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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
2
Mrs Edith Dornan 63 a nurse has ridden a motorcycle more than 100000 miles since 1921 without an accident in Hillsborough New Hampshire.
Gladys Hopping of Riverside was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at St. Marys Hall Riverside on Sunday afternoon August 20. Hosts were Mrs Tom Lombardi and Mrs Eldin Yeggy. Forty guests attended and played airplane banco during the afternoon. High prize awarded to Mrs.
Ann Tanner daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Tanner of Washington and Robert Labrie son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Labrie of Whitehall were married at St Theresa Catholic church Whitehall in an August 12 ceremony. Rev A J Harrington officiated with Leonard Jones soloist. Attendants included Jean Arnold Keota and Joan Labrie. Best man Jack Labrie and usher Joseph Kauntz. A breakfast followed at Bordon hotel. The couple honeymooned in Glacier park and Canada and will reside in 4051/4 West Mercury Butte. The bride attended William Woods college and Iowa State Teachers College and taught in Whitehall last year. The groom attended Montana State College and is an electrical engineer with Montana Power.
Mrs Oscar Gerot received the low prize at the event. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Don Swailes, Mrs Byron Sweeting and Carol Burris. The bride-to-be's chosen colors of yellow and white were reflected in the refreshments.
Garden department No 2 of Fortnightly met Tuesday afternoon at Sunset Park for a picnic dinner. Fourteen members attended. Mrs Carlton Wilson of Garden dept No 1 outlined plans for a flower show on September 7 to be held in the YMCA community room. Business meeting led by Mrs P F Whisler. The first general Fortnightly meeting will be September 7.
Fall wedding announcement for Kathleen Tobin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward E B Tobin Rock Island to Dr George S Krogmeier Washington son of Mr and Mrs George W Krogmeier Ft Madison. The couple will wed in early fall.
Barbara Strum daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Strum celebrated her fourth birthday Tuesday afternoon at Sunset Park with mine guests. The party featured playground play ice cream cupcakes pink lemonade and a cake with four candles. Attending were Karen and Janet Klippel Peggy Long Deanna and Nancy Statler Tom and Dave Walker Connie Mason and Phil Zeek.
On Sunday afternoon August 6 Orla Ruth Kersten and Donald D. Gray wed in a double ring ceremony in the garden of the bride’s maternal grandfather in Ashton NL Rev Engelton of the Ashton United Brethren Evangelical church officiated. A two course buffet supper followed. The couple plans a trip to Minocqua Wis. Mrs Gray has been at Summer school at Illinois State Teachers College DeKalb. Mr Gray is a Washington High School graduate employed at Osineup Drug store.
The county reports seven or eight polio cases with the latest being Georgia Bell, a three year old from Wellman. The notice promotes a family polio policy costing 10 dollars for two years and covering up to 5000 dollars per afflicted family member.
An open house Tuesday evening honored four couples, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gault and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Twinam, marking 25 years of marriage. About 80 relatives and friends attended at the Twinams home in Crawfordsville, with pastel gladioli and garden flowers, a three tiered pink and white wedding cake, and contributions from family members assisting in serving and hosting. Out-of-town guests were listed, including relatives from New London Oakdale Chicago and Albia.
The Sunshine Community club met Wednesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Carl Schneider. Eight members and three guests attended, including Mrs. Howard Witting Mrs. Glenn Pratt and Mrs. Dale Darbyshire. Household hints were shared by Mrs. Burdette Stover and quiz games were led by Mrs. George Taylor. Prizes went to Mrs. Darbyshire and Mrs. Lyle Wilcox.
Thursday family night dinner at the country club 6 30 p m. Friday Christian Women Fellowship meeting at the church 8 p m. Sunday 1949 class reunion at Sunset Park pavilion and the fifth annual Swift reunion in the rock garden at Sunset Park.
A flag tournament was held Wednesday morning at the Country club by the Ladies Golf and Bridge association. Fifteen ladies competed. First prize went to Mrs. John Butler and second prize to Mrs. Ira Gastman. Luncheon followed at noon.
The Grace Hill ladies aid met Wednesday afternoon at the community building with ten members present. Mrs. Gene Engle led devotionals from Signs chapter six verses 11 17 and the group sang a hymn before roll call. Plans were made for a refreshment stand at the Corn Fiesta in Washington. The next meeting is September 6 at the community building with Mrs. Earl Chorpening in charge of devotions, Rollextl.
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