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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

2

Norma Sleichter and Earl Fry Wed in Kalona Church

Norma Sleichter bride in a candlelit double ring ceremony at Kalona Christian church with 200 relatives and friends. Earl D. Fry, son of Kalona residents, and Norma exchanged vows, followed by a reception for 100 and a brief wedding trip.

Norma Sleichter Earl D. Fry Kalona Kalona Christian Church Milton Hollingshead Tiffany Ralph N. Streichter Riverside George W. Fry

Hospital Admits and Surgeries Reported

Admitted yesterday Mrs. Frank Tucker of West Chester and Mrs. Er nest Jones of Ainsworth for medical care. Today Gary and Terry Leeper of city, Fay Willey of city, Ronald Tucker of Richland, and John Halthill of Keota all underwent tonsillectomies.

Frank Tucker West Chester Ernest Jones Ainsworth Gary and Terry Leeper City Fay Willey Ronald Tucker Richland John Halthill Keota

Calendar notices light up local clubs and church groups

A dense listing outlines circle meetings at WSCS O E S and Wesleyan Service Guild events, plus Family Night at Sunset Park and various church groups including Methodist W S C S circles, Catholic Daughters, and Knights of Pythias. Activities cover luncheons picnics dinners and transportation arrangements with dates and times.

WSCS James Birney Masonic Temple Wesleyan Service Guild Sunset Park Country Club Woman's Council ofChristian Churches Fred Bourgeois

WSCS Dessert Luncheon Marks First Meeting of Year

The WSCS executive board meets at the Methodist church for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. L. Gates Mrs. Walter Jarrard and Mrs. T. A. Flenne The president Mrs Gates led prayer and the business session outlining the year’s plans A tea is scheduled for June 17 with county members as hosts and Miss Carol Brewer as guest speaker Miss Alma Hearne Holland on furlough from India will be honored at the event

WSCS Methodist Church Oeclock W. L. Gates Walter Jarrard T. A. Flenne Gates Susannah Girls Carol Brewer Alma Hearne Holland India Walter Smith

Klensehmidt Family Hosts Pot-Lueck Supper

The Fred Khensehmidt family hosted a pot-lueck supper Friday evening in the Landscape community. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sam Bowser and family, Mr and Mrs Howard McCall and Richard, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Enke, Mr and Mrs Everett Peeker and children, Mr and Mrs Clark Bauer and family, and Jimmy and Kenneth Tucker.

Fred Khensehmidt Sam Bowser Howard McCall Richard Lloyd Enke Everette Peeker Clark Bauer Jimmy Kenneth Tucker

Mrs Mapel Wins High Score At K T Bridge Club

The West Chester K T Bridge Club met at Mrs Jack Hotle's home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs John Mapel topped the field with the high score. Consolation prize went to Mrs Charles Spinler of Washington. Special prizes were awarded to Mrs Merl Thrapp and Mrs Jim Stancer. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hotle with help from Mrs Thrapp.

K. T Bridge Club West Chester John Mapel Jack Hotle Charles Spinler Washington Merl Thrapp Jim Stan

Initiation Planned for Catholic Daughters Sunday

Plans finalized for a Catholic Daughters of America initiation to be held Sunday, June 12 at VFEW hall after a 1:00 p.m. cooperative dinner. Mrs Hubert Redlinger and others led dinner duties, with Mrs Thersa Adams in charge of the evening program. An old fashioned spelling bee went to Mrs Leonard Marie, bunco scores led by Mrs Redlinger and low by Mrs Charles Ragan.

Catholic Daughters of America Vfew Hall Hubert Redlinger Harry Barker Josephine Kriner Ed McAleer al Ledger Thersa Adams May DeHerman Leo Sueppel Jim Boyd Leonard Marie Redlinger Charles Ragan Bunco

Reading at Good Will club features magazine quiz

Mrs Joe McGraw led a reading at the Good Will club on Wednesday with Mrs I B Hoxworth hosting. One guest attended, Mrs Frank Scranton, as the new president Mrs George Foster took over and formed a flower committee. Two contests were held, a July picnic planned with Mr and Mrs Charley Harvey, and bingo followed by refreshments served by Mrs Scranton and Mrs McGraw.

Good Will Club Joe McGraw I. B Hoxworth Frank Scranton Charley Harvey George Foster Frank Mayhew Karl Simpson Hoxworth Scranton McGraw

Rural Women's Club Meeting Hosts Guest From Waukegan

The Rural Women's club met Wednesday with Mary Shields and Alice Hunter. One member and one guest, Mrs Herman Genkinger of Waukegan, Hl, attended. A pot-luck lunch, layette making for the Red Cross, and phonograph music followed. Mrs Lester Luekenbill led the business session. next gathering set for two weeks with Mrs Lou Rhodebeck.

