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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

3

Marilyn Macon Weds Sunday in Springville

Marilyn Macon daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Macon of Springville formerly of Wastington became the bride of Dale H Phelps son of Mr and Mrs James Phelps of Tipton in a Presbyterian church ceremony in Springville. The double ring service featured white gladioli calla lilies and music by H Dale Findley with reception afterward in the church parlors. The couple plan to reside in the west after a short wedding trip.

Springville Marilyn Macon, Daunghies Lester Macon Wastingtom Dale H., Phelps James Phelps Linton Charles B. Willminsz Chuveau H. Dale Findley Yipton Joan Patten Delores Macon Bestman Gene Phelps Tipton Preston Wolf Carrie Etta Phelp Ralph Wain Albert Pollock Nell Davis West

Miscellaneous Shower for Evelyn McKee at Cowesville Home

A miscellaneous shower honoring Evelyn McKee is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Cowesville home of Mrs. Forrest Maxwell. Mrs. Maxwell will be assisted by other hosts in hosting the event and welcoming guests.

E. McKee Columbus Junction Evely McKee Forrest Maxwell Cowes Ville Mrs. Maxwell

Kitchen Shower Honors Catherine J Michels at Zaring Home

Mrs Glenn Zaring and daughter Merrie Ellen hosted a Wednesday kitchen shower for Catherine Joan Michels who will wed Desmond Johnson Jr. Saturday. Twenty six guests enjoyed lawn seating, fortunes were told, gifts were unwrapped, and a red and white theme carried through the event.

Glenn Zaring Merrie Ellen Catherine Joan Michels Desmond Johnson Jr Zaring Miss Michels Mr. Johnson Mary Kay Duncan

Calendar Notices For St Marys St Ritas Baptist Women

Notices for this column due by 10 a m Thursday. St Marys and St Ritas circles join for a 4:00 p.m. meeting led by Mrs Harry Sowden. Friday Baptist Women Missionary Society hosts 12:45 p.m. picnic at Sunset Park with Guest Day and church transportation at 12:30. Women’s Council of Christian Church meeting 7:30 p m at the Church Group. Eight ladies bring items for Child Saving Institute. Sunday Swift family reunion at Rock Garden Sunset Park. Monday Girls softball cooperative picnic 6:30 p.m. Sunset Park with coaches sponsors and wives, bring dish to pass and beverages. Knights of Pythias 8:00 p.m. K P halt.

Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Sunset Park Women's Council of Christian Church Child Saving Institute Bev

Johnstonons Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs Joe H Johnston marked their silver wedding anniversary with relatives and friends at home in Crawfordsville The couple shared travel stories including a California vacation A three tier cake with silver slippers centerpieces hosted the refreshments Guests included numerous Duncans Robertsons Dixons Davises Millers and other local families and friends.

Crawfordsville Joe H. Johnston Johnston Johnstons California William Robertson Orval Mille

O'Connors and Swailes Wed in Riverside Double Ceremony

Living near Riverside, Leroy O'Connor and Donald Swailes wed in a double ceremony August 10 at St Marys church Riverside. The brides Helena and Theresa Cooney are sisters and daughters of James and Mrs Cooney of Riverside. The couples had a reception at the D and L in Iowa City then left for a trip to the Black Hills.

Riverside Leroy O'Connor Donald Swailes St. Mary’s Church O'Connor Mrs. Swailes Helena Theresa Cooney James Cooney William O'Connor Jame Swailes Ainsworth D and L Iowa City O’connors Black Hills Swailes

Two Guests Attend Wednesday Ladies Golf and Bridge Breakfast

Pat Patterson and Mary Ellen Lytle attended the Ladies Golf and Bridge breakfast at the Country Club. Eighteen members were present with Mrs Walter Doak presiding in Mae Davis absence. Next event is a 1 pm luncheon with golf at 10 am and reservations due Monday noon. Mrs Dan Brindley won low gross and Mrs Walter Doak won low net. Doak traveled to the Great Lakes region.

Pat Patterson Mary Ellen Lytle Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Walter Doak Mae Davis Bill Shannon Nate Young Dan Brindley

Honor Mrs Allen at Wednesday Luncheon

A 1 o'clock luncheon honoring Mrs. Allen’s sister Mrs. Phil Allen was held at Mrs. Keith Statler’s home in Washington D C. Guests included Mrs. Wayne Knupp Sara Mrs. Betty Griggs and others. table decor featured orchid hues with physostegias in orchid bowls. The afternoon was spent visiting and reminiscing. Birth announced: a son to Mr and Mrs Richerd Benge Wellman at 9 30 a m.

Phil Allen Washington, D. C Keith Statler Wayne Knupp Sara Betty Griggs Wayne Zeck William Walker Harold Strum Robert Eckels Cheryl Richerd Benge, Wellman

Connie Lee Buckwalter Celebrates Seventh Birthday

A group of young friends joined Connie Lee Buckwalter Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 30 to celebrate her seventh birthday. They met at her grandmother Mrs Sadee McAvoy's home and went to Sunset Park for games rides and swings. Refreshments included two decorated cakes with ice cream mints and nuts.

Connie Lee Buckwalter Connie Lee Sadee McAvoy Sunset Park Buckwalter Nancy Barclay Bella Bell Karen Lance Linda Lee Pamela

Garden Department II Holds Cooperative Picnic at Sunset Park

Eighteen members of Garden department II of the Fortnightly club met for a cooperative picnic at Sunset park Tuesday at 1 p m. The committee included Mrs Walter Longer Mrs Arthur Wiley and Mrs R A Acheson. Mrs Carl Crossett presided at the informal business meeting. A report on the spring trip to southern points was read by Daisie McConnell based on Mr and Mrs FE L Rouse's travels.

Garden Department II Sunset Park Walter Longer Arthur Wiley R. A. Acheson Carl Crossett FE. L. Rouse Daisie McConnell

Unclear Names Feature in Local Notice

Fragmentary roster lists Paula Thomasson Sharon Kelley Judy Howell Patty Gastman Linda Janet Lone Billy Daylene Mc Avoy. No context or event details provided to identify the notice purpose or associated organization.

Paula Thomasson Sharon Kelley Judy Howell Patty Gastman Linda Janet Lone, Billy and Daylene McAvoy

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Marilyn Macon Duane Howard Cedar Rapid S Erved Mrs. Macon Mrs. Phelps Catherine J. Michels Paul Johnson James Bell Eldred Maxwell Cecil Schlichting Lee Foriash Miss McKee J. Kelly McKee Mr McKee Carroll F. Mulford LaVerne Mulford Little York West Chester EARLY Rothschild’s Soca St. Mary's and St. Rita's Circles Harry Sowden Swift Family Reunion Rock Garden Erage Knights of Pythias Halt Lovella Duncan Kenneth Duncan Grace Robertson Blanche Bruington Lenox Mariette McCoy Glendale Calif Frank Miller Olds Dean Gipple E. R. Davis Howell Davis Bob Howell Emrys Davis Alfred Davis Wayne Davis Blake Spencer Willard and Wilma Love Eben Davis Clair Holmes Orval Miller Allen Johnston L. O’connors, Swailes the Great Lakes Green's Cities Service Station Oskaloosa, Lowa Dick—Merle—‘led Mrs. Allen Jay Sellers Washington Frederick Flynn Keota Ervin Thomas Robert A Shields State of Iowa Brown Finance Company Court House South End Grocery Farmer’s Store Thomassen’s Super Witting & Wittmer West Nd Grocery East Lend Grocery Speedway Blue Fuhr & Cochran Leet’s Market DE Square Liege Wards Hollywood Herald Square Ats A UEC
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