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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

2

Margaleen Redlinger and Dean Marshall Wed at St James

Margaleen Redlinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Redlinger and Dean L Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Dwight A Marshall of Columbus Junction wed at St James church in a double ring ceremony read by Rev R J Kinnavey. A reception followed in church parlors. They will reside at 503 West Second after August 1.

Margaleen Ann Redlinger Earl Redlinger Dean L. Marshall Dwight A. Marshall Columbus Junction St. James Church R. J. Kinnavey Duane Redlinger Dick George Bob Redlinger Jim Redlinger Ainsworth George Havel Mary Anne Richard Lee Swailes James Swailes Trinity Methodist Church Riverside

Repeat Nuptial Vows Double Ring Service at Columbus Junction

Maury Eilen Hoy daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey H Hoy of Shippensburg PA and Eugene H TiYr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Tisor of Columbus Junction were married July 23 in a home ceremony. The double ring rite was read by Rey Porter W Seilwell. reception included a piano recital by Mrs J Calvin Cramer.

Columbus Junction Maury Eilen Hoy Harvey H. Hoy Shippensburg Eugene H.ti- Yr Edward Tisor Rey Porter W. Seilwell Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church J Calvin Cramer Bernard NM Peter Pain Phyllis Tisor Patricia Hoy Baltimore

Coppock Reunion Reports 73 Present at Sunset Park

The Coppock reunion met at Sunset park Sunday July 20 with 73 percent present. A business meeting followed dinner, Mrs George Nelson named president and Mrs E P Hayes secretary. Attendees hailed from Kansas California Colorado Oklahoma Michigan and Iowa with many families listed. Ice cream was served and photos taken as guests from Oklahoma City Fairfield Parsons Davenport and Muscatine joined the gathering.

Sunset Park George Nelson E. P. Hayes Kansas California Colorado Oklahoma Michigan Iowa Harry Coppock Kathryn Moles Lansing Mich Wallace Day Grand Junction Colo Ada Coppeck Shenandoah Helen Fox David Neal Fox Homer Howard Gladys van Sant Oklahoma City Okla J. E. Wheeler Fairfield Homer Coppeck Des Moines R. T. Farris San Martin Calif Roger Chapman Davenport Bessie Newton Sievert Parsons Otto Newlon Herbert Warner Ted Newton June Francis MccConnell Anna Godwin Archie Godwin J. C. Riehenberger Mae Kaufman Mabel Sehooley Kr. P Hayes Carl Dallmeyer Kent Homer Godwin Harold Godwin Henry Godwin Howard Sigafoose Washington

Social calendar lists club events for week across Sunset Park and Pleasant Hill

A busy week of social events includes Potluck and family dinners at Sunset Park and Log Cabin, Snowball Social Club at Linger Longer, Harmony Park picnic with two pot luck dishes, and bake exchanges. Other activities feature Presbyterian prayer services, U and I club gatherings, Merry Makers picnic, St. Pauls Women’s guild ice cream social, and Friendly Circle and Pilotburg Ladies aid gatherings with food and social duties.

Lloyd Enke Sunset Park Harmony Club Presbyterian Prayer Sunshine Community Club Lyle Romine Pleasant Hill U and I Club Bessie Stewart Merry Makers Club Country Club St. Pauls Women's Guild West Chester Methodist C.O.C Late Stout Friendly Circle Club Frank Kleese Pilotburg Ladies Aid

Scalloped Tomatoes Featured As Comfort Dish

Tomatoes flood markets as cooks praise scalloped variety. The dish blends stewed tomatoes with soft bread crumbs and is served piping hot, highlighting a simple seasonal favorite.

Club Enjoys Fish Fry at Glasgow Cabin

The Red Horses club held a noon Sunday fish fry and cooperative dinner at the Glasgow-Atkinson cabin. Fourteen members and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Grimm attended the day’s meeting.

Red Horses Club Glasgow- Atkinson Delbert Grimm

Entertain Friends On Wedding Anniversary

Dr and Mrs Fredeid entertained a group Sunday evening at their home for their 37th wedding anniversary. Guests presented the couple with chrysanthemum plants. Luncheon was served by the hostess with two helpers. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Gillett McEthinney Iowa City and others from Kalona Chicago Ainsworth Indianola Des Moines.

Reid Gillett McEthinney Virgil Knerr Gillett MeEthinney Iowa City Virgel Knerr Kalona Florence Swartz Chicago Hugh Morris Ainsworth Earl Eldridge Indianola Frank Gibson Des Moines

Farewell Party Honors Lorena Raymond Before Move to California

Mrs Roy Raymond and Ruth Wagenknecht hosted a farewell party at the Wagenknecht home for Lorena Raymond who is transferring to California to continue long distance telephone work. About 20 operators attended with Miss Spicer of Davenport from the district office. Guests played cards with prizes for top couples and were entertained by Miss Spicer after refreshments. Betty Tait performed piano selections.

