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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1950

Page

6

Patterson Harrison Nuptials In Presbyterian Church

Patricia Jean Patterson married James S. Harrison in a single ring ceremony at the United Presbyterian church before about 200 guests. The reception followed in the church parlors with elaborate decor and coordinated table service. The couple, graduate students at Colorado College, plan a Hawaii honeymoon after a Phoenix wedding trip and will reside in Colorado Springs.

Patricia Jean Patterson Robert Alts Patterson James S. Harrison Colorado Springs Colo James 5. Harrison Dallas Texas United Presbyterian Church George Kerr T. R. Phillips Arlene Knupp Marilyn Cook Audrey Steele Griegz Patterson T. B Noble T. B. Noble Jr Phoenix Arizona Harrison Hawaii Grinnell College Grinnell Colorado College Culebra Avenue

Pre nuptial courtesy showers for Mrs James Harrison

Betty Barth hosted a miscellaneous shower for the bride to be Mrs James Harrison formerly Patricia Patterson. Former high school classmates attended including Louise Barnes Wilma Tait Mrs Lloyd Turnipseed Jr Margaret McCall Martha Downing Beverly Crandall and Nancy Patterson. Canasta was played and a treasure hunt with scroll verses and pennies guided gift matching. Buff et style refreshments ended the evening with pink and green wedding colors.

Louise Barnes Wilma Tait Lloyd Turnipseed Jr Margaret McCall Martha Downing Beverly Crandall Nancy Patterson

Birthday honors list includes Stan Miller and others

The birthday list for today celebrates Stan Miller of Hollywood Mrs A L Duensing Dean Cox Wilmer Sheets Keota Harry Murphy Richard Fisher Larry Woods Joyce Steele Kos Carla Benell Joye Kleese Ronald V Hotle marking his 25th birthday and anniversary congratulations for Mr and Mrs Edward Engle.

Stanley Miller Hollywood A. L. Duensing Dean Cox Wilmer Sheets Keota Harry Murphy Richard Fisher Larry David Woods Joyce Adell Steele Frank Lynn Kos Carla Mae Benell Joye Kleese Ronald V. Hotle

Garden II elects Mrs Whisler leader at Tuesday meeting

Garden II members elect Mrs P F Whisler as leader at a Tuesday afternoon session with Mrs Earl Loveless. Others named include Mrs T C Davis as assistant leader and Mrs Loveless as secretary treasurer.

Garden II P. F. Whisler Earl Loveless T. C. Davis Loveless R. J. Dawson Guy Cole Walter Longer Della Humphreys Carl Crossett F. L. Broadgate A. L. Frink Homer Birney Department

Cheerful Blue Birds Meet After School Monday

The Cheerful Blue Birds group met Monday after school at Donna Osineup's home. All 16 members attended as they discussed camp plans. Games were played and refreshments were served by the hostess with Susan Owen assisting.

Cheerful Blue Birds Donna Osineup James Susan Owen

Cassabaums Wed in Michigan Free Methodist Church

Robert E. Cassabaum and Betty Jane Cornell, both graduates of Spring Arbor junior college, were married March 11 at 4 p.m. in the Free Methodist church at St Johns Michigan. The ceremony was led by Rev. J F Gregory and Rev Wesley Hawood with soloist Mrs Amos Glendenning. Best man was Kenneth Cutkomp of Columbus Junction and a reception for 125 guests followed. The couple reside on a farm near Columbus Junction.