Rural Women's Club Mary Shields Alice Hunter Herman Genkinger Waukegan Red Cross Lester Luekenbill Lou Rhodebeck

Rainbow Girls Meeting Led by Pat Brower

The regular Rainbow for Girls meeting was led by Pat Brower on Monday at 7 30 p m. Plans were made for the initiation scheduled for 7 00 p m on June 14. A summer party was discussed and a letter on the Des Moines Grand Assembly in June 1922 was read. Members wishing to attend should contact Mrs Vie Blattner or Max Cook Rainbow Dad.

Order of Rainbow For Girls Pat Brower Grand Assembly Des Moines Vie Blattner

Mrs. Lloyd Foster Wins Rosemary Club Bridge High Score

The Rosemary club met with Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger on Wednesday. Mrs. Lloyd Foster won the high score prize while Mrs Ray Bell held the low score. Three tables played. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. John Cherry and Mrs. Rex Crandall. The June meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Brown with date to be announced.

Rosemary Club Charles Rothlisberger Lloyd Foster Ray Bell John Cherry Rex Crandall Don Brown

Floral chapter OES hosts Garden of Life pageant in Kalona

Around town and county notes report Floral chapter OES members and friends traveled to Kalona last Friday. Mrs Cress presented the Golden Rule and Scroll to the Naomi chapter associate matron. Riverside chapter presented a pageant titled Garden of Life with Marie Tener reader and Dorothy Hastings soloist. Rev M McKenzie and John Tener sang. Other roles included Ann Tener the garden child Linda Flynn the school child Joan Kern the graduate Jean Kern the sweetheart Mrs Bethe Roak the bride and family. Mrs Mary Tener Kay Billy Ann and Jimmy appeared as older characters. Mrs McKenzie played piano as the stage became a garden of flowers.

Riverside Floral Chapter OES Kalona Fas Cress Naomi Riverside Chapter Marie Tener Dorothy Hastings Iowa City M McKensi John Tener Ann Tener Linda Flynn Joan Kern Jean Kern Bethe Roak Mary Tener Kay Billy Ann Jimmy Bertha Tener McKenzie

Local birthdays and a wedding anniversary noted

Dale Bower Don Bealer John May Mrs Oren Romine Patricia Ann Kallaus James Marsh Dennis Allen Jurging Leonna Ruth Lanning Sarah Young Jean Koening Mrs Cora Davis observe birthdays today. Mr and Mrs Joe Hill celebrate a wedding anniversary on June 9.

Dale Bower Don Bealer John May Oren Romine Patricia Ann Kallaus James Marsh Dennis Allen Jurging Leonna Ruth Lanning Sarah Young Jean Koening Mrs Joe Hill

Alumni Nurses Meet With Mrs Engle and Mrs Welt

Washington County hospital alumni nurses met Wednesday evening with Mrs Aletha Engle and Mrs Ba Welt, assistant hostess. One member attended with three guests. A brief business session was led by Mrs Wylie Anderson. District two nurses plan to meet in Ottumwa on June 11 at the St Joseph nurses home with St Joseph alumni hosting. A menu is planned for later. Refreshments were served by the hostesses at small tables, rose centerpieces noted.

Washington County Hospital Aletha Engle Ba Welt Wylie Anderon Ottumwa St. Joseph Nurses Home St Joseph

Honor Alberta Smith At Bridal Shower

Alberta M. Smith was honored at a bridal shower on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Sheets home. Mrs. Donald Smith and Mrs. Melo Janecek hosted with 26 attenders. The afternoon featured bingo advice and recipes for the bride and gifts hid in balloons. Miss Smith received a lavender and white decorated gift basket. Refreshments included punch open faced sandwiches and candies. Miss Smith plans to marry Merle Miller on June 26. Mary Welch left for Forrest Illinois to spend the summer at home.

Alberta M. Smith Walter Sheets Donald Smith Melo Janecek Miss Smith Merle Miller

Mrs Givens Hosts H H Club MeetingWith Guests

Mrs Ted Givens hosted the H H club gathering on a Wednesday afternoon presided by president Mrs Walter Horning. Three new members joined Lynn Pereguson Don Blum and Charles Keller. Members described each others gowns as refreshments were served by Florence Kyle and Jeannett Tinnes.

Lynn Pereguson Don Blum Charles Keller

Linger Longer Club Welcomes New Member

Mrs. Robert Conry was welcomed into the Linger Longer club as a new member on Wednesday. The group had 13 members with two guests present, Mrs. John Atkinson and Mrs. Francis Keith. Vice president Mrs. Walter Weston led the event with entertainment by Mrs. Clyde Dawson and Mrs Art Dawson. Hostess Mrs. William Shalla and co-hostess Mrs. Margaret Keyser organized the gathering. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Forrest Lance with co-hostess Mrs. Merle Warner.

Robert Conry John Atkinson Francis Keith Walter Weston Clyde Dawson Art Dawson William Shalla Margaret Keyser Forrest Lance Merle Warner

Planting Dwarf Fruit Trees Care Tips

Two key points for planting dwarf fruit trees ensure depth matches nursery growth and provide sturdy staking. Protect the graft union above the roots from breakage by proper support and placement.

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