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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1952

Page

2

Myrna Reeves Weds Ronald Genheimer in Prairie Flower Church

Myrna Reeves and Ronald W. Genheimer exchanged vows Monday afternoon in a candlelit ceremony at Prairie Flower church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, was given in marriage by her father Rev. Charles Masson. The couple pledged in a double ring ceremony before about 175 guests with music by local musicians. The bride wore a white eyelet embroidered organza gown with a matching veil and carried a cascade bouquet of white roses. Attendants included Mrs. Stanley Jarrard of Clerks Ark. as matron of honor.

Prairie Flower Church Myrna Reeves Ronald W. Genheimer Reeves Near Wellman Charles Masson ElDorado Kansas Sharon Tedrick Vandalia Donald Jarrard Douglas Fuhr Joseph Pewitt Missouri Donald Sandberg Moline Mr. Sandberg Marilyn Mouser Richard Alderson Racine Wisconsin Sandberg

Bridal Attends in Whiteeyelet and Pink at Benson Wedding

Doris Benson of Denver and Margaret Seeley of Portland served as bridesmaids in eyelet embroidered gowns while Tedrick wore a white and pale green dress. Attendants wore matching outfits and carried organdy baskets as the ceremony and reception unfolded with family relatives from multiple states and the bridegroom’s party in white dinner coats. The five tier cake featured a pink rose nosegay and streamers as guests, musicians, and hostesses celebrated at the Benson home and lawn reception.

Tron of Honor Doris Benson Denver Cole Margaret Seeley Portland Oregon Miss Benson Miss Seeley Miss Tedrick Stanley Bigelow Wheaton Stanley Jarrard Dierks, Ark Darrell Holsteen Morning Sun Bouton Mrs. Brown Don Cave Rolland Benson William Ganon Cave Glen Fubb Bart Booth Wayne Knapp Clinton Anderson Ted Meyers Maurice Crawford Clarence Jarrard Neil Buzzard David Meschke Dallas Texas Glen Marshall Gregory Michigan Robert Jones Norma Huber Donna Cave Janice Booth Wilma Anderson Patricia Sommerlad Cleveland Ohio Paul Benson Ward Benson Marilyn Leet Robert Cave Richard Fuhr Homer Kirchner

Lone-Bruswitz Wedding Planned for July

Mr and Mrs Frank M Lone announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Patricia of Des Moines New York to James D Bruswitz son of Vic Bruswitz of Eagle Grove Iowa The wedding will take place in July.

Frank M. Lonewell Patricia Des Moines, Ny James D. Bruswitz Vic ‘Arl Bruswitz Eagle Grove

Wedding of Gienheimer and Anderson in Union

Richard Anderson sang Prayer Perfect and Marilyn Mouser sang Through the Years at the wedding of Gienheimer and Anderson. The couple plans a summer in Wheaton Illinois and a fall move to Columbia Missouri where the groom attends graduate school.

Union of South Africa Richard Anderson Marilyn Mouser Wheaton Columbia SL. Co

Wetomachick Camp Fire Group Heads to Lake Darling

Twelve members of the Wetomachick Camp Fire group enjoyed a Lake Darling outing on Monday. Denver guest Dianna Duke and co-leaders Mrs. Ed Sorrel and Mrs. William Sitler attended. A noon picnic preceded a business meeting where each girl shared her seven crafts for the summer. The afternoon featured swimming in the lake.

Machick Lake Darling Dianna Duke Denver Colo Ed Sorrel William Sitler Virle

Social Calendar items from West Chester listings

Busy week of community events lists meetings and activities across local groups. Social gatherings include Word Weavers at 7:30 p.m. and YWCA mixers with a hike to Mrs. Sylvia Wilson, plus prayer services, club meetings, and church events at KP hall and various venues in West Chester.

Ralph Kleese Damascus Shrine WSJ Masonic Temple YWCA Sylvia Wilson Ardelz Santha KP Hall Sunset Park Jay Brewer Fred Kleinschrmidt West Chester Pythian Sisters Grace Hill Ladies Aid Homemakers Club Virgil Lintz Bethel Missionary Society Just Us Club Pearl Parcell Pythian Circle Howard Sigatoose Hol Club Dale Marek WRC Women of the Moose Moose Hall Rebekah S&s P.m Ioof Hall Pansy Hill Club Otto Mulne Merry Martha Methodist Church

Thompson-Anderson Nuptial Vows Spoken June 15 in Minnesota

Martha Ellen Thompson daughter of Jasper W Thompson of Cole Iowa and Gerald K Anderson son of George and Mrs Anderson of Wayzata Minnesota were married June 15 at First Methodist Church Minneapolis in a double ring ceremony. Rev Korshage officiated. The couple will reside in Minneapolis at 1520 Harton Place after a reception for about 206 guests. The bride a University of Minnesota home economics education graduate and the groom a junior at the University of Minnesota.

Martha Ellen Thompson Jasper WW. Thompson Cole Iowa Gerald KE. Anderson George Anderson Wayzata Minn First Methodist Church Minneapolis Sundas Korshage Wesley Foundation University of Minnesota Ainsworth Fairbanks Alaska John Freeland Harton Place Seldovia Stephens College Anderson

DUV Picnic at Sunset Park Noted by Union Veterans

The Caveliers of Union Veterans held a Monday evening picnic at Sunset Park Pavilion with a good crowd. Mrs. W B Dupuis led a program recalling the best Fourth of July memories from childhood. Topics from the DUV meeting included several issues and some illness among members.

