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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1952

Page

2

Wilma O'Riley and George Cannon Wed in Newton Methodist Church

Wilma O'Riley and George Wade Cannon marry in a Sunday double wedding at the First Methodist Church in Newton with nearly 800 guests. Rev E A Briggs officiates as bridesmaids twin sisters Pauline Cooney and Helen Shires attend, and the couple plans to live near Newton after a brief honeymoon.

Wilma O'Riley George Cannon Newton First Methodist Church George Wade Cannon E. A. Briggs Carmelita Cozad Red Oak Claude Rusk Laurel Juanita Kay O'Riley Connie May O'Riley Corning Will O'Riley Nodaway Pauline Cooney Hallene Shires Prescott Mary Ann Newcombe Seward Kansas

Young Republicans Debate Farm Supports and Inflation Cure

The panel favored emergency farm supports but rejected rigid mandatory aid. They argued price controls are unnecessary if inflation is fought by boosting production and relying on free enterprise and supply and demand.

Fortnightly Drama Night Hosts Nine Members

Mrs Richard Bordwell hosted the Fortnightly Drama department meeting with nine attendees. Elsie Glassburner led a paper on Satire, while the Forensic group performed Cracked Ice featuring Eugene Jugenheimer Harriet Kunik Larry Krotz and Joan Heffelfinger. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bordwell and her mother Mrs Cloyce Stewart.

Richard Bordwell Elsie Glassburner Eugene Jugenheimer Harriet Kunik Larry Krotz Joan Heffelfinger Bordwell Cloyce Stewart

YW Week Observed At Mixers Program

National YWCA week activities continued with a 50 oclock potluck supper and a Mixers meeting led by vice president Ruth LeVesconte. Mildred McBride reported the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports while a Friday night program was announced.

YWCA Ruth LeVesconte Mildred McBride Shirley Soeth

Convention Delegates Report to Society Group of UP Church

The evening division of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church held a cooperative supper at the church. Hostesses were Mrs. Mam McConaughy Mae McCreedy and Ola McCleery. Delegates reported on the Presbyterial convention in Keokuk on April 17 and noted new officers for the coming year.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Mam McConaughy Mae McCreedy Ola McCleery Evert Haney Jessie Stewart CC. N Johnston Mary French Alice Harvey Keokuk Maude Jackson Miss French Nora Boner Miss Stewart Ethel McCreedy C. S. Ransdate Laura Gast LeClaire Iowa French Johnston James Finney

YW Women to Discuss Memberships This Week

YWCA membership recruiters will be at the Y this week between 2 and 4 PM on Thursday and Friday to speak with prospective and renewing members. A program for all members is set for Friday evening in the YW room at 7:15 PM with refreshments.

YWCA

Garden II Elects Leaders After Club Meeting

Twenty four Garden department EL of Port met at Mrs S M Fishburns home. Mrs P F Whisler led session and nominating committee named officers for next year Jay Sellers leader Earl Loveless assistant leader Orva Scott secretary treasurer. A plant and food sale netted 29 dollars with donations from absent members.

Garden Department S. M. Fishburn P. F. Whisler T. C. Davis Federated Clubs Ainsworth A K. Stoutner Jay Sellers Earl Loveless Orva Scott Ernest Beauchamp F. L. Broadgate Loveless George Jarrard Jay Brewer

Social Calendar of Community Events and Club Meetings

All items due by 10 a.m. Wednesday. Sunshine Community club dances films and pom events. St Rita Circle and St James hall meetings with discards. West Chester Pythian Sisters and St Marys Circle. Pansy Hill club plant bulbs and baby gift. Independent club dessert. KC and social at St James hall. VIEW Auxiliary Breakfast Club. flower hints and bulb exchange. Women of the Moose and Child Study groups with clothing show items. school district gatherings and coop supper at Read Brick. Rhythm band program at Span New gym Brighton. Band Mothers Group hosts. West Chester WCTU Institute with potluck. YWCA Open House for National YWCA Week. Christian Women’s Fellowship. Emma C Anderson Mission Studs at Methodist. Red Horsers gathering. Saturday luncheon for Nineteenth Century club. Thousand Miler note on railroad shirts.

Sunshine Community Club Schoothouse St. Rita Circle St James West Chester Pythian Sisters St. Mary's Circle Earl Redlinger St. James Circle Victor Peiffer Pansy Hill Club Roy Kepnart Robert Wiley St. James Phiilip Kneen Ernest Strum WRC West Chester Hell Women of the Moose Moose Hall S&s Edwin Peiffer Spoan Robert Ross Vina Manassier A CC Peterson Bridas New Gym Brighton Band Mothers’ Group Wctu Institute Peters Christian Women’s Fellowship General Meeting Christian Church Emma C. Anderson Mission Studs Methodist Church Red Horsers Marion Crawford

Livestock Obstacle: Ice Water Needs Not Met

A report notes livestock requiring ice water to stay hydrated fail to drink enough to satisfy their needs. The issue highlights water access and farmer management, urging adjustments to water supply practices.

Word Weavers Hear Report of Convention

The Word Weavers club met at Mrs. DeKon ing home with Mrs. Fenn reporting on the Midwest Chap arral convention in Grinnell. Seven members attended as Lucy Kelley led the program and reviewed the study sheet.

Word Weavers Club Jacob DeKoning I. L. Fenn Grinnell Lucy Kelley

Pleasant Hill Social Honors Mrs. Hampton

Pleasant Hill community social at the church honored guests Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Hampton of Washington. Mrs. Hampton spoke on her life in eastern Germany, sharing experiences and showing items from that country.

Pleasant Hill Chester L. Hampton Washington Howard Caldwell Hampton Germany

Humphrey Honored At Archer Petroleum Banquet

Mr and Mrs Leslie Humphrey of Wyman were guests of honor Tuesday night at a too notchers banquet given by Archer Petroleum Corp of Omaha at Reichs cafe in Iowa City for.

Leslie Humphrey Wyman Archer Petroleum Corp Omaha Reich's Cafe Iowa City

Humphrey Receives Award for 1951 Sales Excellence

Mr. Humphrey earned an award certificate presented by Tom Cannon district manager for southeast Iowa. The banquet honored 45 guests including company officials from Amanda. Leo Marie county manager and his wife attended as guests.

Humphrey Tom Cannon Iowa Amanda Leo Marie

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