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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1947

Page

3

Flynn Frink wedding in Wellman church rites

Capi Flynn of West Chester and Robert A Frink pledged marriage at Wellman Methodist Church with a green and wire décor scheme. The Rev. Robert Pinnell officiated at eight, followed by a reception for about 200 guests. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Flynn, wore a satin gown. attendants included Abby Flynn and Shirlene Gaines. The couple plans to reside in Shenandoah with Frink employed by General Survey.

Wellman Methodist Church Capi Flynn West Chester Robert Frink W. F. Flynn R. A. Frink Robert Pinnell Victor Flynn Edger Stewart Marianne Bauer William W. Brown Fort Des Moines Robert Bender Davenport Everette Squire Marion Griffin George Kirk Moline Ill Abby Flynn Shirlene Gaines Jeanne Waugh Buriington Barbara Wilson Cherokee Roberta Luers Miss Flynn Rosemary Stancer John MacGugin Salt Lake City Utah Virginia Crist Clarence Rosemary Jacobsen Tama Virginia Jesson Enxtnid Ruth Danielson Airfield Jackie Miller Ottumwa Mary Foster Mac Dill Kaipi Bull Mort Emde Chicago Shenandoah Rink General Survey

Van Nostrand Schroeder Wedding Set for June 28

Announcement last evening revealed the approaching marriage of Myra Van Nostrand, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Van Nostrand, to Charles Schroeder of Wellman on June 28. A surprise party for the couple was planned by the United Presbyterian class, with 69 attending at the Van Nostrand home.

Myra van Nostrand Ross van Nostrand Charles Schroeder Wellman United Presbyterian Ciass Mr. van Nostrand van Nostrand Francis McConnell Boyd White Ralph Kleese John Owen Robert Day George Kerr Christ Sallman van Nostrand-Schroeder Lora Darbyshire Des Moines Mr. Schroeder Kerr

Regular Meeting of K of P Lodge

Knights of Pythias met last evening with Wayne Kendrick presiding. Two applications for membership were read and voted on. Five esquires were advanced to knights in Fairfield. The lodge presented the Pythian dog house from the drive to Fairfield lodge. Aid was suggested for Ottumwa lodge members in flood distress. Two candidates received the rank of page.

Knights of Pythias Wayne Kendrick Faiimfield Pythian Fairfield Lodge Ottumwa Lodge

Early retirement risks longevity and need for activity

The text links early retirement to reduced lifespan and argues that mental and physical activity extend life when health is good and worry is absent. It notes that in 1862 war risk insurance first appeared as policies written by life companies during the Civil War.

Community Social Calendar Listings Amid Busy Week

Local clubs and church groups publish a packed schedule with many meetings this week. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society, St Rita Circle, Ann Judson Circle, W F W Auxiliary, and numerous W S C S and ladies aid circles share times, locations, and bring items from needles to picnics at Sunset Park and area churches.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Ida Cavender Whistler St. Rita Circle Lawrence Libe Democrat Women's Club Sunset Park Noble Grand Circle Theodore Kiesey Ann Judson Buattist Chirch John Little F. W Dwight Hayes St. Anthony Circle Ray Whitehead Good Will Club Jake Wenger E. C. Hall W. S. C. S. of Methodist Church Executive Board Grace Hill Ladies Ai Rosemary Club Afernoon Robert Quinn New Haven Ladies Aid West Chester Claude Bain Darrel Ross

Rural areas show higher maternal and infant mortality

Rural communities experience significantly higher maternal and infant mortality rates than urban areas, highlighting stark health disparities with limited access to care and resources.

Country club announces women golf and bridge events

The country club schedules a ladies golf and bridge gathering at 4 30 p m on Wednesday. Reservations should be made through the call committee led by Mrs Ralph Bauer for bridge and Mrs A W Clow Mrs Laurence Wilson for golf with all Iowa City reservations directed to Mrs Cruise.