Cassabaum Betty Jane Cornell Bert E. Cornell Grand Rapids Mich J. CC. Cassabaum Columbus Junction Free Methodist Church St Johns J. F. Gregory Spring Arbor St. Johns Wesley Hawood Amos Glendenning Columbus City Kenneth Cutkomp Florence Cutkomp Spring Arbor Junior College

Youslings Host Y's Men's Bridge Club Evening

Mr and Mrs John Yousling entertained one Y s Men s bridge group Tuesday at their home Dessert was served at 7 36 p m and bridge was played at five tables Prize winners were Mrs Roy Fields and Duane Griggs high Mrs Logan Heilman and Charles Berdo low and Mrs Heilman travel

John Yousling

Elect Mrs Harold Kerr VFW Auxiliary President at Meeting

The VEW auxiliary elected Mrs Harold Kerr as president at Tuesday’s VFW hall meeting with Mrs Fred Lange of Muscatine as inspector. New officers include Mrs Man Hysell as senior VP and Mrs Ralph Boziman as junior VP, with multiple trustees and color bearers named. Installing officer Mrs Marsh Atkinson will lead the April 25 installation. delegates to district meetings were chosen and plans noted for Memorial Day flag display, a rug sewing, and a Mt. Pleasant play trip. A cancer fund donation was approved.

Harold Kerr VFW VEW Fred Lange Muscatine Raymond Glasgow Man Hysell Ralph Boziman Glasgow Bernard Weiss Marsh Atkinson Borman McGaffey Steele Jr White Kerr Lange

Edmondson Weds Wehrman in Davenport Ceremony

Dorothy Edmondson of Columbus Junction married Richard Baughman Wehrman in St. John’s Methodist Church Davenport. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and a fingertip veil. The couple will reside in Macomb Illinois after a southern honeymoon. Mrs. Wehrman is a former University of Iowa graduate and social welfare worker. Mr. Wehrman is a University of Iowa graduate employed by General Motors Insurance in Macomb.

Dorothy Edmondson Columbus Junction Richard B. Wehrman Davenport St. John’s Methodist Church Dale Edmondson Richard Baughman Wehrman Helen Wehrman Eldora Fred Wehrman James R. Uhlinger Evalyn Bates Allen Matthews Oak Park Ill Eric C. Wilson Jr Suzanne Jane Smith Robert F. Wehrman Jacksonville Fla John B. Wood Dwight EB. Patton Chicago Macomb Wehrman South Maco 1 University of Iowa Scott County Board of Social Welfare Iowa General Motors Isurance Corporation Macom

Priscilla Club Guests Share Afternoon Program

Mrs H M Shaver hosts eight Priscilla Club members at 1 15 p.m. dessert Tuesday. Guests include Mrs C C Wilson Mrs Charles R Wilson and Mrs Ben Briley. Each guest contributed to the program with quizzes travel talks and other activities.

H. M. Shaver Priscill Club C. C. Wilson Charles R. Wison Ben Briley

States lack mandatory school vision testing laws

A survey finds forty nine states do not require vision testing for students in public schools. Advocates urge standardized screening to catch visual impairments affecting learning, noting inconsistent practices and limited statewide policies.

Gworty

Basement Ventilation Requirement by Building Circumference

The rule requires more than two square feet of ventilators in the space below the ground floor for every 25 feet of building circumference to ensure adequate airflow.

Damascus Shrine elects officers head by Mrs Morris and A J Fitzsimmons

Mrs Hugh Morris of Ainsworth was elected worthy high priestess and A J Fitzsimmons of Kent was elected watchman of shepherds at Damascus Shrine No 10 WSJ meeting at the Masonic Temple. Installation set for April 18 with rehearsals April 14.

Hugh Morris Ainsworth A. J. Fitzsimmons Kent Shepherds Damascus Shrine No. 10 Wsj Masonic Temple Fred Longer Noble Prophetes Mr Longer Watchman Claude Rhodebeck Henrietta Workman Marion Snodgrass Donald Lins Walter Bauer West Chester Paul Snakenberg J. W. Bidwell Longer Snodgrass Lins

Kalona ABC Club Meets With Mrs Eugene Way

Kalona ABC Club entertained Monday evening at Mrs. Eugene Way's home. Rook games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Vernon Hartzlor Mrs. Reese Trussler and Mrs. Willis W. Gingerich.

