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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1951

Page

2

Kiene Brothers Marry Thomann Sisters In Riverside

Two double weddings united the Thomann sisters Lillian and Marie with Wilbur and Ernest Kiene at St. Marys church Riverside. Rev Thomas L Wolfe presided. Brides wore nylon marquisette gowns with lace the weddings included matron of honor attendants and a 100 guest reception at St Marys hall. The couples plan to live near Washington and in Washington respectively with farming and trucking careers.

Kiene Thomann Riverside St. Mary’s Church of Lillian Thomann Wilbur Kiene Marie Thomann Ernest Kiene Wilford Thomann Henry J. Kiene Crawfordsville Thomas L. Wolfe Marie St. Mary’s School Bernard Thomann Bertha Lillian Edwin Horn Robert Stumpf Horn Donald Thomann Wilbur Elmer Kiene Washington Ernest Lawrence Thomann Charles Kiene St. Mary's Hall

Final Crawfordsville Study Club Meets at Jones Home

The Crawfordsville Wednesday Study Club held its final meeting before summer recess at the Jones home with 13 members and two guests from Iowa City and Detroit. Guest topics included The Door to Democracy and readings from Ladies Home Journal and the Saturday Evening Post. Gifts were given to Mrs. Harrell and to baby Mildred Ann Rich.

Crawfordsville J. H. Jones Mary Jones A. B. Orris Iowa City John Atkinson Detroit Mich Howard Anderson New Community Improvement Association Lillian Maxwell America Ladies Home Journal W. C. Wooley FBI Saturday Evening Post O. T. Harrell Mildred Ann Rich

So and Sew Club Meets at Ladehoff Home

The So and Sew club met at Mrs Wayne Ladehoff home on June 14 with ten members present Fern Carr was a guest The president Hazel Argo presided Plans were made for an ice cream supper to be held at Mr and Mrs William Dusenberry home on July 11 The next meeting will be at Mrs William Carr home near Washington on July 12

Wayne Ladehoff Fern Carr Hazel Argo William Dusenberry William Carr Washington

Extension Director Resigns to Take New Post

Dewane Rohweder resigns as Louisa county extension director after 2.5 years to assume a similar role in Orange City Sioux county effective July 1. He will be succeeded by Maurice Eldridge, Woodbury county soil conservation assistant director for the past two years. Officers of the Louisa County Saddle club named Knowlton Fletcher president Floyd Sheckler vice president Mary Emma Juaird secretary Mary Taylor treasurer Mark Green Jr reporter. Local notes report house moves, a benefit dance for the Odd Fellows June 20, and weekend travels to Illinois with several residents visiting relatives and attending events. Alfred Manatt remains hospitalized after facial injuries from a recent Muscatine grain plant incident involving an explosion.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Dewane Rohweder Louisa County Orange City Sioux County Maurice Eldridge Woodbury County Louisa County Saddle Club Knowlton Fletcher Floyd Sheckler Mary Emma Juaird Mary Taylor Mark Green Jr

Evelyn Marie Krotz to Wed Clifford Duwa wa

Mr and Mrs William Krotz of Ainsworth announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Marie to Clifford Duwa wa, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Duwa of Washington route three. The wedding will be June 27 at the Holy Trinity church in Richmond Iowa at 9 am.

William Krotz Ainsworth Evelyn Marie Clifford Duwawa Lawrence Duwa Washington Holy Trinity Church Richmond Iowa

Past Noble Grand Of Rebekah Lodge Entertained Friday

The Rebekah lodge met at Chadfellow hall with Mrs. William Hesseltine presiding. Committees for entertainment and dining were appointed, a traveling emblem was given to Wellman lodge, and a June 28 family social was announced. A program featured tap dancing, a vocal duet, a poetry reading, and a wedding vignette. Corsages and a pink green themed table centerpiece completed the event.

Rebekah Lodge Chadfellow Hall William Hesseltine Noble Elizabeth Natheny Fred Wagner JD. E Sisk J. W. Erin Marion Huston Doyle Brown Fred Bourgeois Wark Nicola Charles Murdock Ed Kleinberg Claude Randall Luther Cram Rebecca Shebeck David Sehantz Ted Moreau Wellman Wellman Lodge Myron Salladay Helen Hesseltine Wick-Cornick Maurice Libe Elwyn Gardner David Shantz Fern

Post-Nuptial Shower for Mrs. John Ahrens

Mrs. John Ahrens formerly Kate Kindred was honored at a miscellaneous post-nuptial shower hosted by W. Owens Friday evening. A green and white color scheme decorated the table for gifts. The bride guessed contents before unwrapping, then enjoyed refreshments, television, and records as friends and relatives celebrated.

