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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

2

Social notes highlight birthdays clubs and gatherings

Ronnie Frederick celebrated his eighth birthday with a sunset park Wiener roast attended by Merle Lee Hayes Sandy Hayes Terri Jungbluth Buddy Jungbluth Mike Hansen Patty Hansen Lynn Melville Mike Patterson Sara Ficher and Lance Rev. plus family guests from Ackley Ia. The Washington county saddle club held a 630 picnic at Sunset park with new memberships voted and Mt. Pleasant June 20 trail ride planned. Local golf events at Washington Golf and Country club recognized prize winners and June 16 guest day at Fairfield was announced. Several anniversaries and club meetings filled the social calendar with Bingo parties VEW plans and VFW Auxiliary activities noted.

Ronnie Frederick Karl Frederick Sunset Park Merle Lee Hayes Sandy Hayes Terri Buddy Jungbluth Mike Patty Hansen Lynn Melville Mike Patterson Sara Ficher Ronnie Lance Washington County Saddle Club Donald Lee Lyle Paisley Merle Warner Mt. Pleasant McMillan Park Robert Day Washington Golf and Country Club Lavon Adkins Fairfield Helen Breese

Beverly Miller and Robert Royer Wed in Winfield Presbyterian Church

Beverly Joan Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Miller of Winfield and Robert A Royer son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Royer of Winfield were married Saturday June 5 at 7 30 p m in Winfield Presbyterian church. The bride wore a chantilly lace gown with lace overskirt and a tulle veil. Delores Spangler was maid of honor with Janet Royer and Lois Nebel as bridesmaids. Royer is employed by Lester Meeker of Winfield and the bride has worked at Wayland State Bank for two years.

Wayland Beverly Joan Miller Ira Miller Winfield Robert A. Royer Curtis Royer Winfield Presbyterian Church Delores Spangler Janet Royer Washington, D. C Lois Nebel Royer Lester Meeker Wayland State Bank Byterian Brighton E. O. Dirks Cotter Presbyterian David Erwin Jean Stacy Florence Augustine Joan Crawford Richard Dawson Kit Leeper Johnny Carey Benjamin Leeper Arven Hackett Webster Thelma Horsey Washington Lelani Leeper Karen Rudolph

Guy Hahn Hahn Wedding in Keota and Brighton

Keota hosted the wedding of Vada Guy daughter of Mr and Mrs L P Guy of Brighton to Ale Donald Hahn son of Mr and Mrs Peter P Hahn of Keota at St Marys church Rev C S Kempker officiated. The couple plans to reside in Oscoda Michigan after air force discharge.

Keota Vada Guy L. P. Guy Brighton Ale Donald Hahn Peter P. Hahn St. Mary's Church C. 8. Kempker Merlin Conrad Jerome Sheets Dennis Leroy Peiffer M. Alberta St. Mary's Wickens Massa St Anthony Arecadlet St Mary's Lather Guy Joseph Engle Rosw Tiny Donna Henderson Harriet Jones Doris Guy Joellen Guy Rose Morgan Richard Morgan Robert Kientz Hahn Right On Washington County Prairie Flower School Ayle Hahn Keotahiri School Air Force Oscoda Mich

Final General WSCS Meeting Scheduled

Twenty six WSCS members attended the executive board meeting and dessert at the church. Hostesses were Mr Cc Reed Mrs Lioyrd Enke and Ruth Bell. A last general WSCS meeting is set for June 18 with a 1 p.m. luncheon and a 2 p.m. program led by Mrs Sylvia Wilson who will report on the Milwaukee assembly.

WSCS Cc. R. Reed Lioyrd Enke Ruth Bell Sylvia Wilson Milwaukee Assembly

Katheryn Leeper Weds Richard Carey in Brighton

Katheryn Ann Leeper daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Leeper wed Richard Carey son of Mr and Mrs John Carey of Washington in a Sunday candlelight ceremony in Brighton. The service took place in a 2:90 candlelight setting.

Brighton Katheryn Ann Leeper Clifford Leeper Richard Carey John Carey Washington

Social Calendar of Community Events and Meetings

A detailed social calendar lists family dinners at the country club and Moose hall, election of officers for Women of the Moose and OES, Masonic and Camp Fire gatherings, WSCS circles, CWF groups, and Baptist church activities. Activities include potlucks, picnics at Sunset Park, and charity drives with meal meetings, church services, and volunteer projects. Bring gifts for children in Iowa City hospital and craft supplies.

Country Club Women of the Moose P. m Moose Hall Hall Washington District S P. m WSCS EB. O'Connor Sunset Park Ehureh Wim. Crayne Wm. Zager Etieine Spenter Fern Rold Circle of Baptist Church Ranald Hotle Hotle Garnett Spoerry John Or Jude Iowa City Children’s Hospital YWCA Emma Barnett M. L. Crawford J. L. Kennedy

Community Event Schedule and Club Notices

A dense set of local club activities and meetings listed for the week. Sunset park picnics, cooperative lunches, church gatherings, garden club events, flower show, turkey luncheon, and DAR activities are noted with various hosts and locations. Several groups include by law books, patriotic poems, and memorial services.

