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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

2

Exchange Vows in Wedding Ceremony BRIGHTON

Winifred Moeller daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Moeller of Salem and Robert A Fritz son of Mr and Mrs Michael Fritz of Brighton wed at St Johns Catholic church Houghton Rev Albert R Goetzmann officiated in a double ring ceremony Accolytes were Francis Moeller Marvin Donald and Robert Moeller Jane Denning played the organ Flower girls were Jo Ann Miller and Donna Jean Mehment Attending the bride were Rose Marie Kathleen Moeller and Cletus Fritz and James Moeller were ushers A wedding dinner for 50 followed at the bride’s home A reception and dance were held at the church hall near West Point After a wedding trip they will live near Washington.

Brighton St. John’s Catholic Church Houghton Winifred Moeller Harry Moeller Salem Robert A. Fritz Michael Fritz Albert R. Goetzmann Francis Moeller Marvin, Donald Robert Moeller Jane Denning Rose Marie Moeller Kathleen Moeller Donna Jean Mehment Jo Ann Miller Sylvester Fritz Cletus Fritz James Moeller Church Hall West Point Washington

VFW Breakfast Club Enjoys Day at Cabin

The VFW Breakfast club met Thursday at the Milo Steele cabin for an all day get together hosted by Mrs. Milo Steele Sr and Mrs. Milo Steele Jr. E K Burham and Mrs. DeVore attended along with Rev and Mrs Howard DeVore. An 18 member family group shared a noon cooperative dinner before pinochle and canasta in the afternoon. The next breakfast will be with Mr. Phil Kneen. The post and auxiliary plan a corn fiesta stand with auxiliary members bringing two pies each.

VFW Milo Steele Milo Steele Sr Milo Steele Jr E. K. Burham Howard DeVore Phil Kneen

Close Summer Session With Recital

Six piano pupils of Mrs. Charles Murdock performed at the Mur dock studio recital closing the summer session. Guests included friends and relatives. participants were Shirley Knight LeDora Powers Shirley Slaughter from Wayland Wilma Hughes and Dorothy Graber. Bonnie Valek of Chicago played accordion selections. Refreshments followed with games.

Charles Murdock Murdock Shirley Knight LeDora Powers Shirley Slaughter Wayland Wilma Hughes Dorothy Graber Bonnie Valek Chicago

Invitation to Attend Flower Show at Sigourney

Garden departments one and two of Fortnightly have received invitations to attend a flower show at Sigourney on September 1. The event will be held at Memorial Hall at 2 00 p.m. An interesting speaker will be on the program and flowers enthusiasts are invited to attend.

Sigourney Memorial Hall

Blick Family Reunion At Sunset Park August 20

The Blick family reunion was held at Sunset Park on August 20 with 65 attending and a noon dinner. Mrs Clyde Tucker was voted president with officers including Mrs Amos Stout vice president and Mrs Robert Custer secretary treasurer. Participants include multiple Blicks and in laws from West Chester Keota Clinton Wellman Harold Burlington and Wellman guest Anna Baines. Next year’s reunion set for the second Sunday in August.

Blick Sunset Park Clyde Tucker Tucker Amos Stout Robert Custer Edward Shalla L. E. Blick Earl Hobbs West Chester Everett Swift Donald Stout Edgar Brady Keota Charles Custer John Blick Robert Gault William Henkel Jane Elizabeth Rich Dale Beenblossom Colorado Frank Norton Harold Norton Burlington Patricia Norton Minne Reinschmiedt Clinton Okla Anna Baines Wellman

Blackspot on Roses Fermate Control Advice

Fermate will control black spot on roses and most other leaf diseases if properly and regularly applied.

Fermate

Women Only Urges YWCA Officers Training Attendance

Mae Davis asks all department officers of the Washington Fortnightly club to attend the YWCA Officers Training School at 2:00 p.m. The event, held at the YMCA, costs $1 in August.

Washington YWCA Mae Davis Ywca Officers Training School YMCA

Birthday Honoree Feted At Golia Miller Home

Mrs. C. B. Reed was honored at a birthday supper at the Golia Miller home on Thursday evening. The party gathered around the fireplace on the lawn for cake and ice cream with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Golia Miller and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harold Booth Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hennen Mr. and Mrs. Everette Miller and Pam.

C. B. Reed Golia Miller Harold Booth C. P. Hennon Everette Miller Pam. C. B. Reed

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. R. V. Pike

Former parishioners in West Chester gathered last Sunday for a birthday dinner held for Mrs. R. V. Pike at the Pikes home. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Compton Mrs. Homer Parrish Mrs. Will Wieher Grace Adams and Leah Terpstra. Wednesday morning visitors were Mr. and Mrs. James Rigdon and Mrs Kilva Petty.

