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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1937

Page

3

George Boozel and Marie Moothart Wed in Wayland

Miss Marie Moothart daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Eicher wed George Boozel of Des Moines Thursday at the Eicher home west of Wayland in a seven o clock ceremony. Rev Delbert Welty officiated with Lohengrin's Wedding March and Mendelssohn's Wedding March played by Miss Widmer. The bride wore her mother's lace gown and a tulle veil with sweet peas and baby breath, carrying sweetheart roses. Attendants were Miss Marjorie Boozel and Miss Lois Emry. best man Dan Ficher. usher Avery Johns. A three course dinner featured yellow and green decor. Mrs Boozel is a 1921 graduate of Wayland high school and has worked in Des Moines and Ames. Boozel attended Drake University and is employed as a sales promoter.

Wayland Marie Moothart Jacob Eicher George Boozel Des Moines Cora Boozel Peoria Ill Eicher Kenneth Neunschawander Catherine Widmer Lohengrin Delbert Welty Wieher Church Marjorie Boozel Lois Emry Mise Widmer Dan Ficher Avery Johns Elizabeth Jean Neff Richard Shively Bowzer Wayland High School Town State Teachers

Social Calendar Listings and Wedding Notice

Local social calendar items list meetings and gatherings for the week with times and hosts. A wedding notice notes a couple to reside in Des Moines with out of town guests and family, mentioning the bridegroom's mother and sister from Peoria and other relatives from Cedar Falls and Harlan.

Detroit clubs schedule summer picnics and events

The Rebekah club picnic is postponed to July 15 at 6 30 p m. The Town club of Detroit will hold its 13th annual picnic Sunday July 18 at Chandler park and invites all former towns. Mrs A Verdon secretary-treasurer 14255 Cloverlawn. No choir rehearsal at the Presbyterian church this week.

Rebekah Club Town Club of Detroit Mich Chandler Park A. Verdon Sec.Treas Cloverlawn Presbyterian Church

W Allen Stewart Honored on 90th Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs K L Stewart hosted a Saturday gathering four miles north of Washington to honor W Allen Stewart turning ninety on July 4. Thirty seven attendees included three sons and extended family. A four generation photo featured W Allen Stewart, John A Stewart, Richard A Stewart, and Patricia Ann.

K. L. Stewart W. Allen Stewart Frances Stewart Washington Stewart Richard A. Stewart Patricia Ann Randle John Stewart W. Allen .Stewart John A. Stewart

Ice Cream Social Held at Finney Home

An ice cream social was held last evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hervey Finney. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Will Saville, Mrs. Elizabeth Messeremith and daughter Agnes, Mrs. Rosette Shreves, and Mrs. W. H. Huber of Greensburg Indiana.

Hervey Finney Will Saville Elizabeth Messeremith Agnes Rosette Shreves W. H. Huber Greensburg Ind

Ena A Lewis and Richard C Disney Wed on Fourth of July

Ena Aline Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwin M Lewis and Richard C Disney wed July 4 at the Prairie Flower Baptist Church in Washington. Rev C E Strong officiated with John Mason as attendant. The bride wore navy checked satin chiffon and salmon roses. Disney a West Chester high school graduate and Weaver Construction employee met in Washington. The couple will not set up home immediately.

Ena Aline Lewis Elwin M. Lewis Washington Richard C. Disney C. E. Strong Prairie Flower Baptist Church John Mason Disney Washington High School McLellan Montgomery Ward American Pearl Button Company West Chester High School Weaver Construction Company Des Moines

Summer Drinks and Frozen Desserts From Juice Boosts

A homemaker’s guide to citrus and juice based beverages and frozen desserts for hot weather. Recipes cover Two-Fruit Punch Orange Raspberry Punch Spiced Pineapple Cooler and more desserts like Maple Pineapple Cream and Banana Apple Parfait with steps for chilling, freezing, and garnishing.

Jolly Joker 4-H Club Meets for Rug Making Lesson

The Jolly Joker 4-H club held a meeting with Mary Jones present for a rug making lesson led by Isabelle Combs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jones and Miss Combs. The next meeting is planned with Charlotte and Deborah Longer on July 14.

