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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1952

Page

2

Genung Ward Nuptials Set in Vallejo California

Dorothy Genung and Robert Ward married at First Baptist Church Vallejo California before hundreds. The bride wore slipper satin with train and crown veil. maid of honor Nellie Tilley. bridesmaids Erma and others. Best man Ray Ward. ushers Eustace McDowell Vernon Frenchy Fred Wolfe Jr. A reception followed in the church social hall. couple will reside in San Francisco after Washington trip.

Esther Reid Dorothy May Genung Robert Kenneth Ward San Francisco Calif First Baptist Church Vallejo Frank A. Genung E. E. Ward Washington Kedesco H. Parker Muneiec Paul Rykert Martha French Claud M. Ellis Napa Nellie Tilley Calis Erma Helen Kelis John Stutzman Ray Ward Eustace McDowell San Francisc Vernon Frenchy Frederic A. Wolfe, Jr Laman VolTece Wesleyan Washington High School Pau American Airlines San Frantisco

Rebekah Lodge Appoints Committees and Welcomes Mrs Hughes

Rebekah lodge held Friday meeting at rook hall with Mrs Howard Haven presiding. Twenty eight members attended and Mrs John Hughes was welcomed as a new member. Committees named include Auditing led by Mrs Howard Wagner Mrs C F E Sisk and Mrs Oral Mayo. installation refreshments by Mrs Ted Givans Mrs George Jarrard Mrs Miron Salladay and Cleora Morrow. finishing room duty by Mrs Floyd Murdock Mrs Leona Seehanty and Mrs Myral Smith. Social hour was organized by Mrs Currie Norman and Mrs Clarence Brown. Last year traffic injuries reached 1 962 000 Americans.

Rekah Lodge Rook Hall Howard Haven John Hughes Howard Wagner C. FE. Sisk Oral Mayo Kitcheon Ted Givans George Jarrard Miron Salladay Cleora Morrow Floyd Murdock Leona Seehanty Myral Smith Currie Norman Clarence Brown

Duncan Wiele Wedding in Davenport Chapel

Miss Louella Duncan of Columbus Junction and Neil Wiele of Grandview were wed in Davenport at the Wasside chapel of the Greater St Johns Methodist. A reception at The Phintation followed. couple will reside in Grandview after a short honeymoon.

Columbus Junction Jackive Louella Kinean Harold Duncan Neil Wiele Cecil Wiele Grandview Wasside Greater St John’s Ehuten Yn Davenport Columbus High School Wiele Wis Ile Bur- Tinkton

Longest drive prize at dealers meeting in Clear Lake

A local waiter known for one of the longest drives in the Washington club attended a dealers meeting in Clear Lake. A prize of 25 silver dollars was offered for the longest drive at the event.

Washington Club Clear Lake

YW Mixers Hike to Farm and Wives Meet Tuesday

Activities at the YWCA include a farm hike for YW Mixers leaving the YW at 6 50 with a sack lunch and Mrs Sylvian Wilson hosting. a YW Wives meeting with Mrs Keith Vetter, calls to confirm attendance.

YWCA Sylvian Wilson Wilson Keith Vetter Date Booth Washington Grinnell Journal Chicago Grace Loucks Elliott

Circle No 1 of Guild Meets With Mrs Bailey

Mrs Henry Bailey hosted Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian Women's Service Guild for a daytime meeting. Mrs Tom Gerdes led devotions and Mrs Bessie Wead discussed a study on Latin America. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Henry Bailey Presbyterian Women's Service Guild Byiday Tom Gerdes Bessie Wead Latin America

Mrs Dawson Hosts Guild Circle No 3 Meeting

Presbyterian church women's Service Guild Circle No 3 met Friday afternoon with Mrs J Dawson in charge of prayer devotions led by Mrs John Libe. Margaret Cowden presented a program on Church Effect and Effectiveness in later America. Ten teachers and one guest attended, with refreshments served by Mrs Dawson and Mrs Louis White.

