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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

3

Wittmer and Davis Tie nuptials in Okmulgee church

Duane D. Wittmer son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Wittmer Wayland and Janet P. Davis daughter of Mrs Phyllis B Davis New York City wed in First Methodist church Okmulgee Friday at 7 pm The double ring ceremony featured Ave Maria and Because The bride wore ivory satin with pearl trim and veil A reception followed at the church and the couple plan residence at 208 South Seminole Okmulgee Mrs Wittmer serves as church music minister and Wittmer teaches commercial art and business training

Wayland Duane J. Wittmer Ezra Wittmer Janet P. Davis Phyllis B. Davis New York City First Methodist Church Okmulgee Okla Joe S. Strother J. Laurence Becker Donna Sue Whitaker Bach Gounod Charles Thomas O’hardelot Miss Davis South Seminole Wittmer Witmer

Oklahoma A and M pre nuptial events honor Wittmer

During the week multiple parties were given in honor of Mrs Wittmer by church groups at Oklahoma A and M college in Okmulgee. A surprise bachelor breakfast Thursday morning honored Mr Wittmer planned by fellow instructors and friends. Mr and Mrs Ezra Witmer returned to Wayland Sunday.

Wittmer Ezra Witmer Wayland

Three Guests Attend Linger Longer Club Meeting

Mrs Ed Rich and two other guests attended the Longer Longer club gathering at Mrs Melvin Booths home. New member Mrs Sam Cannot was welcomed. A $3 Red Cross donation was approved. Entertainment was planned by Mrs Howard Hoyle and Mrs John Waters. The next meeting committee includes Mrs Don Rinner and Mrs Everett Sehmitt.

Ed Rich Leland Sheetz Nellie Booth Melvin Booth Sam Canott Walter Westen American Red Cross Howard Hoyle John Waters Sheetz George Bartholomew Don Rinner Everett Sehmitt

YWCA Afternoon Classes Attract Twenty Members

Over 20 members of the YWCA knitting and textile painting classes met in the YWCA room Wednesday at 2 56 PM. Instructors Mrs Ethel Palmer and Finna McCarty were present. Invitations were extended to the Lent luncheon next Wednesday at noon. New joiners may register for 25 cents. the class meets at 2 PM.

YWCA Ethel Palmer Finna McCarty

Braden Club Meeting at Mrs. Ernest Jones Home

Braden Club gathered at Mrs. Ernest Jones home near Crawfordsville on Wednesday afternoon with guest Mrs. J. D. Jones. Members answered My Pet Superstition for roll call and planned a potluck supper March 16 at Crawfordsville school to welcome new neighbors. Birthday treats were shared by Mrs. Clarence Fulton and Mrs Ernestones, with entertainment led by Mrs. Carl Atkinson and Mrs. Myral Smith. St. Patrick's day colors were used in decor.

Braden Club Ernest Jones Crawfordsville J. D. Jones Crawfordsville School Clarence Fulton Ernestones Carl Atkinson Myral Smith

Social calendar notices for local groups

Notices list upcoming meetings and events across churches clubs and groups. Methodist church World Day of Prayer service at 2 PM led by Mrs. Lou Hauer. PITA Study group 8:30 PM homemaking room. Missionary society 2 PM. Past Matrons 1:40 PM Potluck. Rebekah lodge 7:30 PM LOOP Hall. Presbyterian Women 2 PM at church. attendance requested by 10 AM.

Delta Alpha Methodist Ehuren Rupert Hyde 2Nd Ave City PITA Ruth Nichol Knoxville Hospital Presbyterian Women's Service Guild Ehuren

Barrs Celebrate 60th Anniversary in Wayland

Mr and Mrs George Barr of Wayland celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a noon dinner, program and open house. Guests include family from Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Crawfordsville and Moline as well as 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Wayland George Barr Clark Loder Nellie Loder David Barr Barrs Barr Ray Ottumwa Clark Maine Tll Gilbert Mt. Pleasant Ray Baldosier Merle Green Oskaloosa Pete Koehler Crawfordville Everette Monson Ted Koeller Baldosier Gilbert Barr Cecil Godwin Norma Jean Kilburn Pleasant Clark Barr David Roy Olson Jeanette Moline Ray Barr Luther Barr Leder Clark Led

Mrs Wead Guests at Public Affairs II Meeting

Mrs Bessie Wead was a guest at the Public Affairs II meeting held at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon in Mrs W B Davis home. Eighteen members attended. Mrs Vieaner presided with Mrs TA Fleiner assisting. A prosvarty chair for 1949 was named Harriett Clendenning assisted by Ed Stuir2 and Wyne Anderson. Nominating committee included Myrtle Poole chair Walter Kyle and William Putman.

Bessie Wead Public Affairs W .B. Davis TA. Fleaner Harriett Clendenning Woul Ed Stuir2 Wyne Anderson Myrtle Poole Chaimaen Walter Kyle William Putman Mae Davis Drake University

April meeting set by local club hosts

The article notes a regular meeting schedule with hosts and assistants. Mrs J D Jones and Mrs Wilbur Schantz helped with refreshments at the event, and the next gathering is planned with Mrs Atkinson in April.

Harmony Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs C Stewart

Mrs Cloyce Stewart hosted the Harmony club at her home with sixteen members and five guests including Mrs Sikke Temple and Mrs Richard Bordwell. New member Mrs Faye Mackey was welcomed as president Mrs Dale Woodburn. Roll call cited favorite silver pattern. A paper on Table Etiquette by Mrs Leroy McGraw. Members agreed to adopt a sewing project.

Cloyce Stewart Harmony Club Sikke Temple Richard Bordwell Meint Koeher Robert Crone Iowa City George Dare Faye Mackey Dale Woodburn Leroy McGraw

Club appoints planners for event and hosts shower

Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Nelson Thompson were appointed to plan the event. After the meeting a pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Crone, a former club member, hosted by her daughters Mrs. Temple and Mrs. Bordwell. A seed and plant exchange is set for the next meeting at Mrs. Francis McConnell's home with Mrs. Louis Larsen as co host.

Stewart Nelson Thompson Crone Francis McConnell Louis Larsen

Doan's Pills Publicize Kidney Health Relief

Painful backache and signs of kidney trouble are described. Doan's Pills are promoted as a stimulant diuretic used for over 80 years to flush wastes from the blood and ease symptoms.

Doan

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