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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

4

Harbison Collins Wed In Candlelight Ceremony

Carol J Harbison daughter of D R Harbison Columbus Junction and Farrell F Collins son of Fay Collins Letts were married Tuesday evening in a candlelit Methodist Episcopal church service. Rev E C Sears led the double ring ceremony with organist D A Marker providing music and Mrs Darrell Willey singing. The couple will live on a farm near Letts after their wedding trip.

Carol J. Harbison Farrell F. Collins Columbus Junction Carol Jeanne Harbison D. R. Harbison Farrell Faydean Collins Fay Collins Letts Methodist Episcopal Church Alt E. C. Sears Joe Harbison Peter Marker D. A. Marker Darrell Willey Beulah Luckey Carol Bell Phyllis Hinkley Louis Harbison Patricias Dupuis

Club Members Meet With Mrs. Ted Gerot

Riverside report shows Mrs. Ted Gerot hosting the S. and C. club meeting on Thursday afternoon. After the business session, air plane Bunco was played with winners Mrs. Robert Nicola, Mrs. Ed Kucera, Mrs. William Vegey, and Alberta Yeggy. Guests included Mrs. Veggy and Mrs. Marion Thompson. Next meeting set for July 27 with Mrs. Nicola.

Dirs Howard Fisher Veggy Marion Thompson Nicola

Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Meets at Leader Home

The Franklin Cubs 4-H club met at leader Frank Kleese's home on Monday July 16. Gus Alsip spoke on how to show projects. Frank Kleese led a discussion on livestock price trends. Dr A C Peterson showed a hunting trip movie. Refreshments followed.

Franklin Cubs Frank Kleese Gus Alsip

Couple Repeats Vows In Double Ring Service

Hilda Mae Boulton of Columbus Junction and George O. Taylor of Grandview wed in a double ring ceremony at Louisa Center Community church in Columbus Junction. Rev. Floyd McCague officiated. music by Marjorie Jones and Warren Wiele. reception at the Boulton home. They plan to live in St. Louis while continuing studies after attending the Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute.

Columbus Junction Hilda Mae Boulton George C. Boulton George O. Taylor Orville Taylor Grandview Louisa Cener Floyd McCague Grandview Community Church Boulton

Birthday List Highlights Community Celebrations

Readers mark birthdays across the community on July 20. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Chas S. Kallous Mr. and Mrs. H. Claude Goldsmith Leota Charlene Johnson Timothy Wallace Stewart August Lavern Zieglowsky Carolyn Ruth McGaffey William M. Crawford and Ruth Ann also share the date. Citizens Charles Curtis Crawfordsville Mrs Frank Redeker Pleasant Hill Mrs John Messmer Jr Gary Gorham and Patricia Reit West Chester appear on the birthday list.

Richard A. Stewart Chas. S’. Kallous H. Claude Goldsmith Leota Charlene Johnson Timothy Wallace Stewart August Lavern Zieglowsky Carolyn Ruth McGaffey William M. Crawford Ruth Ann Charles Curtis Crawfordsville Frank Redeker Pleasant Hill John Messmer Jr Gary Gorham Patriccia Reit West Chester

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Thursday agenda includes St Joseph St James and Little Flower circles joint meeting at 8:00 p.m. in St James social hall and a 2:00 p.m. log cabin open by Mrs C A Davis Mrs Scott Wilcox and Louisa Youngs Sunset park. WPA surprise number Ida Cavender at 2:30 p.m. Pythian Past Chiefs at 8:00 p.m. Ladies Guest Day lunch at 1:00 p.m. reserve by Tuesday noon with Mrs Richard Stewart or Mae Davis. Independent club 1:50 p.m. H J club 1:30 p.m. Joy Heck hosts Farmerettes 4-H 1:30 p.m. Rebekah lodge 8:00 p.m. at I.O.O.F. hall West Chester WCTU 2:00 p.m. bring mite boxes special program for children Federated.

