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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1950

Page

3

Bonnewell Rinner marry in Ames collegiate church

Barbara Ann Bonnewell became bride of M Deane Rinner at Collegiate Methodist Church Ames. The ceremony featured Rev G Ss Nichols with organ and cello music, reception at Delta Zeta house, and plans to live in Albert Lea Minnesota. Both graduates of Iowa State College details of families and attendants listed.

Barbara Bonnewell Deane Rinner Ames Barbara Ann Bonnewell M. Deane Rinner Louis H. Rinner Washington C. A. Bonnewell Altoona G. Ss. Nichols James Beckett Tipton Nancy Wester Marshalltown Harry Fry Gretchen Hall Des Moines LaRue Don L. Rinner George Bonnewell Martin Clark Kanawha Vert Myers Beaman Dale Oskaloosa John Compton Rockford Delta Zeta Sorority Jean Hunter Chicago Blanche King Sylvia Anthony Farm House Robert Bonnewell Ottumwa Lawrence Beezley North Canton Ohio Beverly Colville New Sharon Pat Sonquist Dayton Dorothy Jewett Grand Junction Jill Hall Rockwell City Rita Ann Flannery Bondurant Marian Rinner

Community calendar lists holiday events and programs

The social calendar outlines Christmas parties and events: Odd Fellow and Rebekah party at IOOF hall, PEO meeting with gift exchange, Pythian Past Chiefs gathering, Go Club lunch, and a community Christmas program at No. 4 school. Also notes church women’s fellowship, school programs, Junior Chamber dance, Word Weavers, YWCA mixers, and Masonic temple events with initiations and officer nominations.

Rebekah Ioof Hall M. L. McCreedy Pythian Owen Grecian George Jarrard Christian Women’s Fellowship of Christian Church South Prairie School Prairie Flower Junior Chamber of Commerce Legion Hall

Turnipseed Hosts At Company Card Party

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Turnipseed Jr hosted Hotse Grain and Feed employees and their wives for a Monday card party. Pinochle. Jim Custer and Dale Duttwiller tied for high score. Gift exchange and refreshments served. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Duane Daering Mr and Mrs Charles Hotle Mrs Custer and Mrs Duttwiller.

Lloyd Turnipseed Jr Hotse Grain and Feed Company Jim Custer Dale Duttwiller Duane Daering Charles Hotle Custer Duttwiller

Dorcas Society Elects Officers at Mennonite Meeting

At the Wayland Dorcas Society meeting in the Mennonite church on Tuesday afternoon officers were elected. They include Mrs J EB Graber as president Mrs C Wyse as vice president Mrs TE Meyer as recording secretary Mrs EK OS Mullett as corresponding secretary and Mrs Olive Boller as treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs Jake Graber Mrs A R Meyer Mrs Dave Meyer Mrs Nona Wenger and Mrs Ezra Witt mer. Mildred Meyer chaired the program with The India Jubilee by Helen Graber and prayer by Mrs C K Schantz. W J Kiher spoke on Ready for Christmas and refreshments followed.

Wayland Dorcas Society Mennonite Church Hleceg J. EB. Graber C. ©. Wyse T. EK. Meyer EK. OS. Mullett Olive Boller Jake Graber A. R. Meyer Dave Meyer Nona Wenger Ezra Wittmer Mildred Meyer Helen Graber C. K. Schantz W. J. Kieher

Stewart and Crone Employees Entertained at Pines Dinner

Mr and Mrs Raymond Crone and Mr and Mrs Warren Stewart hosted Stewart and Crone employees and their wives at a Tuesday dinner party at the Pines. Twenty four employees and wives attended along with four additional guests. The evening featured dancing cards and bingo.

Raymond Crone Warren Stewart Stewart and Crone the Pines

Steamed Cranberry Pudding for Holiday Buffet

A festive steamed pudding flavored with whole cranberry sauce. Prepare in a large or eight individual molds, then steam 45 minutes for small molds or 1 hour 15 minutes for the large mold. Make ahead and re steam. Serve with hard sauce or whipped cream.

Brighton Band Mothers Organize Fund for Uniforms

The Brighton band mothers formed a group to raise funds for new uniforms. Officers named: Mrs. Carl Jarvis president, Mrs. Dale Jones vice president, Mrs. Myron Kurtz secretary, Mrs. Leo Benda treasurer. A benefit basketball game is planned for Thursday evening December 28 with juniors playing fathers and the girls against mothers.

Brighton Carl Jarvis Dale Jones Myron Kurtz Leo Benda

Milo Zecks Host Pre Christmas Dinner Gathering

Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck attended a duck dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Milo Zeck on Wednesday evening. Seasonal decorations complemented the gathering and the guests spent the evening playing bridge.