Kalona ABC Club Eugene Way Rook Vernon Hartzlor Reese Trussler Willis W. Gingerich

Social Calendar Notices

Community schedule lists Ardeltz Santha event at KP hall with 6 00 p m and sandwich bringers. YWCA cake demonstration set for 7 30 Ds in YMCA Community room. Pansy Hill club meets 1 30 p m with Katherine Flynn. Child Study group details 2 00 p m with Mrs John Lee and Mrs George Kerr. Saturday event includes WRC Grand Army day dinner at Legion hall starting at noon.

YWCA YMCA Pansy Hill Club Katherine Flynn John Lee George Kerr WRC Grand Army Legion Hall

Keeping barnyards well drained to prevent foot rot

Guidance notes that drainage and removal of sharp-edged stones in barns reduce hoof injuries in cattle and sheep. Proper surface care minimizes foot rot risk and supports animal health.

New Officers Named for PTA District Six

Mrs. Harry White of Sigourney was elected president of PTA District Six at the Washington YMCA meeting on Tuesday. New officers include Mrs. Paul Horak of Washington as first vice president and Mrs. James Wulf of Oskaloosa as second vice president. Other officers are Mrs. Hugh Bell of Davenport secretary and Mrs. Vern Simpson of Clinton treasurer. One hundred sixty ladies registered for the convention and 125 attended luncheon at the Methodist church with co chairs Mrs. Albert Stanley and Mrs. Tra Gastman. The 50th Town Congress of Parents and Teachers theme adorned table decorations. Local PTA council presidents joined hosts Mrs. Don Maxwell and others for the event. Special music accompanied the luncheon.

Harry White Sigourney District Six PTA Washington Ymca Paul Horak Washington James Wulf Oskaloosa Hugh Bell Davenport Vern Simpson Clinton Methodist Church Albert Stanley Tra Gastman Congress of Parents and PTA Council Don Maxwell PF. C. Surface Gene Gorham EF. G. Hamim Parent-Teachers Association YMCA Verne Simpson James Wolf

Alice McDaniel Speaks To YW Mixers Tuesday

Alice McDaniel spoke to the YWCA Mixers supper meeting in the YWCA room on skin care and makeup. She urged determination to improve appearance and demonstrated facial prep with Mary Rhodebeck. Doris Ford presided. Dorothy Turnipseed listed items for a charity box for Japanese schoolgirls. candles were planned for National YWCA week. Mrs. Keith Kirkpatrick attended with three friends from North English.

Alice McDaniel YWCA Miss McDaniel Mary Rhodebeck Doris Ford Dorothy Turnipseed Grou Keith Kirkpatrick North English Th Club

Erwin Graber Recalls Relief Work in Europe

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Graber entertained seven Merry Mixers families from the Eleher church. He described his experiences as a relief worker in Europe, recounting aid efforts and personal observations during wartime relief missions.

Erwin Graber Eleher Graber Wotor Europe

Birth Today at Washington Hospital

Birth today at the Washington hospital includes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Donald Batterson at 12 27 a m. Mrs Edward Rains and son of Keota Mrs John Maxwell and son of Wellman Mrs Lester Leeper of Washington are listed under hospital arrivals.

Judy Arthur Washington Edward Rains Keota John Maxwell Wellman Lester Leeper Donald Batterson

Australia land area dwarfs mosas claim despite growth

The note compares Australia’s vast land area to the reach of mosas and claims the Chinese island with a seven million plus population approaches similar population size to the Commonwealth. The wording implies a wide geographic and demographic contrast.

Formosas Australia Commonwealth

Mrs Marcus Bach Speaks at Alpha Club Tea in Kalona

Members of the Ka lon a Alpha club hosted Idris club guests and others for a Monday tea at Mrs Weller Snyder s home in Kalona. Mrs Marcus Bach of Iowa City spoke and shared photos from her trip with Dr Bach to Haiti while club officers introduced guests and coordinated refreshments.