Country Club Ralph Bauer A. W. Clow Laurence Wilson Iowa City Cruise By

Schlatter and Harper Betrothal Announced

Mr and Mrs Joe Schlatter announce the engagement of their daughter Bette Jean Schlatter to William Harper son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Harper of Sigourney Miss Schlatter a Mercy School of Nursing Iowa City graduate is on the Washington county hospital nursing staff Mr Harper attended Iowa State College Ames before service and now farms with his father at Sigourney

Joe Schlatter Bette Jean William Harper Clifford Harper Sigourney Miss Schlatter Mercy School of Nursing Iowa City Washington County Hospital Harper Iowa State College Ames Siguorney

Bruegge and Swift Wed in Presbyterian Nuptials

Gertrude Alice Bruegge daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Bruegge and Lawrence A Swift son of Mr and Mrs Bryan Swift of Ainsworth exchanged marriage vows yesterday afternoon. The single ring ceremony was held at 2 30 o clock in the Christian parsonage with Rev T C Polk officiating in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore a white silk street length dress sent from Japan by the groom in service. Attendants were Ethel Bruegge and Charles Swift. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside at 719 N Iowa Ave. June 10 97ts Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will meet at 9 30 Wednesday at the church. 9si2

Gertrude Alice Bruegge Ben Bruegge Lawrence A. Swift Bryan Swift Ainsworth Rev T. C. Polk Ethel Bruegge Charles Swift Japan Iowa Avenue

Votruba Smith Pledge Troth In Baptist Church Rites

Lucille Kathryn Votruba and Ronald E. Smith pledged marriage vows in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony at a Baptist church before about 100 guests. Rev. Paul K. Wells officiated. The couple, attended by Dorothy Davidson and William Patterson, will reside at 726 E Third St after a short honeymoon. Smith served in the European theater including D-day and works for Wilson Coal Co.

The Baptist Church Lucille Kathryn Votruba Ronald E. Smith Clarence Smith A. J. Votruba Paul K. Wells Dorothy Davidson William Patterson Jouquets Charles McConnell Marietta Workman J. N. Dodd Dorothy Dawson Virginia Smith E. Third Street Wilson Coal Company Associ

Mary Shradel and Paul Gannon Wed in Davenport

Mary Angela Shradel daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Shradel of Riverside became the bride of Paul V Gannon son of Mr and Mrs C Q O Gannon of Davenport in a Tuesday morning ceremony at St Paul the Apostle church Davenport The Rev J J Fath officiated with Adele Reimers singing Wilma Swift bridesmaid Harold Kearney best man and ushers Don all Shradel and Charles Gatinon The bride wore white faille taffeta with a gold cross and chain and carried a gardenia bouquet centered with white roses.

Riverside Mary Angela Shradel Joseph Shradel Paul V. Gannon C. QO. Gannon Davenport St. Paul the Apostle Church J. J. Fath Adele Reimers Wilma Swift Harold Kearney Donall Shradel Charles Gatinon

Class Has Party For Miss Cowden

Thirty members of the Vigilant Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church and friends enjoyed a cooperative dinner last evening in the Charles Wiley home northeast of Washington. The event followed the bountiful meal planned by a committee.

The Presbyterian Church and Friends Charles Wiley Washington

Local skating rink hosts out-of-town guests for event

Guests from Mason City and Lone Tree attend at the rink. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. George Mauli and Barbara Kay. Other visitors come from Ricmond and Davenport, with families from Moline, Galesburg, and Albia. The gathering marks a business collaboration with his father.

George Mauli Mason City Harry Horesowsky Barbara Kay Lone Tree Frank Horesowsky Wilma Ricmond Roy Stewart Moline Leonard Sammon Davenport Merle Smith Galesburg Ill Floyd Bettis Maxine Cosgrove

Farewell Courtesy for Miss Cowden Ends Iran Assignment

A Washington Iowa class committee led a short meeting with devotions in three languages and a piano group sing. Miss Margaret Cowden departs soon for work in Iran. Dade Shearer presented a parting gift on behalf of the class. Entertainment was provided by Mrs Briley and Mrs Tom Geerdes.

Ernest Jones R. J Dawson Margaret Cowden John R. Hughes Tom Geerdes Miss Cowden Iran Dade Shearer B. ©. Briley

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Robert A. Frink Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls State University of Iowa Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority Warren Messer Jénet Kkratka Dysart Jeanne Johnstone Boone van Nostrand, Schroeder K of P Lodge Moore’s Bootery East Side Rebekah Club Irene Schneider H. J. Club Joe Te Bocckhorst Wesleyan Service Guild P.m Gilbert Mills You and I S. Mitchell Henry Bailey Frank Crone Pilotburg Ladies Aid Marion Stransky Prairie Flower Missionary Jos Knotek Manford Wilcox John Rittenhouse Stodney Kephart E. Washington St M. B. Bell S. Ave Susset Park Schlatter Gertrude Bruegge Presbyterian Stephen Wa Uetee Votruba-Smith Mary Shradel Paul Gannon Klein Klothing Kompany Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden W. J. Shannon Max Marble Post Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Westie Sn Oak Helmans East Side Square
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