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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

3

Miss Swartzendruber Wed to R. C. Lehman

The wedding of Kathryn Swartzendruber daughter of Rev. Lloyd Swartzendruber to Robert C. Lehman of Iowa City was held at the East Union Mennonite Church near Kalona. The ceremony was conducted before an altar with white peonies and mixed musical nuptial notes.

Kalona Rubs Kathryn Swartzendrube Lloyd Swartzendruber Robert C. Lehman Iowa City Chieter K. Lehman Harrisonburg East Union Mennonitehurel Mildred Graber Goshen Edith Weaver Kansas City Arlene Krupp Souderton Miro John Bixler

Stauffer and Lehman Bride at Kalona Ceremony

City James Stauffer of Apple Creek Colorado and Mark Lehman of Elk Hart Indiana wed with WH Dwight Swartz Fort Dodge as officiant. Bride wore a batterion length gown with a lace yoke and yellow rose bouquet accented by white carnations. maid of honor Haeel Perreira wore aqua and Shy carried carnations. Best man John Martin Harrisonburg and ushers Deward Brenneman Loren Zehr Van Roth Orvan Stoltzfus. Reception at Kalona high school. Bride formerly teacher in Jotinean county rural schools. Lehman a Pastern Mennonite College graduate now at University of Iowa Hospitals. They will live at 15 East Bloomington Street Iowa City after June 15.

James Stauffer Apple Creek Mark Lehman Elkhart Ind Dwight Swartzendruber Fort Dodge Weide Haeel Perreira Kalona Shy John Martin Harrisonburg Deward Brenneman Kalone Loren Zehr van Roth Orvan Stoltzfus Iowa City Kalona High School Goshen College Goshen Jotinean County Lehman Pastern Mennonite College The University Hospital Ins Tis East Broominion St

Catholic Daughters Name New Committees

Catholic Daughters of America held a regular meeting presided by Margaret Mayne. Officers for the coming year will be installed in August. Committees for next year were named, and Father David Neiswanger spoke thanking Court members for the dinner and reception. Refreshment committee members listed.

Catholic Daughters — of America Margaret Mayne David Neiswanger Dermot Veda Keifer Ted Johnson Eugene Nugent Ray Hammen

Social Calendar Highlights Local Garden and Pythian Events

Friday features a Sunset park picnic by VW Auxiliary Jr girls unit with dishes beverages and photo notes. Saturday lists Wellman Garden Club flower show a 1250 turkey lunchluncheon at the American Legion hall and Methodist church show. Sunday honors deceased Pythian Sisters with memorial service and cooperative dinner after services. Continuous notices for garden tea meetings temple gatherings and YWCA Mixers through the week.

Sunset Park Auxilary Jr. Girls Unit Wellman Garden Club American Legion Hall Methodist Church Wellman Pythian Sisters

Rural Woman's Club hosts guest day tea program

Twelve members and guests attended a guest day tea by the Rural Woman's Club led by Mrs. Leo Maris. Mrs. William Marie Jr. welcomed guests, presented a radio broadcast program, and served as mistress of ceremonies. A coral of musical numbers and two monologues followed amid a green and white tea setting with rose arrangements and refreshments.

Rural Woman’s Club Rural Woman's Club and Tea Cuuests Leo Maris Karl Redlinger Gil Vincent John Cherry Josephine Cherry Vale Fuhr Frank Pringle Doyle Jarrard Elwood Kleese Adolph Guenther Clarence Jack William Marie Jr Marie Cherry Luckenbill Mary Shields Alice Hunter Lester Luckenbill Williwu Marie Jr Sane Happiness Surrey George Forse Tlured Carl Phillips Neighbors TV Ahee Time Grant Humston Sr Marie Sr

Local News Briefs from Ames and Surrounding Areas

Senior students from Lowe State College assist at the DSC commencement reception hosted by President and Mrs James Homilton tonight. YMCA pool opens today for high school girls. Two juveniles were arrested yesterday and released this morning to guardians from Moline. Marry Gardner 61 of South English bound over on charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Marriage license issued to Nico Yoder and Sara Miller. Two men accused of failing to pay court-ordered child support in divorces. Stanley Hostetler and William Kary named in actions.

