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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

2

Birthday honors for Margaret Melville with tribe adoption

Margaret Melville daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Melville was honored at a birthday party Saturday afternoon in Hiroshone Shoshone Wyoming. Chief Johnny Whitehorse and Princess Juanita Whitehorse entertained guests with stories and a ceremony adopting Margaret into their tribe naming her Tai-Hay meaning little rose bud. Motion pictures were shown and refreshments served by Mrs Melville assisted by Mrs Wayne Edmundson and Mr and Mrs Whitehorse.

Margaret Melville R.A. Melville Johnny Whitehorse Juanita Whitehorse Hiroshone Shoshone Wyoming Margaret Melville Wayne Edmundson Mrs. Whitehorse Paula Thomasson Sandra Robertson Sandra Floyd Karen Kephart Dixie Sheryl Edmundson Judy Howell Linda Lee Patty Gastman Nancy Barclay Connie Buckwalter Jeri Lee Snyder Sara Hesseltine Andrea Zeck Barbara Griggs Mary Ellen Fagan Gene Zeck Lyon Melville

Harve Banks Anniversary Honored With Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Harve Banks were honored Sunday noon in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary to be celebrated June 6 A chicken dinner and cake were served for 20 guests at the Pines The afternoon was spent at the Banks home with visits from relatives and friends including Curtis Snyder Warren Goodwin H J McKarland Jeanne Moline Herbert Thompson Kay Davison Davenport Forest McAvoy Denny New London Les Grady Gayle Mady Linda Gilbert Crawfordsville and other relatives

Harve Banks the Pines Curtis Snyder Warren Goodwin Terry Galesburg Iinois H. J. Mckarland Jeanne Moline Illinois Herbert Thompson Kay Davidon Davenport Forest McAvoy Denny New London Leslie Grady Gaylemady Linda Gilbert Banks Crawfordsvi H. B. Huaglin Carl Dallmeyer Glenn Thompson Mable Schooley Ted Costello Harry Davidson Irma McBeth

New London Wedding Ties Sims and Hayes in Mt. Pleasant

Dorothy Marie Sims and Everett E. Hayes wed Sunday in the Christian church of New London in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Sut ton officiated as yellow gladioli and pink white peonies adorned the altar. A reception for 125 followed with a weeklong honeymoon planned in Mt. Pleasant.

Dorothy Marie Sims Mt. Pleasant Ira Sims Russell Everett E. Hayes E. P. Hayes Washington Christian Church of Mrs. Stein

Margaret DeLashmutt Honored With Luncheon

Miss DeLashmutt was guest of honor at a Saturday luncheon hosted by Mrs. C. P. Gunzenhauser in Muscatine. Bridal games awarded prizes to Mrs. George Pauls of Washington and Mrs. Neiman Price of Muscatine. Aqua and pink decor highlighted the celebration with assorted gifts from guests from Washington and Muscatine.

Margaret DeLashmutt George Pauls Washington Neiman Price Muscatine

Birthday greetings and wedding anniversaries noted

The notice lists birthday congratulations for several individuals including Mrs. Richard Stearn and Dorothy Ruth Waters and marks wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Tucker. Also noted are birthdays for Cleo Morris Beckler, Mrs. Karl Schmidt, Louie Kaufman, Mary Louise Redlinger, Ray Redlinger, Mrs. Donald Graber, and LeRoy George Pratt with seven candles.

Dorothy Ruth Waters Richard Stearn Louie Kaufman Mary Louise Redlinger Ray Redlinger Donald Graber Noble Cleo Morris Beckler Karl Schmidt LeRoy George Pratt

Washingon Firemen Postpone Annual Dinner to June 13

The Washington Firemen’s annual potluck dinner, planned for Wednesday June 7, is postponed to Wednesday June 13 due to the Mills Bros circus coming to town. The event retains its community gathering aim and will be held at the same venue.

Washington Firemen Mills Bros Washington

Hayes Pair Sets Wedding and Moves to Mt Pleasant

Mrs. Hayes wears a light blue jersey dress with navy accessories and an orchid corsage. The couple will reside in the Ackerman apartments in Mt Pleasant. Mrs. Hayes is a Russell high school graduate and will continue at the Mt Pleasant telephone office. Mr. Hayes, a Washington high school graduate, attended Iowa State College, served 39 months overseas, previously supervised the Henry County Dairy Herd Improvement association, and now works for Potter Drug Company.

Couple United in Marriage at Washington Methodist Parsonage

The marriage of Inez Graber and Jerry R. Carris was performed at the Washington Methodist parsonage at four o clock on Saturday June 3. Rev. C. Raymond Reed conducted the single ring ceremony and the couple left for a wedding trip after the ceremony.

Inez Graber Jerry R. Carris Methodist Parsonage Washington C. Raymond Reed

Birthday Surprise Dinner For Marvin Glandon

A Sunday noon surprise cooperative dinner honored Marvin Glandon for his birthday. Out of town guests included Melvin Gapen family Paul Sheridan family Clarence Glandon family Lyle Glandon family and Jean Renner. Washington guests were Robert Glandon Ed Garrett and their spouses.

Marvin Glandon Melvin Gapen Paul Sheridan Clarence Glandon Lyle Glandon Jean Renner Washington Robert Glandon Ed Garrett Doug

Former Washington Residents Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Betty Lou Schuechert daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Schuechert of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Washington, married Larry H Kurth Sunday at First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids. Rev J R Wagner officiated. The couple will reside on College Street Cedar Rapids and return to work at Citizen Savings Bank.

