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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1952

Page

2

Marsha Bailey Weds Richard L Holmesey in Garden Ceremony

Marsha Bailey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Batley of Washington married Richard Lee Holmes son of Crawfordsville residents in a twilight ceremony at the Bailey home east Washington Street. officiating was Methodist Church minister with Audrey Stee and Tei Phite providing music and a procession by the Hailey twins Eleanor and Teddy. The bridal party wore green and white gowns, bridesmaids in green net over taffeta and yellow accessories, and ushers included Edwin Bailey Clinton Stewart George Fulton Joe Martin Wayne Davis and others. A reception followed in the summer house with a multicolored display of flowers, candles, and tiered cake, while guests enjoyed refreshments on the lawn and a garage-turned reception space. The couple, after a California moon, will reside near Crawfordsville.

Marsh Bailey Garedens East Washington Street Marsha Bailey Theodore HM. Batley Washington Richard Lee Holmes Crawfordsviend Reed Methodist Church Ieno Sine Wien Hailey Eleanor Teddy Edwin Bailey Clinton Stewart George Fulton Joe Martin Wayne Davis Date Knugle Allan Johnson Anad Orvit Miller Marsh Bailey BE. Be Hammer Ben Davis Thomas Holmes Jattey Margarette McCleery Roberta Arthur East Tawny Featureshop Kitts P. Livingston M Stewart Je OL TR. Phillips Freshwaters I J. Patterson Prank Siiiter Frank M. Henner Howard Clery Nie Atre Morrison Werman Dan Ronald Petit Pat Steward Me Clery Koe Ar Shure Judy Bill J. Bers Mary Welch Meo Obert Robertson

St Joseph's Circle Meeting At Greiner Home

St Joseph's Circle met at the Greiner home in Weiss of Trowbridge Illinois with guests including J Kinna Vey and Mrs Char. Mrs Willian Lorenzen and tes were noted. Alex Gevock was greatly enjoyed by Mrs Greiner and Mrs Howard Hess rine Rip an.

Hock Island Weiss Trowbridge, IL Tey I J. Kinna Vey Char Willian Lorenzen Alex Gevock Greiner Heer Howard Hess Rine Rip An

Golf Event Planned For Labor Day at Club

Labor Day activities shifted as attendees plan a club golf event at the Country Club. The usual gathering will now be hosted at a private residence with a potluck style setup and supporters contributing to the plan.

Thelr House

Escapee Listed From Fort Madison Prison

Fort Madison officials said an inmate described as a leader in a prison group therapy class leapt from a car Thursday during transportation to the prison’s automotive training program. Warden Percy Lainson noted the school trains convicts in mechanics and that the escapee had shown a changed attitude since arriving at the facility.

Fort Madison

Pravda Attacks Ike Speech for Editorial Focus

Pravda denounces Ike speeches in a bitter two column editorial against an unnamed presidential candidate. The piece, unsparing in tone, suggests the editorials are framed to hurt the opposition and questions the campaign’s integrity and strategy.

Fuunist Pravda Dwijower Reerican Lee W Dravd

Miss Wasson Hosts Circle I Officers Meeting

Miss Wasson hosted Circle I officers at her home for a planning session to organize the year’s program. Attendees included Mrs. Daryl Dodds, Mrs. Phillip, Mrs. Helen Rota, Mrs. Milo Breelechatewan, Lucille Jes, and chairpersons Mrs. Carlton Mangold and Mrs. James Bir.

Th Wats Circle Hot Methodist Wscs Daryl Dodds Teacer Phillip Helen Rota Milo Breele Chatewan Lucille Jes Spiritual Fe Carlton Mangold Supply Irman James Bir Cirele A

Hospital Admits Local Names After Friday Night Events

A Friday night admission list from the hospital includes Mrs. Max Sheets, Mrs. Robert Meeker, Janet, Mrs. Richard Bordwell, and several young girls. The note mentions Mrs. Everett Tumbus and Arthur Yard among residents linked to Columbus and Junction areas.

Foday Max Sheets Robert Meeker Wsitt Columbus Richard Bordwell Aby Arthur Yard

Community notices mix up town gatherings and events

Local bulletin lists YWEA and YMCA meetings with officers elected and social events. Plans include potluck at Presbyterian church, junior fortnights, mixers, tea, club teas, and service duties. Several names and venues appear with vague times and dates.

Birthday greetings and anniversaries listed in today's column

The column notes several birthday wishes for Mrs. Glenn Wilson and Mrs. Tom Tanner among others including John Owen, Charles Churchill, and Mrs. Ray Stalder. It also lists Percy Perrin of Kalona and Low Karr of Wellman celebrating birthdays, plus multiple wedding anniversaries such as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Loden and Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Whisler.

Est Glenn Wilson Tom Tanner Ore O'Conner John Owen Charles Churchill Ray Stalder Percy Perrin Harley Perrin Kalona Low Karr Wellman Harry Lowden P. B. Whisler Bessie Nadine Schimidt Audie Marilyn Kay Connelly Gerald Conn Brighton Harold Wayne Goodwin von

Probe Crash of Two F-80 Planes

Air Force investigators probe crashes of two F-80 Shooting Star jets miles apart near Blythe Arizona two pilots involved one killed by the other as the survivor bailed out safely from about 200 feet the second pilot unnamed died in his aircraft south of Quartzsite Arizona both aircraft from Williams Air Force Base Arizona

Air Force Today James Wada Ames Towa Blythe Pi Niles Quartasite Ariz William Air Fores Arizo

Hickenlooper Granted Full Parliamentary Honors in Transit

Ken Looper received full parliamentary honors during a stop en route to the inauguration of President Jor Velasco Ibarra. The event underscores diplomatic protocol as Looper travels with the actor entourage amid the political ceremony plans.

Kenlooper Jor M Velasco Ibarra

Youthful Gunman Admits Killing Chicago Policeman

A teen gang member confessed to fatally shooting a Chicago policeman during a 157 dollar holdup in suburban Plaines. Green, linked to the Tin Finances Co. raid, implicated others from his gang. Police detained several accomplices as a crowd gathered outside the courthouse.

Ween Richard Sn Je Plaines Tn Custonty Green Tin Finances Co Wassoukhe Suse Tts Pehle

Seawall Contract Goes To Davea At River Company

City officials announce awarding a seawall contract to Davea at River Company for flood protection along the waterfront. The project includes parking space and aims to reduce flood risk in the area.

Davea Company River

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