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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1950

Page

2

Virginia Lenz Becomes Bride of E. J. Kron In Double Ring Ceremony

Virginia Lenz daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lenz of West Liberty wed Elmo John Kron son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kron of Riverside in a double ring ceremony at St Marys church Riverside. Rev. Thomas Wolfe officiated with St Marys school choir and Mary Lois Veggy organist. The gown was white duchess satin with Queen Anne collar and cathedral train. The bride carried a white prayer book and an orchid. Ushers were Leonard Lenz Ambrose Kron. best man Cletus Kron. groomsman Clarence Lenz. bridesmaids Jane Adams and Cletus Kron. flower girl Karen Kron. A reception for 75 followed at St Marys school and a wedding dinner at the bride’s parents home. The couple will live on a farm north of Riverside after a short trip. Out-of-town guests came from West Liberty Iowa City Lone Tree Washington and Nichols.

Cletus Kron Jane Adams West Liberty Karen Kron Joe Kron Clarence Lenz Leonard Lenz Ambrose Kron St. Mary's School Byvide Mrs. Kron Riverside Iowa City Lone Tree Washington Nichols

Church Group Meets at Crawfordsville Methodist

Fifteen attended the children’s group meeting in the Crawfordsville Methodist church basement. Mrs Cleo Fletcher led the lesson on The Church at the Cross roads and a general discussion followed.

Crawfordsville Methodist Church Cleo Fletcher Gwyneth Jones Lois Anne Angle

Candy Sale Unites HJ Club For Christmas Mission

The HJ club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Dale Marek's home to hold a candy sale. Proceeds will fund a Christmas box for crippled children in an Iowa City hospital. Red Cross collection raised funds during the meeting led by president Mrs. Wayne Zeck. New club trays were purchased and guests included Mrs. Charles Marek Mrs. Joe Jens and Mrs. Walter Droll. Traveling bingo awarded prizes to Mrs. Adolph Shalla Mrs. Zeck and Mrs. Ed Chabal. Lunch was served by the hostess with help from guests. Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen will host the December 14 meeting with a gift exchange.

HJ Club Dale Marek Iowa City Wayne Zeck Red Cross Charles Marek Joe Jens Walter Droll Adolph Shalla Zeck Ed Chabal Charles Schnoebelen Bill Zager Stanley Zager Joe Wood

Potluck Supper Honors Mr and Mrs Fletcher in Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs Arthur Orris hosted a potluck evening in Crawfordsville to honor Mr and Mrs G C Fletcher who marked their 50th wedding anniversary. A table lamp was given to the couple as guests enjoyed socializing and organ music with garage and oil station employees.

Crawfordsville Arthur Orris G. C. Fletcher Fletcher Cleo Fletcher Larry Kenneth Cherryholmes Margery Chester Cherryholmes Dan

Calendar of club meetings and events across the week

A dense listing of PTA, Rebekah, Woman's Relief Corps, White Shrine, YWCA dinners and mixers, Rainbow Girls, Knights of Pythias, Junior Fortnightly, Pythian Sister staff practice, Lincoln school party, Presbyterian Woman's Service Guild, Handcraft, DAR, and YWCA Y Wives events scheduled through Friday to Tuesday. Many note changes of place or time and requests for reservations or items for exchange.

Stewart School Nat School Rebekah Lodge Woman's Relief Corps Legion White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple YWCA YMCA Edna McCartys Rainbow Girls Knights of Pythias Richard Ross Anna Dawson West Chester Pythian KP Hall Lincoln School Presbyterian Women's Service Guild W. J. Masson Pythian Sisters

Mildred Norman and Glenn McCall Wed in Waterloo Chapel

Mrs. Mildred Norman daughter of Mrs. O C Patterson and Glenn McCall of Washington were married at noon in the First Methodist church Waterloo in a double ring ceremony. Pastor Dr Fred E Miller officiated with Calvin Wolf of Washington singing During the ceremony. The couple planned a two month honeymoon through the south and west and will live at 323 E Washington after their return. Present were bride's brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John Patterson and Mrs Wolf also attended McCall's daughter Mrs Wolf.

First Methodist Church Waterloo Mildred Norman O. C. Patterson Glenn McCall Washington Fred E. Miller Calvin Wolf John Patterson Mrs. McCall E. Washington Street Mr. McCall Mrs. Wolf

Sewette Club Hosts Guest Mrs. Weltha

Mrs. Bill Weltha of Swea City was a guest at the Sewette club gathering held Wednesday afternoon in Mrs. Loren Moore’s home. Eight members attended. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Godwin and Mrs. Carl Dallmeyer. A Christmas party is planned for December 13 at the Dallmeyer home.

