Saturday vows mark Betty McConnell and Dennis Nielsen nuptials
Betty McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell Washington married Dennis John Nielsen son of Mr and Mrs John Nielsen Le Mars in a 3 pm June 5 ceremony at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church officiated by Dr Vernon Elgin. Brides gown organza with embroidered flowers, bow rosette watteau train and pearl orange blossom crown veil. Carl and Jana McConnell served as attendants, Ken Kounkel best man. Reception for 200 followed at the church with yellow decor and town guests from Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Akron and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McConnell
Francis McConnell
Washington
Dennis John Nielsen
John Nielsen
le Mars
Vernon Elgin
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Stephenanotis
Karen McConnell
Jana McConnell Nieman
Ken Kounkel
Akron
Ohio
Gary Brower
Red Oak
Dave Kreuger
Council Bluffs
Tom Franklin
Belle Plaine
Corcoran
Ind
al Cormaney Dar Falls
Phil McConnell
Homer Coppock
Des Moines
W. H. McConnell
Town City
Rosann Crayne
Lorene Holden
Robert Wiley
M. L. McCreed
Ann Stewart
Lary Krotz
Ronald Goff
Richard
Local and social notes from Iowa and Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Sam Weeks Anita and Steve returned home from Norman Oklahoma with Eddie Weeks who attends the University of Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs E J Messer and Mrs L F Harding visited Mrs Floyd Murdock in Muscatine recovering from surgery. Ted Brown attended his high school class 50th reunion in La Crosse Wisconsin. Sheryl Ott Greene Iowa visited Tanya Trotman at the Trotman home. they were bridesmaids at the Hazelett Hazen wedding in Ainsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Weeks
Anita
Steve
Norman
Oklahoma
Eddie Weeks
University of Oklahoma
E. J. Messer
L. F. Harding
Muscatine
Floyd) Murdock
Ted Brown
la Crosse
Wis
Iss Sheryl Ott
Greene
Tanya Trotman
Jack ‘Trotman
State College of Iowa
Hazelett- Hazen
Ainsport
Alvin Sherbeck
Gary
Parkview
Wayland
Will Longer
Social calendar Annonces printed in advance notices
Community notices list weekly meetings and events across groups including Rainbow Girls YWCA YW and other clubs. It outlines times venues and contacts for Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday activities at Masonic Temple Baptist Church YWCA West Chester and local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic ‘Temple Rainbow Board
Masonic ‘Temple Saddle Club
Y - Wives
Robert Dahl
West
Boyd Siefkas
Dave Crockett
Legion Auxiliary
Dave Livingston
YWCA
Marr's Pond
Rhoda Neilson
Baptist
Noble Grand Circle
Leona Kos
Julie Miller
Richard Weeks
Local notes from Ankeny and Des Moines events this weekend
Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Paul G Hazellett visited the Leonard Lintz family in Ankeny and friends in Des Moines. Dedication ceremonies at the Sakulin log house marked the Polk County Historical Society restoration project and the structure was presented to Des Moines mayor Charles Iles for the city park system. Washington people attended the Seventeenth Annual Iowa Artists Exhibition at the Art Center. Mr and Mrs Dave McGaffey and Mrs Don Hazen led chapel services at the VA Hospital Iowa City with Mrs Hazen as soloist and flowers provided by the Auxiliary. Guests at Rev Dr W R Yard home included his sister Mrs Walter F Alice Huxford her husband, Kelton W Huxford and son from Anniston Alabama, and family members from Crawfordsville, Omaha, and Town City meeting at Wingas Cafe for a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fisher
Edna Jones
Patricia
Barbara Reisener
Birthplace
Des Moines
Sakulin
Polk County Historical Society
Charles Iles
Washington
Art Center
Dave McGaffey
Don Hazen
VFW
Iowa City
W. R. Yard
Walter F. Alice Huxford
Wie
Kelton W. Huxford
Anniston, Aln
Winga's Cafe
C. C. Moorhead
Crawfordsville
Forest W.indson
Omaha
Neb
Irene Yard
Town City
Huxford
Moorhead
Shower Honors Judy Scranton
