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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

3

Mary Stevens and William Arnold Exchange Vows

Mary Stevens daughter of Rev W J Stevens and William R Arnold son of Mrs and Mrs Rodney D Arnold wed in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the Christian tabernacle. Esther Gerdes sang. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace. A reception followed for about 150 guests. They will reside in Washington while continuing studies at Central Bible Institute and seminary in Springfield Missouri.

Mary Stevens W. J. Stevens William R. Arnold Rodney D. Arnold Christian Tabernacle Wl J Stevens Trevelyn White Esther Gerdes A. O. Wilson Ontario California Arnold Washington Central Bible Institute and Seminary Springfield Mr. Arnold Springfield, Mo

WSCS Circles of the Methodist Church Complete Year

The WSCS circles held their final meetings of the year with Circle 1 hosting a 1 pm luncheon and gifts to brides. Circle 3 and 4 hosted cooperative meals and reports, while Circle 6 Circle 7 Circle 9 and Circle 9-2 conducted prayers devotions and general meetings. The June 14 reception for Dr. C Raymond Reed and family and an upcoming ice cream social were announced.

WSCS The Methodist Church Dr. C. Raymond Reed and Family Circle 9-1

Honor Audrey Roth at Pre-Nuptial Shower

Audrey Roth was the guest of honor at a pre-nuptial shower held Thursday evening at Dianne Kauffman’s home with Virginia Myers as co host. The event featured games played after which Miss Roth opened gifts hidden throughout the house and refreshments in the chosen colors were served.

Audrey Roth Dianne Kauffman Virginia Myers Miss Roth

U Go I Go Club Meets At Mrs Ward Home

The Urgo I go club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Helen Ward's home. Ten members and two guests Mrs Mas Sorrell and Mrs Tina Holt attended as Mrs Emma Campbell led the business meeting. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs Winifred Schieble earning high score and Mrs West Whitehead posting low score.

Helen Ward Mas Sorrell Tina Holt Emma Campbell Winifred Schieble West. Whitehead

Couple Weds in Grace Evangelical Reformed Church

Margaret Williams daughter of Eben and Mrs Williams of Conesville married Rollin Smith son of Neil and Mrs Smith of Columbus Junction on June 3 at the Grace Evangelical Reformed church in Conesville. Fred Weltge presided. The bride, a Columbus Junction High School graduate, attended Iowa State Teachers College and taught at Wy Man. The groom, also a Columbus Junction High School graduate, is a farmer. They will reside on a farm southeast of Columbus Junction.

Columbus Margaret Williams Eben Williams Conesville Rollin Smith Neil Smith Columbus Junction Grace Evangelical Reformed Church Fred Weltge

June Davis Wed To Charles E. Fish

June Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Davis of Brighton and Charles E Fish son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Fish of Washington united in marriage at 200 pm Saturday Rev W J Stevens officiated at the Christian Tabernacle parsonage Mrs Fish a Brighton high school graduate and Mr Fish attended Washington schools They will reside in Washington where Mr Fish is employed by the Washington Evening Journal.

June Davis Eddie Davis Brighton Charles E. Fish Charles F. Fish Washington Rev W. J. Stevens Christian Tabernacle Parsonage Fish Brighton High School Washingtonchools

Community Calendar Update For West Chester Area

Monday events include Founders day postponed to June 19 and a cooperative supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Whisler at 8:00 p.m. Leona Kos hosts O F hall meeting and Ann Judson circle meets 7:50 p.m. Luz. West Chester W S C S holds training at 10:00 a.m. and luncheon at noon with 2:00 p.m. meeting. D.A.R. reservations due Monday. Harmony club and D.A.R. social notes. Valley Ladies aid and Catholic Daughters activities listed.

Tri-l O. F. Churen Fig Beray Raymond Whisler Noble Grand Circle Leona Kos B.o. O.F. Hall Ann Judson Circle Richard Weeks West Chester Harold Disney Alma Hearne Holland Ida Cavender Linger Longer Margaret Keyser C. Raymond Reed Members and Friends Church Jacob Fisher Valley Liddies Aid W.S. C Catholic Daughters of America Nike Wiele D.A.R Sunset Park Harmony Club W. H. M Connell

Friendship Club Holds Friday Meeting with Guests

Mrs Veda Niffenegger hosted the Friendship club Friday afternoon as 17 members and two guests Ruth Gideon and Pat Peiffer attended. After the business meeting led by president Mrs. Maurice Meyer, entertainment came from Mrs. Charles Wolfe and Mrs. Lida Gideon with assistance from the hostess and Miss Gideon aided by Mrs. Gladys Wulf. The next gathering will be hosted by Myrtle Pearson.

Veda Niffenegger Friendship Club Ruth Gideon Pat Peiffer Maurice Meyer Charles Wolfe Lida Gideon Miss Gideon Gladys Wulf Myrtle Pearson

En amelemed coffee makers promise odor free brews

A reader notes that enamel coated coffee makers with non porous glass fused to steel prevent absorption of odors or flavors, making coffee taste purer and free from foreign taints.

Hostesses Honor Bride To Be in Wednesday Shower

Mrs. Allen Meyer Mrs. Everett Hileman and Mrs. Eldred Berkshire were hostesses at a prenuptial shower for Audrey Roth at her home Wednesday evening. Miss Roth will wed Dean Kauffman Sunday June 11. Traveling bingo followed by opening of gifts. Refreshments carried yellow orchid and white color theme.

