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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1952

Page

2

Margaret Houseal and William J Morgan Married in Columbus Junction

Margaret Ann Houseal daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Houseal and William John Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Morgan both of Columbus Junction were wed at Central Presbyterian church in a candlelit ceremony. Rev Robert H Bickford officiated with nuptial music by Mrs Kenneth Houseal. The couple plan a northern Iowa wedding trip and will live on the Morgans’ farm after the ceremony.

Margaret Ann Houseal R. F. Houseal Columbus Junction William John Morgan Wendell Morgan Central Presbyterian Church Robert H. Bickford Kenneth Houseal Donald Rutt Joyce Sheillabarger Darlene Diller Columbus City Mach Cathy Houseal Suzanne Rutt Carolyn Rutt Warren McConalpy Dean Morgan David Crawford Richard Hinmond Margaret Diller Florence Pretz Myrna Wasson Marilyn Howell Richard Houseal Columbus High School Smithcraft Junction Morgan

Wellman native James Chapman enlists at Upper Iowa University

Mr James Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Clifford D Chapman of Wellman Iowa has enrolled at Upper Iowa University for the fall quarter beginning Sept 14 While at North English high school from which he graduated in 1952 he was active in music and athletics He will study coaching and sociology and social administration at Upper Iowa

James Chapman Clifford D. Chapman Wellman Iowa Upper , Iowa University North English Chapman Upper Iowa

Fern Rold Circle Hosts Baptist Women Meeting

The Fern Rold Circle led the Baptist Women's Mission Society general meeting at the church. After opening with The Lords Prayer in unison, devotions were by Mrs. Stella Genkinger, and Misses brief business by Mrs. Richard Weeks in Mrs. Charles McConnell's absence. Topics covered Indian subjects by Mrs. John Combs and Mrs. Ronald Hotle, with readings from Mrs. Henry Rolland and acting members. Refreshments followed as 31 members attended.

Fern Rold The Baptist Women's Mission Society Richard Weeks Charles McConnell John Combs Ronald Hotle Raymond Henry Rolland Vpint Joeirs Russell Winter Jesus Say Genkinger

Social Calendar Highlights Iowa Staters Picnic and Meetings

Community activities listed include a Monday Camp Fire Council gathering at Camp Fire rooms and city hall, Knights of Pythias at KP hall, Y Families gathering at 1 50 pm with Mrs Walter Messer, and a smocking demonstration requiring a 6 inch square of checked material. Wednesday Linger Longer family picnic at Sunset park invites attendees to bring meat and two dishes to pass.

Camp Fire Council Knights of Pythias S P Walter Messer Wilson Pay Wan Call Sunset Park Sunshine Community Clabo Henry Lanning Bethel Missionary Society Bethel Church

Owen Family Plans Week at Clear Lake

Mr. and Mrs. John Owen and their family will spend a week’s vacation at Clear Lake next week and return home on Saturday. Mrs. Payne Marshall welfare director and William J. Hart child welfare worker attended a Sigourney meeting Thursday where tester Tomes was a discussion topic.

John Owen Clear Lake

Hope Adair Engaged to Robert Niffenegger

Mr and Mrs Stephen Bausch of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Hope Adair to Robert Niffenegger, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Niffenegger of Washington Iowa. No wedding date has been set.

Columbus Junction Stephen Bausch Hope Adair Robert Niffenegger Ray Niffenegger Washington Iow

Miller and Palmer Engagement at Junction

Mr and Mrs Joe Miller announce the engagement of their daughter Jo Ann to John Palmer of Rock Island. The date of the marriage has not been set.

Joe Miller Columbus Junction Jo Ann John Palmer Rock Island

Woman's Relief Corps Meets at West Chester

The J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps met Thursday at the K P Hall West Chester. Relief report was 108 dollars and the second social group report 5.25 dollars. A clothing box valued at 128.60 and 6 dollars in cash were sent to a Missouri River flood district family. An auditing committee report covered the quarterly period. The meeting closed with the flags furling.

J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps K. P. Hall West Chester Missouri River

High School Group Picnics at Lake Darling

Washington school students from home room 211 sponsored by Harold Whatelett held a picnic supper at Lake Darling Moiday evening. Twenty people attended including guest Chao Chong-Yun of Kunming China an SUI master’s student in math. The group swam and boated while chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Ken Peters and Mr and Mrs Gerald Edwards.

Washington High School Home Room No. 211 Harold Whatelett Lake Darling Chao Chong- Yun Kunming China An Sui Ken Peters Gerald Edwards

William Hart Honored at Farewell Reception

Washington county welfare office staff bid farewell to William J. Hart as he leaves July 31 to take a promotion as child welfare consultant overseeing southeastern counties including Henry Lee Des Moines Louisa Scott Clinton and Cedar. Hart has not yet been replaced in Washington. A wiener roast accompanied the event.

