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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1950

Page

2

Joyce Eicher and Leighton Ford Marry in Candlelight Ceremony

Joyce Eicher daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Eicher of Mt Pleasant wed Leighton Ford son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ford of Marion in a double ring candlelight wedding at Wasland Mennonite church on June 25. The ceremony featured cantellabras, organ music by Mrs T R Phillips, and vows with a colonial bouquet for the bride. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Robert Zihlman and bridesmaids Reva Ford and Virginia Olson, with best man Donald Scheer and ushers Charles Reinthimer and George Eicher. A reception followed in the church parlors and the couple planned a Canada trip before settling in Marion.

Joyce Eicher Leighton Ford Wayland Joyvee Eicher William J. Eicher Mt. Pleasant Harry Ford Marion Wasland Mennonite Church E. S. Mullett T. R. Phillips Washington Lynn Ford Mar John Robert Zihlman Sshe Reva Ford Brides Room Virginia Olson Miss Ford Miss Olson Donald Scheer Charles Reinheimer Savanna, Ill George Eicher L. B Kicher Donald Seheer Vernon Seberg Frances Eicher Dean Meyer Marian Rinner Shirley Allen Robert Denney Richart Speidel Kenneth Miller John Zihlman Jacob Graber Henry Widmer Canada Wayland High School Iowa State Teachers College Ford Ludlow- Ville High School New York Jean Leach Rock Island George Toller David Fisher Eugene McConnell Arthur Disney

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Richard Miller

Mrs Richard Miller was honored Monday evening in her home at a birthday party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ezra Smith and family, Mr and Mrs Walter E Smith and Richard Miller. The gathering was social with refreshments served.

Richard Miller Ezra Smith Walter E. Smith

Junction Girls Will Wed in Near Future

Engagements announced for Hilda Mae Boulton to George O. Taylor with a July 14 wedding at Louisa Center Community church. Joyce Gentzler to Harold W. Neilson with date to be set. Carol Jeanne Harbison to Jarrell Faydean Collins with wedding on July 15 at 8:00 p.m. in Letts Methodist church.

Junction Columbus Junction George C. Boulton Hilda Mae George O. Taylor Louisa Center E. C. Gentzler Joyce Harold W. Neilson D. R. Harbison Carol Jeanne Jarrell Faydean Collins Fay Collins Letts

Community Calendar of Social Events and Potlucks

Tuesday brings Word Weavers at 6 30 with cooperative supper and guest hosts. YWCA Mixers at 6 30 feature potluck and business meeting. Various clubs meet at homes halls and parks with picnics, raffles, and special programs. attendees bring sandwiches or dishes to pass and table service.

William J. Grossheim Albert Lay YWCA Damascus Shrine W.S.J Ardelz Santha No K. P. Hall W.M.S WU. P. Church West Chester

Mary Belle Olinger and Robert Schorpp Exchange Vows

Mary Belle Olinger of Davenport and Robert Schorpp of Rock Island wed in a June 25 ceremony at Rock Island’s Church of Peace. Rev. Frederick J. Rolf presided as vows were exchanged with family, attendants, and a reception at George Toller’s home. They plan to reside in Davenport.

Mary Belle Olinger Robert Schorpp Rock Island Ainsworth Davenport J. W. Olinger Joseph Schorpp Church of Peace Frederick J. Rolf George Toller Schorpp Ainsworth High School Swift and Company Homer Hunt Dorothy Virginia Lawrence Wilson Earl Miller Francis Turner Lewiston

Members Enjoy Picnic At Chautauqua Park

The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters of the seventh district held a picnic at Chautauqua park in Fairfield Sunday. Twenty members from Washington attended. The grand chancellor and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gosling of Manchester, were present. Harold Wehr, Washington, was master of ceremonies for the program held during the afternoon.

Pythias and Pythian Sisters Seventh District Chautauqua Park Fairfield Washington Francis Gosling Manchester Harold Wehr

Baptist women host party honoring June Palmer and Bol Nicola

Baptist women sponsor a community party at 7 30 p m at All Church inviting members and friends. The event honors June Palmer and Bol Nicola. The Farmerettes 4 H club will meet at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ray Sojka assisting.

Baptist June Palmer Bol Nicola Farmerettes Ray Sojka

Round Grove Writer Visits In Hospital

Mrs. Frank Chilcote of Washington and the correspondent took Lois Carl to University hospital in Iowa City for a check up. Joanne Coon also visited the hospital with her parents and is slowly improving from rheumatic fever. Mr and Mrs John Maher and family of West Branch visited Ralph Boyd and harvested some surplus cherries. Sam Walker and Bonnie of Davenport spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clar-

Round Grove Frank Chilcote Washington Joanne Coon University Hospital Raymond Coon Joanne John Maher West Branch Ralph Boyd Maher Boyd Sam Walker Bonnie Davenport Clar

Rain Slow Trains And Harvest News From Ames

Rain slows Milwaukee trains near the schoolhouse crossing as track conditions grow unsafe. Hay and corn work lag while peas and cherries get picked for canning. Mr and Mrs Marion Ferguson visit Ames friends as they move from Chicago to Ames. Local notices reflect daily rural tasks and residents traveling between homes.

Milwaukee

Family visit at Morse area with Donahues and neighbors

Our family visited Mr and Mrs Joe Donahue and their children near Morse on Sunday afternoon. Mrs John Donahue Clem and Earl were also present so we could see all of our former neighbors.

Joe Donahue Morse John Donahue Clem Earl

Five-Pound Crabs Called Oxen of the Sea

Spaniards nickname five pound or larger crabs captured in the Bay of Biscay Oxen of the Sea. The term reflects their size and value as a delicacy.

Bay of Biscay

Chips from damaged dishes spoil food sanitation risks

Damaged dishes and utensils can leave chips in food and are hard to clean thoroughly. Such ware may compromise hygiene and require replacement to maintain safe serving standards.

New Hearing Device Brings Hope To Deafened

A compact electronic tube offers restored hearing with no bulky batteries. Weighing only ounces, the device promises to amplify whispers for the hard of hearing. For free information contact Tonemasters Inc Department A Peoria Illinois.

Tonemasters, Inc S. Washington St Peoria Illinois

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