West Chester R. V. Pike Pike Fred Compton Homer Parrish Will Wieher Grace Adams Leah Terpstra Killduff James Rigdon Kilva Petty Los Angeles Calit

Slumber Party Hosts Compile Night of Fun

Nancy Conner entertained a group of junior girls at a Thursday slumber party. The evening featured records, dancing, eating, and a long gab session into the early morning. Photos were taken of attendees Pat DeLa Eva Blattner Betty Kunick Nan cy Burham Carla Benell Marilou Robertson Nadene Chalupa Carol Walker and Carol Weeks.

Nancy Conner Pat DeLa Eva Blattner Betty Kunick Nancy Burham Carla Benell Marilou Robertson Nadene Chalupa Carol Walker Carol Weeks

Social calendar for community gatherings and reunions

The list notes events including Ida and Christian Women’s Fellowship meeting at the church at 8:00 p.m., a 1949 class reunion and 35th Swift reunion at Sunset Park pavilion and rock garden, a Tuesday potluck at 6:45 p.m. at the Country Club, and a Women’s Republican Club gathering at 2:00 p.m. in the YWCA room.

Christian Womens Fellowship of Christian Church General Meeting Pavilion Sunset Park Rock Garden Sunset Park Women's Republican Club Ywca Room

Fifth Family Night Dinner at Country Club Held

One hundred sixty four people attended the fifth family night dinner of the summer at the Country Club. Emma Barnett prepared the meal and Canasta was played with prizes going to Mrs. Late Stout and Roy Lowash. Flowers adorned the tables as guests from Wisconsin Des Moines Waukegan Savannah Ames Cedar Rapids Colorado Springs gathered along with local hosts and committee members.

Country Club Emma Barnett Canasta Late Stout Roy Lowash Peter and Gretchen Welsh Wisconsin Patricia Sitler Des Moines Mary Martin Lindon Burris Barbara Waukegan Inl Paul Leach Dick and Gaye Savannah Ross Curtis Ames Charles Thrapp Jr Wilson Junction Cedar Rapids Nancy Patterson James H. Harrison Colorado Springs Colo

Mrs E A Stewart Hosts Heights Social Club

Mrs E A Stewart welcomed the Heights social club Thursday afternoon. Mrs Charles Schiebel presided at the business meeting. Plans were made for a potluck dinner at Sunset Park. Social time followed with refreshments served by the hostess.

EB. A. Stewart Heights Charles Schiebel Sunset Park

Women Republican Club to Meet Tuesday

Dave Livingston will speak at the Women Republican club meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 in the YWCA room. Election of officers will be held and plans made for the district meeting to be held here in September. date to be announced.

Dave Livingston Republican Club YWCA

Picnic Dinner Travel Sparks Oskaloosa Visit

Mrs Joe Keegan and daughter Irene joined by Dorothy Liming and Kate Snyder traveled to Oskaloosa where they met Mr and Mrs Donald Hoskins and son Larry of Des Moines. They enjoyed a picnic dinner and visited. The Hoskins formerly lived in Brighton. Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and Mr and Mrs Alfred McCracken attended the meeting at Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Clyde Coffin left Wednesday to attend the meet.

Weekend visitors join wedding in Noble county

Weekend visitors at the Leonard Leichty home included Omar Swartzendruber of New Carille Ohio Thomas Swartzendruber and family from Illinois and George Swartzendruber and family from Michigan all gathered for the Sunday wedding of Mariam Swartzendruber and Marvin Swiegart at Bethel church.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Leonard Leichty Omar Swartzendruber New Carille Ohio Thomas Swartzendruber Illinois George Swartzendruber Michigan Mariam Swartzendruber Mr. Pleasant Marvin Swiegart Gray Oklahoma Freeman South Dakota Clayton Nebel Sam Nebel Gerald Nebel Wayland Park F. L. Matson Burlington Kenneth Goff Kathryn Miller Munsie Indiana Orie Miller Bellevue Ilinois Alice Resehly Reuben Widmer Winfield Raymond Graber Archibald Otto Frey Jacob Roth Cedar Rapids John Alt Dallas Texas John Garrick Mr. Roth Mrs. Garrick

Fairfield Family Relocates to Edith Griffith Property

Mr and Mrs Floyd Mantey and their Fairfield family have moved into the former Edith Griffith property. Mr Manley is employed in Fairfield.

Ing Floyd Mantey Fairfield Edith Griffith Prperty Manley

Bear traps set after roaming bear alarmed farm

Neenah Wisconsin Oscar Olson reported a night roaming bear to the conservation warden. Six neighbors laid bear traps but the bear has not been seen since.

Neenah, Wis Oscar Olson

Milk In Bread Origins Across Domestic Baking

The original use of milk in bread traces to home baking in ancient times, highlighting early kitchen practices and culinary adaptations.

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