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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1950

Page

3

Rich and Eash Wed in Crawfordsville Candlelight Ceremony

Ruth Marie Rich and Gene Eash were married Thursday evening June 1 at the Crawfordsville Methodist church in a candlelight double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white net gown with a fingertip veil and carried white roses and carnations. The couple will reside on a farm near Wellman. Local attendees included the Rich and Bash families and several attendants.

Ruth Marie Rich Gene Eash Crawfordsville J. W. Rich Lavanda Eash Crawfordsville Methodist Church Clifford Ot Marscella Wenger Winfield Herbert Rich Stanley Swartzendruber Kalona Lois Leichty Ainsworth Phyllis Bash Leielity Miss Bash Simatron Phelmai Swartzendruber Larry Swartvendruber Don Kash Wellman Walter Rich Williamson

Mildred Clark and Leonard Bekel United in Marriage

Mildred Louise Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Clark Richland married Leonard C Bekel son of Mr and Mrs L C Bekel Brighton in a double ring ceremony at the First Christian Church Fairfield Rev Williamson officiated A reception for 43 followed with bouquets and pink gowns among the bridal party Merle Clark best man Verne Keller usher The couple will reside on a farm north of Lockridge Iowa

Mildred. Clark Leonard C. Bekel Brighton Mildred Louise Clark Jerry Clark Richland L. C. Bekel Ihe First Christian Church Fairfield Verne Keller Milo Eckwall Keller

Missing Joyce Green Sought by Father in Appeal

A multi millionaire chain store operator H L Green appeals for the return of 15 year old Joyce Irene Green from Newtown Connecticut. Joyce disappeared from a private school in Greenfield Massachusetts with three Cuban youths. Police seek Juan Gonzales Cuevas 22 son of a Cuban industrialist now living in Miami Florida.

H. L. Green Joyce Irene Green Newtown Conn Greenfield Mass Juan Gonzales Cuevas Miami Fla International

Women's Service Guild Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian church held its regular Friday meeting at the church. President Mrs. R. J. Dawson announced the Synodical will be at Ames July 11-13. Discussions covered White Cross quota, Opportunity Giving material, and war-era Japan progress from the book Japan Begins Again by William Kerr. Refreshments were served to 30 members.

Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian Church R. J. Dawson Ames Anna Scott Crowth J. W. Bidwell Harvey Davis Harry Turner White Cross William Graf Tom Gerdes Japan William ©. Kerr

Past Matrons' Club Holds Family Pot Luck Supper

The Past Matrons' club met Friday night at the Masonic temple for a family pot luck. Ten members and three guests attended. Hostesses were Mrs. Tom Carris Mrs. Belle Rice and Mrs. Frank Gobble. President Mrs. Lida Hunting led the meeting after the meal. The group planned to resume in September.

Masonic Temple Tom Carris Belle Rice Frank Gobble Lida Hunting

Mrs Bessie Palmer Hosts Kolah Club Visit

Mrs Bessie Palmer of Denver Colorado visiting local friends entertained Kolah club members at Jeanette Kyle s home Friday afternoon. The gathering featured visiting and viewing pictures. A letter from Mark Spidel, son of a former member, was read. Refreshments were served by Mrs Palmer and Miss Kyle.

Bessie Palmer Denver Colorado Kolah Club Jeanette Kyle Mark Speidel

Charivari Honors 55th Wedding Anniversary

Twenty eight relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schneider at their home Monday evening for their 55th wedding anniversary. Rosemary Koehler and Jerry Chalupa presented gifts to the honorees. After visiting, refreshments were served.

Frank Schneder Schneider Rosemary Koehler Jerry Chalupa Sehneider

Poetry Prize Won By Tucson Woman Isabel Wolfe Stubbe

Mrs. Isabel Wolfe Stubbe of Tucson Arizona won first prize in the annual state poetry contest sponsored by the National League of American Pen Women. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Ho Wolfe, live on a farm southeast of Washington.

Isabel Wolfe Stubbe Tucson Arizona National League of American Pen Women

Couple Are United In Double Ring Service

Flora Jeanette Boulton and Thaine VY Shinkle wed at the Iowa City parsonage with Rev. L L Dunnington officiating. Attendants Mr and Mrs William Simkins attended. both families from Iowa City and Hartley. The bride wears navy and white. she is a University of Iowa graduate and department store secretary. The groom is a University of Iowa junior.

Than Columbus Junction Flora Jeanette Boulton Esther Boulton Iowa City Thaine VY. Shinkle Mavis Shinkle Hartley L. L. Dunnington Methodist Church William Simkins Iowa City High School University of Iowa Towa City

Birthday Wishes and Anniversary Notices In Local Row

Wedding congratulations go to multiple couples including Elmer Steele Hanson Thompson and Lloyd Thompson. Birthdays listed for Myrtie Poole Mary Jane Lemley Harold Messenger Jr Russell Davis Herr Thea Jo Crawford and Sally Lynn. Anniversary observances include Milo Sorden W L McGinnis and others with several on list. children reach ages ten and seven in local notices.

Elmer Steele Aul Hanson Lloyd Thompson Myrtie Poole Mary Jane Lemley Harold Messenger Jr Russell Davis Herr Thea Jo Crawford Sally Lynn Tom Stewart Milo Sorden W. L. McGin

Winfield O E S Chapter Hosts Friendship Night

The Winfield O E S chapter invites members of Washington O E S to attend a Friendship Night on June 6. The event aims to deepen interchapter ties and feature social activities.

Winfield O.E.S. Chapter O.E.S Winfield GO E.S Washington OF As

Rebekah Lodge Elects New Noble Grand Friday

Rebekah Lodge chose Mrs. Dave Schantz as noble grand at Friday evening meeting with officers including Mrs. William Hesseltine as vice grand and Mrs. Oral Mayo as secretary. LO.LO.K. installation planned for July. traveling emplacers to Katona June 16.