St. Joseph St. James Little Flower Circles C. A. Davis Scott Wilcox Louisa Youngs Sunset Park Ida Cavender Pythian Past Chiefs Association Warren Stewart Richard Stewart Mae Davis Coppock Christian Church Farmerettes Joy Heck Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall West Chester Wctu Federated Church

Richer juice boosts gravy flavor in stock use

This piece explains using soup stocks vegetable liquids and other flavorful liquids to supplement meat drippings in gravy making. It promises surprising depth and richness from combining these ingredients for a tastier sauce.

Linen Shower Honors Corinne Nicola in West Chester

A linen shower for Corinne Nicola, bride to be of John Duvall, was hosted by Mrs. Edgar Stewart in West Chester. Methodist choir members and guests attended. Prizes were awarded to Mary Jane Stephens, Mrs. Harry Dale Dusenbery, and Mrs. Walter Bauer. A bouquet of white daisies and sweet peas was given to the honoree, with a yellow bell booklet as entertainment and a piano pair providing selections.

Marjorie Jones Grandview Warren Wiele God Emma Lou Wiele Dean McCulley Robert Taylor Kenneth Jarrard West Chester Corinne Nicola John Duvall Edgar Stewart Methodist Choir Mary Jane Stephens Harry Dale Dusenbery Walter Bauer Miss Nicola

Auxiliary Officers Installed by Crawfordsville Unit

The American Legion auxiliary installed new officers Wednesday afternoon at its regular meeting in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Russell Zickafoose was installing officer and Mrs. William Henss Sr. installed sergeants at arms. Delegates to the state convention August 2 3 and 4 are Mrs. William Henss Sr. and Mrs. Hal Huston with alternates Mrs. Granville Love and Mrs. Max Mitchell. The president announced Mrs. Mitchell as color bearer and listed committees for membership rehabilitation and flowers. Mrs. Clare Boos, a guest, will transfer to this unit soon. After the meeting members had lunch at Bud's cafe.

Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary Russell Zickafoose Willian Henss Sr William Henss Sr Hal Huston Granville Love Max Mitchell Mitchell Vernon Fletcher Raymond Howsare Clarence Hering Harvey Thoms Myral Smith Clare Boos

Warns Against Bathing In Unsupervised Areas

Iowa health officials urge caution this summer as unsupervised waters risk bacteria. Paul J. Houser notes improved filtration and chlorination can keep pool water safe and recommends frequent tests and disinfecting bath houses. He adds swimming groups rely on supervised pools, else river or gravel pit swims rise.

Les Moines State Health Department Iowa Becaus

Harmony at Iowa Democratic State Convention

Des Moines reports harmony marked the Iowa Democratic State Convention last week with 2000 delegates in attendance. Publicity director Frank G. Moorhead noted that four of the five defeated U.S. Senate nominees attended and two gave speeches, as the event closed with calls to continue campaigning.

Des Moines Frank G. Moorhead U. S Jake More Moorhead

Air Warning Service Halfway Ready in Iowa

Jerry J. Naylor deputy civilian director of the ground observer corps said Iowa’s air warning network is 50 percent complete. Fifty-two of 104 observer posts have been set in northeast cities and towns, with 2,000 volunteers planned as posts eight miles apart linking 15 counties across the state.

Cedar Rapids Jerry J. Naylor Ground Observer Corps Iowa Naylor

Classifieds Caution Cites Drownings Where Most Occur

The speaker warns that drownings most often happen in classified ads settings and urges vigilance. He highlights risk areas and suggests safer practices to readers.

Budget Estimate for Ainsworth Consolidated School District

The Board of Directors of Ainsworth Consolidated School District in Olgon Township Washington County Iowa will meet on the 306th day of July 1950 at the school house. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the expenditure estimate for the year July 1 1950 to June 30 1951. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing. District Secretary Mrs PD. Fred Carts.

Ainsworth Consolidated School District Olgon Township Washington County Iowa

CERTA-VIN Gas Relief Promoted At Local Drug Store

An advertisement from a Washington store touts CERTA-VIN a gas relief remedy claiming it cures upset stomachs and bloating. The pitch says the formula blends ten herbs with vitamins to ease gas enrich blood and strengthen nerves and claims a local man had gas and stomach bloat reduced by seven inches.

Washington Certa Vin Pioneer Cut Rate Drug Store

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