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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1950

Page

2

Nuptial Vows Tie Rock Valley Couple in Double Ring Service

Verna Mae Rozeboom daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Rozeboom Rock Valley became the bride of Russell H Miller son of Mr and Mrs Harold Miller Crawfordsville in a double ring ceremony at the Rock Valley Methodist church. Rev H C Van Deelen officiated with orange blossoms white flowers and candles. The bride wore white satin with Chantilly lace and a veil, carried gardenias and white gladioli rosettes. Attendants included Mrs Al Broek Verla Vander Streek and Marilyn Miller. Best man was Robert Miller with ushers Howard Van Pearsem and Charles Whiting. A buffet lunch followed for 150 guests and the couple will live in Hanover NH after a wedding trip while Miller pursues a master s degree.

Rock Valley Verna Mae Rozeboom Will Rozeboom Russell H. Miller Harold Miller Crawfordsville Esme Methodist Church of H. C. van Deelen Howard van Pearsem Mingo George van Beek Mr? van Beek al Broek Sioux Center Verla Vander Streek Pella Marilyn Miller Cheryl Lynn Broek Rickey van Beek Robert Miller Charles Whiting Joyce Brunstine Sam Ver Hoef Eleanor Vander Berg Lavonne Wesselink Fonda Sandbule Donna Ver Hoef Kathryn Roelofs Ramona van Eldik Carolyn Harmelink Marilyn Vander Berg Angeline Iola Sandbule

Chicken Supper On Victor Blattner Lawn

A cooperative chicken supper was held on the lawn at Victor Blattner's home Tuesday evening for members and families and former members of the Independent club. Sixty three attended. Afterward a program was presented by the children present.

Victor Blattner Independent Club

Han-di-ta Girls Help Homeless with Campfire Event

The Han-di-ta Campfire girls gathered Monday afternoon in the Campfire room to prepare and distribute favors to residents of the home. They filled the donations with care and planned future activities to support the group.

Fourth of July Nut Cup Project by Local Girls

Girls at a local meeting prepared red white and blue nut cups decorated with small flags. After filling the cups they delivered them to the county home for the Fourth of July celebration.

Fourth of July Party Hosted by Ida Calendar and Mrs Whistler

Ida Calendar and Mrs Pearl Whistler co hosted a Tuesday afternoon Fourth of July party at Kalie Calendar s home with guests Mrs Louise White and Grace Lutes. Fourth of July decorations set the scene as anagrams provided light entertainment. Nellie Wilson will be a guest this afternoon.

Ida Calendar

Cooperative Luncheon for Priscilla Club Members

Priscilla club members held a Monday noon cooperative luncheon hosted by Mrs. Fred L. Stewart. Twelve members attended with three guests, Mrs. J. C. Bridges, Mrs. H. J. Brenneman and Debby Brenneman. Debby Brenneman performed piano pieces in the afternoon. Poems were composed by each member.

Priscilla Club Fred L. Stewart J. C. Bridges H. J. Brenneman Debby Brenneman

Neighbors Hold Basket Dinner at Sunset Park

Sum mit community neighbors gathered for a Sunday basket dinner at Sunset Park. Attendees included multiple families from Kalona Wellman Keota and nearby towns. Plans were announced to make the gathering an annual event on the first Tuesday in July.

Summit Sunset Park Low Bishop Allen Bishop Carl Oldfield Ralph Oldfield Jimmy Harold Schulty Keith Paul Oldfield Wellman Ed Kleineburg and Lee Winfield Clyde Kennara Dallas Krantz Rita Scrinven Kalona Evelyn Brown Tiffin Donald J. Trier George Shalla Wayne and Marlin Keith Herr Keota Lester Leeper Ethel Schulty Ernest Krantz

Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Project Tour Summary

The Franklin Cubs 4-H club met at Homer Brinning’s home on Thursday June 23 to begin their project tour and concluded at John Dawson’s residence A business meeting followed as plans for the Ames convention were discussed.

Franklin Cubs Homer Brinning John Dawson Ames

Washington Country Club Fourth of July Celebration

Washington Country Club observed the Fourth of July with an evening fireworks display drawing about 250 spectators. In afternoon play a two ball mixed foursome tied at net 36 for top honors, with other pairings at net 37, while 75 members shared a 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner.

Washington Country Club T. R. Phillips Ray Whitehead G. F. Moothart Vernon Willing Mary Ellen Lytle Harold Kerr

Wedding Set for July Eight at Morning Sun Church

Invitations issued for the marriage of Eleanor Corey of Morning Sun and Robert Dewayne Jones of the United States Marines. The ceremony will be at 8:00 p.m. July 8 in the Morning Sun Methodist church.

Morning Sun Eleanor Corey John Corey Robert Dewayne Jones United States Marines Wayne Jones Columbus Junction

Sunset Circle Club Hosts Pie and Ice Cream Supper

In Crawfordsville the Sunset Circle club held a pie and ice cream supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs Minen Graber. Twelve families attended and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dumont and their family. The event featured visiting and refreshments of coffee punch pie and ice cream served by the hostesses.

Crawfordsville Sunset Circle Club Minen Graber Bernard Dumont

Meeting Concludes With Wiener Roast Social

After the discussion phase, attendees participated in a wiener roast, providing a casual end to the gathering. The event featured informal conversations and community camaraderie following formal talks.

Riverside Residents Attend Conventions

Washington county Democrats and Republicans met in Riverside on Friday. Democrat delegates to state conventions were Edward Bushek and C V Dautremont with local attendees listed. Republican delegates were Mrs Ola O Loughlin and Alva Bell with local attendees named.

Marge Luckey Riverside Washington County Edward Busaek C. V. Dautremont Emma Frank Zelda Shebek Edward Bushek Louis Waldschmidt August Schmidt YMCA Ola O'Loughlin Alva Bell Claude Flynn Vic Burich Wiliam Knebel Fred Skubal

Family News From Mercy Hospital and Local Visits

The report notes a patient undergoing surgery at Mercy hospital who is improving. Geneva and Mary Schnoebelen returned home after a ten day visit with relatives in Cumming North Dakota. Adams Fitzsimmons and Denise Marie went back to Casper Wyoming after visiting grandparents and friends. Dorothy Fitzsimmons of Cedar Rapids joined the group here. Robert Rose and family began a trip home to Fremont Porto Park San Pablo California after a week with relatives in Iowa. A Lake McBride picnic included Orval Rose and daughter from Des Moines Walter Rose and family Ivan Rose and family Alma Jones Edna Patterson and Dan Rose. E E Howard, living with his son Dale Howard, will spend the holiday in Chicago with Gale Howard and family.

Geneva Schnoebelen Mary Schnoebelen Cumming, North Dakota Adramn Dale Fitzsimmons Denise Marie Caspar Wyo C. E. Fitzsimmons C. V. Dautremont Dorothy Fitzsimmons Cedar Rapids Robert Rose Fei Lake Mce Orval Rose Les Moines Walter Ros Ivan Rose Alma Jones Iowa City Edna Patterson Dan Rose Riverside E. E. Howard Ben Dale Howard Chicago Gale

Nest for Peas and Beef Spaghetti Dish

Tender long spaghetti mixed with margarine and shredded chipped beef creates a distinct test for fresh garden peas. Serve hot with a tossed green salad and crusty water rolls with margarine.

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