Bill Weltha Sewette Club Swea City Loren Moore Henry Godwin Carl Dallmeyer Ivan Marston Dallmeyer

Valley Ladies Aid Quilts At Meeting Wednesday

The Valley Ladies aid group quilters met Wednesday at Mrs. C. L. Conklin's home. A cooperative noon dinner was shared. Guest Mrs. Troad Farrier attended. President Mrs. J. A. Mayer led the session. The Dec 13 meeting will be at Mrs. G. H. Mayer's home with Mrs. Ted Mayer hosting. A Christmas exchange and secret sisters reveal will follow.

Valley Ladies Aid C. L. Conklin Troad Farrier J. A. Mayer G. H. Mayer Ted Mayer

County Line Club Hosts Apron Auction for Scrapbook Project

County Line club members met at Mrs Fra Rabenold’s home on Tuesday to cut pictures for a hospital scrapbook. Each member donated an apron for an auction with proceeds funding materials for the project. Thirteen members attended with three guests and four children. hostesses were assisted by Mrs Bill Zager and Mrs Stanley Zager.

County Line Club Ainsworth Fra Rabenold

Mrs. McAllin Hosts Birthday Dinner For Smith and Lewis

Mrs. Alice McAllin entertained guests at the Snack Shack Thursday for Mrs. E C Smiths birthday. M P Lewis, brother of Mrs McAllin, observed his 90th birthday with his children in Sheridan Wyoming. Guests included Mr and Mrs Smith, Mrs Emma Cherry, Mr and Mrs Lester Van Dyke, Louis Pearl and Margaret Smith. A birthday cake and coffee closed the afternoon with a birthday song for Mrs Smith and Mr Lewis.

Alice McAllin Snack Shack E. C. Smith M. P. Lewis MccAllin Sheridan Wyoming Smith Emma Cherry Washington Lester van Dyke Rubio Louis Pearl Margaret Smith West Chester Mrs. Smith Mr. Lewis

Prairie Flower Group Elects Baker President at Meeting

Prairie Flower community meeting at the school elected Mrs. Wendell Baker president. Acting president for the session was Mrs. Milton Thomas. The program included group singing led by Mrs. Fred Kleinschmidt and piano by Mrs. Glenn Knapp. Marilyn Mouser and Janice Booth sang Frosty the Snowman and Valley of Laughter. Refreshments were provided by the Horning, Patterson, Chorpening, and Bush families. The next meeting will feature a Christmas program by the children.

Tlh.e Prairie Flower Community Wendell Baker Milton Thomas Fred Kleinschmidt Glenn Knapp Eugene Shaver Frosty the Snowman Marilyn Mouser Janice Booth Marilyn Lorene Booth Shaver Ralph Edwards Medicine Man Emery Rhodes Stanley Mouser Elmer Horning Frank Patterson Lester Chorpening Cy Bush Mouser Keith White Rhodes Adolph Shalla Dwayne Shalla Ivo Berg Paul Benson

Branding group for sheep can be removed by scouring

A newly developed branding juice for sheep can be completely removed from wool by scouring. The process uses high temperatures to break down the branding substance, leaving the wool clean. Researchers note the technique preserves fiber quality and color.

Lois Ann Hines Weds Francis P Schneider in Houston Army Chapel

Lois Ann Hines daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hines of Washington married Sgt Francis Faul Schneider son of Mr and Mrs John A Schneider of Washington at Ellington Army Air Field Houston Texas. The 9 o clock mass ceremony was officiated by Chaplain John Walk with lavender mums decorating the altar. The couple will reside at 3621 Broadway Houston.

Lois Ann Hines Francis P. Schneider Army Chapel Houston Texas Ellington Air Field Base Joseph Hines Washington Francis Faul Schneider John A. Schneider John Walk Air Base Set Mrs. Schneider Broadway

Hostesses for Pinochle Party at Masonic Temple

Hostesses for the OUTS pinochle party Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple were Mrs. Will Jones and Mae Davis. Pinochle was played at five tables with high scorer Mrs. Bill Hemmings. Second high was Mrs.

Masonic Temple Will Jones Mae Davis Bill Hemmings

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virginia Lenz E. J. Kron Boy Scout S. W Easter’s _ office Iowa C.V. Crull John W. Lee State Bank Booth & Horak East Side Square H. J. Club Red Cross Collection S. C. Fletcher DAR Forgey Ywca Room Will Its Motor CO Cadillac Oldsmobile Mrs. McAllin Prairie Flower Group Community Meeting Sheec Atn&h Esterbrook Nicola Harmon Gibby Moss Hill Lump Western Kentucky Blue Diamond Eastern Kentucky COAL Jack Schneider Dennis Lynch Austin Lynch Tne Jack J. Schneider Cedar Rapids Howard McBride Long’s Snack Shack Thompson's East Washington THE Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop Grandpa Tere Shell Secks Atchison’s Shoe Store North Side Square
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