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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1947

Page

3

Fritz Wehr Wedding at East Pleasant Plain

Louise Fritz daughter of Mr and Mrs Matthew B Fritz of Brighton wed Harold J Wehr son of Mr and Mrs Matt Wehr of Keota in St Josephs church East Pleasant Plain. Double ring ceremony officiated by Father Paul C Wetzstein with bridal party in blue and yellow and a reception for fifty at the bride’s home.

Louise Fritz Matthew B. Fritz Brighton Harold J. Wehr Matt Wehr Keota St. Joseph’s Church East Pleasant Plain Paul C. Wetzstein Pbride Ruth Maxine Fritz Kay Ann Fay Ann Sylvester Soboski Raymond Wehr Virginia Wehr Loretta Fritz Bertha Pacha Helen Pacha Delta Alpha Methodist Church Byron Snider Rural Womens Club Lloyd Humston Transportation Women's Guild of St. Paul &Vangelica Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Priday

Shirley Herr Is Honored at Party

ENIA June 2 Correne Edmondson hosted a party honoring Miss Shirley Herr. Guests created a scrapbook, presented a Firestoneware set, and enjoyed pink and white decor with ice cream cupcakes and coffee. Attendees included Orvetta Lampe Bellview IA Elizabeth Reece Columbus Junction Betty Herr Zo Herr Virgil Hering Austin Evans Marian Stephens Georgia Reany Norma Clegg John Elliott Floyd Edmondson and Myra.

Elizabeth Reece Columbus Junction Betty Herr Zo Herr Virgil Hering Austin Evans Marian Stephens Georgia Reany Norma Clegg John Elliott Floyd Edmondson Myra

Mrs Wehr Wedding Details Highlight Local Couple

Mrs Fritz becomes Mrs Wehr after graduating from Brighton high school and Parsons college Fairfield. She taught in rural Jefferson and Washington counties. The groom, now farming west of Washington, served 23% years in the army including England with the sth Air Force. They plan an announced honeymoon and will reside in Washington.

Fritz Wehr Brighton High School Parsons College Fairfield Jefferson Washington England Sth Air Force

Cream Puffs and Pie Crusts From A Home Kitchen

Simple guide shows how to make cream puffs with basic batter, bake times, and fillings. Also explains a streamlined corn flakes crust pie and a berry refrigerator pie with gelatin and cornstarch to chill. Includes practical tips for serving with whipped cream or custard.

Cotter Westminster Guild Meets in June Session

The Cotter Westminster guild met with Mrs Dorothy Boyd and 17 members present. Devotionals were led by Maryella Devis and Helen Kilgore. They studied All Aboard for Grinnell from Womens and Missions. Evelyn Quigley read an article on singing hymns and daily tasks for stewardship. A White Cross quota letter was discussed and a committee appointed to arrange materials. Hostess family provided refreshments. Next meeting with Margaret Arthur on June 12.

Cotter Cotter Westminster Guild Dorothy Boyd Maryella Devis Helen Kilgore Grinnell Evelyn Quigley White Cross Roberta Betty Lou Lars Kemley Claudine Kilgore Margaret Arthur

Pfiefers Mark 20th Wedding Anniversary at Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Otto Pfiefer observed their 20th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 1 with a relatives gathering. A bountiful dinner followed by ice cream and cake was served. Attending were Wendel Pfiefer and many Pfiefer relatives including Frank Andrews Guido Stemple Harley Paxton and several Fritchen family members.

Otto Pfiefer F. M Andrews Bud I Fritchen Glenn Brostrom

Birthday wishes across a Three Quarter Century era

A birthday section notes George J. Norman turning 79 and several anniversaries and birthdays including Elmer and Riverside, Paul and his wife observing their fourth anniversary, William Wagene Arthur, Mary Jane Lemley, Harold Messenger Jr, Russell Herr, and thanks from Mrs. Roy Mallory and Mrs. Myrtle Poole among others.

George J. Norman Elmer Steele Riverside Paul Hanson Mary Jane Lemley Wellston Harold Messenger, Jr

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A busy sequence of social events fills the week with D A R and Pythian Sisters gatherings, nurses’ meeting, Harmony Club, and several club activities at farms, community buildings, and private homes. Notable items include Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi and E S chapters meeting, Masonic temple breakfast, and a Rural Womens tea.

Beta Sigma H. C. Snyder

China government wards off strike in Shanghai curfew

The Chinese government used a curfew to suppress a threatened general strike organized by student leaders in Shanghai. The move aimed to quell protests and maintain order as authorities condemn the planned action.

China Shanghai

Rebekah Meeting Friday Evening guest to issue commissions

Mrs. Rosa Heninger of Sigourney, past president of the Rebekah assembly, will be a guest at Friday night’s meeting. She will issue commissions to those wishing to recite the unwritten part of the ritual. Special courtesy will be given to the noble grands of the lodge.

Rosa Heninger Sigourney Rebekah Assembly Rebekahs

State government operates 398 cars and 214 trucks

Iowa records show state agencies excluding the highway commission and state education institutions use 398 passenger automobiles and 214 trucks, an increase of 2 vehicles since 1940. The fleet, across 46 divisions, includes 142 passenger cars for the highway patrol and a car pool of eleven for officials such as the governor and secretary of state.

Pes Moines IDPA Iowa The Highway Commission State Board of Education Highway Patrol

Restrictions and Censorship Tighten as Mass Arrests Rise

The government faces pressure from workers amid restrictions and censorship. Economic concessions and cost-of-living wage increases are believed to have eased tensions, but authorities continue mass arrests to maintain control.

Mrs Howard Fisher Hosts Riverside Club Gathering

Mrs Howard Fisher entertained the club at her Riverside area home on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Guy Gerot Mrs Fred Kucera and children Mrs Floyd Fisher Patsy and Jerry Mrs Ted Gerot and son Mrs Ed Kucera Mrs Robert Geret and son Mrs Robert Nicola and children. Piano music by Nsetty Fisher and guessing games opened the event with prizes won by Mrs Fred Kucera Mrs Ted Geret and Maxine Nicola. Mrs Robert Nicola will host the club on June 12.

Howard Fisher Riverside Guy Gerot Fred Kucera Floyd Fisher Patsy Jerry Ted Gerot Ed Kucera Robert Geret Robert Nicola Nsetty Fisher Ted Geret Maxine Nicola

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Fritz-Wehr E. Pleasant Plain OG Wentgomery Ward Shirley Herr Presbyterian Qment Yoment Ud Catalog Sales Department Remington Dad South Side Butler Ine Pfiefers William Wagene Arthur Miro Robert E. Arthur Russell David Herr Ralph Herr Roy Mallory Chicago Myrtle Poole Green Scuire Spurgeons Kustom.fit Rayon J. C. Carris K. P. Hall Nurses Harmony Club Marvin Warnock Red Horsers Raymond Edwards Farm Mt. Pleasant Irust Us Club W. C. McFadden Grace Hill Ladies Aid Merry Makers Club Frank Leeper Ecoiuntry Club Friendly Circle Club Howard Greiner Masonic Temple Co. O. C Mable Griffith Gerdes Pansy Hill Club Alvin Kephart Independent Club James Swift Howell Owens Ruth Nichol Eastern Star Boone Rebekah
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