John Ahrens Kate Kindred

Iowa State College Opens Office Plans for Veterinarian

Harry C. Lowe, a recent veterinary graduate, will open an office in Ames. Visitors include Lillian Neitzer of San Francisco visiting sister Mrs R B Smylie and family. Mrs Lydia Campbell of Tampa and Mrs Rena McNair of San Francisco also in town. The Central Presbyterian church group met for a pot luck after a June 12 program hosted by Mrs Verne Gippie and Mrs Frances Lowe.

Iowa State College Ames Harry C. Lowe Lillian Neitzer San Francisco Calif R. B. Smylie Lydia Campbell Pampa Fla Rena McNair Dean Arthur Marthena Cass Central Presbyterian Church Verne Gippie Frances Lowe

New York State Leads in Business Headquarters

The New York state department of commerce reports that 58 percent more business firms have headquarters in New York than in the next leading state, underscoring the state's dominant position in corporate presence.

New York State New York United States

Nuptial Vows Unite Lorene Booth and William Koltovich

Lorene Elizabeth Booth and William Koltovich were united in marriage Friday at Prairie Flower Baptist Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Merle R. Booth with Rev. Homer Kirchner assisting. The bride wore marquisette and Chantilly lace with a fingertip veil, while attendants wore embossed yellow, green, and blue organdy gowns. The reception followed at the Prairie Flower school social room with a four tier cake and multiple attendants serving. The couple will reside in Manasa Penn where the groom will continue in the ministry.

Lorene Elizabeth Booth Earl P. Booth William Koltovch Michael Koltovich Stockton N. J Prairie Flower Baptist Church Merle R. Booth Baileyville Baptist Church Baileyville, Ill Homer Kirchner Jeanne Booth Joyce Smith Myra Smith Crawfordsville Marilyn Mouser Leonard Booth Mr. Booth Dunlap Douglas Booth Date Booth Robert Livingston Clarence Anderson Stanley Long Fairfield Fred Stahl Somerville Booth Myral Smith Stanley Mouser Wellman Don Cave Eldon Roth Wayland Esthville Marvin Jobst Dexter Burdette Wagencnecht Iowa City Donna Cave Wilma Anderson Marjorie Gamon Janet Hoover Clifford Reeves Glen Fuhr Wayne Knapp William Gamon Roland Benson Clinton Anderson Ted Mayer Betty Barnwell Hendersonville N. C Wok George McGuire Ward Benson Dale Lonser Lois Humston Koltovich Manasa Penn

Dave Dunn Honored At Informal Dinner

Mr and Mrs Robert Day hosted an informal dinner at their home Friday evening with Dave Dunn of Melbourne Australia as the honored guest He shared samples of Australian humor A guest, Richard Fields of Boise Idaho, is spending the summer in Washington

Robert Day Dave Dunn Melbourne Victoria Australia Mr. Dunn Richard Fields Boise Idaho Washington

Friendly Families Club Meets With Mrs. Everett Roberts

Mrs. Everett Roberts hosted the Friendly Families club on Wednesday afternoon June 18 with 12 members attending for the first full attendance since the group formed. Margaret Pfeifer attended as a guest and members shared life histories via booklets. A food auction led by Mrs. John Frame followed refreshments, with co-hostesses named for July 11.

Everett Roberts Friendly Families Club Margaret Pfeifer Roberts John Frame Carl Roberts W. D. Roberts

OES Pinochle Club Breakfast Meeting Highlights

The OES Pinochle club met Thursday at the temple for an 8:30 breakfast followed by six tables of pinochle. Hostesses were Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger Mrs. Paul Thomas Myrtle Watson and Emily Watson. First and second high scores were won by Mrs. Dodder and Mrs. Walter Bauer. This was the last meeting of the group until September.

