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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1951

Page

3

Dianne Kauffman and James J. Roth Wed in Wayland Mennonite Church

Dianne N Kauffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Kauffman and James J Roth son of Mr and Mrs Levi Roth wed at Wayland Mennonite Church on Sunday in a double ring ceremony. Rev EK B Mullett officiated. The couple depart for a honeymoon and will reside in Wayland.

Dianne Kauffman James J. Roth Wayland Iva Peterson A. R. Meyer Eldred Berkshire Jean Kauffman Anna Marie Peterson Laurence Shaffer Ezra Wittmer Omer Roth Ardith Wagler Miriam Verena Wyse Mr Roth Wayland High School

Levi Shidlers 50th Anniversary Observed in Brighton

Mr and Mrs Levi Shidler marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Brighton amid poor health and bad weather that kept out-of-town relatives from visiting. The couple wed January 2, 1901, at the Allsup home with Rev Wanawalt officiating. Their three daughters Olive Fisher, James Bitner, and Roy Freado reside in nearby towns.

Brighton Levi Shidler Brighton E Shidler Margaret Finley Allsup Finley Allsup Delta Grace Hill Wanawalt Pearl Strolhm Shidlers Olive Fisher James Bitner Roy Freado

Sorority Program on Our Universe Presented by Berdo and Griggs

Mrs. Charles Berdo and Mrs. Duane Griggs led a Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Ed Borrell's home with a study of Our Universe. Berdo shared origin and life forms from Dawn of Creation, while Griggs reviewed literature types and reading benefits. Hostess provided refreshments.

Charles Berdo Duane Griggs Beta Sigma Phi Ed Borrell Berdo Mansfield Earth

Pre-Nuptial Courtesy Honors Betty Dennis HASKINS

Betty Dennis was honored at a pre nuptial courtesy in Haskins hosted by Mrs. Jim Bean with Wilma Dennis as assistant hostess. The guest of honor becomes the bride of Charles Hemim the next day. Yellow and white decor and wedding bells framed the gift opening, with refreshments served at the close.

Haskins Betty Dennis Jim Bean Wilma Dennis Charles Hemim

Bacon and molasses baked beans casserole

Stir 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses and 2 tablespoons chopped onion into each can of baked beans. Mix with 4 teaspoon salt, pour into a casserole, top with 2 strips bacon, and bake in a 375 degree oven until bacon is brown and crisp.

Rainbow Girls elect Marsha Bailey Worthy Advisor

Marsha Bailey was elected Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls at a Monday evening meeting in the Masonic Temple. Other officers named include Marilyn Falk as worthy associate advisor Janet Grecian as charity Pat Nicola as hope Betty Kynik as faith Darlene Snyder as recorder Sybil Bagge as treasurer. Installation is planned for Sunday at 2 PM in the Masonic Temple with public invited.

Marsha Bailey Rainbow Girls Group Masonic Temple Marilyn Falk Worthy Janet Grecian Charity Pat Nicola Hope Betty Kynik Faith Darlene Snyder Sybil Bagge Marilyn Cook

Knebel to wed Slaughter in Riverside church

Engagement announced for Shirley Knebel of Riverside and Eldon Slaughter of Lone Tree. Wedding set for February 3 at St Mary’s church in Riverside. Knebel works at J C Penney in Iowa City. Slaughter employed by Nall Motors in Iowa City.

Riverside Shirley Knebel Zeno Knebel Eldon Slaughter Raymond W. Slaughter Lone Tree St. Mary’s Church Miss Knebel J. C. Penney Co Iowa City Mr. Slaughter Nall Motors, Inc

Factories Provide Most Steel Jobs Across Nation

More than 40 percent of all factory workers in the country earn their living by making and forming steel into useful products. This reflects the steel industry’s large share of employment.

Young Adults Discussion Club Adopts Constitution

At the YWCA room on Wednesday evening the Young Adult Discussion Club approved a constitution and elected officers for the coming year. Bob Brewer was chosen president with Mary Waggoner as vice president, Helen Givans as secretary, and Joy Fairchild as treasurer. Justine George spoke about a summer trip to Europe, followed by questions from the group.

Ywca Room Bob Brewer Mary Waggoner Helen Givans Joy Fairchild Justine George Europe

Carol Walker Hosts New Year Dinner at Parents Home

Carol Walker entertained guests at her New Year dinner Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Walker. The afternoon featured visiting and games with attendees including Carol Weeks Rowena Carter Carol Te lin Eva Blattner Pat Dela Ne dine Chalupa Nancy Burham Nancy Connor Marilou Robertson Kay Cherry Carla Benell Betty Kunik and Vivian Hines.

Carol Walker Hubert Walker Carol Weeks Rowena Carter Carol Te?lin Eva Blattner Pat Dela Nedine Chalupa Nancy Burham Nancy Connor Marilou Robertson Kay Cherry Carla Benell Betty Kunik Vivian Hines

Merry Makers Dinner Held at C. Bear Home

The Merry Makers club held its annual dinner Wednesday afternoon at Clayton Bear home Twelve members attended with husbands as guests and Mr and Mrs Doyle Norris of Iowa City as visitors The social hour shower honored Mrs Dorothy Bear New officers were elected with Mrs Richard Young named president and Mrs H J Myers named vice president Mrs Orva Scott re elected secretary treasurer The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Young

Merry Makers Club Mrs Clayton Bear Doyle Norris Iowa City

Linger Longer Club Holds Cooperative Supper

The Linger Longer club met at the Franklin Center school for its annual cooperative supper. Ten members and families attended with guests including Mr. and Mrs. David Galloway and James Combs. New president Mrs. Walter Neff led a brief business meeting and announced a gift to Washington county New Year's baby.

Linger Longer Club Franklin Center School David Galloway James Combs Walter Neff Washington County Donald Rinner Rinner Dale Lance John Kiene George Bartholo

Braising Technique for Cubed Meats Varies by Type

The guide explains browning cubes of beef before braising with less water than a stew. After sealing, simmer until tender, with beef needing 24% to hours, while veal and lamb cook slightly faster.

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John Yousling Washington Bevery Conrad Virginia Myers Carla Johnson Eldon Lola von Bontrager Olds Miss Johnson Miss Bontrager Mary Wyse C. C. Wyse Stephen Berkshire Ledra Kauffman Levi Shidlers Stone's Furniture Mevitgomery Ward South Side Square Mackeral Griddle Wien DAG Tangerines Texas Fuhr & Cochran George Prosser Wilbur W Thompson Dave Powers George Murphy Donald Zwicki John Coon Clarence Works Owen Wehr Ross Yates Obert Dennis Jess Meeks William Darby Glen Dunkin Crawfordsville Eva Rabenold Ainsworth Young Adults Discussion Club Sponsoring YWCA YMCA Dale Caldwell Donna Hughes Miss Waggoner Merry Makers C. Bear Home Elizabeth Young Mew H. J. Brenneman Bartholomew
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