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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

4

Rich Si egleses Wed in St James Catholic Church

Joan Louise Siegle and Franklin James Rich united in marriage at St James Catholic Church with double ring ceremony conducted by Rev R J Kinnavey. The reception for 165 featured pastel pink and green decor, attendants Peggy Dougall maid of honor, and guests from Keota and nearby towns.

Joan Louise Siegle Franklin James Rich Joseph H. Lang Edwin P. Rich Keota St. James Catholic R. J. Kinnavey Bob Jim Redlingey Frank Casey Irvan Coffey St. James Martin Whittaker Hubert Redlinger Joyce Jean Kauffman Peery Linda Stewart Harold Kauffman Irvan Rich

Pre-Schol Roundups Reported in Washington County

Nine pre school roundups were held in Washington county with an attendance of 160. Only 22 of this number were beginners in rural schools. 60 of this number have never been vaccinated for smallpox. Eileen Jeffrey and Myra Hymans assisted with these roundups along with Mrs. Darrel Ross. The events were in cooperation with the health department Farm Bureau women and the schools. Evelyn Kile of Oakland Illinois will be the new Washington county nurse starting July 1.

Washington County Eileen Jeffrey Washington Myra Hymans Darrel Ross Health Department Farm Bureau Evelyn Kile Oakland Illinois

Gourmet's Delight: Crabs Lobsters Shrimp Linked to Insects

The excerpt notes crabs lobsters and shrimp as gourmet fare while revealing they are distant relatives of insects and spiders. It emphasizes curiosity about cross connections in food appeal and biology.

Play Is Read Tuesday at Carol Brewer Circle

The Carol Brewer Missionary circle met at the home of Maurita Stout Tuesday afternoon with nine members present. A play was read by Esther Bordwell and Maurine Larson. Devotions were led by Maurine Gordon. Assignment Near East by James Batal will be reviewed by the circle. A teaching of Christ was used in answering roll call. A bouquet of handkerchiefs was presented to Mrs. Kerr for her birthday. Refreshments were served by the hostess including a birthday cake for Mrs. Kerr.

Carol Brewer Maurita Stout Esther Bordwell Maurine Larson Maurine Gordon James Batal Mrs. Kerr Kerr

Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Lamont Duwa

Members of the Sana club were entertained at the home of Mrs Lamont Duwa on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Leroy OConnor and Mrs Albert Duwa. Buneo was played with prizes won by Mrs Edward Kucera and Mrs Ernest Bowman. Refreshments followed. Mrs Fred Kucera will host the next meeting on Thursday in June.

Sana Lamont Duwa Leroy O'Conner Albert Duwa Buneo Edward Kucera Ernest Bowman Fred Kucera

WCOF Members Dine Then Hear Clinton Convention Report

Members of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters met at the Kalona hotel for a chicken supper prepared by Velma Spiecker. Emily Kolosick reported on the WCOF convention in Clinton, with 23 members present and one guest, Mrs. Steve Collins of Minneapolis.

Supp Emily Kolosick W.cof Clinton Velda Chalupa Wilma Kelly Steve Collins Minneapolis Margaret Heck

U and Club Members Play Wahoo at Meeting

Wahoo was played at the U and club Wednesday afternoon with 10 members and one guest, Mrs. Frank Scranton. Mrs. J. B. Hoxworth conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Mae Dawson will host the next gathering. Roll call featured a short story, assisted by Mrs. Will Bealer and Mrs. Hoxworth.

Ira Mitchell Frank Scranton J. B. Hoxworth Mae Dawson Roll Eall Will Bealer Hoxworth

L B C Club Hosts Meeting at John Kurtz Home

The L B C club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs John Kurtzs home with Walter Kyle as co host. Thirteen members and guest Mrs Joe Nelson attended. Mae Smith led the business portion. July picnic set for July 5 at 6 00 pm at Sunset Park with Mrs George Jarrard and Mrs Rebeka Shebeck running games and contests. Hostesses aided by Mrs Joe Nelson serving refreshments.

L. B. C. Club John Kurtz Walter Kyle Joe Nelson Mae Smith Sunset Park George Jarrard Rebeka Shebeck

Social Calendar Highlights Church Groups and Luncheons

Local social calendar lists multiple group meetings at First Methodist Circle and other venues. Activities include picnics, cooperative luncheons, and breakfast events with times from 12:00 noon to 9:50 p.m. plus officer elections and club gatherings for Circle groups, O.E.S., and Baptist Women Missionary Society.

Christian Church Ettiene Spenser Zene Kempf Clive Gray First Methodist Church E. E. Stutsman L. G. Willey Sunset Park P. L. Etter L. H Orr Hugh Hall James Birney Willard Palmer George Dare June Friendship Club Veda Niffenegeger Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Jennie Adamecirele Rudie Schmidt Nina Bowers Ferne Rold

Ruth Telford Hal Hotle Exchange Vows in Kremlin Ceremony

Ruth Telford of Washington Iowa married Hal Hotle of West Chester in a double ring ceremony at the Kremlin Christian church Oklahoma. Dr Robert G Martin of Phillips University officiated as organ music and floral settings accompanied the vows. They will reside in Washington after a trip and live at 613 West Madison.

