Virginia Kay Stransky Weds Gary Eugene Smith in Riverside
Miss Virginia Kay Stransky daughter of Mr and Mrs Milo Stransky Riverside and Gary Eugene Smith son of Mr and Mrs Merle Smith Washington were married at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside January 25. The Rev Gilbert McDowell officiated as the bride wore Chantilly lace with pearl trim and carried a white orchid arrangement. Attendants wore emerald green dresses and matching pillboxes. Best man was Allen Smith with ushers Jerry Sommers and Gaylen Jarrard. Altar flowers were white pompons and green carnations. Reception followed in Fellowship Hall with guests registering and gifts opened. The bride is a graduate of Riverside High School and Iowa City Commercial College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Virginia Kay Stransky
Milo Stransky
Gary Eugene Smith
Davenport
Merle Smith
Washington
Trinity Methodist Church
Gilbert McDowell
Chantilly
Mary Kay Lock
Town City
Dorothy Wilson
Ainsworth
Allen Smith
Jerry Sommers
Cedar Rapids
Gaylen Jarrard
Dale Stratman
Iowa City
Mias Jr
Kathy Malichky
James Klein
Rita Droll
Susie Sommers
Alvin Sojka
Royal Sommers
Richard Stout
Local social notes from area families and clubs
Mr and Mrs Don Hayesen and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mills appear in a roundup of local social events. The Y Mixers hosted a 48 guest potluck at 6 30 p m with crafting and hunting game activities planned. Also listed are visits to Portugal and Spain, birthdays, tea gatherings, and attendance at a state music convention in Des Moines with performances by Mr Sorden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hayesen
Gether
Gilbert Mills
Portugal
Spain
Milo Sorden
Des Moines
Kirkwood
Mr. Sorden
Lois Hayes Bride-Elect Honored at Heck Home Shower
Miss Lois Hayes, a February 1 bride-elect, was honored Sunday at the Heck home hosted by Jan Heck and Virginia Marie. About twenty friends attended the courtesy, with pink and red decorations and refreshments. Bridal games and serving helped by Mrs Irene Heck and Mrs Leo Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Heck
Virginia Marie
Heck
Lois Hayes
Miss Hayes
Irene Heck
Leo Marie
Farewell Potluck for John Shelman at Friendly Circle Club
The Friendly Circle Club hosted a farewell potluck Saturday at the Fairgrounds for Mr and Mrs John Shelman who recently moved into Washington. Nine families attended. Password and a spelldown provided entertainment while a gift was presented to Mrs Shelman from club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Fairgrounds
John Shelman
Washington
Password
Sherman
Elwood Kleese
Lyde Crile
Merle Sheetz
David Kleese
Richard Schiebel
Linda Lee Guest at Luncheon Honoring Bride to Be
Miss Linda Lee was honored at a Captain's Table luncheon by her mother's bridge club. Twenty-two mothers and daughters attended, showering gifts of linen for her new home. Green and white place cards framed the event. Special guests included the bride's mother Mrs. John Lee and her sister Barbara. Miss Lee plans to marry Willard Moore of Town City on Feb. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lee
Miss Lee
John Lee
Barbara
Willard Moore
Town City
Disturbing the Peace Charge Against Wayland Man
Robert Arbogast of Wayland was charged with disturbing the peace by city police Saturday evening and fined 5 by Justice Glenn Holden. Thomas Lee Fritz and Pamela Elaine Thomassen of Washington obtained a marriage license. Funeral services for Mrs Mabel Jenkins were held at 10 am Friday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev L W Hayter in charge. pallbearers included Vincent Beliel Howard Caldwell Orville Caldwell John Sherman John Gamon and Curtis Long. burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Arbogast
Wayland
Justice of the Peace
Glenn Holden
Thomas Lee Fritz
Pamela Elaine ‘Thomassen
Washington
Marrigge
Local Births and Dismissals Reported in Washington Area
Yesterday Admitted lists include Jerry Niffenegger from Ainsworth undergoing surgical care with Mrs Walter Horning noted in Washington. Today births announced for Mr and Mrs James Young of Washington a son and Mr and Mrs Monroe Howell of Washington a daughter. Dismissals include Mrs Lucy E Rehmel of Washington Lewis Meeks of Ainsworth a baby boy Loeffler of Washington and Paul Rebling of Mr Pleasant along with Mrs Clarence Walker of Ainsworth Mrs Stella Dodd and Mrs William J Putman of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Niffenegger
Ainsworth, Surgical
Walter Horning
Washington, Surgical
James Young
Washington
Monroe Howell
Lucy E Rehmel
Lewis Meeks
Ainsworth
Baby Boy Loeffler
Paul Rebling
Mr Pleasant
Clarence Walker
Stella Dodd
William J Putman
Washington social calendar Monday events
The list outlines local meetings and activities across multiple groups for Monday through Thursday. It mentions Applied Arts, Music, Child Study, Junior High PTG, Christian Builders Class, Suzannah Girls, Family Living II, White Shrine, Y Wives, Board meetings, Handcraft I, 15th Century Club, Cedar Two Farm Bureau Women, Barracks Auxiliary, Rebel UPW note time change, Navajo Club luncheon, Go I Go Club, Golden Age Club dinner, Sunshine Community Club, LBC Club, and Thursday LBC Club details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Munson
