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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1952

Page

2

Katherine Grimes and Jerome Berg Marry In Military Ceremony

Katherine Grimes daughter of Mr and Mrs Cloyd Grimes of Keota and Pvt Jerome Berg son of Mr and Mrs Nick Here of Keota wed in a military ceremony December 6 at the post chapel Camp Breckinridge Kentucky Father Thomas A Dorin celebrant organist Joseph Lerio soloist Afe Thomas McKenna. Brides dress wavy taffeta jacket with rhinestone trim wore pink and blue accessories carried a white prayer book and carnations. The reception followed at Simpson's Cafe Morgansfield with family present. The couple will reside in Morgansfield Kentucky.

Keota Katherine Grimes Cloyd Grimes Jerome Berg Nick Here Camp Breckenridus Kentucky Thomas A. Dorin Joseph Lerio Thomas McKenna Houquets Isacdore Weber Kinross Pvt. Weber Camp Hreckenridie Lin Simpson's Cafe Morgansfield Cloud Grimes Carol Donna Nick Berg Jon Altenhofen Theota Ane Mra Urban Berg Keswick Bernard Berg Wellman Sigourney High School Lyle Insurance Agency

Community Social Calendar Highlights Various Clubs

Local social calendar lists numerous meetings and events for Wednesday through Friday. Groups include C D A, West Chester Pythian Sisters, Washington Saddle Club, WSCS circles, Circle 9 and 11, Camp Fire, KC, HJ and Rebekah clubs, Masonic and OES events, Pleasant Hill church groups, YWCA dinner, Friendship club, Moose and OOF gatherings, Prairie Flower Missionary Society, and women’s circles with Christmas exchanges, programs, and gift rolls.

C.D West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Washington Saddle Club Crawfordeville WSCS Gilbert Mills St. Mary's Circle Ray Redlinger T. & Tuttle Don Applegate Dean Luers Women of Moose Moose Hall Christian Women's Fellowship Ira Rathmell Earl Loveless Rebekah Club Prairie Flower Missionary Society Coop Robert Roberts YWCA

Dorothy Payton and Warren Wyatt Marry

Dorothy Jean Payton daughter of Mr and Mrs J Mace V Payton Rubio became the bride of Warren V Wyatt son of Mr and Mrs H R Wyatt Detroit Michigan Thursday December 4 at 4 pm in Woodmere Methodist Church Detroit The double ring ceremony was read by Rev Richards The bride wore a white wool crepe street length dress with gold and white accessories Gift corsage red rose buds amethyst jewelry The bridegroom attended by Mr Hugo Schulte Best man The groom presented brother James Mayne Payton as escort The reception followed at the groom’s home for immediate families A short honeymoon trip to northern Michigan Then the bridegroom left for Army December ?

A. V. Sparks Dorothy Jean Payton J. Mace V Payton Rubio Warren V. Wyatt H. R. Wyatt Detroit Michigan Woodmere Methodist Church Hugo Schulte James Mayne Payton Sandra Sue Sparks Jessie Shultz Army

Past Noble Grand Adds New Member to Circle

Twenty one members of the Past Noble Grand Circle met at Mrs. Floyd Murdock’s home. New member Mrs. Howard Wagner was welcomed by president Mrs. Harold Brock. Christmas gifts were exchanged under a decorated tree as contests provided entertainment. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Messer and Mrs. L. L. Loveles.

Noble Grand Circle Floyd Murdock

Dinner Meeting of Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study Group

Twenty members gathered Tuesday at the Klein sisters home with Mrs. Bess Palmer and Mrs. Ray mond Reed. Esther Squire led, Stella Palmer presented the treasurer's report, and Grethel Marshall chaired plans for the annual Christmas project. Virginia Potter led devotions, Petter Maretail wrote the sermon, and the group sang carols before benediction.

Klein Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study Group Bess Palmer Denver Colo Raymond Reed Elizabeth Adna Jessie Klein Esther Squire Stella Palm Grethel Marshall Stephen Wigners Petter Maretail Virginia Potter

Mrs. McCleery Demonstrates Gift Wrapping for YWCA Mixers

Sixteen members of the YWCA Mixers met in the YW rooms on Tuesday where Mrs. Sam McCleery gave a wrap gifts demonstration. Afterward, the group sang, did embroidery and Swedish weaving, and planned to continue next Tuesday with a regular meeting and a gift exchange plus officer elections.

