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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1948

Page

5

Children's Day Observed at Pleasant Hill Church

A Pleasant Hill Christian church program on Sunday morning June 6 featured exercises and readings by children and teens. Performers included John Benn Ila Mae Earnest Neva Jean Rathmel Karen Kephart Alberta Rathmel and senior girls and boys with readings such as The Voice of Jesus and Ten Little Christians. Promotion was led by Glenn Pratt with Carla Caldwell assisting.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church John Benn Ila Mae Earnest Ible Neva Jean Rathmel Karen Kephart Alberta Rathmel Frank Caldwell Voice of Jesus Norman Benn Gerald Kephart Allen Darbyshire Erma Kephart Cora Ruth Swift Roslyn Chalupa Carla Caldwell Maxine Lambert Ellen Schantz Martha Gamon Howard Swift LeRoy Letts Caldwell Betty Schantz Glenn Pratt Carla

Mock Wedding Celebrates Silver Anniversary at Bray Home

A surprise mock wedding honorings Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bray of Vee on their Silver anniversary drew relatives June 6. Clergyman Bernard Robers officiated with groom Charles Baker, bride T. Wallerick, bride’s father Ruben Gomez, best man Leo Beauchamp, relay by Mary Wallerieck and Richard Roberts ring bearer. Thomas Hoskins sang Yes Sir, She’s My Baby with Norma Eatinger on wedding march. The couple received silverware from children and a purse from guests. refreshments followed. Guests included distant relatives Ruben Gomez and Carol Juan of San Diego California.

Walter Bray Vee Bernard Rober Charles Baker T. R. Wallerick Ruben Gomez Leo Beauchamp Mary Elizabeth Wallerieck Richard Roberts Thomas Hoskins Norma Eatinger Miss Eatinger Carol Juan San Diego Calif

Prenuptial Shower Honors Maxine Zihlman Bride-to-be Denney

Mrs. Eldred Berkshire of Wayland hosted a miscellany shower Monday evening for Maxine Zihlman who will wed Robert Denney on June 20. Guests included Mrs. John Zihlman, Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. G. W. Schantz, Mrs. A. B. Magdefrau, Mrs. C. C. Wenger, Mrs. A. C. Wenger, Mrs. George Boller and Olive Boller, Roy Mullenax, Mrs. Vincent Krabil, Mrs. A. R. Meyer, Mrs. Ronald Roth, Mrs. Lyle Zehr, Mrs. Everett Hileman, Mrs. Sam Elder, Mrs. Max Kauffman, Mrs. Robert Zihlman, Evelyn Rugaber, Jean Miller and Martha Siegrist.

Hridatche Receives Lovely and Useful Gifts

Hridatche received several lovely and useful gifts as guests admired the thoughtful offerings. Refreshments were served by the hostess, ensuring guests enjoyed a warm and welcoming gathering.

Sorosis Club Picnic Near Crawfordsville Meets and Reads

Mrs Richard Stephens of Crawfordsville hosted Sorosis members for a recent picnic and business meeting. Eight members answered the roll call and Mrs Kate Annas reviewed the book Shin ing Angel. Miss D D Stephens Sr attended as a guest. Stone will entertain in July.

Richard Stephens Crawfordsville Sorosis Club Kate Annas Shining Angel D. D. Stephens, Sr Race Stone

Birthday acknowledgments readable in local column

The column lists birthdays for Harriet Jane Johnson Ruth Dupuis Gert rude Payne Patty Kay Bruty Barbara Mae Dunkin and James Hilton Coon with family references. Anniversary greetings go to Rev. and Mrs John H Beiderwiden and Mr and Mrs FE L Smith Cedar Township.

Harriet Jane Johnson Toppan Johnson Wellman Clarence Niffenegger West Chester Ruth Dupuis Gertrude Payne Oakley Payne Patty Kay Bruty Barbara Mae Dunkin James Hilton Coon John H. Beiderwieden FE. L. Smith Cedar Township

Wayland Auxiliary Elects Officers At Meeting

The Wayland Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening and elected officers including Mrs. Allen Clark as president Leola Schlatter as 1st vice president Ruth Richenberg as 2nd vice president Mrs. Everett Davison as secretary Mrs. Cal Clark as treasurer Mrs. Max McGuire as historian Mrs. Everett Monson as chaplain and Mrs. Don Holmes Mrs. Delbert McGuire as sergeants at arms with Mrs. Ezra Wittmer Mrs. Forest Rich and Mrs. Leroy Hyde named to the executive board.

