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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1951

Page

2

Rathmel Bradshaw Wedding Vows Exchanged at Baptist Church

Nancy Bradshaw and Max Rathmel exchanged vows in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Longfellow officiated with Rev. Arthur Peters assisting. Attendants included Shirley Bradshaw and Harold Rathmel. A reception for 17 followed. the couple will reside at 222 Mast Sixth Street after a Westward wedding trip.

First Baptist Church Nancy Bradshaw Lloyd Bradshaw Max Rathmel Clarence Rathmel Earl Longfellow Arthur Peters West Chester Federated Church Irene Yard Werner Lowry Hope Bausch Charles McConnell Nola Ruggles

Piano Students of Mrs Leo Stone Presented Tonight

Piano students of Mrs Leo Stone will be presented in a recital series with the first program this evening June 5 at the Sorden studio. Parents and friends are invited to attend the 8 o'clock recital as a Haddoril piano from Sorden's is provided through courtesy.

Leo Stone Resentiano Jun TS Sarden Sorden

Echoes Shape the Tone of Great Cathedral Organs

About sixty percent of the tone heard from large cathedral organs arises from echoes. Modern church buildings are designed to absorb and reduce echo to control sound.

Double Wedding Ceremony Held in Columbus Junction

A double wedding was held at 8 o clock Saturday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Gaire with Rev. Lynn J. King officiating. The couples are June Marie Jennings and Richard Clyde Wiley of Morning Sun and Norma Faith Bender of Ainsworth with Olin Mitchell Jennings of Davenport and Donald Jennings of Wapello as fathers. A reception for about 550 relatives and friends followed. The newlyweds plan to live in Morning Sun and Davenport respectively after a trip to California.

Columbus Junction Evangelical United Brethren Church Gaire Lynn J. King June Marie Jennings Donald Jennings Richard Clyde Wiley Harvey Wile Morning Sun Norma Faith Bender John Bender Ainsworth Olin Mitchell Jennings Miss Bender Gladie Malmberg Washington Martin Hoes Wapello Jennings Davie E. Jennings Gary Wiley Dixie Jennings Glen Jones California Wiley Mrs. Jennings Davenport

Birthday Surprise for Barbara Dunkin in Crawfordsville

A surprise party was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Dunkin for their daughter Barbara Mae age eight. Thirteen guests attended including Donna Wood Gwyneth Jones Joe Jones Judy Piper Shari Kamil John Kamil Mary Lowe Linda Fisher David White Margie White Phyllis Dunkin Wayne Dunkin. Ice cream cake and Kool Aid were served in the evening with Mrs Mary Reister of Washington assisting.

Glen Dunkin Crawfordsville Barbara Mae Donna Wood Gwyneth Joe Jones Judy Piper Shari John Kamil Mary Linda Lowe Linda Kisher David Margie White Phyllis Wayne Dunkin Mary Reister Washington

September Wedding Announcement for James Merritt

A Columbus Junction notice reports the engagement of Janet Marilyn Gray daughter of Roy L Gray and Frances Madison to James W Merritt son of Robert W Merritt and the couple plan a September wedding in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Janet Marilyn Gray Roy L. Gray Fr. Madison James W. Merritt Robert W. Merritt

DAR Flag Day Meeting at Log Cabin

Members of the DAR met at 4 30 Thursday afternoon at the Log Cabin for a Flag Day meeting. Carol Forgey presided and the program was presented by Mrs William Glassburner. Delegates to the Continental Congress in Washington D C were reported with Mary Louise Wilson as delegate and Mrs E G Bowman as regent alternate. A cooperative dinner followed under the luncheon committee. Guests from Washington and Baton Rouge chapters attended.

DAR Carol Forgey William Glassburner Continental Congress Washington D. C Mary Louisa Wilson E. G. Bowman Washington D.C Washington C. M. Brinning Lloyd Murdock Truman Hysell Neal Jurton Arthur Datin Baton Rouge, la

Rowe Reunion Draws Wide Attendance in Sunset Park

The Rowe Reunion gathered June 10 at Sunset Park with numerous relatives from South English Prairie City Des Moines Wellman Sigourney Iowa City Davenport Cedar Rapids and Washington. A sunny day featured a shared dinner and social visits among attendees.

Rowe Sunset Park Mollie Rowe Bernice Bob South English Clarence Rowe Daniel Ronynie Prairie City Keith Rowe Des Moines Fay Rowe Wellman Jerry Row Duane Terry and Linn Sigourney Cecil Hughes John Jim Gary Carolin Dave Malichi Iowa City Harland Bleitz Beverly Fred Douglas Davenport William Hanley Maxine Marjorie Marilyn Margit Barrett Kathleen Roselie Patricia Cedar Rapids George Washington

Petru Lantz Vows in Lone Tree Riverside

Elizabeth Verna Lantz daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lyle Lantz of Riverside married Jack J Petru son of Mr and Mrs Marnest Petru of Lone Tree. The ceremony was Saturday June 16 at 2 pm in Lone Tree Methodist church with Rev Wooge officiating. After the wedding the couple will reside in Iowa City.