YWCA Sam McCleery

American Home Luncheon Held at Mrs Foster’s Home

Twenty five members and one guest met Tuesday at the home of Mrs George Foster for a cooperative luncheon at one o clock. After dinner, group singing and devotions preceded a program of readings poems and prayers. A collection supported the children's home at Council Bluffs and guests from the United Presbyterian home were invited to the next General Fortnightly meeting in January.

Mrs. Foster George Foster Robert Brand la Canada Calif Mabel Gray William McConnell Council Bluffs United Presbyterian Home Floyd Murdock T. C. Davis Anna Brown Foster

American Home III Christmas program under Mrs Turkington

American Home III met with Mrs Sam Turkington for its December gathering and annual Christmas program. Thirty six members attended with guests Mrs Maurice Crawford and Dennis. A canasta and bridge benefit was planned for January 19 at the Y.

American Home III American Home Iil Sam Turkington Maurice Crawford Dennis

Initiate New Member at TTT Christmas Party

The TTT Christmas party at Mrs. Milo Sorden’s home featured a cooperative supper for 25 members. Mrs. Milo Sorden, the state president, conducted an initiation for Mrs. Bob Everetts. Mrs. Bob Lytle helped plan the event with Mrs. Elharee.

TTT Milo Sorden Sorden Bob Everetts Bob Lytle Elharee

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Favors Made For Veterans Hospital

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the legion hall Tuesday evening. They opened with color, prayer, the Preamble, and the Pledge. Reports covered gifts to the Iowa City Veterans Hospital gift shop, magazine subscriptions, used clothing donations, and YWCA Christill vote. The VAVS report described hospital volunteer work. The group crafted 50 nut cup favors for Christmas hospital use and enjoyed readings and contests before refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Howard Miller Neal Burton Iowa City Veterans Hospital Knoxvilus Auvilians Ywon Christill VAVS Golia Miller Iowa City Ealor David Masson Little Miser Dile Booth William Barth Harry Rameever George Daker Charles Ragan

Y-Wives Hold Regular Tuesday Meeting

The Y-Wives met in the YW rooms with about 20 members present for an afternoon of unfinished projects and badminton in the gymnasium. Hostesses Mrs. Russell Dannister and Mrs. Richard Ballard served refreshments. Guests included Dean Garrett and Mrs. Clinton Boshart.

Russell Dannister Richard Ballard Dean Garrett Clinton Boshart

J O Y Class Chili Supper At Local Church

The J O Y Sunday school class and families shared a chili supper Tuesday evening at the church. The kitchen committee provided chili and several members contributed desserts. Ruth Hutfin e and Margaret Dixon were among attendees.

J.O.Y

Church Class Enjoys Supper Gift Exchange in West Chester

The Comrade Sunday school class at the Methodist church in West Chester held its annual potluck supper and Christmas gift exchange Monday evening. Forty five attended as Rev. Mark Sullivan was absent due to illness. Gifts went to Mrs. Carl Peterson and Mrs. Walter Bauer. a dish set to Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan. Committees managed entertainment, decorating, dining room, and kitchen duties.

Comrade West Chester Carl Peterson Walter Bauer Sullivan Clark Bauer Edgar Slemmons Frank Wleese Robert Stephens Edgar Stewart Walter Duvall Ronald Sandholm Mark Sullivan

Christmas meeting notes with local kitchen committee names

Members of the kitchen committee included Charlotte Earls. Entertainment with Mr and Mrs Walter Gardner in charge followed the meeting. Various Christmas carols were sung. The committee for the next meeting will be Mr and Mrs Rodney Davisson and Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown.

Charlotte Earls Walter Gardner Rodney Davisson Doyle Brown

Ground Beef Cups with Potato Nests Recipe

Ground beef is pressed into muffin pans to form cups. A potato nest is placed on top and baked in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes until set. Serve hot as a clever, bite sized entree with melted cheese if desired.

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