Wooley and McAllister Wed In Double Ring Ceremony
Wilma C. Wooley daughter of Crawfordsville residents and Raymond McAllister son of Burlington couple wed in Federated church Crawfordsville on June 11 with a double ring ceremony. The reception followed for 160 guests as families and friends from multiple states attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wooley
R. McAllister
Wilma C. Wooley
W. C. Wooley
Crawfordsville
Raymond McAllister
W. L. McAlliste
Burlington
Federated Church
Crawfords Ville
Local WSCS Hosts County Tea At Methodist Church
The W S C S of the local Methodist church will welcome county societies at a tea on Friday June 17 at 2 00 pm in the church sanctuary. Guest speakers include Sudan missionary Carol Brewer and retired India missionaries Alma Hearne Holland and Lydia Poole. Susannah Girls oversee devotions and program. tea chairman is Mrs Edward Squire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Carol Brewer
Sudan
Alma Hearne Holland
Lydia Poole
India
Susannah
Edward Squire
Carol Brewer Guest Speaker at Ann Judson Circle
Carol Brewer spoke to the Ann Judson Circle at Mrs. Mari on Snodgrass home. She screened three films and shared experiences as a missionary in Sudan. Mrs. Snodgrass led the business meeting with 13 members present. Devotions were by Mrs. Elva Allbaugh. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Charles Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Brewer
Ann Judson
Marion Snodgrass
Miss Brewer
Sudan
Local News Highlights from Bonita Brower and LuElla Sojka
Bonita Brower and LuElla Sojka started work Monday as office assistants at the Farm Bureau office. Norman E. Simmering returned home for a forty day leave before reassignment. he served two and a half years, including two years in Tokyo, and is signed for three more years in the Army. Mr and Mrs A J Vangallis of Colorado Springs visited Ed Simmering and relatives. the Vangallis air forces staff sergeant left Tuesday morning with Betty Keifer for a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita Brower
LuElla Sojka
The
Farm Bureau of
A. J. Vangallis
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ed Simmering
Mr. Vangallis
Air Forces
Betty Keifer
Earl Glassburner Weds Ottumwa Girl
Washington relatives attended the Ottumwa wedding of Earl Glassburner son of Mrs. Etta Glassburner and Elizabeth Morrow daughter of Mrs. Dr. S. Morrow. The ceremony was at First Methodist church with a single ring service. Guests included multiple Glassburner relatives from Washington and out of town guests from Gary Indiana and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Glassburner
Ottumwa
Washington
Etta Glassburner
Elizabeth Morrow
S. Morrow
Mr. Morrow
First Methodist Church of
T. H. Leonard
Tom McGuire
Rosslassburner
Pearl Glassburner
Gary
Ind
Elsie Glassburner
William Glassburner
Barbara
Nathan Young
Frances Whisler Honored At Shower And Dessert Bridge
Frances Whisler, whose marriage to James Hudson on June 25 is planned, was feted with a dessert bridge and linen shower at the H. W. Ramseyer home. Gwendolyn Ramseyer and Mary Voorhees hosted for friends from high school days and their mothers. The event featured a seven o clock dessert, tables with floral and candle centerpieces, and green and yellow favors. Margaret De Lashmutt won high score in bridge. M. E. De Lashmutt won anagrams. A comedy skit presented gifts to Whisler as Mary Voorhees acted as a hobobpedler. Out-of-town guests Clarice Meek and Mrs Floyd Lundquist attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassburner
Chicago
Mackinac Island
West Fourth Street
Drake
Columbia University
Washington
John Morrell & Co
Frances Whisler
James Hudson
H. W. Ramseyer
Gwendolyn R.ramseyer
Mary Voorhees
Margaret de Lashmutt
M. E. de Lashmutt
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Elaine Green
Elaine Green was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted Friday evening at the Frank Lonewell home. Guests included Mrs. Green, Mrs. Frank Longwell, Beverly Crandall, Phyllis Orcutt, Dorothy Walker, and others from Iowa Wesleyan College. A bingo game and gifts were featured, with a cake and punch as refreshments. The wedding date of Miss Green to Roger Tweedy is set for June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Green
Frank Lonewell
Patricia Longwell
Miss Green
