel. Pinochle at three tables. high score Mrs Reinert. low score Mrs Fuhr. Schiebel to entertain in two weeks.
Wyland couple announce the marriage of their son Max C. Hamilton to Irene Gossman of Kansas City Missouri. The ceremony occurred March 25 at a Kansas City Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Homer Huff officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs J P Kelley of Kansas City. The couple plans a wedding trip and now resides at 811 East Armour Blvd Kansas City.
The Prairie Flower Society of Mississippi met with Mrs Rolland Benson on Thursday afternoon. Guest speaker Mrs Cloyde Knupp spoke on stewardship using biblical examples and readings from The Lives of Women by Helen Kingsbury Wallace. The gathering with 17 members included new member Mrs John Goff and guests Mrs Earl Dill Mrs Cyrus Bush and Mrs Richard Young.
Mrs Helen Carr Warnock of Atkinson Illinois married Earl Groll son of Mrs Julia Groll Waldo Ohio on April 1 at 6 pm in a Chicago Methodist church. Rev Roy Crocker led a double ring candlelight ceremony with attendants Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Chicago. Mrs Groll will live in Atkinson with plans for a Ohio trip in July. Mrs Groll has nursing experience and Mr Groll has 15 years as an engineer with Midland Electric Coal.
A detailed Friday through Tuesday social calendar lists meetings and events for local clubs and church groups. Activities include mystery sister exchanges, luncheons, plant and bulb swaps, circle meetings across multiple churches, and youth and service group gatherings at various venues.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lutz of Wellman announce the forthcoming marriage of their niece Delores Becker to Charles Franzen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Franzen of Washington. The wedding is planned for May 2 at St. Joseph church in Wellman.
The Rebekah club voted Thursday in the IOOF hall to ship a quilt and a comforter to the Odd Fellows home at Mason City. The top for the comforter was donated by Mrs. Albert Wehr. President Mrs. Rebekah Shebeck led the meeting after a noon potluck. Twenty members attended and Mrs. John Beenblossom joined as a new member. May 11 was set as guest day with invites encouraged.
The Wyman Community Club voted a fifty dollar donation to the Cancer Fund during a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the Wyman School gymnasium. Piano solos by Marjorie Williams Fern Williams and Helen Richardson framed the program along with a hat making contest and prizes. Several new members were welcomed as the Easter motif appeared in refreshments and decorations. mystery sisters were revealed.
Catholic Daughters of America members met at the VFW hall for plans to attend the CDA initiation in Ottumwa Sunday. Mrs. William Marie Jr. presided over a 20 member gathering. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Marvin Carter Mrs. Tom Cannon Agnes Wheelan and Mrs Marie.
Admission yesterday includes Mrs Julia Har worth of Richland for medical care. Today Mrs Sam Pettavino of Washington undergoes surgical. Dismissals include Mrs Leo Wagner and son of Wayland today. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Wayne Chamberlin of Washington welcomed a son at 19 42 and Mr and Mrs Lester Worley of Washington welcomed a daughter at 8 50.
Mrs. Marsh Atkinson was reelected leader of Circle 11 WSCS at the Methodist church gathering in the church parlor. Officers named include Mrs. John Yousling as assistant leader and Dorothy Johnson as treasurer. The group heard devotions and discussed Women of the Scripture and related topics. The YWCA to lead the union service April 22 at 7 30 p.m. and a silver anniversary tea on April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the VW room. Twenty six members attended with several guests.
Mr and Mrs Leland Hobbs now reside in Moline Illinois following a marriage in Muscatine prior to March 11 Maxine Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bryant became Mrs Hobbs by wedding at the home of her sister Mrs Art Carpenter The ceremony was conducted by Rev Guy Hunting pastor of the First Friends church Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Sands of Morning Sun Columbus Junction ties noted through Hobbs family connections.
The local OES friendship meeting is scheduled for April 27 at the Masonic Temple. Fifty members attended Thursday’s session led by Mrs. Richard Hotle and Max Cook, with officers from nearby chapters to perform the initiatory work. Shirley Blattner played a saxophone solo with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Artemas Brown, followed by a social hour with refreshments served by local couples.
Six members of the T N 7 Club answered roll call with housecleaning hints at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. Martin Kron's home. The afternoon included sewing and visiting, with Mrs. Kron conducting two contests won by Mildred Kupka. Plans were made for a bake sale at the next meeting on May 11 at Mrs. Charles Vondrasek's home.
Mrs. Howard Benn reviewed Joseph Meier’s Passion Play of the Black Hills at the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meeting held Thursday at the church. Fifteen members attended, with guests including Mrs. Ralph Erlenbush and Cora Ruth Swift. The group discussed missionary box packing for a school near Edwards, Miss., guest day in June, and held a plant and bulb exchange with matching tag selections. Easter colors decorated the room.
Riverside reports Allen Younkin, recently released from Mercy hospital, remains with brother Glenn as others in the household recover from influenza. Glenna Atkins of Clinton visits Glenn Younkin home while local notes mention Jack Price returning to teaching after a car bus collision injuries and other residents resuming work or moving to new locations.
Mrs. Ted Kiesey hosted nine Past Noble Grand Circle members Tuesday evening. After a business meeting led by Mrs. Milo Steele Sr., pinochle was played at two tables and refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Jess Campbell. The next meeting place will be announced later.
Mary Rita McLaughlin was surprised by friends at her home on Tuesday evening in an event honoring her birthday. The gathering featured group games, canasta and pinocchle, with ice cream and angel food cake served by Maxine Lambert and Roslyn Chalupa.
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