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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1953

Page

2

Payne and Loder Marry on New Year’s Eve in City Church

Gertrude M Payne daughter of Mr and Mrs Oakley C Payne and James A Loder son of Mr and Mrs W J Loder were married at nine o clock New Year s Eve in the Methodist church with Dr C Raymond Reed officiating The couple will reside at 220 West Fifth street Mrs Loder is a Washington High School graduate employed at Tom Duncans shop Mr Loder a Davenport High School graduate worked for the Davenport Democrat and radio station KXIC Attendance included Mr and Mrs W J Loder and Carol of Cedar Rapids.

Gertrude M. Payne Oakley C. Payne James A. Loder This City W. J. Loder Cedar Rapids C. Raymond Reed James E. Wolfe Washington Wolfe Illinois Washington High School Davenport Democrat KXIC Carol

Grady Receives Administrative School Class Training

Cloyce W. Grady 1299796 completes training with the Administration School Co. as part of the Supporting Arms Training Regimen at Marine Barracks Camp Pendleton Oceanside California.

Ghady Pfe. Cloyce W. Grady Administration School Co Marine Barracks Camp Pendleton Oceanside California

Washington man saves on year end cash borrow plan

A Washington businessman needed a few hundred dollars at Christmas. He could draw from his savings but warned of lost interest at year end. A friend proposed a short term bank loan, costing only a few cents, while savings interest would have risen by several dollars. This clever move eased his start to the new year.

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Birthday tribute to mother through flowers

A sentimental note marks a birthday as a moment to honor a mother. It suggests sending flowers to express mixed joys and sorrows shared over the years, framing the day as meaningful for both mother and child.

Niffenegger Maas Vows Exchanged in Kaiona Ceremony

In a Dec 31 service at the Methodist parsonage in Kalona Alpha Niffenegger of Oak Park and Ivan Maas of Riverside exchanged vows. The Rev. L. K. Jones officiated a single ring ceremony witnessed by Calvin Niffenegger and Pamela Maas among others. The couple plans a wedding trip to Sarasota and will reside at the Maas farm on Route 2 Riverside after March 1.

Calvin Niffenegger Pamela Rusty Mes Meredith Maas Rita Donald Maas Sarasota Fla Maas State University of Iowa University of Michigan College of Engineering Phi Mu Sorority Chicago Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Sigma Phi

Social Calendar Reminder to Submit by 10 A M

All items for this column must be in by 10 a m. Request no changes.

Christmas wedding unites Mary Lou Jones and Darrell Dahlien

Mary Lou Jones and Darrell W. Dahlien wed in Kalona during a Christmas afternoon ceremony held at the home of the bridegrooms grandparents. The Rev. Merwin Coad officiated as the couple, a Marshalltown native and a Kalona teacher and principal, begin married life.

Kalona Mary Lou Jones A. W. Jones Marshalltown Darrell W. Dahlien Helen Dahlien Merwin Coad Central Church of Christ of Boone CC. KF. Redfield Boone Charles EK. Redfield Jr Christine Kading Glen Redfield

Notable Names in Local Roll Call Mentioned

Rudiger, Edna Mercer, Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mrs. M. L. Mc Creedy appear in a local society notice listing participants and relatives involved in the community event. The fragment records several women linked to the ceremony and ongoing activities.

Rudiger Edna Mercer Harold Johnson M. L. McCreedy

Bethel Missionary Society Meets for December Gather

The Bethel Church group held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Myrtle Pears home with 16 members and one guest. Mrs. Ed Cady led the business session while Grace Shaw led devotions on Christmas themes and scripture from Matthew 2 1 12.

tWethel Missionary Society Myrtle Pears Carrie Dickinson Ed Cady Grace Shaw Donald Brown Filliman University Philippines

Bridge Group Hosts New Year’s Eve Potluck and Games

Members of the Y's Men's bridge club held a New Year’s Eve potluck and bridge session at Charles and Morris home. Six tables were in play with Boyd White and wife of Quincy Illinois winning the high score prize. Former members Duane Griggs and wife attended, while Bob Reed won the men’s high score and Mrs Herbert Osin cup for women.

Charles Morris Boyd White Quincy Ill White Duane Griggs Keosauqua Bob Reed Herbert Osincup

Holiday Dinner At W Lauderman Home

Mr and Mrs Wilmer Lauderman hosted a Christmas day turkey dinner for twenty five relatives at their home near Pleasant Plain. Guests included Mrs Harry Lauderman Norma Lea and Sue Coffin and other relatives from Fairfield Washington Crawfordsville and nearby areas.