Jolly Joker 4-H Club Mary Jones Isabelle Combs

Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet Friday at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the United Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 in the church. Mrs W J Masson is general chairman and Mrs Mable Gray is program chairman with a patriotic program planned.

Wynda Gideon U.P. Arene Aid Society Aes Methodist Ladies Aid Society Charles W. J. Masson United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Mable Gray

Brady Visit Noted by Jacksonville Residents

Mr and Mrs W J Brady of Jacksonville HL visited at the local gathering with greetings and brief remarks. The occasion highlighted community ties and shared memories among longtime residents.

W. J. Brady Jacksonville, HL

Betty Stephen Engaged to Wed Clyde L Boice

The engagement of Miss Betty Stephen to Clyde Ju Boice was announced at a breakfast at the Stephen home. The couple plans a late summer marriage. Guests included Mrs Dunsmore Guthrie and daughter, Mary Jean. Mrs Thomas Anderson and daughter Sevilla Jean. Mrs A S Smith. Miss Helen Macbhwen.

Betty Stephen Clyde Ju. Hoice Miss Stephen Homer Stephens C. A. Boiece

Families of Club Members Have a Picnic

Pansy Hill club members and families held a Fourth of July picnic last evening at the Sigafoose home. About 75 guests attended, buffet service on a terrace table decorated in red white and blue. Attendees included Jane Rickey Ollia Frank Hutter L F Sigafoose Will Chilcote Will Bruty John Pratt Joan Schantz Betty Houseal Mike Fivon Miles Stont Frank Martindale Burlington and Mrs Glenn Green’s nephew Master Frank Martindale.

Pansy Hill Club S. E. Sigafoose Sigafoose Jane Rickey Ollia Frank Hutter L. F. Sigafoose Will Chilcote Will Bruty John Pratt Joan Schantz Betty Houseal Mike Fivon Miles Stont Frank Martindale Burlington Glenn Green

Woussicket 4-H Club Holds Friday Meeting

The Woussicket 4-H Club met Friday afternoon at Esther Smith’s home. Seven members attended with Naomi Kyle presiding. Guests Mrs. Paul Smith and Jean Smith were present as the leader Mrs. Walter Kyle led a lesson on refinishing furniture.

Woussicket 4-H Club Esther Smith Walter Kyle Paul Smith Jean Smith Naomi Kyle

Freshmeats Served At Close Of Afternoon

The report notes freshmeats were served at the close of the afternoon, detailing the timing and setting of the serving event. No further names or locations are provided in the readable text.

Birthday greetings and anniversaries in the community

Mrs J W Peckham marks eight and four today as a Three Quarter Century member with a picnic planned. Birthdays include Mrs Harold Kline Mrs Ernestine Grady Kalona Everett Raths East Highland and John Simm… plus Jerry his cousin Donna Smith turns five. Mr and Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr celebrate their fifty fifth wedding anniversary yesterday. The Harve Porter and Clarence Jackson homes were seen over the Fourth.

J. W. Peckham Harold Kline Ernestine Grady Kalona Everett Raths East Highland John Simmering Jerry Dan Rohrer, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amos Norton Marjorie Pratt Harry Drake Linger Harold Schnoepelen Prairie Flower Mission Circle Church Rural Women's Club Claude Rhoodebeck Country Club H. J. Club John Shalla, Jr 18Th Street Wety Noble Winnie Palmer Blanche Maytag Newton Vere Boshart Harlan Ruth Widmer Catherine and Benjie Cedar Falls Hanson's Hanson Central Park Sign of the Times Joannie Rohrer Sonny Wayne Bradleys Rothschilds Finney Ena A. Lewis Iowa Southern Utilities Co Juticy-Pruit Lee Ladies Aid Society Optometrist. —Scientific Ting Homer Stephen Optometrist West Side Ottumwa Beauty Academy East Clyde L. Boice Donna Smith Milton Smith Harve Porter Clarence Jackson CRANE J. W. Bidwell CML Kekary Santa Carson Plumbing & Heating Scott's Ing Construction Deck Ily Scott Furniture CO T&s
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