Washington County Welfare Office Paris William J. Hart Hart Henry, Lee Des Moines Louisa Scott Clinton Cedar Washington

Birthday honors for 94th Jennie Clemmens

Mrs. Dora Bolar hosted a Friday afternoon chicken dinner honoring Jennie Clemmens on her 94th birthday. Guests arrived to share ice cream and birthday cake while flowers gifts and cards were presented by friends and relatives.

Dora Bolar Jennie Clemmens

Former School Friends Meet in McDonald Home

A group of former high school classmates gathered at the parental Robert McDonald home Friday evening to reminisce. Attendees included Jane Whitehead Bertie Wagner Marilyn Darbyshire Martha Whittaker Janet Grecian and Audrey Steele as hostess Kathy McDonald Crandall offered refreshments.

Kathy McDonald Crandall Robert McDonald Jane Whitehead Bertie Wagner Marilyn Darbyshire Martha Whittaker Janet Grecian Audrey Steele

Meeker Undergoes Surgery at Town Cit Veterans Hospital

Robert Meeker of Columbus Junction entered the Veterans Hospital at Town Cit on Tuesday for surgery on Thursday. His condition is reported as fair.

Robert Meeker Columbus Junction Veterans’ Hospital Town Cit

Mrs Wheatley Presents Program For Christian Women's Meeting

The July general meeting of the Christian Women's Fellowship was held at the church Friday afternoon with Mrs. Roy Randall presiding as president. Mrs Leonard Wheatley led the program on What Does Our Church Say and a skit Convention of Church Mice was performed by five members. Mrs. Carlos Walling led worship and the group closed with The Lord's Prayer and benediction. Twenty three members attended.

Christian Women's Fellowship Roy Randall Teattidail Leonard Wheatley Jean Hesseltine Kathryn Wheatley Kay McCreedy Irma Kephart Janet McFadden Karen Kos Fer Mes Leslie 'Eenblossom Carl Datheser Wheatley Carlos Walling Hattie Sheader Harry Watkins Charlotte Barll Charece Mary Coakley Frank Gobble Watkins George Nelson Wheatey Ralph Hesseltine Lee Hesseltine

Riverside News Roundup: Visits and Travel Notes

Riverside notes report visitors from Prole Iowa City and North Carolina. Elmer Deatseh and Ronald Deatseh visited grandparents Geores and Mrs Deatech after Air Force service in Oklahoma. S/Sgt Norman Sogha heads to McCord Field Tacoma Washington. Local families also host and visit in West Branch and Iowa City with several travelers and relatives mentioned.

Maree Luckey Riverside Elmer Deatseh Ronald Prole Geores Deatech Sourday Cpl Deatseh Airforce Oklhoma Houston Tex Mary Wombacher Howard Wormbucher Iowa City George Deatech Ross Parker North Carolina Othe Wes Sojka Norman Sogha Ty Cay McCoryl Athfield Tacoma Wash William Marcus LeMoyne West Branch Cal Charles Rathlon Wee Branch Dan Sehabilion Vincent Schnoebelen Marlene

New Laundry Identification Method Promises Loss Prevention

A new indelible marking pen lets households and servicemen label fabrics directly, avoiding sewing and name tapes. The Taubman marking marks up to 3,000 garments on cotton, rayon, silk, leather, and paper, with ink resisting washing and fading. Sold for $1.15, it aims to prevent mixups at home, school, or camp.

Stevenson Sister Sees Brother as Future White House Leader

Mrs. Ernest Ives known as Buffie, sister of Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson, supports his bid for the Democratic nomination. She hails a four generation family legacy of public service and predicts he would make a magnificent president if drafted.

Chicago Ernest Ives Buffie Illinois Adlai Stevenson Sherman Stevenson States Canal Zone Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Ives U. S Adlai Mrs. Ives Grover Cleveland Stevensons Jesse Fell Bloomington Fell Illinois State Normal University Pantagraph Ratispliter White House Africa Turkey Ireland South America Springfield

With Our Men In Service

Classified notice lists service members and unit details including Glenn I. Ladehort and 11 Co. Ist Replacement Bn c/o Fleet Post Office San Francisco California for military mailing address and support ads.

Glenn Il Ladehort c/o San Francisco Calif

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa

An instrument purporting to be the last will of Bhick deceased dated May 1 1952 has been filed in Washington County Iowa. The District Court will hear proof at 9 00 A M on a specified day at the courthouse to determine probate. Interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Clerk Noonan issues this notice in Washington Iowa.

STATO Iowa Washington County Image Bhick Mearel da Bevine Feria Niteust Court House Washington District Court

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