Judy Scranton was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted in the home of Mrs. Alvin Shebeck. Cohosts were Mrs. Helen Foster and Mrs. Nina Hughes. Gifts were displayed around an umbrella centerpiece with assistance from Mrs. Lynn Blanchard. Attendees included Halcyon House staff and special guests Judy Scranton's mother, Mrs. Robert Scranton, the groom’s mother, Mrs. John Skubal Sr., Judy’s sister Mrs. Blanchard, superintendent Mrs. Mabel Rehfeldt, and former Halcyon House superintendent Mrs. Edward Squire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiiss
Judy Scranton
Alvin Shebeck
Helen Foster
Nina Hughes
Lynn Blanchard
Halcyon House
Robert Scranton
John Skubal Sr
Blanchard
Mabel Rehfeldt
Edward Squire
Rebekah Lodge Delivers June Meeting Recap at 100 O F Hall
Forty members gathered at the 1000F Hall with Mrs. Don Norton presiding as the charter was undraped for Kathryn Kelly. Members reported Mrs. Mabel Bower hospitalized after a fall and Ralph Zeck having minor foot surgery and at home. Cookies and coffee committee for June 18 includes Dorothy Smith and Rebecca Butler. The lodge honored 18 past noble grands with corsages and a children’s program preceded refreshments by Emma Barnett and her committee. July refreshment committee listed by names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Don Norton
Kathryn Kelly
The
Assembly of Iowa
Mabel Bower
Ralph Zeck
Dorothy Smith
Rebecca Butler
Emma Barnett
M. D. Lee
Carl Schneider
Henry Wagen Knecht
Clarence Wyatt
Louis Wagenknecht
Marie Swift
Mildred Morgan
George Jarrard
Washington Evening Journal summary not available
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Hospital Admission Report Notes Patient Details
On the record hospital admission lists Mrs Carl Harri son of Brighton for surgical procedure and Howard Applegate of Washington also for surgical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Harrison
Brighton
Howard Applegate
Washington
Seda Floors Today Flowers Offer Consoling Messages
Seda Floors presents simple eloquence with flowers to convey condolence and support. Messages express sympathy without words, using floral arrangements to comfort during times of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
University and local notes from Iowa area events
Mrs. Robert Carter earned the M A degree in education at University of Iowa commencements. John Carson graduated from Parsons College Fairfield. Families visited relatives in Bettendorf Wayland and Bellvue. Carolyn Pratt returned from Cedar Falls State College of Iowa. Various local households celebrated anniversaries and shared weekend hospitality with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carter
University of Iowa
John Carson
Parsons College
Fairfield
Tom Carson
Carolyn Pratt
Dick Pratt
Cedar Falls
State College of Iowa
Wrinkles New York Offer Promises Quick Facial Substances
A New York advertisement claims a chemical substance with quicksilver smooths wrinkles on face and hands after one use. It promises rapid improvement next morning, fading dry-skin lines and brown age spots on hands arms face and neck with rich oils. MARIE DAVANT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Davant
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William Stewart
Sheryl Lund
Edwin Wovothy
Dennis Nielsen
Fuhr & Cochran
Florida
Cnet
Dor
Kraft
Fern Pastry Shop
Leo
Ricie
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Fordsville Ofs
Asonic Temple
Bridge Benefit
Country Club
John Combs
Good Will Club
Elmer Bain
Just Us Club
Wilbur Schantz
Friendship Club
Ruth
May Gideon
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Betty Peters
Federated Church
West Chester
Rebekah Club
CES
Masonic Temple
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Knights of Columbus
P.m
KC Hall
Walnut
Rural Women's Club
Paul G. Hazel
Lett
Leonard Lintz
Ankeny
Scene
Washington Evening Journal
Tows i
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Ob Shatter
Tce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Town
United Press
Maras
Ontside
Washington Sass
Thurs
Washington Chamber
Seda
Wolf's Flower Shop
Ed Simmering
Anna McKeown
Edna Simmering
Bettendorf
Max Coffman
Larry and
Clifford Armstrong
Mark and
Tim
Bellvue, Neb
C.E. Bidwell
Henry Witthoft
Frances Miller
Ralph Witthoft
Wayne Witthoft
Arthur Witthoft
Spurgeon’s
Promi
By Marie Davant
Osincup Drug Store
Reddy Kilowatt
Iowa
Southern Utilities Company
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