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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1951

Page

2

Wiemers Mineart Wed In Sacred Heart Ida Grove

Wilma Wiemers daughter of Heye Wiemers Pomeroy wed Maurice Mineart son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Mineart Washington Iowa in Sacred Heart Church Ida Grove. Ceremony by Father H Jo Dailey included Lohengrin march and Ave Maria. Attendants Norma Hudek Ames Curtis Mineart Washington Charles Wiemers Pomeroy David Mineart Washington ushers. Dinner in Baxter Hotel Ida Grove for 30. The couple to live in Dunlap where Mineart will coach.

Wilma Wiemers Maurice Mineart Sacred Heart Church Ida Grove Sacred Heart Heye H. Wiemers Pomeroy W. H. Hineart Washington Iowa J. R. O'Brien Lohengrin Robert Mosier H. Jo Dailey Curtis Mineart Charles Wiemers David Mineart James and Jack Schultz Battle Creek Baxter Gloria Albrecht Wall Lake Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Mineart Brighton High School Central College Pella

Grouwinkel Duncan Engagement Revealed in Iowa

Mr and Mrs George E F Grouwinkel of Wapello announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Louise to Pvt William A Duncan son of Mr and Mrs H M Duncan of Columbus Junction No date set for the wedding

Columbus Junction George EF. Grouwinkel Wapello Marion Louise William A. Duncan H. M. Duncan

Community Social Calendar Features Numerous Club Meetings

The Monday through Tuesday schedule lists Baptist Men Brotherhood at the church then Woodrow Crone farm for a meal service. Various clubs gather across town including LBC, DAR, Pythian Sisters, Rainbow Girls, White Shrine, Masonic Temple events, and church circles with initiations, desserts, and social hours.

Baptist Men’s Brotherhood Woodrow Crone Farm Sring Rainbow Girls Temple White Shrine Masonic Temple St. James Study Club Tom Cannon Marion

New Drum Stick Trick Uses Meat Mixture Skewers

Create meat skewers shaped like chicken legs from ground meat mix. Mold it on metal or wooden skewers, brown in fat, add a splash of water, then cover the pan to finish cooking the legs.

Mary Ann Bauer Betrothed To Richard A Paul

Will wed July 7 at 7 p m in West Chester Methodist church Mary Ann Bauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Bauer of West Chester and Richard A Paul son of Mr and Mrs Don ald Paul of Washington The couple to be both from Cedar Falls Iowa State Teacher s College and Lackland Air Base Texas respectively both in military service

Walter Bauer West Chester Mary Ann Richard A. Paul Donald Paul Washington Methodist Church Miss Bauer Iowa State Teacher's College Cedar Mr. Paul Air Force Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas

Memorial Service and Flag Day Program by WRC

The Women's Relief Corps held a memorial service during a regular meeting in Legion hall honoring recently deceased members and veterans of all wars. A Flag Day program followed with readings and the Pledge of Allegiance as 27 officers and members listened to reports and prayers.

Women's’ Relief Corps Legion Hall Laura Longwell Besse Conger Ben Copppeck Mayme Brock Pearl Whistler Fred Wagner Carrie Blick Murdock Floyd Murdock Ray Sojka J. H. Campbell Baird Beth Brinning

Picnic Night Planned for YW Mixers at Robert Day Home

The YW Mixers announce Tuesday picnic night with a wiener roast at Robert Day's home on South Iowa Avenue. Guests may attend with reservations to Lucille Rhodes by Monday night or by Tuesday noon at the latest. Participants should wear outdoor picnic attire and arrive in a festive mood.

South Iowa Avenue Lucille Rhodes

Hospital Dismissals and Births in Washington Area

Dismissals list several Washington residents including Mrs. Ethel Ferguson and baby daughter, Mrs. George R. Norman, Mrs. Alton Clark, Mrs. L. R. Carbee. Kalona and Wellman names appear with births and families: T. FE. Thomas in Columbus Junction with daughter, M. R. Plinekinger of Washington with son, Krebs of Wellman with son, Lawerence Kiene of Washington with son, Floyd Freerkson of Washington with son.