Wilmer Lauderman Larry Shirley Lauderman Pleasant Plain Harry Lauderman Washington Harvey Coffin Norma Lea Sue Near Fairfield Leslie Beenblossom Wilma Jean Chester Swangler Karla Kay Ronald Lee Crawfordsville LaVern Muhs Fairfield Thomas Hosking Tommy Billie Been Blossom Jean Ann Martha Lea Jo Linn

Junction Manco Treated at Hospita

Harry Hanft is undergoing treatment for a heart ailment at Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Don Howell has moved his insurance office to the front part of the main floor of the Mrs G N Duncan building on Main street Russell Newell will occupy the rear rooms for a law office. A hallway has been built along the north side of the building with doors leading into the various rooms. Mr and Mrs J L Orr formerly at this place have moved from Hot Springs S D to Glendale Ariz.

Martha Butlers Columbus Junction Dev Harry Hanft Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Don Howell G. N Duncan Main Street Russell Newell J. L. Orr Hot Springs S. D Glendale Ariz

Preventing Teeth Grinding With Retaining Appliance

Most people grind their teeth during sleep leading to chipped teeth, erosion, and gum sensitivity. In severe cases a retaining appliance can keep the dental arch in place after correcting tooth irregularities. The appliance has preserved teeth for many years.

U Go One Go Club Meets With Mrs Manussier

Eleven members of the U Go one Go club and guest Mrs G A Reinert met at Mrs Vina Manassier’s home. Pinochle played at three tables with high score to Mrs FE Ward and low to Mrs Claude Bain. Next meeting with Mrs Oral Mayo on 14.

U Go 1 Go Club G. A. Reinert Vina Manassier FE. E. Ward Claude Bain Oral Mayo

Eisenhower Begins 1955 Quietly at New York Home

President elect Eisenhower spent New Year’s Day at his New York residence with Mrs Eisenhower and their three grandchildren. He left his Commo dore Hotel base late Wednesday and voiced hope that 1955 would bring peace to the world and be the finest year yet.

New York E Eisenhower Commodore Hotel Morningside Weights Eisenhower

India May Offer New Korean Peace Formula

Informed sources predicted India may push a new peace plan to settle the Korean conflict. The prospect grew after Premier Josef Stalin hinted at a possible meeting with President-elect Eisenhower. India’s foreign office offered no comment on the Soviet leader’s statement.

India New Delhi Josef Stalin Elecet Eisenhower

PEO Sisterhood Hosts Senior Girls Here

Senior girls from the high school were guests of PEO Sisterhood Chapter 1 at Mrs Lena Tripp's home Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs William Kiorton and daughter Marilyn of Brighton. The program featured pictures of Cottey College and a student viewpoint talk by Miss Horton. Refreshments followed at a nicely set table.

Po B E. O Lena Tripp Willian Kiorton Marilyn Brighton Cottey College P. EK. O. Sisterhood Miss Horton George

Community church events and club meetings

The Thursday United Presbyterian annual New Year dinner and congregational meeting starts at noon with meat and coffee provided and two dishes to pass. Friday features Past Matron’s, Rebekah Lodge, WSCS Workshop, and Women’s Missionary Society activities with luncheons and meetings through the day. Saturday and Monday continue with Legion hall, Rainbow Girls, YWCA, Knights of Pythias, and Bible study notices at local venues.

United Presbyterian Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IOOF WSCS Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society of UP Church Walter Kyle Ira Smock Dale Dodds Stella Latchem John Phieger Rainbow Girls Ywca Council YWCA Knights of Pythias Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gertrude Payne Jim Loder Niffenegger-Maas VD. W. Dahlien Mrs. Jones Mrs. Redfield Bethel Church Group Mae Gideon National Missions Arizona Gertrude Letts Foreign Work Korea Carrie Davis Anna Brown Mauriee Alvine Bridge Group W. Lauderman P.E.O Elizabeth Dawson Woman's Relief Corps Legion Hall Pastry Shop Wayte Wagner Edward Blatter Freshwaters Appment Building South Iowa Avenue G. J. Nemmers, M. D Eclipse Lumber Company G. E Barney) Sakulin, Mgr Rosedale Mrs. Tucker Hunt Cello ILESS
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