Nished Sunset Park C. B. Reed E. E. Stutsman P. m Byron Snider VFW Auxilary Jr Friendship Club May Ruth Gideon Wellman American Legion Methodist Church Pythian Sisters

Pennington and Van Doorninck Tie in Monroe Baptist Ceremony

Announcement from Columbus Junction reports the marriage of Sally Van Doorninck to Robert W. Pennington. The ceremony occurred Saturday, June 5 at the Monroe Baptist Church with Rev. George Pennington officiating.

Columbus Junction Sally van Doorninck Walter van Doorninck Monroe Robert W. Pennington George Pennington Baptist Church Pennington

Local Visitors Guest at Coffman Home and Area Updates

Local residents welcome guests including M A Coffman Roger Missouri and Ivan Coffman stationed at Lincoln Air Force Base Nebraska. Alma Coffman Sheldon Coffman Wichita Kansas Tom Hennessy family Alton Illinois visit Ralph Marshall home. Bob McFarlane Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota to return Friday. Kenneth Havel Delbert White trained at Camp McCoy Wisconsin for four months. Emmet Enke Burlington graduation Carl Stodwell. William Sallee Granville North Dakota visiting Myrdle Rhodes. Joe Simmering back from Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Max Rathmel couple named Dwight Lee born Washington County Hospital. Grandparents C F Rathmel Love Bradshaw. Charles Luckenbill arrived.

Ted Coffman M. A. Coffman Roger, Mo Ivan C. Coffman Lincoln Air Force Base Lincoln Nebr Alma Coffman Sheldon Coffman Wichita, Kans Ted Sheldon Max Rathmel Dwight Lee Washington County Hospital C. F Rathmel Love Bradshaw

Harvard student to work summer in Washington Skelgas program

A Harvard University student returns home Friday evening to spend summer with Mr and Mrs Lester Luckenbill. He will work for Washington Skelgas during vacation. He is a Harvard Glee Club member entering sophomore year next fall. Mr and Mrs H E Johnston of Crawfordsville and Henry Miller of Washington attend Walnut Grove conference in Des Moines. Dan Brindley brings son Dan Jr home from Iowa State College for summer. Dan Jr starts work at the county engineer's office. Keith Vetter family leaves Saturday for two weeks.

Harvard University Lester Luckenbill Washington Skelgas Harvard Glee Club University H. E. Johnston Crawfordsville Henry Miller Washington Walnut Grove Company Des Moines Hotel Savery Dan Brindley Ames Dan Iowa State College Dan, Jr

Prevent Drain Clogging With Hair Washing Tip

A simple home tip suggests placing steel wool in the drain before washing hair to catch stray hairs and prevent clogs. The advice emphasizes quick application and repeated use during showers or baths to maintain clear plumbing.

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Mrs Ferring Ferking Acley Presbyterian Church Ackley Saddle Club Consolidated Trail Ride Ladies Golf Assn B. H. van Meter N. Iona Ave H. van Meter Ft. Myers Fla Dorothy van Meter DeWittla Helen Crull San Francisco Calif Donald Osborne Michael Austin Austin, Minn., Mrs. Bethel van Meter Cedar Rapids John Veach Richard and Mary Moravia Eva Stobertson Just Us Club Cloves Crone Connie Edith Miller Dick Pratt Kermit Klopfenstein J. A. Ross Sunshine Community Club Elmer Wenger Jim Reschley Leanna Lanning Lyle Wilcox John Simmering Dale Richards Richards Resehley VEW Auiliary Club Robert Lowe Sr Phil Kneen Robert Royer Walt Doak Walt Leach Lake Wolf’s Flower Shop Sota Hobart Guy-Hahn Chantilly Martha Hahn Hestman Ashere Cpl Kenneth Hahn Carey Brighton High School Washington School Katheryn Leeper Lester Orr Dar Log Cabin Legion Hall Pythias P.m Ywca Room Devmoay Masonie Temple Junction Martha Butler Aturday West Side Square Pastry Shop Tom Hennessy Alton, Ilinois Ralph Marshall Mr. Mennessy Mr. Marshall Alton Bob McFarlane Rochester Minn Pfe Kenneth Havel Delbert White Richard Havel Ft. Leonard Wood Camp McCoy Wisconsin William Sallee Granville, N.D Mrydle Rhodes Joe Simmering Veterans Hospital Charles Luckenbill Luxite Keith Vetter Black Hills Dean Doan Fathers Day Dad Sartos Hernandez Ganther Hobby Jeans Skip Dent Palm Beach Orion Splash Lee Plisse Sunbeam Electric Hickok Brody's Store For Men & Boys E. M. Bridges & Ca E. M. Bridges & Co
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