Allen Meyer Everett Hileman Eldred Berkshire Audrey Roth Miss Roth Dean Kauffman Ms. Roth

Group One Holds Its June Meeting Friday

The Women group of the Group One Christian Fellowship met at Mrs. Etieine Spenser home on Friday afternoon. Eleven members answered roll call and shared insights from past meetings. Mrs. Clarence Brown led devotions and the president Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom ran the session. Delegates who attended the Cedar Rapids convention reported on the trip. Hostess and guests were Mrs. Dale Darbyshire Mrs. Carl Schneider and Mrs. Howard Witt rig.

Clayde Knapp James Birney Circle 9 Willard Palmer Elmer Steele Elmer Wenger Lauder Kennedy Lester Sills Circle 10 George Dare Christian Fellowship of the Christian Church Etieine Spenser Clarence Brown Leslie Beenblossom Cedar Rapids Dale Darbyshire Carl Schneider Howard Wittrig

Linen Shower Honors Margaret DeLashmutt

Mrs Paul Hammerberg and Mrs Harry Kranseyer Sr hosted a linen shower for Margaret DeLashmutt at the Ramseyer home. A dessert luncheon, pink rose décor, and place cards marked by buds accompanied games with prizes won by Susanne Caldwell and Mrs Darrell Ross. Out of town guests Miss Caldwell and Mrs C J Caldwell of St Paul Minnesota attended.

Paul Hammerberg Harry Kranseyer Sr Margaret DeLashmutt Ramseyer Susanne Caldwell Darrell Ross

Jennie Adam Circle Meeting At Mrs Schmidt Home

Jennie Adam circle of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Rudie Schmidt’s home. Mrs. A. J. Votruba led devotions from Matthew 26. Mrs. E. H. Messer spoke on Latin American conditions and read about a Mexican lad. A house party is planned in Iowa Falls on June 22 with hostess Fannie Gilbert assisting.

Jennie Adam The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Rudie Schmidt A. J. Votruba Matthews E. H. Messer Iowa Falls Fannie Gilbert

Anniversary Breakfast Honors U P Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of a United Presbyterian church held an anniversary breakfast in the church dining room Friday at 9 50. One hundred thirty five ladies attended with tables showcasing wedding anniversaries such as gold china wood tin paper and more. Sara Pollock introduced a fashion show of brides attire from various eras. Readings by Miss Mary Shields of Red Oak missionary in Khartum Egypt and greetings from Carol Brewer were shared.

United Presbyterian Church J. G. Pollock D. P. Livingston Sara Pollock John A. Stewart Livingston George Wherr Richard Bordwell Raymond Hohman St. Louis W. T. MclIntyre Mary Shields Red Oak Iowa Khartum Egypt Jay Brewer Shields Carol Brewer

Wednesday Study Club Holds Final Meeting Before Summer

The Crawfordsville Wednesday Study Club held its final meeting before the summer recess on June 8. Hostess Mrs. Howard Anderson welcomed guest Mrs. D. F. Sands of Ainsworth. New members Mrs. J. W. Evans and Mrs. L. J. Maxwell joined. book review by K. H. Cherryholmes covered Jimmy John by Anna Perrott Rose.

Crawfordsville Howard Anderson D. F. Sands Ainsworth J. W. Evans L. J. Maxwell K. H. Cherryholmes Jimmy John Anna Perrott Rose

Cooperative Luncheon at Baptist Church Gathers Missionary Circle

A cooperative luncheon was held at the Baptist church for eight members of the Nina Bowers circle of the Women's Missionary Society. Devotions were led by Mrs Marion Snodgrass who also led the lesson titled The Foot Cannot Say to the Far.

Lester Orr Walter Anerson C. S. Smith T. F. Barker Baptist Church Nina Bowers Baptist Women's Missionary Society Marion Snodgrass Snodgrass

Wed in Little Brown Church Near Nashua

Ro wona Steele and Orval L. Miller wed at three o clock Thursday June 1 in the Little Brown church near Nashua. Rev F L Hanscom officiated. Cecil Miller and Mrs Miller attended. The bride teaches in Washington county rural schools and will live north of Wellman with her husband who works as a carpenter.

Little Brown Church Nashua Columbus Junction Rowona Steele

Wedding and Birthday Celebrations Across Town

Wedding anniversaries for L. E. Wilson Foster Bickel Henry B. Bailey mark 1914 1915 dates. Birthday greetings go to Dr. H F Masson Dunham Morrison Mrs J BR Rabenold and Glen Martin. Kathy Ann Berkhoff birthday today and Carol Jane Lance turns nine. Glenn Pratt and Werner Lowery also observe anniversaries.

L. E. Wilson Foster Bickel Henry B. Bailey H. F. Masson Dunham Morrison BR. Rabenold Glen Martinson W. J. Marlin West Chester Kathy Ann Berkhoff Glenn Pratt Werner Lowery

Isabel Mother Citizen and Friend reviewed by Group 3

Mrs. T C Polk reviews the article Isabel Mother Citizen and Friend during a Women’s Christian Fellowship meeting. Eleven members attend the current events roll call and World Call questions are answered while devotional leader Mrs. Ivan Hahn discusses Thy Kingdom O God.

Clive Gray Women's Christian Fellowship of the Christian Church Isabel T. C. Polk Ivan Hahn God William Putman

Rose naming honors places events and people

Roses are named by color and to honor individuals, places, or historic events. Capistrano, a 1950 All-America award winner, recalls the famed California mission, while Sutter's Gold marks the discovery of California gold.

Capistrano California

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