Carele No. 3 Presbyterian Church Women’s Service Guild J. Dawson John Libe Margaret Cowden America Dawson Louis White

HH Club Plans Picnic In Sunset Park

The HH club met June 12 at Mrs. Vernon Roth’s home to plan a July 13 picnic in Sunset Park. Ten members socialized and toured the new Roth home while summer refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Genevieve Walker Emma McAtlin Becky and Doris Roth.

Sunset Park HH Club Vernon Roth Roth Home Genevieve Walker Emma McAtlin Becky Doris Roth

Rosemary Club Hosts Bridge Evening

Mrs Dell Walker led the Rosemary Club gathering on Wednesday with bridge at three tables. Guests included Rex Crandall Lloyd Foster Ellen Dawson and winners were Mrs Non Brown with Ray Bell. Low scorers were Mrs George Horn and Charles Rothlisberger.

Rosemary Club Dell Walker Rex Crandall Lloyd Foster Ellen Dawson Non Brown Ray Bell George Horn Charles Rothlisberger Rothlisberger

Circle 2 of Women's Service Guild Meets With Mrs Potratz

Circle 2 of the Woman's Service Guild at the Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs. William V Potratz with 16 members present. Mary Rickey Mildred Kupka and Mrs. Wagner attended. Miss Rickey led devotions and Mrs. Tom Riekes gave the prayer calendar. The topic was presented by Mrs. J. M. Lioerd. Mrs. Potratz served refreshments at the close.

Woman's Service Guild Presbyterian Church Tet William V Potratz Mary Rickey Mildred Kupka Wagner Miss Rickey Tom Riekes J. M. Lioerd Votratz

How to keep a cut cake fresh and moist

A compact guide suggests using toothpicks as tacks to hold a fresh bread layer on the cut surface. When ready for the next slice, remove the tacks and cut, keeping the cake moist and prepared.

Social Calendar Highlights A Busy Week of Local Events

A packed social calendar lists meetings and gatherings across Kiowa area groups. Knights of Pythias and DeMolay share KP hall and Masonic Temple, while Word Weavers and YWCA mixers meet at various venues. Picnic and lawn party plans, library meetups, and a range of prayers, sewing, and hobby clubs fill the day with transportation help offered by local organizers.

Sunset Park Knights of Pythias KP Hall DeMolay Masonic Temple

Ice Cream Flag Drums For A Fourth Of July Party

A playful dessert idea uses cupcake drums and an ice cream flag. Trim cupcakes frost diagonals with red frosting or whipped cream and top with hard candy stars. Assemble on a platter with star shapes and striped ice cream for festive effect.

WSCS Guests From County Towns At Local Methodist Church

Women from Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Kalona Wayland Wellman and West Chester joined Washington WSCS at the Methodist church for a Friday gathering. The program featured prayers songs a pledge service and a talk on the General Conference with slides highlighting San Francisco. Resolutions included a fall bazaar and funds for district missions and youth fellowship.

WSCS Women's Society of Christian Service Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Kalona Wayland Wellman West Chester Don Maxwell Washington Society A.S. Smith

Plane Load of Pigs Starts for Korea

A 200 pig shipment departed Des Moines for Korea under Operation Piglift to bolster war ravaged livestock. Farmers donated pigs across Iowa counties while volunteers loaded crates in rain for a 50 hour Pacific flight. The UN Korean Reconstruction Agency praised the effort as a step toward a better life for Koreans.

Des Moines Korea Washington County John Knotek Washington Duroes Don Robison Brighton Hampshires Pacific United Nations Gen S&s KR Karl Hohax Edwin J. Smith Minneapolis Sith

Nightmares Linked to Digestion Circulation and Bedding

The piece notes nightmares may stem from digestive or circulatory issues and also highlights inadequate bedding as a chief cause. It explains improper sleeping equipment leads to restless tossing and turning, making a peaceful night impossible.

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