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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
8
The Presbyterian women's service guild met Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the church. Devotions were led by Mrs. Howard Miller. Mrs. Fred Moore led the prayer calendar.
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The short business meeting featured committee reports. Mrs Stella Latehem spoke on Hawaii and Missions and shared details of her recent trip to the islands. Refreshments were provided by the committee chaired by Mrs Stanley Richards and Snyder.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Work near Haskins on Sunday May 29. A cooperative dinner was served at noon. Visiting and picture taking followed in the afternoon with numerous relatives in attendance including Myrtle Swift Marengo Bessie Palmer Denver Harold Fulton Jo Ann Teddy Glenn Davis Hal Figgin Richland Jeanette Kyle Donald Davis Robert Cedar Rapids Martha Davis Des Moines and Sam Walker Bonnie Lou Davenport.
Mrs Harold Brock was elected noble grand at the Rebekah lodge meeting in the I O O F hall Friday evening. Ted Morgan presided as noble grand. other officers named include Mrs Clarence Brown vice grand and Mrs Oral Mayo recording secretary. Refreshments followed. July committee listed with numerous members.
Gayle Mitchell of San Pedro California and Mrs Charles Wells attended the Sunset Circle meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs Toya Wells hosted the group. An ice cream supper was planned for June at the Dale Bales home. Traveling bingo followed the meal.
The Ruth Nichol Missionary society met yesterday at two o clock with Mrs J Brewer as host. Co hostesses were Mrs George Rudiger. Two guests Mrs Adolph Larson and Mrs John Stewart attended along with 20 members. Devotions on Learning to Serve by Our Talent were led by Sarah Pollock. Guest speaker Mrs Stewart reviewed The Call of the Pioneer. A Leroy Selby family letter was read by Mrs George Kerr. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
Screen stars Mick Ey Rooney and Martha Vickers appear together at a guest ranch near Las Vegas Nevada. Vickers has just received her final decree of divorce from Hollywood publicist A C Lyles in a recent development.
The Kalona unit of the Auxiliary of Am Vets met Tuesday evening at Mrs. S. W. Yoder's home. President Mrs. H. J. Bigelow led a business session planning a Cookie Day on June 17 to bake cookies for Knox Ville Veterans Hospital's hospital hostess. The June gathering will be held next.
Anthony V. Martino, a 40 year old man once deemed dead by his wife and the Army, faces an Army inquiry to determine if he is a civilian or AWOL. His first wife Mary Martino also seeks clarity on his marital status with Martino and his second wife.
In the home of Mrs. R. G. Shaver on Tuesday evening, June 28. At the close of the meeting a social hour was enjoyed and the hostess served refreshments.
Maxwell residents Mr and Mrs Raymond Henson return from a visit to Rev W J Stevens as their niece Mary Stevens graduates high school. Robert Logan finishes a year at Monmouth College. The Kos and Minick families plan a two week motor trip to New York with business and sightseeing. Mrs M Moch returns to Detroit after a two week visit with Joe and Ruth Falk. Frances Falk of Iowa City visits Cedar Rapids. Ruth Cunningham, a Cedar Rapids summer teacher, and her sister Virginia arrive with their mother Mrs John Cunningham from Perry. The Jones family visits Cedar Rapids on business and to see relatives. Oliver Adams and wife leave Iowa City for Ardmore Pa after a visit with Mary Boileau. Don Burger and wife travel to Chicago to help manage their late uncle’s affairs after his funeral near Nevada.
Mary Margaret Long daughter of Mrs J R Schafer of Grandview a Junction schools teacher for three years wed John F Wallace son of Mr and Mrs David Wallace of Muscatine in a 4 o clock candlelight ceremony at Community Church Grandview Rev C B Larson officiated The bride wore white satin crepe with heart neckline long sleeves and fingertip veil she carried white calla lilies
Town attended the wedding as matron of honor with the sister of the bride serving as bridesmaid. Attendants from Albia and Wilton stood with the groom, while ushers and ring bearers lined the ceremony. A 125 guest reception followed in church parlors with yellow and green colors. The bride wore a Kelly green suit with brown accessories and light pink carnations. The couple will reside on the J. E. Walton farm in Wilton after a short wedding trip.
Mrs Hugh Hall accompanies Mrs Stella Latehem as they prepare to depart Sunday for an extended motor journey to the east.
A party will drive from New York through the Hudson river valley to Cape Cod and Maine, then onward to Canada. After visiting Quebec and Ontario they will stop in Buffalo, New York, for a month long trip.
The article notes that the body cannot store extra protein for future use and stresses the importance of replenishing protein daily with appropriate foods to maintain bodily function and health.
The note thanks Schmidt and Blatter from the House of Flowers for a bouquet sent to the office for an anniversary. It praises Washington Iowa as a home and mentions Mrs Steve Stewart and Keith who installed a new sink with cabinet. It promotes basement and bathroom showers and Eveready contact for installation info.
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