Betty Lou Schuechert Ralph Schuechert Cedar Rapids Washington Larry H. Kurth First Congregational Church J. R. Wagner Kurth Chicago College Street

Kalona Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers Friday

The Kalona Rebekah Lodge No.4 held its regular meeting Friday evening with Nellie Fry in charge. Officers elected for the coming term include Marvin Yoder as Noble Grand, Francis Lemley as vice grand, L. J. Strickter as secretary, and Eugene Way as treasurer. A social hour and refreshments followed.

Kalona Kalona Rebekah Lodge No Nellie Fry Noble Grand Marvin Yoder Francis Lemley L. J. Strickter Eugene Way

Calendar items note Club meetings and events in West Chester

West Chester listings show YW mixers craft night at 7 30 p m. Missionary circle collects clothing at 2 00 p m with church pickup. Pythian Sisters at 7 00 p m. St James study club cooperative supper. Various clubs hold meetings, picnics and services with transport calls and hostesses listed, including Harmony club postponement to June 14.

West Chester Comrade Harold Disney Y. W Y.W.C.A. Carol Brewer Missionary Circle Donald Stout Pythian Sisters Pottuck Pan F. RR. Mauthe St. James U and I Club Ira Mitchell Ainsworth O.B.S Masonic Temple Harmony Club W. H. McConnell W.S.C.S Rosemary Club Charles Casper Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Delta Alpha Methodist Church Walter Jarrard

Birthday Honorees Are Dinner Guests Sunday

Linda See daughter of Clarence and Mrs See and Reuben Scharf of Iowa City were honored Sunday at the See home with a cooperative dinner attended by Mr and Mrs Robert Lowe Jr and the Scharf and See families. Linda received a bicycle. Previous party was held Saturday at the See home with Linda's classmates and traveling bingo.

Linda See Clarence See Reuben Scharf Iowa City Robert Lowe Jr Linda Mr. Scharf

Piano Pupils to Present Recital Tuesday Evening

Thirty piano pupils under Mrs. Edith M. Shields will give a recital Tuesday at eight in the Lorden Music room. The public is invited to attend.

Edith M. Shields Lorden

Department Convention of Women's Relief Corps in Davenport

The I G White No 45 Women’s Relief corps held a meeting in Legion hall with 23 members. The department convention will be held June 11 to 14 in Davenport. New members Kred Kephart and Clare Patterson were named for initiation at the next meeting.

I. G. White No. 45 Women’s Relief Corps Legion Hall Department Davenport Charles Murdock Kred Kephart Clare Patterson

Cedar Chips 4-H Club Chooses Ames Delegates

The Cedar Chips 4-H club met at Prairie Flower school Friday evening and selected Dean Meyer and Milo Patterson Jr. as delegates for the short course at Ames. Richard Ross gave a tractor safety demonstration while Gene and Michael Scott led the entertainment with Gene Scott and Allen Stransky participating.

Prairie Flower School Ames Dean Meyer Milo Patterson Jr Richard Ross Gene Michael Scott Gene Scott Allen Stransky

Sale of Poppies Nets $125.70 in Kalona

The annual poppy sale in Kalona and Richmond raised 125.70 dollars. Mrs. Reece Trusler led as sales chairman with helpers Iva Mast Peggy Perrin Dorothy Shimon Beverly Swan and others assisting under the American Legion Auxiliary of Kalona.

Kalona Richmond Reece Trusler American Legion Auxiliary of Trusler Iva Mast Peggy Perrin Dorothy Shimon Beverly Swan Caro

Aunt Clara Wins Five Dollar Postage Fight

Miss Clara Kibler nicknamed Aunt Clara challenged the U S Post Office over two smashed dishes mailed to Maryland. After supplying proof of value from antique dealers and enduring a long dispute, the government paid her five dollars. The case highlighted perseverance and principle.

Cleveland U.P Clara Kibler United States Post Office Aunt Clara Clara Post Office Department

Leopold Party Wins In Belgian Voting

Exiled King Leopold poised for early restoration as the Catholic party won a solid majority in both chambers. In the lower house Catholics secured 107 of 212 seats and 74 of 106 in the senate. Interior Minister de Viessebauwer pledged Leopold's return, though some doubt persisted about action after the election.

Leopold Brussels Belgium Ministry of the Interior Sia Senate Switzerland Alvert de Viessebauwer

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Everett £. Hayes Honor Harve Banks Mrs. Banks Ceuests Matron Pauline Thompson Mr. Pleasant Francis B. Scott Clifford M. Thompson Mrs. Hayes Matt Washington and Tennessee Whbf-Tv Rock Island Wsui-Tv Capehart Foster Your Cukehart Television R. E. Shannon Virginia Shannon West John Flading Wellman Richard Durian Vernon Tucker Fern Pastry Shop Timken Carson Bride Clifford Peterson Minneapolis Minnesota Cedar Rapids High School Citizen Savings Bank Business College Kalona Rebekah Lodge Duncan Floyd Phillips West Chester Jom Duncan Prairie Flower Missionary Society H.J. Club William Prebyl Rebekah Club C.F. Hall Christian Church Bhuarian Neuhart Virg. Karll Harlan St. James School Fred Wagner Marie Baker Laura Longwell Lexington Cemetery C. M. Brinning Mabel Gray Wagner Amanda Schulty Florence Eaton Murdock Baker Albert Wehr Margaret Smith Howard Wagner Charles John Cedar Chips Nicola & Harmon Nicola Harmon Black Hills Capitol Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square U. S Lyn Speas Nanette Strickler Marjean Preston Karla Preston Wilma Reber Patty Kern Jacqueline Johnson Oma Chody Phyllis Hochstettler Joann Grecian Delores Fry C. V. Crull John W. Lee West Madison & S. Ave Rollie Viproy Czark Washington Oil Co Colorado
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