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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1950

Page

2

Tellin and White Jr. marry in double ring ceremony

Dorothy Tellin and Max White Jr. wed in a 4 o clock ceremony at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church. Rev. V V Wortman presided. Maid of honor Carol Tellin and best man Tracy Norris stood beside them. A 650 wedding dinner followed for family and clergy. The couple will live in Washington Iowa after a trip. Dorothy is employed by Iowa Southern Utilities. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs William Murphy of Muscatine.

Dorothy Tellin Max White Jr Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Vincent Tellin Washington Max M. White Ainsworth V. V. Wortman Ainsworth Sharch Carol Tellin Tracy Norris the Pines

Friendship Club Ice Cream Social on Lyda Gideon Lawn

The Friendship club hosted its annual ice cream social on Friday evening at Lyda Gideon’s lawn. Stunts and relays entertained guests as a rock garden backdrop framed a table of gladioli and lit tapers. HostessMae Gideon and helpers served guests including Mae Wallace, Ella Gordon, Willis Longer, Elizabeth Longer, and Mr Payne.

The Friendship Club Lyda Gideon Charles Wulf Fred Dawson Maurice Meyer Rock Garden Ruth Mae Gideon Id Cady Delbert Lewis Maurice Alvine Mae Wallace Ella Gordon Willis Elizabeth Longer Payne

Honor Peggy Lou Long On Third Birthday

Peggy Lou Long celebrated her third birthday Friday with a party for 14 girls at Sunset Park. Photos were taken after which ice cream canes cupcakes and pink lemonade were served by her mother Mrs Cecil Long and other mothers. Peggy opened the gifts as guests Mollie Jane Kneen Doy McAvoy Trudy Hysell Pamela Robertson Barbara Robertson Dennice Miller Joyce Long Rhea Kaye Pease Barbara Strum Joy Vetter Susy Thompson attended.

Peggy Lou Long Sunset Park Cecil Long Peggy Mollie Jane Kneen Doy McAvoy Trudy Hysell Pamela Barbara Robertson Dennice Miller Joyce Long Rhea Kaye Pease Barbara Strum Joy Judy Vetter Vicky Lynn Wellington Doris Blieu Susy Thompson

Smaller radios promise compact future receivers

Future radio receivers will be far smaller than present models. Removing tubes and using stamped circuits with sealed components will enable these compact sets.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Gatherings

Knights of Columbus breakfast after 7:30 a.m. mass at St. James hall. Dile family reunion at Sunset Park. Good Writ Birthday club of A M E church at 2:00 p.m. Mrs Delphia Howard. Tuesday Potluck at 6:45 p.m. Country club. Snowball Social Club at 1:30 p.m. with surprise entertainment. Linger Longer club picnic at 6:50 p.m. Sunset Park. Harmony club and families picnic supper at 7:00 p.m. Sunset Park. Presbyterian prayer service 9:00 a.m. church. Sunshine Community club bake exchange at 2:00 p.m. Mrs Lyle Romine.

Knights of Columbus St. James Hall Sunset Park A.M.E Delphia Howard Lloyd Enke Harmony Club Sunshine Community Club Lyle Romine

Couple Wed Monday In Wapello Church

Louise B. Anderson of Des Moines and Scott W. Dowson of Columbus Junction were married July 24 at the Wapello Methodist church. Rev. Leonard Tinker officiated. The couple will reside on the Lawson farm east of Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Louise B. Anderson Des Moines Scott W. Dowson Wapello Leonard Tinker Methodist Church

Surprise party honors Bobby Stalder on fourth birthday

Bobby Stalder was guest of honor Friday afternoon at a surprise birthday party planned by his mother Mrs Ray Stalder. Guests included Karen Pohren Dean Pohren Nancy Phyllis Johnnie Miller Terry Knight Randy Unzieker Marquita Jerry Ronnie Stalder Kenny Denny Wirth of Chicago. The celebration featured balloons games birthday cake ice cream and kool aid with a large lawn table for refreshments.

Bobby Stalder Ray Stalder Bobby Aarge Karen Dean Pohren Nancy Phyllis Johnnie Miller Terry Knight Randy Unzieker Marquita Jerry Ronnie Stalder Kenny Denny Wirth Chicago

General Meeting of Christian Women's Fellowship Held at Church

The Christian Women's Fellowship met at the Christian church at 2 00 p m Friday with 35 members and four guests. Mae Davis opened with an Indian Prayer. The program covered four groups study service worship with talks by Mrs Randall Mrs Beenblossot Mrs Randall Sr and Mrs Putman. Refreshments were served by Group III and the executive board held a brief follow up on current business.

Christian Women's Fellowship The Christian Church Mae Davis Miss Davis Penn College Oskaloosa Labor Day Christian Women’s Fellowship Randall Harold Beenblossot Clarence Randall Sr William Putman Virgil Karll

Ann Judson Circle Hosts Women of Baptist Church Play

The Ann Judson circle entertained Baptist women Friday with the play Songs, Sand and Sagebrush directed by Carol Forgey. Mrs. Paul Thayer sang with piano accompaniment, and a business meeting followed with a love gift offering.

Ann Judson Baptist Church John Dodd Earl C. Lonefellow Keith Williams Donald Oss

National President Visits West Chester WRC Chapter

West Chester Womens Relief Corps hosts national president Harriet McCullough of Des Moines with members from Washington Kalona and Keota. The group highlights $1 313.58 in relief work this year and last year’s $1 000, funding canned foods fire aid and veteran support. The meet honors the corps and promotes patriotism including flag presentations.

West Chester J. W. Baker Women's Relief Corps of WRC Washington Kalona Keota Harriet McCullough Des Moines Women's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic West Chester Corps West Chester Group Abbie Boyer Dora Pulver Eva Robertson Cecil Robertson Emma Ralston Marys Banks Dot Bauer Ida Hough Laura Shultz Mable Griffith Florence Woodford Lucile K

American Legion Plans and Meetings For Coming Year

The American Legion outlines plans for the year with monthly business meetings on the first Tuesday and social meetings on the third Tuesday. The post club rooms in the city hall will host sessions, including a Know Your Legion series to educate members about the organization. Commander Ray urges strong attendance at the opening meeting next Tuesday at 8. The committee will propose by law amendments affecting all members.

WRC Navy Army Coast Guard GAR Los Angeles Rapp Legion Club Ray

Theyre the Best Friendliness Shines in Surprise Birthday

Melvin Halterman praises Washington people after a birthday surprise at Montgomery Ward. He notes warm welcomes and smiles from coworkers and townsfolk, saying the day proved the community’s friendliness beyond measure. He looked forward to more good wishes as the celebration continued at the State.

Melvin Halterman Washington Mr. Halterman Uusual Montgomery Ward Mer. Halterman

Local man praises Washington as home after moving from Omaha

Mr Halterman, a year resident of Washington and former Omahaan, attended an ice cream social hosted by the Rodney Arnold family. He praised Washington’s people, noting the cafe where his wife works and sharing kind words about the community.

Halterman Rodney Arnold Washington Omaha Nebraska

Virgin Forests of the Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky mountains of North Carolina hold 200000 acres of virgin timber. They contain the nation’s most extensive virgin red spruce and hardwood forests.

Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina America

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