Griggs Engle Wed in West Chester Ceremony
Betty Darlene Griggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Griggs and Edward Dale Engle son of Mr and Mrs Edward Engle of Crawfordsville wed in West Chester Methodist Church. The 2 14 p m ceremony featured a double ring rite with floral decorations, organ music, and a reception for 159 guests. The couple plans to reside in Crawfordsville after a Colorado wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Darlene Griggs and
Edward Dale Engle Wee
Westchester
Betty Darlene Grices
Harold Griggs
Edward Dale Engle
Edward Engle
Crawfordsville
West Chester
Vernon Pike
Fred Lindenmeyer
Louis Janecek
Youmans
Grieg
Harlower
Priscilla Porter
J. R Griggs
Engle
Colorado
Mrs. Engle
West Chester High School
Social Calendar highlights weekly women groups and events
Tuesday events include Women's Service Guild circle 4 with picnic supper at Sun set park or meeting at Presbyterian church if rain, Pythian Sisters at 8, VFW auxiliary at 8, Sorosis flower show 2 to 4 pm, Ainsworth Methodist potluck 6:45, Country club dinner. Wednesday features Ladies Golf breakfast, Kolah club at pres, snowball social, and more. Thursday lists family night at Country club and WRC at K P hall. Friday covers Missionary society meeting and Presbyterian circles with church transportation arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Service Guild
Circle
Sunset Park
Presbyterian Church
Pythian Sisters
V.F.W
V.F. W. Hall
Sorosis
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Ladies Golf Association
Kolah Club
Steve Crawford
Lynn Ferguson
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Foster
Sunshine Community Club
Guess Your Club
Henry Lanning
New Haven
Keith Augustine
Ehurch
Women’s Missionary Society
Ferne Roldeirele
Women's Service Guild of
Claude Rhodebeck
Cirela
Silas Korf
Clarence Booth
Friendly Bible Class Members Enjoy Meal
The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church met in the church dining room for a cooperative meal. There were 13 present. Peonies and roses were used in decorating the tables. The business meeting was conducted by Floyd Murdock. Contests were led by Mrs. Ray Sojka and Mrs. Workman. The social committee for the evening was Mrs. Rudy Sehmidt and Oscar Burham. The social committee for the July 17 meeting is Mrs. Sehmidt and Lloyd Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
Floyd Murdock
Ray Sojka
Workman
Rudy Sehmidt
Oscar Burham
Sehmidt
Lloyd Bradshaw
Fern Little
W. P. Davidson
Federated Presbyterian Church
Tob Miller
Gerald Howell
Dick Young
Kenneth Kilpatrick
Deli Farrier
Gallagher
Harold Putnam Gladys Mace
William Shannon
John Owen
Paul Shearer
Walter Doak
Americans Consume 375 Eggs Per Person in 1949
Americans averaged 375 eggs per person as national per capita consumption in 1949, reflecting heavy egg use across households and markets. The figure highlights dietary trends and poultry production levels impacting food availability and pricing.
4-H Girls Attend 21st Iowa State Convention in Ames
The 21st Iowa Girls 4-H convention opens at Iowa State College Ames with 1500 delegates for three days of talks and activities. Fifteen Washington County girls and four leaders join from 14 clubs to take part in discussions, a Better Groomed Girl Revue, a convention chorus, and group roles led by county and state organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Washington County
Merle Eckles
Kenneth Ornduff
Ray Sojka
Letitia Kneen
Jane Augustine
Johny Jokers
Aulette Gislain
Lovisa Sojka
Farmerettes
Mary Lou Coon
Donna Cave
Cedar Clippers
Janet McMullen
Marion Maids
Audrey Vittetoe
Vweadliners
Joy Bauer
West Point
Shirley Petratz
Busy Rees
Grace Rubey
Good Luck
Marlene Mayer
Harriet Johnson
Dorothy Shafer
Virginia Dave
General Assembly
Marjorie Ganon
Cedar Clippers Club
Lovila Sojka
Virginia Dare
Crawfordsville Alumni Banquet Held Friday
Craw fordsville high school held its 28th annual alumni banquet Friday in the gymnasium with 185 attendees. Decorations in red and white featured an old school bell pell and pencil programs. Dickie Jo Hamilton welcomed the seniors. New officers include President Richard Lease and Vice President Richard Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville High School
Dickie Jo Hamilton
Richard Lease
Richard Holmes
Arvid Andderson
George Fitton
Cleo McCoy
Keith Murphy Honored at Surprise Birthday Party
