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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1948

Page

3

KAUFFMAN BONTRAGER PLEDGE TROTH IN DOUBLE RING RITE

Jane Kauffman and Robert J. Bontrager exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at the Wayland Methodist church Iowa on April 14. The service featured music by Rev Ellinger Joann Schantz played accompaniment, and a reception followed with a three tier cake and floral centerpieces.

Kauffman Jane Kauffman Homer Kauffman Wayland Robert J. Bontrager Elmer Bontrager Washington J. J. Pritchard Methodist Church Waylana Iowa Ellinger Olds Betty Wyse

Birthday Notices for April 21 Observers

Mrs Mary C Allen of Winfield is a Three Quarter Century club member celebrating her birthday today. Others observing April 21 include Mrs Ira Mitchell Mrs George Dowell Mrs Everett Jarvis Mt Pleasant Harold Schulty Clarence Keifer and Mrs Orie O Connor. Also wishing birthdays are Robert Shaffer Crawfordsville Mrs Henry Dittmer and Shirley Jean Karr four years old. Mrs Charlotte Dunlap born in 1855 on this day. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs John Frame on their fifth wedding anniversary.

Mary C. Allen Winfield Ira Mitchell George Dowell Everett Jarvis Mt. Pleasant Harold Schulty Clarence Keifer Orie O'Connor Robert Shaffer Crawfordsville Henry Dittmer Shirley Jean Karr Keith Karr Wellman Charlotte Dunlap John Frame

Wedding Gifts Presided By Mrs Eldred Berkshire and Mrs Harold Kauffman

The text notes wedding gifts under Mrs Eldred Berkshire and Mrs Harold Kauffman. After a reception the couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride wore a powder blue and brown crepe dress with a powder blue topper and brown accessories. They will establish a home in Ankeny Iowa after May 1. the groom will be a field supervisor for Nairy Genetics Inc Des Moines.

Bill Nebel Dale Johnston Washington James Kauffman Mr Pleasant Monroe Bontrager Keokuk Eldred Berkshire Harold Kauffman Ankeny Owa Nairy Genetics Inc Des*Joines

Pythian Sisters Host School of Instruction and Meeting

Mrs Hazel Cupp district deputy grand chief of Fairfield directed a school of instruction at the Pythian Sisters in the K P hall. Four candidates were initiated and a former member reinstated. Keota Pythian Sisters invited to attend their upcoming instruction on April 27. Guests from West Chester Brighton Wellman Keota Fairfield and Iowa City attended. Luncheon for Mrs Cupp held at Wina’s cafe.

Pythian Sisters Hazel Cupp Fairfield K. P Hall Keota Pythian Hubert Lohrer G. A. Rebert Harold Kerr Vina Manussier West Chester Brighton Wellman Keota Iowa City

Garden Group Meeting Led by Mrs Al Crone

The Fortnightly Garden department section 1 met last evening at Mrs Al Crone s home. The nominating committee reported leader Mrs M L McCreedy assistant leader Mrs Paul Snakenbure and secretary treasurer Dora Minick. Attendance was poor and plans were discussed including Garden visiting day. The group invites Garden department II and interested parties to view the gardens.

M. L. McCreedy Paul Snakenbure Dora Minick Garden Department IL

Garden Club Plans Tulip Bloom Date and Local Trip

Washington garden club discussed scheduling a date for lilacs and tulips to bloom, considered a group trip to Pella to view tulip displays with a possible bus share, and approved a white elephant sale of extra plants and garden items at the next meeting. Members Mrs Carlton Wilson Mrs Ira Coon and Mrs E G Fisher served on the planning committee. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Crone and Mrs Parcell. The club also called attention to the blooming magnolia tree at Mrs M W Stailey’s yard.

Carlton Wilson Ira Coon E. G. Fisher Pella Washington

Births and dismissals noted at local hospital

At the hospital yesterday Mr and Mrs Everette Greiner of Keota welcomed a son at 2 03 p m. Dismissals include Mrs Don Doran and her son of Washington and Mrs Bells Crossett of S 4th Ave.

Everette Greiner Keota Son Don Doran Ant Washington Bells Crossett S. 4Th Ave

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