Roy Raymond Ruth Wagenknechg R. J. Wagenknecht Lorena Raymond Miss Raymon California Miss Spicer Davenport Betty Tait

Shower Courtesy For Corinne Nicola Held

Corinne Nicola, who will wed John Duvall on August 5, was honored at a Saturday shower hosted by Mrs. Dale Engle and Mrs. Lee Mangold at Mangold's home in Westchester. Guests presented a corsage made from kitchen utensils and a scrapbook of Corinne’s life was created. hints and tips were shared during questions and answers.

Westchester Corinne Nicola John Duvall Dale Engle Lee Mangold Nicola

Wedding Shower Recalls Balloons And Rice Shower

After balloons broke when guests sat on them a poem foretold the couple’s fate. Gifts hung on a clothesline and in a basket. Miss Nicola retrieved gifts as rain forecast. Rice shower fell from balloons. A yellow and white buffet honored the bride. Mrs Griggs and Mrs Forinash helped serve.

Nicola Harold Griggs Troy Forinash

Annual Dill Reunion Held at Sunset Park

The Dill reunion met at Sunset Park on Sunday July 30 with 55 relatives and four guests. Officers were elected including Cloyce Dill president and Lyle Palmer vice president. Guests included Janice Thompson and Roberta Sheetz among others.

Sunset Park Hehld Cloyce Dill Lyle Palmer Nadine Hammen Glen Palmer Mae Herr Hert Dill Ota Weaver Perry Palmer Mae Smith Henry Miller Lyle Romine Charlene Verne Dill Cloyee Dill Glenn Palmer Glenda Herbert J. Hammen Lyle Paer Charles W. Crull Susie Herr Mercedes Kiene and Allan Janice Thompson Roberta Sheetz Jack Rogers Don Parker

Local Visitors Share Weekend Trips and Conventions

Naval Lt and Mrs Helwick of Arlington Virginia visited Washington over the weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs Thompson spent the weekend sightseeing in Hannibal Missouri at Mark Twain's birthplace. Mr and Mrs Anderson and children left for New York City to attend the Jehovah Witness convention with attendees from fifty five nations and islands expected.

Naval Lloyd K. Helwick Arlington, Virginia Washington Victor Thompson Hannibal, Mo Mark Twain Lewis Anderson New York City

Summer clearance sale offers 2/3 off cotton dresses and coats

Local store promotes an extensive summer clearance with reductions up to two thirds on cotton dresses coats and suits. They tout loyalty earned over 46 years in Washington and report shipping dresses and coats to Oregon Michigan Washington DC Missouri and Des Moines. A yearly Early Bird Winter Coat sale at 15 percent below regular price is emphasized with guaranteed sizes and colors and a Patty camp letter adds a personal note.

Washington Oregon Michigan D.C Missouri Des Moines

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Margaleen Ann Redlinger and Chantilly Brindespoons Mary Louise Maid of Honor Mary Louise Redlinger Sue Barbara Jane Redlinger Marie Blattner Miss Redlinger Miss Blattner Blower Girl Deanna Kern Donnie Jom Redlinger James Mm Thompson Wayne Opier Harry Lowe Pridezroom Robert Meeker Robert Barnes Letts Ireland Richard Stewart Ralph Pratt Arian Lowe Jay Redlinger Hubert Redlinger Harry Sowden Billy Joe Redlinger John Mattes Lyle Schulty Joe Barnes Martin Whittaker William Kurtz Ben George Joan Vogel Marshall Washington High School Richard A. Stewart State Theatre Cornell College Law College State University of Iowa Olds High eFcchool Creduate College Ivor 503 West Second Mro and Mrs. Dean Do Marshall Larry Foster New York the Safety Council Capehart Foster Plymouth West Madison & S. Ave Coty Peres Coca-Cola Company Burlington Coca-Cola Bottling Company Spaca-Cola Company Rees C. V. Crall John W. Lee Coppock Jane Wilson Nora Nowell Muscatine Shirlee Warpe Perry Hayes Mrs. Fredeid Brown, Washington R. R Frank Szayowa Raymond Scott Washington, R. R Benner Food Stores Mr. Duvall Royal Quiet Smith-Corona Silents Remington Harmon Fern Pastry Shop Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Prieces Mr. Tanner Seattle Gramp Rothschild Europe Patty Mom Pop
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