Sunset Park W BR. Dupuis DUV

Piano Pupils Presented In Harvey Recital Saturday

The piano pupils of Helen Harvey performed in a Saturday afternoon recital featuring Mara Skujins Judy Lance Nettie Kos Karla Parcell Alice Chorpening Carol Lance and John Skujines.

Helen Harvey Mara Skujins Judy Lance Nettie Kos Karla Parcell Alice Chorpening Carol Lance John Skujines

Kos Descendents to Reunite on July 20

Plans for Antone and Kathryn Kos descendants to hold a family reunion on Sunday July 20 at Sunset Park. The organizing committee will serve a basket dinner at noon and asks each family to bring their own table service. Invitation is extended to all Kos relatives and families.

Antone Kathryn Kos Sunset Park Kos

TTT Chapter Celebrates 35th Anniversary Picnic

Brighton Chapter B of TTI marked its 35th anniversary with a Lake Darling picnic dinner attended by eight members plus families. Greetings from distant members were read, with attendees listed including E A Horner Marion Miriam Harold and others from Williamsburg Eddyville Iowa City Bloomfield Des Moines and Mt. Pleasant.

Brighton TTI Lake Darling E. A. Horner Miriam Harold Marion Harold Messer Williamsburg Bernard Paxson Eddyville

Zager Family Reunion Held in Iowa City Park

The Zager families gathered in an Iowa City park for their annual reunion. Fifty-five members and four guests attended a noon basket dinner. Attendees from afar included Mr. and Mrs. KB Bart Thomas of Pharr Texas Mr. and Mrs Henry Hettendorf and Mr. and Mrs Arnold Kraft of Ocheyedan Iowa Mr. and Mrs William Benson of Mason City Mr. and Mrs J Zageer of Ellsworth and Mr. and Mrs Howard Bulman of Davenport.

Zager Iowa City KB. Bart Thomas Pharr Texas Tenry Hettendorf Arnold Kraft Ocheyedan Iowa William Benson Mason City J. . Zageer Ellsworth Howard Bulman Davenport

Legion Auxiliary elects officers at Crawfordsville meeting

The Legion Auxiliary met in Crawfordsville with 15 in attendance as Mrs. Charles Wells received a gift for 100 percent on time membership. New officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. Kenneth Rhea president, Mrs. Granville Love vice president, Mrs. Ernest Whiting secretary, Mrs. Richard Lease treasurer, Mrs. A. D. Henss historian, Merc. Lee McCall sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Art Orris chaplain. They will be installed next meeting.

Crawfordsville Kenneth Rhea Granville Love Ernest Whiting Richard Lease A. D. Henss Lee McCall Art Orris

Augustine observes 84th birthday with visits and cake

Mr Augustine marked his 84th birthday with Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Augustine. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Evans of near West Chester and Mr and Mrs Harold Morrow and Helen Leevy of Selma Iowa. A chicken and birthday cake accompanied the celebration.

Will Augustine George Evans Near West Chester Harold Morrow Helen Leevy Selma Iowa

Government eases color TV ban with limited NPA tweaks

Washington reports the government altered its prohibition on color television production. The administration said no extra material allocations will be provided, but manufacturers may apply under NPA rules to use existing allotments for color sets. The order maintains the overall ban on new color set manufacture.

Washington Defense Henry Fowler NPA

Maytag Plant Extends Shutdown Over Steel Shortage

Maytag Co extends its annual two week vacation shutdown at Newton and Hampton plants due to a steel shortage. The extended shutdown runs beyond July 4 to 21 and affects about 2,700 production workers.

Newton The Maytag Co Hampton

Jaycees Elect Officers in Columbus Junction

Dr Roy Ostrew was named president of the Columbus Junction Junior Chamber of Commerce Monday night. Other officers include Clem Cecil first vice president Bob Ober man second vice president Norman Kephart secretary Farrell Gentzler treasurer. Directors named were Bill Fulton Ken Honseal and Harold Drinkall.

Columbus Junction Roy Ostrew

Ratharn Tive Fresh Rhubarb Treat Promoted

A brief piece notes rhubarb as a springtime ingredient and suggests a fresh prep idea featuring Netty and rhubarb for a bright seasonal dish.

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Ronald Genheimer Prairie Flower Clerks Ark Mero Isparks By Willis Forbes S&h Martins Modern Cleaners Blower Janie Jarrard Bride Janene Masson el Dorado Kans Mary Ant Forest Brown St. Louis Organdie Pinafores and Rapps South Side Square Paul R Gienheimer Washington High School Wheaton College Menhalian Literary Society Genheimer Graduate School of Columbia Bible College Jacob Goldsborough Brownstown T. Cl Reeves Wetomachick Lake Weto WCTU Walter Duvall Saga Double Begonias Imi Wolf Floral Co Thompson-Anderson Minnesota Mary Joan Thompson Lenore Anderson Carol Cooper James Anderson Don Clement Lyre Klinkenberg Iowa City Park Legion Auxiliary Clint Rhea Robert Wells Kenneth Beenblossom No J. Lease Welen Nicola Harmon Drive-inn Martin's Cleaners Mr. Augustine Richard Mavyer Carl Mayer Marion Augustine Augustine Maytag Columbus Jct Jaycees Guther South Brody Des Moines Iawa
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