O.E.S The Temple Lloyd Neiswanger Paul Thomasse Myrtle Emily Watson Dodder Walter Bauer

Honor Esther Leichty At Bridal Shower

Esther Leichty was honored at a bridal shower on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Leonard Leichty as hostess and Mrs. Jake Unternshier as co-hostess. Gifts rested on a bed decorated with a bridal doll and rainbow, a yellow and white corsage given to the bride. Phyllis Ann and Elaine wore blue and yellow gowns and presented many gifts while games were played and two door prizes drawn. Refreshments in blue and yellow were served by Rachel, Loreen, Anna Mae Leichty, and Mary Jean Roth.

Esther Leichty Leonard Leichty Jake Unternshier Phyllis Ann Elaine Rachel Loreen Anna Mae Liehty Mary Jean Roth

Highland Social Club Gets Guests at June Meeting

Mrs. Charles Chalupa hosted the Highland social club on Thursday June 14 with eighteen members, several children and three guests Mrs. Yaro Sojka Mrs. Florence Busby and Nadine Chalupa. A short business meeting was led by president Mrs. Elmer Steele. An ice cream social is planned for Friday June 22 at 5 p.m. and refreshments were served.

Charles Chalupa Highland Social Club Yaro Sojka Florence Busby Nadine Chalupa Elmer Steele Chalupa Wilbur Chalupa

Tape Fix for Torn Lampshade Keeps Favorite Light

A simple home hack advises placing cellophane tape over a ripped lampshade to restore its appearance. The tip suggests the repair makes the shade look and function as good as new.

Pi Gamma Delta wedding guests listed

Among the out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. John Barnwell and Betty of Hendersonville, N. C., and John Strash of Baptistown, N. J.

Pi Gamma Delta Literary Society John Barnwell Betty Hendersonville N. C John Strash Bapistown N. J

Brighton Bride Weds William Nunan Jr at Presbyterian Church

Joan Lea Morgan of Brighton and William E. Nunan Jr. were married Friday June 15 at 2 pm in Brighton Presbyterian Church before about 175 guests. The bride wore a white gabardine suit. corsage red roses. The couple plans to live at Edina Missouri after a short honeymoon.

Joan Lea Morgan Bryan Morgan Brighton William E. Nunan Jr W. E. Nunan Edina Nancy Derby Gilbert Morgan Neal Ruggles Richard Shatfronek Edina Missouri

Hospital Dismissals and Admits Noted in Local Brief

Yesterday and this morning at the hospital, Bill Rawn and Miss Nellie Anderson of Crawfordsville were dismissed. Admits include Mrs Cora Crossett for medical care and Virgil Krantz for surgery. Births reported: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cover of Wellman yesterday morning. a son to Mr and Mrs Keith Houseal of Delta yesterday noon. a son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kos of Kalona last night. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Grant Humston this morning.

Bill Rawn Nellie Anderson Crawfordsville Cora Crossett Virgil Krantz Kenneth Cover Wellman Keith Houseal Delta Kenneth Kos Kalona Sox Grant Humston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jones Home W. Ladehoff So and Sew Club Keystone Carson Herbert Fritsch Lewis Foss Park Columbus Jcnetson D. R. Marshall Robert Steffa Waterloo G. W. Weber E. V. Humphreys Columus City Wapello Calvin Odd Fellows Lodge Hiland Palace Illinois Ben Gipple Sharon Galesburg Randall Gentzler Moline Ch. C. Gentzler Alfred Manatt Columbus City Bellvue Hospital Muscatine Dean Duncan Diane and Vick Sayat With Hower F.T.D Florida Fay Greene Robert Greene West Palm Beach Russell Greene P. F. Benson Mark Schafer Oklahoma City Okla Irene Rees University of Iowa de Witt Lorene Booth William Koltovich Prairie Flower Lois Stanwood Westwood Janice Booth Stella Sluder Johnson City Tenn Myrna Reeves Miss Bocth Miss Sluder Miss Reeves Bonnie Booth Merle Booth Iowa Wesleyan College Bob Jones University Greenville S. C Chi Sigma Phi Literary Society Washington County Nicol Harmor West Chester OES Mrs. C. Chalupa Sule Washington Dairy Tweeter’s Dairy Bar Southeast Corner Square William Nunan Willard B. Numan Jerry Backbone State Park Strawberry Point Izaak Walton State Board of Directors Paul R Horak State Theatre
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