Fareway
Munson
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Applied Arts
Marvin McClure
Dale Caldwell
Century Club
Ralph Bauer
Cedar Two
Farm Bureau
David I Barracks
Legion Hall
Bill Foster
Louise Reaney
Husbands and Friends
YMCA
Sunshine Community Club
Jesse Stout
Bride of Lester Whitaker Kay Pickering Marries
The marriage of Kay Inez Pickering daughter of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Pickering Pleasant Plain and Lester D Whitaker son of Mr and Mrs Syrrel Whitaker Brighton was held Saturday Jan 25 at 7 20 pm in the First Church of God Brighton The Rev Virgil Blosser assisted by Gale Zickefoose performed the ceremony The altar carried red and white roses and candelabras The nuptial selections were sung by Francis and Lonnie Pickering The bride wore a floor length Chantilly lace gown with a Sabrina neckline bodice and bouffant skirt Mrs Hazel Greiner sister of the groom was matron of honor Best man Immie Hanshaw cousin of the bride Ushers were Lady Hanshaw and Clarence Whitaker A reception for 150 followed at KP Hall Brighton The bride is employed at Advance Ross in Washington and plans to continue Her husband a graduate of Brighton High School is employed at Philco in Fairfield The future home will be in Pleasant Plain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Kay Inez Pickering
Cloyce Pickering
Pleasant Plain
Lester D. Whitaker
Immie Hanshaw
Pleasant
Lady Hanshaw
Clarence Whitaker
Libertyville
KP Hall
Chester Crosby
Forrest Henry
Washington
Doris Carter
Fairfield
Albert Hanshaw
Advance Ross
Brighton High School
Philco Corporation
Blooming stock fuels colorful wardrobe arrivals at shop
The store showcases new arrivals as soon as they arrive through the back door. Items are unpacked and displayed on racks to create a vibrant selection for customers.
School lunch menu for January dates listed
Tuesday January 2 offers meat loaf with tomato sauce buttered potatoes carrot sticks apple sauce golden bun buttered jelly milk. Wednesday January 29 features wiener on bread catsup sauerkraut celery with peanut butter creamed corn peach cobbler milk. Thursday January 30 serves orange juice turkey spoon bread buttered peas cranberry relish chocolate pudding bread and butter sandwich milk. Friday January 31 includes salmon salad sandwich buttered potatoes green beans with cheese sauce strawberry shortcake.
Cloverleaf 4 H Club Seeks Leader At January Meeting
Fifteen members attended the Cloverleaf 4 H Club January meeting and answered roll call with a favorite poem. If no leader is found, the club will disband. Kay Anderson gave an illustrated talk on The Beauty of Nature. Linda Mitchell spoke on Formal and Informal Balance. Debby Sheetz discussed Personal Developments. Marie Jones demonstrated A New Way to Cover Storage Boxes. Vicki Conrad and Linda Mitchell served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverleaf 4
Sally Smith
Kay Anderson
Linda Mitchell
Debby Sheetz
Marie Jones
Vicki Conrad
Sandra Lougene Dallmeyer to Wed Delbert Lord Rees
Mr and Mrs Lewis Dallmeyer of Columbus Junction announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Sandra Lougene to Delbert Lord Rees of Columbus Junction. The wedding is set for February 1 at 7 30 p m at Pleasant Grove Church with a reception to follow at the Peoples National Bank Lounge. A few invitations have been issued and all friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Dallmeyer
Columbus Junction
Sandra Lougene
Delbert Lord Rees
Pleasant Grove
Peoples National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Viginia Stransky Ie
Linwood Heck
Artis Heck
Iowa
Melvin Havel
Riside
Olie Olson
Alvah Heck
High
Commercial College
Mrs. Gary
Smith
Johnson County Icon Aluminum
Bettendorf
Alvenport
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
West Side Square
Pansy Hill Club
B.J. Pitewilliam
Mattoon, Il
TM. Nelson
George E. Koehler
Walt
Marshall Koehler
Marsha
Craig
George T. Koehler
Mike
Rosemary
Bob Koehler
Bradley
CP. Berkhoff
Kathy
Kay
Pigeon, Mich
Tim Hicke
Dwight, Ill
Larry Bishop
Vennard College
University Park, Ta
Bobe Kurtz
Fred Downing
Kurtz
Mae Spessard
Sunnyhaven Rest Home
Dick Kurtz
Burlington
University Hospitals
John Young
Florida
New Orleans
Charles Ricketts
Lake McBride
Mr. Rickett
Harold L. Johnsons
Chicago
Wolf's Flower Shop
Jerry Greiner
Keoeb
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Olympia
Leslie Blick
Lester Whitaker
Kay Pickering
Francis
Lonnie Pickering
Hazel Greiner
Clarence Logan
South 3Rd
Wegio
Rom Duncan
Waco
Cloverle
Maria Jeanne Va Leu
Wendel Guy
L. P. Guy
Va Leu
Washington High School
John ‘Owen
George Breitenbach
Winga’s
Guy
Sandra Dallmeyer
Delbert Rees
Fuhr & Cochran
Nestle’s
Rath
Riis
Nas
Hershey’s
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