Riverside Elizabeth Verna Lantz William Lyle Lantz Jack J. Petru Marnest Petru Lone Tree Lone Tree Methodist Church Wooge John Liska Elizabeth Liska Ray- Lyle Lantz Lowa City

Palmer Family Visit Reported in Batavia

Mr and Mrs E Loran Palmer and daughter Patricia of Batavia visited Sunday at the home of Stella Palmer.

E. Loran Palmer Patricia Batavia Stella Palmer

Anniversary Surprise Party for Grossheims

Paul and Wilma Grossheim planned a surprise party for their parents Dr and Mrs William J Grossheim. Washington ministers and their wives were invited to the event at the Grossheim home Friday evening for an 80th wedding anniversary. The honorees were not surprised by the turnout or flowers, as the parents extended invitations to the same guests.

Paul and Wilma Grossheim William J. Grossheim Grossheim Washington

Social Calendar Week of Meetings and Events

A weekly listing of meetings and social events across religious and civic groups. Includes Rainbow Girls and Red Bullets evenings, Mary Martha class party, Circle IV dinner, YWCA mixers and outing, New Haven circles, Remembrance of Flag Day, White elephant exchanges, and club gatherings at churches and community centers. Also notes a combinatorics remark about seating five people in 120 table arrangements.

Mary Martha Circle IV First Presbyterian Church YWCA Columbus Junction Raller New Haven Elliot McKinstry George Canott White Elephant Exchange Kolah Club Flo

Presbyterian Circles Meet Friday June 15

Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild circles met Friday afternoon in three homes. Circle 1, Mrs. Harry Turner host, 17 members. devotions by Mrs. J W Bidwell. program by Mrs. Fred Moore. Circle II, Mrs. Harry McCall host, 17 members and two guests. devotionals by Mrs. Leslie Zook. program by Mrs. Lawrence Wilson. report by Margaret Cowden on Cincinnati assembly. Circle III, Mrs. Ivan Rehmel host, 18 members. devotions by Eva Denny. program by Mrs. John McConahey titled The Mystery of the Church. Refreshments served by host committees.

Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild Harry Turner J. W. Bidwell William Grossheim Fred Moore Edith Shields Val Fuhr Presbyterian Women's Service Guild Harry McCall Alice Housford Juanita Ingalls Leslie Zook Lawence Wilson Margaret Cowden General Assembly Cincinnati McCall Victor Blattner John Libe Circle Os Ivan Rehmel Presbyterian Woman's Service Guild Eva Denny Nellie McCutchen John McConahey

Latvian Family Honored on First Anniversary in U S

An open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lans and daughter Valda marked their first year in the United States. They arrived in New York June 15, 1950 with a group of displaced persons from Germany. They had been residents of Latvia and were taken by the German army before coming to the United States. They have since worked at the United Presbyterian home in Washington. Valda attended high school this year. Rev. W. T. McIntyre presided. Dr. Everett Haney spoke and offered prayer. Remarks were given by R. E. Shannon, Richard Stewart and Robert Day, president of the United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood. A short program featured Maud Jackson and Eva Nash with Lena Jergman accompanying.

Paul Lans Valda United Presbyterian Home New York Germany Latvia United States Washington Volda W. T. McIntyre Everet Haney R. E. Shannon Richard Stewart Robert Day United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood Maud Jackson Eva Nash Lena Jergman

Varnish Gloss and Flat Finish Techniques

Coating guidance notes that most varnishes dry to a high gloss. To achieve a flat finish, rub the surface or use a special flat drying varnish.

Patricia Sizer Weds in Lisbon Church Ceremony

Patricia Ann Sizer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer of Lis bon and formerly of Washington married Sunday at 3 pm in Lisbon Methodist church with Rev M C Melcher officiating. Washington guests included Mr and Mrs R H McCleery Margie and their guest Dave Dun and other local families attended.

Paticia Ann Sizer Harry Sizer Lisbon Washington Lisbon Methodist Church M. C. Melcher R. H. McCleery Margie Dave Dun Clarence Logan Lee Holland Frank Kos GS. ¥. Cea

Fish Facts Lean Freshwater Dishes

Lean fish like cod and haddock suit boiling and steaming due to firm flesh that holds together during cooking. The guidance notes these qualities for practical kitchen use and meal preparation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shirley Bradshaw Harold Rathmel James Dunctow Lee Kleinberg Keota Charles Johnson Robert Steele Barbara Rathmel C Hloe Ann Rapwles Audrey Steele West Mr. and Mrs. May Rathme Ones Funeral Home East Main Miss Jennings Odenn Mae Jennings Glenn Jones Barbara Dunkin Kern Pastry Shop Donut Holes Ietta Essie Kern's Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Wilbur Kiene Ernest Kiene Lillian Marie Thomann Wilford Thomann Petru Lantz Sidwells LRU Af Grossheims Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Red Bulletts W. R. Miller Cherry Rosemary Club George Horn Chanter J Pho Alice Johnson Wctu Institute Independent Club James Swift Presbyterian Circles Sanitone Martins Modern Cleaners Nicol Harmor U.S Patricia Sizer Bear Safety Brown Motors West Madison South Ave Tom Duncan T. R. Gillespie Washington St Jom Duncan Onan Soule Ay Sam Sovereign Vacation Heck Cai Reai EALER Tray
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