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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
3
Roberta Jane Shalla and John R. Coffman were married at Holy Trinity church Richmond in a double ring ceremony. Rev W F Boeckmann led the nuptial mass with Marilyn Shalla as maid of honor and several bridesmaids. Guests from Des Moines Betendorf Washington Ainsworth Iowa City attended.
Dr and Mrs W J Grossheim hosted the Presbyterian Church choir after the Sunday program. They entertained choir members and spouses at a social hour in the parsonage with refreshments provided by the hosts.
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Betty Jean Tait daughter of Mr and Mrs C Wayne Tait and Telford John Simons son of Mr and Mrs T J Simons were married in a Methodist church ceremony on Tuesday evening A double ring service with Edna Klein as organist featured a corded silk dress for the bride and a reception for immediate family at the couple’s home They plan to live at 414 North Sud Avenue after the home is completed Mrs Simons attended by her sister Mrs Robert C Steele in cinnamon crepe dress and the groom’s mother wore black Crepe The couple will honeymoon in Chicago He is a Washington high school graduate and a carpenter while she is employed as a long distance telephone operator.
One hundred twenty five couples attended the Rainbow Girls Christmas dance at the armory Tuesday evening. Furnishing music was the Aristocrat's orchestra of Airfield.
Ardelz Santha Lodge elected Mrs Lyle Godfrey as rani at the Tuesday meeting in KI hall. Officers include Nelson Woodford rajah Mrs Woodford, pundita Gus Reinert, purohita Claude Bain, treasurer Sam DeLong, scribe Mrs Oral Mayo, rishi LaRue Conklin, second warder Godfrey, first warder. Installation set for Jan 2 with Kathleen. another on Jan 25 with installing officer Hubert Lehrer Imperial deputy. Potluck supper at 6 30 precedes service. Canasta and refreshments followed the meeting.
Damascus Shrine No 10 announces a Friendship Night set for January 23 at the Masonic Temple. The meeting is led by Mrs Hugh Morris and A I Fitzsimmons with each officer to invite a guest officer and provide a gift. A 3 30 p m business meeting and a February benefit card party were discussed. Refreshments were served by Mrs J W Bidwell Mae Davis and Mae Roth.
Wanda Blattner entertained her Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church at her home Saturday afternoon. Eight of the nine members attended. The girls sang carols and then played games. Refreshments and small snow man favors with silk hats were served by Mrs. Victor Blattner.
West Chester calendar lists Knights of Columbus Christmas party at St James 8 p.m. and Pythian Sisters at KP hall 7 30 p.m. Methodist choir has no rehearsal Wednesday night and Christian choir also off this week. OES calls meeting at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple with initiation then social hour. CYO district meeting scheduled for 8 p.m. at unspecified venue.
A pre-nuptial linen shower Tuesday evening at Mrs. Darrell Ross home honored Barbara Etter who will wed in January. Co hostess was Mrs. Kenneth Patterson. A two course buffet supper and Christmas decorated tables accompanied the event. Eighteen attended including out of town guests Mrs. Victor Yuska Kansas City Mo Mrs. Martin Hanzlik Des Moines Mrs. Paul Hammberburg Chicago Mrs. James Hudson Denver Colo and Mrs. Jack Pauls Ames.
Authorities discuss a possible ban on private autos in the downtown area to ensure rapid evacuation by public transit in an emergency. The plan aims to keep streets clear for buses and other transit to move residents quickly.
Two farm sales near Columbus Junction report a range of prices from tractors and implements to livestock. Guy V Hafner estate sale north east of town and Harry S Zaruba closing out sale five miles north west both list auctioneers Klotz and Duncan with Columbus Junction State Bank as clerk.
Christmas Day and weekend gatherings across Seventy-Six area as families hosted relatives and friends. Many households shared dinners and gifts with relatives from Wellman Bloomfield Keota Washington Mt. Pleasant Ames Jackson vil Jamaica and other towns.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Beauchamp observed their golden wedding anniversary with a family turkey dinner at their Winfield home on Christmas Day. The couple wed December 25 1900 in the bride’s parents home northwest of Crawfordsville.
The Louisa County Older Boys and Girls conference plans a December 29 gathering near Columbus Junction, with sessions at Evangelical United Brethren and Church of God in Cairo. Pakistan-born Jang Bahadur, studying at the University of Dubuque, will speak alongside county ministers and youth musicians. A free lunch is offered at noon and an evening banquet follows. Officers for the year will be elected.
The army will call about 9,740 reserve lieutenants and captains to active duty by March 22, raising total officers recalled since the Korean War began to 27,000. Most volunteers include 814 physicians and 850 dentists. mandatory orders may follow if not enough volunteers.
Mrs C H Williams of Abbeville Louisiana endorses HADACOL claiming relief from fatigue insomnia and poor appetite after deficiency in vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron. She says three bottles brought definite improvement and she now sleeps better eats well and has energy for housework. The LeBlanc Corporation markets HADACOL with a money back guarantee.
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