Merle Green
Roge Twee
Green
Frank Longwell
Beverly Crandall
Phyllis Orcutt
Des Moines
Dorothy Walker
Nancy Patterson
Jeanne Rudiger
Iowa Wesleyan College
Cherry
DAR Observes Flag Day at Sunset Park
The D A R held a Flag Day observance at Sunset Park with 25 members and guests attending. Flowers from Mrs Anwyl’s garden adorned tables. Mrs Cruil offered grace and Mrs Wilcox presided and introduced the patriotic instructor who led the flag program. Avice Hunter led singing and the flag salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAR
Sunset Park
DN Anwyl
B. Cruil
Scott Wilcox
W. B. Dupus
Avice Hunter
Flowers Used at the Evening Journal Ceremony
The Evening Journal notes flowers used at the Washington Town Tuesday event on June 14 1949 include roses lilies and carnations forming the ceremonial arrangements. Local staff and guests observed floral decorations enhancing the town gathering with formal displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie- Evening Journal
Washington
Van Nostrand Hosts Mr and Mrs Sunday School Class
The Ross Van Nostrand home hosted members and guests of the Mr and Mrs Sunday school class of the U P church Monday evening. Ten families attended with out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Gonaldson and John from near Winfield Mrs C L Duke Woods and daughter Zelpha of Davenport and Mrs Charles Shroeder near Wellman. Supper was served on the lawn with ice cream provided by the Van Nostrand hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross van Nostrands
U. Pp. Churen
Harry Gonaldson
John
Near
Winfield
C. L (Duke) Woods
Zelpha
Davenport
Charles Shroeder
Near Well
Mrs. van Nostrand
Zeck and Woods Couples Named in Social Note
The notice lists Mr and Mrs Georges Zeck and Mr and Mrs Claud Woods as the hosts or honorees in a social event described in the society column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esses
Georges Zeck
Claud Woods
Evening Social Ends With Visits and Kids Games
The remainder of the evening was spent visiting while the children enjoyed playing games.
Rare Iris Catalog Sale from Canterbury Gardens
Four rare iris varieties offered by Canterbury Gardens in Seattle Washington through catalogs. Flowers include English Originations at $1 with high-visibility colors like Sunset Gold Flaming, Constance Meyer red blossoms, Dog Rose orchid shapes, and Black Magic jet black blooms. Extra Rainbow Mix Ranunculus included free with today’s order. plants multiply up to five times in the first year. Send $1 to Canterbury Gardens Dept. 352 Empress Bldg Seattle Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Meyer
Surprise Supper for Marek Moving Away
A Sunday evening surprise supper was held at the Dale Marek home for Mr. and Mrs Charlie Marek who are moving from the neighborhood. Guests included Mr. and Mrs George Shalla, Wayne and Marlin, Dale Dawn and Parkbara Kay, Harold Strum and Barbara Jo, Preston Edmond son and John Shalla, Dwane Shalla and Larry, Ivo Bere and daughters, and Bob Marek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Marek
Dale Marel
Marek
George Shalla
Wayne
Marlin
Dale Dawn
Parkbara Kay
Harold Strum
Barbara Jo
Preston Edmondson
John Shalla
Dwane Shalla
Larry
Ivo Bere
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Chester E Chandler
Iowa
Joyce Gault
Marilyn Mathews
Leonard McAlister
Irlene Benson
Lee Hanna
Janita Lehriver
Charles Laughlin
Mesdames Howell
Holmes, Johnston
Twinam
Lucille Gault
Janice White
Mary Twinam
Betty Howell
Mary Cherryholmes
Milwaukee
Wis
Jane White
Barbara Vandiver
Carol Meyer
Cedar Fall
E. W. Blumenschein
Ames
R. W. Blumenschien
Omaha
Nebr
Ronald Miller
Phoenix
Ariz
Ivy Kenning
Douglas
Denver
Amanda Haas
Rhodes
Warren McAllister
Joan
Cedar Rapids
Earl McAllister
Keith McAllister
Kenny
Roger McAllister
Mt. Union
Dan McAllister
H. H. McAllister
Pleasant
Ralph McAlster
Walcott
Roy McAllister
Wayne Wells
Lincoln Nebr
Dan Githens
Saundra
WSCS
Circle
Fice
Dad
Robbe Raglan
Com
Jesse J. Miller
Clifford J Morrow
Robert A. Matthew
Miss Morrow
Milan
Mrs. Morrow
Mrs. Glassburne
Hotel Ottumwa
Dles
D. W. McClure
van Nostrands
Tom Duncan
Duncan
Mrs. Randolph Kelsey
Gaye Fires Pee
Pepperell
Sspurdeon
the Garrit
Cannon Towels
Cannon’s
Osincup Drug
Canterbury Gardens
Empress
Seattle
Wash
C. Mareks
Jom Duncan
Miss
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