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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Golia Miller announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Ruth Irene to Charles P Hennon son of Mr and Mrs C S Hennon. The wedding will take place in June at the Methodist church.
The article notes that more than 90 percent of American farm structures are built from wood, highlighting its continued dominance despite rival materials entering the market.
Velda Sinn daughter of Clar ence Sinn of Brighton married Everett H. Hauenstein son of Mr and Mrs Willard B Hauenstein of Mt Pleasant in a 11 am single ring ceremony at the Hauenstein home. Rev L Fast officiated before baskets of snapdragons and daffodils. Attendants Erma Davison and Duane Altiman. They plan a short Davenport trip and will reside on the Hauenstein farm southwest of Olds. Mrs Hauenstein works at Winga's cafe. Hauenstein is a Wayland high school graduate now farming with his father.
The Lexington Circle held its March meeting at the home of Mrs Charles Jirsa Jr. A cooperative noon dinner was followed by an afternoon of needlework. Guests included Mrs Boyd Emde and Robert. Mrs Gayle Cupp will host the next gathering.
Bob Wiley was elected president of the Mr. and Mrs. Class of the United Presbyterian church at a cooperative supper meeting hosted by Dr. and Mrs. George Kerr. Don Rinner won the secretary treasurer post, with retiring president Bob McFarlane presiding and Mrs. Eugene Martin delivering the treasurer's report.
Mrs. Eda Boshart national president of T.T.T. and Mrs. A. W. Hinderman state president attended the Wellman and Des Moines chapter gathering Monday at Mrs. Robert Arthur’s home. Three candidates were initiated and 30 members joined in refreshments as the presidents spoke. Hinderman announced the Des Moines state convention set for May 10 and 11.
The Homemakers Club held a 6:30 cooperative supper at Taylor School with families and guests in attendance alongside the school election from 6 to 8. Jack Trotman was elected a new director. Members and guests enjoyed duets, piano and cornet performances, readings, curiosity figures, and a dressing act with several playful demonstrations.
Community young women are urged to reserve seats for a March 23 trip to Mt. Pleasant to attend an Iowa Wesleyan play. Dinner at Harlan House precedes the 8 o clock curtain. Cost for dinner and play is $2. contact Nadine Payne by Thursday to arrange transportation.
Mrs Gillespie reviews The Running Thread by Drayton Magrant at the Evening Literature meeting in Ruth Foster’s home. The Irish heroine sails to America in 1858, endures Civil War life in Charlestown, S C, and marries after the Englishman's death. Dessert is served to 23 members, with committees named for program and nominating work.
Admitted yesterday Mrs Rosemary Smith Washington surgical. Today Sandra Bishop Washington tonsillectomy and Sheila Ross Washington medical. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Marion Stoutner Keota a daughter at 4 45 p.m. Mr and Mrs Charles Bush Wellman a son at 9 30 p.m. Today Mr and Mrs James Birney R3 a daughter at 5 30 a.m.
Local groups list weekly events from Ann Judson circle at 7:30 p.m. to YWCA crafts, WSCS prayers, PTA study, and VFW Saint Patrick program. The itinerary includes lectures, meals for Japan drives, rug braiding, needlework, and dressmaker sessions with venues like the Masonic Temple and YWCA rooms.
Neda Faye Aston, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Aston of Washington, married Rueford G. Hall inForest City at the American Baptist church. The couple will reside in Waukon after March 26 when Reverend Hall begins duties as pastor of the Waukon Baptist Church.
Isaiah chapters 20 41 discussed by the Bible department at the library. Mrs. E S S Hehner led prayer and opening, with a nominating committee named: Mrs Lauder Kennedy Mrs Walter Kyle and Mrs M D Snodgrass. Chapter 30 warns against reliance on Egypt and condemns contempt of God word. Chapter 31 warns against trusting in Egypt and forsaking God.
Mrs. Raymond Rowe and Shirley Way with Mrs. Rowe’s sister Mrs. Harold Armstrong traveled by bus yesterday to Des Moines and North English to visit their mother Mrs. Glen Martin. Shirley Kay stays with her grandmother while her mother visits Des Moines, and Glenwood where her son is hospitalized.
State health authorities report 37 polio patients statewide with 33 in Southeast Iowa. Officials compare this year to last July and warn of rising incidence while a local insurer advertises two year family polio coverage up to 5000 per person at $10.
The notice lists birthdays of Mrs. Oscar Carlson turning 83 and anniversaries for Anton Kauffman Donald Merle Jackson Wilmer Lauderman and Mrs. Eddie Nardy. Also celebrates eight-year-olds Linda Sue Shalla Ronald Joseph Blick and Sheila Ann Hotle, with Darlene Rae Hindahl’s twelfth birthday on March 14.
A colorful Lenten main dish combines canned corn and shrimp with noodles and mushrooms. The recipe yields six servings and features a cheese sauce baked over the mixture. Other notes report Dr. Fred H. Schaefer touring Washington to organize vaccination schools in several Iowa towns.
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