Ethel Ferguson George R. Norman Alton Clark L. R. Carbee Washington Lee Levalleur Richard Escher Kalona Allan Thompson Walter Fagen Jr Wheeta Paul Shettler Wellman T. FE. Thomas Columbus Junction M. R. Plinekinger Robert Krebs Son Lawerence Kiene Floyd Freerkson

Merle Greens Honored With 25th Anniversary Party

Mr and Mrs Merle Green of Oskaloosa long time residents now living near Mt Pleasant were feted at the home of their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr Roger Tweedy to mark their 25th wedding anniversary on June 2 Roses lilies and garden flowers filled the rooms A silver ware gift was given by Sam Erwin The Greens received further silver from Dick and Ted Green and a granddaughter Cindy presented her own gift Musical numbers were performed by Mary Erwin and Harvey Millsap Guests included the Barrs Monsons Millsaps Baldosier and others Dick Green was absent due to boat training in San Diego Calif arriving Friday

Merle Green Oskaloosa Washington Roger Tweedy Mt. Pleasant Pete Koehler Sam Erwin Mary Erwin Olds Harvey Millsap Groom Texas Christine Barr Everett Monson Wayland Millsap Ray Baldosier Pleasant Crawfordsville Arthur Krause Keota Minnie Green Green San Diego Calif

Self Introduction at a Party When Host Neglects Arrival

When the hostess forgets to introduce you at a gathering you can step in and introduce yourself. A brief friendly greeting names you, stating your relation to the host or common connection, and offers a simple opener to start conversation.

Woman's Day at Methodist Conference in Ottumwa

Mrs. Leslie Gates of the WSCS announced at the Ottumwa annual conference that Woman's Day will be on Thursday. The session begins at 1:45 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Ottumwa with Dr. Eugene Smith of the Methodist Board of Missions as speaker.

Ottumwa Leslie Gates WSCS The Methodist Church First Methodist Church of

Eckerman Couple to Observe Golden Anniversary in Tingley

Mr and Mrs Earl Eckerman of Tingley Iowa will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday June 12 with open house for friends and relatives. Hours are 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening. Eeckerman born in Washington county on a farm near Pleasant Hill church in 1850. They have three married daughters living nearby four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Earl Eckerman Tingley Iowa Mr. Eeckerman Washington County Pleasant Hill Church Ringgold County

Family Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs James Logan in Owatonna

Mr and Mrs Al Logan hosted a family dinner Sunday to honor their son James Logan and Ada Schwenke Logan of Owatonna Minnesota. The couple wed in Denver Colorado on Oct. 5 1950 and will reside at 146 West Rice Street in Owatonna. James Logan is a 1948 Washington High School graduate and Ada Sehwenke Logan is an Owatonna High School alumna. Ada is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sehwenke.

al Logan James Logan Owatonna Minn Ada Schwenke Denver Colo Logan Arthur Sehwenke Owatonna High School

States revoke margarine bans leave 13 states total

In February Wyoming repeals its law prohibiting sale of yellow margarine leaving only 13 states still banning the yellow spread.

Wyoming

US Army Returns Wounded and Non Battle Casualties in Korea

During the first seven months of fighting in Korea the United States Army returned 40.2 percent of wounded men to the front and 80 percent of non battle casualties to their units.

Korea United States Army

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norma Hudek Ames Grouwinkel-Duncan LBC Club Walter Kyle Dar R. E. Shannon Pythian Sisters Ainsworth Raymnd Bell Pleasant Hill Howard Hoyle Merrymakers Club Wayne Freel Raymond Whisler Georganne Berdo Christian Women's Fellowship of Christian Church Har! Dusenbery Carol Brewer Mt. Mes Niffenegger Country Club T. A. Flenner Silver Methodist Circle No Rothschild’s WRC Fern Pastry Shop Donut Holes Sweeney Schultz Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Merle Greens E. Eckerman Samson Russell Wright Nicola Harmon Ibear Brown Motors West Madison South Ave Ion Phone Our Washington Co Junior Fair Tor C. of C Townsley Tract Chautauqua Grounds Kiwanis Club
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