Frank Miller Cromwell Miller Patterson Miss Hollister Stice T B. Noble T. B Noble Jr Marcus Bach Alpha Club Kalona Kalona Alpha Club Idris Club Weller Snyder Iowa City Dr. Bach Flaiti

St James School Students Highlight Afternoon Program

Instrumental students of Melvin Hill performed at the afternoon meeting. A girls vocal trio from the junior high sang several numbers. Mrs. Mary Berry chaired the tea by the City PTA council, while Mrs Horak hosted the district board meeting and Mrs Humm provided Tuesday morning breakfast for the board.

St. James School Melvin Hill Mary Berry PTA Horak Humm

Livestock and sale dates listed for Iowa communities

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales weekly across Kalona Columbus Junction Ollie Wellman and Keota. Duroe Tamworth sale March 29 at Purebred Sale Pavilion Wellman starts 1 00 pm N V Brenneman owner. Closing Out Sale near Washington Wellston April 1 at 11 00 am R E Brinning Son. Hereford sale North English April 1 starts 1 00 pm M J Seitsinge Kin Toss. Mary Wittrig Estate administers closing out sale Wayland April 1 at 1 00 pm.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Pavilon Wellman N. V. Brenneman

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Nancy Patterron Mail Gifford Morrison Frances Miller Carolyn Cromwell Burlington T. B. Noble Richard McCleery Albert Johnson James Johnson New Haven Conn Walter Rebmann Bryn Mawr Richard Donahue Cedar Rapids David Hender Marion Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Brothers Wayne Limerman Manton Heber Clifford Thorne Howarde Freshwaters Edward C Kieher Howard McCleer Harry Sowden Dan Brindley George Morrison Henry Berdo Hebner R. B. Dela Fred Steck Mrs. Hebner Eicher Ww. W. Wilson Dade Shearer Stewart Elizabeth Dawson David P. Livingston Theodore Bailey Howard McCleery Lloyd Turnipseed Donald Palmer Benblossom Fred Cromwell Tommy Shirley Clark Mac J. K. Dunn Wyman William Dunn R. A. Donahue Mary Jack Fitzpatrick Western Springs Patsy Ruth Hollister Robert Hender Frederick Morrison Des Stanley G. Newton Ledgere Betty Barth Jamess. Harrison Patricia Patterson Barth Edward Engle Garden Group Mrs. Whisler George Jarrard W. J. Masson D. N. Anwyl Anwyl Whistler Robert E. Cassabaums Robert B. Cassabaum Michigan J. Youslings Y’s Men’s Bridge Club Ernest White Dave McGaffey Roy Rotzinger Phillip Kneen Kneen Milo Steele, Jr Helen Hesseltine Don Bealer Dwight Hayes Marion McAvoy Milo Steele Sr Robert Lowe John Little Priscilla Club Vars Washington Concrete Co North 12Th St Rock Island Mrs. Morris Damascus Shrine Morris Fitzsimmons Ardeltz Santha PTA District Formosa Rollie Harry the Journal Charles Drish Brighton Washington County Jay Bastian Bach Gordon Engstrom Jr Robert Swartzendruber Edwin Morgan Don Miller D. G. Sattler Logan Reif H.L. Walker Alva Kepler Jurle Fry Willis W. Gingerfel Ford Skola Kimbal Gates F. L. Strickler L. J. Strickler Reese Trusler Floyd Walker Harold Peterseim Richard Wesley Marvin C. Yoder Ek. J. Hesselschwerdt J. S Michum Earl Grout A. A. Jackson Journal Mary Wittrig Wayland John PF. Wittrig Rock Island Produce Co Reisters Cas Chester North English Sale Highway No Hereford Leisions Don Domingo T. B Bangs Kinross Christian Church M. J. Leitsinger Kinross, Stowa Cleo Ferguson Ed O'Brien R. G. Litzenberg
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