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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

5

Virginia P Henss Marries D B McDonald at Ames

Virginia Pauline Henss daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Henss of Wayland married D Bryson McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Oscar E McDonald of Shenandoah last Saturday at 2 pm in the Collegiate church Ames. Assistant pastor David Ash performed the single ring ceremony. Ma tron of honor was Mrs Wayne McNeely with pink net gown and red roses. Best man was Howard McDonald Riverton. ushers Kenneth Henss Des Moines and James McDonald Tabor.

Wayland Virginia Pauline Henss Lester Henss D. Bryson McDonald Oscar E. McDonald Shenandoah Ames David Ash Pasor Church Wayne McNeely New London Nancy McNeely Howard McDonald Riverton Kenneth Henss Des Moines James McDonald Tabor

Monograms and World Wide Observance Day at YWCA Mixers

The Mixers invite all YWCA members to a Monograms Night at 7 30 p m in the YWCA room with a World Wide Observance program slated for March 29. Mrs Trotter to lead singing when available, last 30 minutes set for a song period. Mrs Garrett advised leather toolers and knitting lessons noted. Public probate hearing set for March 2 at 9 am in Washington Iowa, before the District Court, requiring all interested to appear and show cause regarding the will of the deceased.

YWCA

Ames Couple Weds at Church with 15 Guest Reception

The wedding featured dark dresses and white carnation corsages. A church reception for 15 followed, with a three tier cake by Mrs. J Laurence Henss. Guests included Av on Finke and Dorothy Pesch, Lucille Mottet, Arlene Yunker, and many Henss relatives from Wayland and Mt Pleasant. The bride, a Wayland and Iowa Wesleyan College alumna, is a former secretary at Iowa Wesleyan and later at Iowa State. The groom, a Tabor high school graduate, is an Iowa State agriculture student and World War II veteran. They plan to reside at 911 Clark Street, Ames.

J. Laurence Henss Ruby Manning Ames Lucille Mottet Arlene Yunker Avon Finke Ft. Madison Dorothy Pesch Griffith J. Buck Bride Wayland High School Iowa Wesleyan Business College Mt. Pleasant Frances Moser Iowa Wesleyan College Iowa State College Methodist Church Tabor High School South Pacific

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court

State of Iowa Washington County file No S638 notifies all whom it may concern that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Lewis J Miller, deceased, dated February 5 1945, has been filed for probate in district court and will be heard as directed by law.

Washington County Lewis J Miller

Youth Cleared Of Girls Death In Milwaukee Case

Milwaukee police cleared Cornelis Hulbert a 11 year old boy of suspicion in the murder of 16 year old Patricia Birmingham found at the bottom of the Milwaukee River. Police released him after a lie detector test and continued to pursue the weapon and shooter responsible. Divers worked the river bottom with electro magnets seeking a .22 caliber pistol believed to be the murder weapon.

Milwaukee Mar Patricia Birmingham Milwaukee River Cornelis Hulbert

National Appeal Fails to Garner Support in Missing Sister Case

Authorities report that efforts to locate Patri cia's missing sister and her boyfriend drew no contributions from volunteers across the United States. The appeal sought public tips and aid in bearing the ongoing investigation.

Ealls Patricia

Stumme Indicted On Embezzling Charge In Bremer County

Former Bremer county auditor Herman J. Stumme was indicted on embezzling $1,184 from public funds. A state report attached to the indictment showed $26,317 misappropriated in Bremer county since 1932. Stumme, auditor since 1922, resigned last January after a funds shortage. Paul Loomis filed information in justice court and Stumme was released on a $10,000 bond.

Bremer County Herman J. Stumme Loomis Justice Court Stumme

Two Guests Attend YW Mixer Meeting

Mrs. Larry Trotter of Ainsworth and Mrs. GCG EB. Garrett attended the YWCA Mixers meeting at the YWCA room Tuesday night. A cooperative dinner for 30 members preceded the meeting, with Grace Schoonover and Lois Humston on the kitchen committee and Dorothy Turnipseed presiding over the business meeting.

Larry Trotter Ainsworth Gcg EB. Garrett YWCA Grace Schoonover Lois Humston Dorothy Turnipseed

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