Keith Murphy was guest of honor at a surprise party for his 1st birthday on Thursday afternoon June 8. The event featured games and refreshments with ice cream and cake for 13 guests. Keith opened the birthday presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Murphy
Keith
Tanner-Boy Narrative Frames Grant’s Early Trade
A historical note recalls Ulysses S. Grant as a youth apprentice in his family’s tannery. A popular 1864 biography was titled The Tanner-Boy, reflecting his early start in the sole-leather trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
General Grant
Insurance care and a personal note from Homer Stephen
Homer Stephen returned from California where he visited his daughter and four grandchildren. He asked about automobile insurance and was reassured that no policy lapses occur without the policy holder being informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stephen
California
Elect Mrs Milo Sorden Tri T State Historian
The Tri T chapter Y met Monday at Mrs Verle Gallagher’s home. Mrs Milo Sorden, fresh from the state convention in Des Moines, was elected state historian. Reports from Sorden and Mrs Herbert Campbell covered the Des Moines event and next year’s Burlington convention in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-T
Verle Gallagher
Milo Sorden
Des Moines
Sorden
Herbert Campbell
Burlington
Sioux City
Birthday Dinner Honors Daughter in Home Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGraw hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their daughter Mrs. Bernardine Brenneman. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lewis and Rae Lee of Columbus Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McGraw, Joe and Patricia, and Mr. Brenneman with Deborah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lewis
Rae Lee
Columbus Junction
Leroy McCgraw
Joe
Patricia
Brenneman
Deborah
Couple Wed Friday In Muscatine Church
Vir ginia TeStrake of Muscatine and Dale D Drinkall of Columbus Junction married at the First Methodist church in Muscatine Friday June 1. Friends and relatives attended the reception after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Virginia TeStrake
Elmer J. TeStrake
Muscatine
Dale D. Drinkall
Herman Drinkall
First Methodist
Winners Entertained By Society Thursday
The Sex Ladies Aid society held a Thursday afternoon gathering at the church hall in Lexington after a basket relay. The event featured a lemon yellow and green luncheon setup, a two course meal for 18 members and guests, and a flower show during social hour. Mrs. Amiong led the regular meeting, with prizes awarded to Linda Jo Pence and others, and July hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Sex Ladies Aid Society
Church Hall
Cecil Amiong
Amiong
Linda Jo Pence
Bill Norman
W. F. Flynn
Bill Martin
Marion Pence
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies of Lex Circle Dine and Host Birthday Remembrances
Mrs. John Fla ding hosted the Lex Circle ladies for a cooperative noon dinner of fried chicken and homemade ice cream. A Flag day quiz followed by needlework, with June birthday remembrances for four members. Guests included Mrs. Bob Gretter, Mrs. Fred Durian, and Mrs. Bernard Redlinger. July meeting set with Mrs Chris Miller on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
John Flading
Lex Circle
W. F. Flynn
Bob Gretter
Harper
Fred Durian
Bernard Redlinger
Chris Miller
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Pike
Maid of Honor
Jean Walters
Cordova
Corinne Nicola
Mrs. Ley Mangold
Nicola
Mrs. Mangold
Loi Ann Engle
Sli
Carmen Griggs
Marvin Sprague
Cedar Rapids
Carol Griggs
Lee Mangold
John Mangold
Leland Sprague
Oral Walters
Ill
Clair Walters
Leland Griggs
Candlewick
Troy Forinash
Issac Sprague
Eldin Javer
Jeaniene Griges
Kathleen Fisher
Gloria Walters
Beverly Sprague
Sandra Bauer
Colleen Strum
Jean Strum
Colleen
Kalamazoo
Mich
Oral
Jean
Gloria
Gten Smith
Rock Island
Bill Ward
Daniel Lefever
Sharon
Danny
Clinton
Mrs
Bob Day
Iowa Avenue
Town Avenue
Town
Cee
Thompson Snack Shack
Tom Duncan
Orchid
Jom Duncan
Washington
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
W.R.C
Knights of Columbus
K.chall
U-Go
FE. H. Whitehead
State of Iowa
Brown Finance Co
Court House
Homer
Paul R
Horak
Muscatine Church
Lex
Sporting Goods
Harmon
American Red Cross
Funera Ho
Sorden Music Co
Solovox
Lorden Music CO
East Side Square
Claussner Nylons
Denier
Leer
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