Ames Joseph 4. Field Don Holland Lowe State College James Homilton DSC Omve Gardner South Bnglish Kalons Thuradasy Elert Stanley Hostetler Donna Hostetler Lucile Kare William Kary

Local Residents Share News At Home And Travel

Nelsons return from University Hospital after two week stay with friends who donated blood. Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Sojka visit Fairfield with WRC president Mrs. Van Winkle while ill. Foster Bickels vacationed in the Ozarks Branson Osage Beach and Lake of the Ozarks. Diana Sloat visit noted. Bert Pierce plans Washington trip this fall. Mrs Lonergan visits from Matgano with Kells family. Okoboji vacation announced with Humstons Humsten Jr and others hosting refreshments. A club tour is planned for July.

O Nelson Willis Nelson West Madison Street University Hospital Marie Baker Ray Sojka Fairfield WRC Department van Winkle Foster Bickel Ozarks Branson Shepherd of the Hills Country Osage Beach Lake of the Ozarks Bill Jane Sloat Bert Pierce Ocean Park Calif Washington Sam Carson JW. Lonergan Matengo J. M. Nelly Kells Winifred Kelly Lake Okoboji

On The Record Birthdays and Anniversaries

Gary Douglas Franzen celebrates his second birthday as Mr. and Mrs Charles Franzen note the family event. Carol Jane Lance Kirtene Kaye Wells and Sue Watson celebrate birthdays today. Mr and Mrs Glenn Prats and Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry observe wedding anniversaries.

Gary Douglas Franzen Charles Franzen Carol Jane Lance Kirtene Kaye Wells Sue Watson Mro Glenn Prats Werner Lowry

Deeds Filed From Public Records With Abstract Dept

Information furnished to the abstract department from Livingston Day and public court records lists transfers including Morrison Jr executor and Morrison trustee, and a conveyance by Katherine Schadt and husband to G C Whiskes Lot 3 Block 4 in Stickneys addition to Brighton plus a z transfer by Harold A Loers and wife to Ruth Ella Loers in Washington subdivision.

Office of Livingston & Day Court House Cdmund DD Morrison Jr DPD Morrison Lee Katherine Schadt G. C. Whiskes Brighton Harold al Loers Ruth Ella Loers Washington

New Cars Hear Office of Wisconsin Treasurer

New cars and trucks are listed in the office of WI KO Howell CONN State Treasurer. The roster includes Ford models and Chevrolet trucks linked to Walter E. Horning, Claude Al Flynn, Winifred A Norenberg, Howard A Stoutner, and others, with several Chevrolets and Fords noted.

WI KO Howell Conn Washington Independent Select Ford Claude al Flynn Nash Walter E. Horning William Veter Barth Chevrolet Winifred A Norenberg Ford Howard A Stoutner Chreshler

Mrs Edna Aleory Dismissed Yesterday in Swarthmore

Yesterday Mrs Edna Aleory of Swarthmore Pennsylvania and Donald Feltz of Ke ong were reported in local notices with dismissal details. The brief item notes personal status changes affecting these residents.

Edna Aleory Swarthmore Medress Donald Feltz Keong

Tie deaths of Mr and Mrs Ha Yates at Auburn Neb

A report from Auburn Nebraska notes the deaths of Mr Ha Yates and Mrs Ha Yates in a tied condition. The notice provides no further details on cause or circumstances.

Ha ©. Yates Auburn, Neb

Women of Moose Initiate Two New Members Formal Night

Women of the Moose held a formal initiation at the Moose hall with senior regent Albert Evans presiding. Evelyn Randall and Mary Dowis were welcomed as new members. The chapter noted a Mooseheart letter about the regional convention in Chicago August 22 to 26. An officer slate was elected with Ruth Dunbar senior regent and Ann Curl junior regent among others.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Albert Evans Evelyn Randall Mary Dowis Moosehart Chicago Laura Stewart Ruth Dunbar Ann Curl Elouiss Hazen Laura Sheety

Community Shower Honors Mrs Dale Eye Stone

Refreshments were prepared by the membership committee Ruth Hensley Ethel Glider and Violet Erwin for a blue shower honoring Mrs Dale Eye Stone The newly elected officers will be installed Thursday June 24 at Sop om

Dale Eyestone Ruth Hensley Ethel Glider Violet Erwin Sop

Mrs Edna Alcorn and Daughter Arrive for Hospital Stay

Mrs Edna Alcorn and her daughter Helen arrived Thursday from Swarthmore Pennsylvania for a stay here. Mrs Alcorn entered the hospital yesterday where she is under medical care for asthma. Helen is a houseguest of her …

Edna Alcorn Helen Swarthmore Alcorn

Aunt Helen Levis Heads Back to Swarthmore

Aunt Helen Levis will return to Swarthmore next Tuesday, marking a brief homeward visit before continuing duties.

Helen Levis Swarthmore

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