Milo Zecks Mrs Ralph Zeck Milo Zeck

Alpha Club of Kalona Christmas Luncheon Held at Home

Kalona Alpha Club members gathered at 1 pm Monday at Mrs. T. V. Knerr’s home for a Christmas luncheon. Mrs. I. FE. Grady, Mrs. Jay Eastman and Mrs. Paul Benell arranged the event, tables were decorated in holiday motifs, and Mrs. KE Hesselschwerdt led a program titled Christmas in Our Homes. The group concluded with a gift exchange.

Kalona Alpha Club T. V. Knerr

Sorority Hosts Cooperative Christmas Potluck Dinner

Mrs. Ed Sorrell hosted Beta Sigma Phi members for a cooperative Christmas potluck. A gift exchange occurred as secret sisters were revealed and the evening continued with social time.

Ed Sorrell Beta Sigma Phi

Telephone workers share Christmas dinner and games

Twenty one members of the Iowa Continental Telephone company attended a company party in the recreation room. A potluck supper was served and the room was decorated for the season by Beverly Crandall and Mary Rhodebeck. Gift exchange names were drawn and popcorn balls were made by Mrs Rex Crandall before the group spent the evening playing games.

Iowa Continental Telephone Company Beverly Crandall Mary Rhodebeck Rex Crandall

St Marys Circle Christmas Party At St James Church

St Marys Circle of St James church held a Christmas party at Mrs Harry Lowdens home Wednesday evening Rev R J Winhavey attended A brief business meeting led by Mrs Frank Redeker discussed selling the St James cook book The home was decorated for Christmas with a Madonna centerpiece and a large tree Gifts for exchange were placed on a table and refreshments were served by Mrs Receker

St. Mary’s Circle St. James Church Harry Lowden R. J. Winhavey Frank Redeker Lowdon

Honor Rex Crandalls On 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Crandall were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary Monday evening when 24 friends and relatives gathered at their home for a basket dinner. A silver gift, a two tier cake, and candy bars with cigars were part of the celebration.

Rex Crandall Crandall George Horn

Kolah Club Holds Cooperative Christmas Dinner

Ten members attended the Kolah club's Christmas dinner at the Clayde Knapp home Wednesday afternoon. Committee members included Mrs. Neill Trotman chairwoman Mrs. Clarence Jackson Mrs. John Cherry Mrs. Clarence Goff and Mrs. Lulu Crawford. The afternoon was spent visiting.

Kolah Club Clayde Knapp Neill Trotman Clarence Jackson John Cherry Clarence Goff Lulu Crawford

Pleasant Valley Club Meeting At Barnes Home

Mrs. Keith Barnes W hosted the Pleasant Valley farm bureau club at her home in Brighton with Mrs. Nellie Balderson of Washington as co host. President Mrs. George Statler led the business meeting and township chairman Barnes announced January lamp shade lessons with Mrs. Howard Reighard taking part.

Brighton Keith Barnes Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club Nellie Balderson Washington George Statler Barnes

Meeting Highlights Include Refreshments and Gift Exchange

A meeting featured refreshments and a gift exchange after charged proceedings. Guest Mrs. Harry Bagby of Stockport attended the event.

Franklin Cubs 4 H Club Holds Potluck Meeting

Franklin Center school hosted a potluck for Franklin Cubs 4 H members and guests. Charles Phelps presided as 13 members answered roll call and shared upcoming projects. The evening included Christmas carols and a grab bag before social time.

Franklin Cubs Franklin Center Charles Phelps

Also Mentioned on This Page

Minnesota Mrs. Rinne Albert Lea Minn Wilson and Co Iowa State College Alpha Zeta Mrs. M. Deane Rinner Jeanette Kyle YWCA Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Ardelz Santha No Ery Po Parker House Clover Leaf Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Chic Crone's Alpha Club of Sorrells First Presbyterian Church Washington, Iowa Edith M. Shields Ocean Jerusalem Bethlehem Judean Wm. J. Grossheim D. D Dethier Taylor Shepherds Iola Morrison Nativity Song Kathleen Morrison Jesu, Jesu, Little Son Descant Juanita Wilson Carl Roberts Lailla Vincent Neidlinger Christiansen Srahims Tlandel Gwendolyn Hammerberg Lola Morrison Carol of the Sheep Bells Slovak Silesian Ruth Michels Whouitz Prokost Gladys Lloyd Norma Whitham Cantique de Noel Eileen Meek Irush Nettleton Adam Arr Johnson Weaver Praetorius St. Mary's Circle Rex Crandalls Pleasant Valley Club Howard Reighard Harry Bagby Stockport Santa Claus Hadacol Super Valu Heinz Ketchup Moog Viatie Banane Campbell’s Tomato Soup del Monte Thomassens Super Valu
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