Wayland Legion Auxiliary Allen Clark Leola Schlatter Ruth Richenberger Everett Davison Cal Clark Max McGuire Everett Monson Don Holmes Delbert McGuire Ezra Wittmer Forest Rich Leroy Hyde

Dunecan and Wiebel Wed in Rock Island Ceremony

Agnes J. Duncan and Marvin Wiebel were married at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church Rock Island at 7 p m Friday June 11 The Rev H F C Wetzel officiated Attendants were Mrs Max Schlatter and Raymond Neyn The bride wore a white marquisette gown with pearlized orange blossom tiara A reception for 21 followed at the Johnson tea room Moline The couple will reside at 1018 Eighteenth Avenue A Moline Both attended Cotter and Moline high schools He is a John Deere Plow Works apprentice and former Army member she worked at Crane Company.

Columbus Junction Agnes J. Duncan W. T. Duncan Marvin Wiebel Martin Wiebel Rock Island Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church H. F.C. Wetzel Max Schlatter Monmouth Ill Raymond Neyn Muscatine Keith Duncan Moline Pacific Area Eighteenth Avenue A

Mr and Mrs Marion Sheetz Host Shine Club Social

Sun shine community club social was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Marion Sheetz with homemade cakes ice cream and strawberries. Mrs Sheetz and Mrs Don Simmering led entertainment featuring a pantomime by Mrs Lyle Wilcox Mrs Pete Koehler and Mrs Will Richards, plus a club quartet. Guests included Mrs Bernice Sheetz Mr and Mrs John Simmering and Jr Mrs Daryle Hoyle and children Mr and Mrs Irwin Simmering Mr and Mrs Henry Sutherland Bennett Leona Cramer of Kansas and Mr and Mrs Edwin Busechow and sons Nebraska.

Sunshine Community Club Marion Sheetz John Simmering John Simmering, Jr Daryle Hoyle Irwin Simmering Henry Sutherland Veeper Bennett Leona Cramer Kansas Edwin Busechow and Sons Nebraska

Dutchettes 4H Girls Meet At O Griggs Home

The Dutchettes 4H girls met at Mrs Orville Griggs home Thursday afternoon. They made cookies green salad and sandwiches. Mrs Griggs demonstrated cottage cheese. They then had a picnic supper and a second session at Patricia Whisler's home where Vivian Luers presided. Nine members answered roll call with a menu for a balanced dinner and plans for summer meetings were discussed.

Orville Griggs

Removing Scorch Suplamps Used to Bleach Iron Burns

Scorch supplamps have been used successfully to bleach out scorch marks caused by an iron getting too hot. The method reportedly lightens stains and restores fabric appearance with minimal damage.

YW Swimming Class Meets Tuesday Eve

The YW Mixer club hosts a swimming class led by Don Wilson for members. It meets Tuesday at 8:30 p m at the Y pool after the regular women’s swim period. No special activity is planned tomorrow due to the Town and Country Quiz. the VW room is available.

Don Wilson YW Mixer Club Mixer Club Ewald Gustafson

Keyhole Portrait of Roy Rogers Captures Cowboys Hero Image

A compact feature presents Roy Rogers known as the King of the Cowboys. The portrait highlights his wide international appeal and iconic status in Western film and television.

Keyhole Roy Rogers King of the Cowboys Roy Ro

Apache Rose Star Roy Rogers Revealed in Film Card

Roy Rogers star of Republic Musical Western Apache Rose filmed in Trucolor is born in Ohio. He moved west as a child, learned cowboy skills on a Montana ranch, and comes from a musical family. Rogers helped found the Sons of the Pioneers and is known for guitar talent and Western ballads. He stands five eleven, 160 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, living on a Van Nuys ranch near the studio with a wardrobe of cowboy attire.

Gers Republic Trucolor Fox Theatre Ohio Roy Montana Sons of the Pioneers van Nuys

To Choose Mixers Softball Team After Tonight Practice

Tonight at 6 p m aspirants for the Mixer softball team will meet at the Lincoln school diamond for the final practice before the regular roster is selected. About twenty five girls have been trying out. Rev John Beiderwieden manages the team. Eighteen sweaters are donated by the Farmers Implement Co and John Patterson and Son for use when the team opens at Olds Thursday night.

Lincoln School John Beiderwieden Farmers Implement Co John Patterson and Son Olds

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