Rebekah Lodge Dave Schantz Noble Clarence Brown William Hesseltine Oral Mayo Mella Picken Rebekahs Katona

Just Us Club Meets at Marion Huston Home

Mrs. Marion Huston hosted the Just Us Club meeting Thursday with twelve members and one guest Mrs Clyde Fishburn present. President L F Harding led the business session while games and contests filled the afternoon and Mrs Clint Griggs and Mrs Pearl Parcel managed the pro caran. Hostess aided by Mrs Jona Shebeck and Mrs Val Fuhr served refreshments.

Just Us Club Marion Huston Clyde Fishburn L. F. Harding Clint Griggs Pearl Parcell Procran Jona Shebeck Val Fuhr

Talk Friday At Ruth Nichol Missionary Society

Lillian McConnell spoke on Christian literature Friday at the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society in Mrs. Neill Trotman’s home. Six members answered roll call, with three guests present Miss McConnell Annabelle Zeck and Mary Ruth Galloway. Mrs. Trotman and daughter Sara played a piano duet and Miss Zeck sang, followed by refreshments.

Lillian McConnell Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Neill Trotman Miss McConnell Annabelle Zeck Mary Ruth Galloway

Dinner Entertainment For IOOF Minstrel Cast

The LOOK Minstrel show and guests enjoyed a chicken supper in Flora Thum's Niota Illinois restaurant. Mrs Lee Baird Mrs Forrest Walker and Mr Cloud Garrett planned the table decorations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wayne Alarston, Mr and Mrs Harold Jarvis, Ralph Martin, and Mr and Mrs Milo Steele. The dinner ended the show's activity until fall with nine performances completed.

LOOK Flora Thum Niota Illinois Lee Baird Forrest Walker Cloud Garrett Fir Wayne Alarston Wid Harold Jarvis Ralph Martin Milo Steele

Columbus City PTA Officers Are Named

Columbus City T A officers elected include Mrs Max Heither as president and Mrs John Morrison as vice president Also listed are reporter Mrs Marjorie Collier and Roy Davis family visits noted Clergy and families mentioned with Wisconsin trips and local club meetings plus two new births Dorothy Irene and David Michael reported with birth details.

Columbus Junction Dune Columbus City T. A Max Heither John Morrison Marjorie Collier Roy Davis Chicago W.L. Sanford John Sanford Donald Priscilla Club Chautauqua Park

Club Representatives Selected at Dutchette Meeting

Marlene Mayer was chosen to represent the club at the state convention. Patsy Soethout won the senior division better groomed girl contest, while Sharon Griggs placed in the junior division. Jas Ruth McDowell judged the event. Ann Sherman and Sharon Griggs will represent the club at the district field day.

Sharon Griges Marlene Mayer le Club Patsy Soethout Sharon Griggs Jas Ruth McDowell Ann Sherman

Women's Missionary Meets in U.P. Church

The United Presbyterian church Women’s Missionary society held an afternoon meeting in the church parlors with garden flowers adorning the space. Estella Donaldson opened devotions and themes centered on Christ the Master Teacher.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Estella Donaldson Grace Munn

Special castings protect papers and help finishes in wallpapers

Special castings on papers shield them from dirt moisture perspiration oils and greases. Wallpapers gain washable finishes and food wrappings receive coatings to retard moisture loss and block disease germs and fungi that cause spoilage or mold.

Calendar items and club notices listed for week

Rainbow Girls meet Monday at 4 91 p m at the temple. West Chester Comrade class Tuesday at 8 pm. Y W Mixers 7 30 pm finish craft projects at Y W C A. Carol Drewer Missionary circle 2 pm bring used clothing for transportation Mrs Donald Stout Pythian Sisters 5 00 pm K P hall. Pottuck family supper 6 45 pm country club. WF and US club 2708 pm Mrs Ira Mitchell Ainsworth chapter OL FLS 8 pm memorial service at Mason temple Harmony club postponed till June 14 Mrs W T McConnell

West Chester Harold Disney Y. W Y.W.C.A Carol Drewer Pythian Sisters Pottuck Ira Mitchell Ainsworth Masonic Termple Harmony Club W. Tt. McConnell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phyllis Bush Carol Junior Graber Mary Kate Bash Well M. CC. Niffieger Women’s Service Guild Mrs Charivari James Wendell Emry Cleo Dean Marion Shirley Lou Niffeneeger Keota Donald Thorton Peggy Lee Murphy Charles Churchill Bonding Equipmien Sitler Auto Parts Carrie Norman Beverly Gardner Robert Roeney Ralph Zeek Lacy Lines Fred Kephart Ed Kleinberg Marguerite Plecker Lloyd Plecker C. M. Brinning John Beenblossom Howard Wagner Clark Baker Fred Newhart Dale Herdlicka Maurice Libe Harold Brock Charles Murdock Gene Sehneider Helen McCreedy William Crandall Dan Rohrer Betty Randall Leola Huston Clyde Kelley Mildred Kephart Mable Bain Ruth Nichol Washington, Iowa Krespoet Mer Liviang Lorthie IOOF PTA Martha Buller J. Lyle Moore Dorothy Irene Washington County Hospital Michael Swailes David Michael Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Stanley G. Newton Ledgers Women’s Missionary U.P. Church D. Ht. McLaughlin W. Ed. Masson Elizabeth Hawthorne L. Saursan J. J. Pateterson McLaughlin J. S. Pollock House OF Flowers State of Iowa Brown Finance Co Court House Washington Armory Soca Rainbow Girls Some Temple Central Press Association King Features Syndicate The Washington Evening Journal Your Home Daily Newspaper
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