Ruth Telford Hal Hotle Kremlin, Oklahoma Kremlin

Piano Solo Delights Indian Creek Club Members

Beverly Guy entertained the ladies of the Indian Creek club with a piano solo Wednesday. The roll call tribute to Dad was followed by a five cent fine for an unanswered response. Twelve members attended and refreshments were served. The news meeting is set for June 21 with Mrs. Ralph Chorpening.

Sandy Hook Beverly Guy Indian Creek Club Dad Ralph Chorpening

Merry Makers Club Meeting Held at Mrs Mouser Home

The Merry Makers Club met at Mrs Stanley Mouser home with 11 members and two guests Mrs Eva Mouser and Marilyn Mouser present. Mrs Irvan Bomber led the business portion and a picnic supper is planned for July 12 at Sunset Park for members and families. No meetings are scheduled in July or August. The afternoon included socializing and needlework with refreshments served by the host and assistants.

Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Irvan Bomber Eva Mouser Marilyn Mouser Sunset Park

Engagement Party Honors Frances Phillips By Sunset Park

Frances Phillips was guest of honor at a Wednesday afternoon engagement party for her and Hugh Holcomb. Hostesses Mrs Myron Burroughs Mrs Earl and Mrs Wray arranged a 20 guest gathering at Sunset Park with ivory theme. Contests entertained guests as refreshments were served from a chartreuse and ivory table.

Frances Phillips Ment Hugh Holcomb Myron Burroughs Sunset Park Earl Mrs. Wray Burroughs Phillips

Inchmurpin Island Holds Lennox Castle Ruins and Fiery Cross Tale

Among Lomond’s 30 islands Inchmurpin is the largest and bears Lennox Castle ruins at its southern tip. The fortress fell after a 1425 Lennox plot against King James I. Nearby Incheallich, linked to Roderick Dhu from The Lady of the Lake, is famed for the Fiery Cross tale.

Lomond Scotland Inchmurpin Lennox Castle Lennox James I Incheallich Roderick Dhu

Rosetta Blank Engaged to Clifford Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Blank announce the engagement of their daughter Rosetta Maxine to Clifford H. Bennett of Columbus Junction. The wedding is planned for 8:00 p m Sunday June 11 at Pleasant Grove Bethel church with relatives and friends invited.

Keith Stewart Edgar Stewart Lester Laubach Doyle Smith Edward Peiffer Keota Blanche Williams Columbus Junction George Williams Crawfordsville Irvan Coffey West Chester Harold Kauffman Wayland Shirley Alten Morning Sun S. G. Blankenhorn Rosetta Maxine Clifford H. Bennett Jesse Bennett Pleasant Grove Bethel Church

Wedding Congratulations for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Scott

Wedding congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Scott who were wed in 19438. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Homer Stephens MarionL Stransky Norman Van Trump Carl Am rine James Fisher Herman Luers and Merle Eckels. Donald Lee Raymond son of Mr and Mrs Lester Raymond will celebrate with seven candles today.

Mrs. Lloyd Scott Homer Stephens Marionl. Stransky Norman van Trump West Chester Carl Amrine James Fisher Herman Luers Merle Eckels Donald Lee Raymond Lester Raymond

Delta Alpha Class Meets at Mrs Jarrard Home

The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church held a Wednesday evening meeting at Mrs Walter Jarrard’s home. Twenty six members attended with one guest Mrs C Raymond Reed. President Mrs Robert Hyde led the business portion while Mrs Homer Jarrard led devotions. The evening closed with contests and visiting, with committee member Mrs Byron Snider helping host.

Delta Alpha The Methodist Church Walter Jarrard C Raymond Reed Robert ,Hyde Homer Jarrard

Dessert Luncheon for WSCS Board Members at Methodist Church

W SCS executive board members enjoyed a dessert luncheon Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the church. New member C Raymond Reed was welcomed as parliamentarian. A piano gift from L A Jones was accepted for the ladies parlor. A reception for Dr C Raymond Reed and family was announced for June 14 in the social hall.

W.S.C. S. Executive Board The Methodist Church Walter Smith Fred Bey Ed Squire W.W. L. Gates C. Raymond Reed L. A Jones Dr. C. Raymond Reed and

Delicate Quartz Fibers Cropped For Ultra Thin Wires

Delicate quartz fibers, only one fiftieth the thickness of hair, are produced for sensitive balances and electrical measuring instruments. Some fibers are so superfine that over 10 miles could be wound on a standard spool holding 250 yards of cotton thread.

French Toast Style Sandwich Preparation Note

A brief guide describes making meat cheese and peanut butter sandwiches as a French toast variation. Dip lightly and avoid soaking in egg milk. use one egg with two tablespoons milk for four sandwiches. Cook slowly in hot fat on both sides.

Kalona and Ollie Iowa Livestock and Sale Dates

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales every Thursday at Kalona Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa and Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa also Ollie Onle Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa with June 10 17 and Crawfordsville household goods closings and sales times listed Glenn Harris Ed Squire Mrs A Bb Orris spearhead the events

Whittaker Sale Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Onle Livestock Exchange Ollie East 6Th Street Glenn Harris North Iowa Avenue Ed Squire Crawfordville A Bb. Orris

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