Delores Becker and Charles Franzen Marry in Wellman double ring ceremony
Delores Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lutz of Wellman wed Charles Franzen son of Mr and Mrs Albert Franzen of Washington in a nuptial mass at St Josephs Catholic church Wellman. Rev Kaebrich officiated with Rev Kinnavey assisting. The wedding featured yellow and white flowers, organdy gowns, a two tier cake, and a noon reception for 30 at the Lutz home. The couple plan to reside in Washington after a trip to the Ozarks. Delores is a Wellman 1948 graduate and Charles is a 1945 Washington high school alumnus employed as an electrician by Iowa Southern Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Becker
George Lutz
Wellman
Charles Franzen
Albert Franzen
Washington
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
L. V. Kaebrich
Sacred Heart Church
Kinross
R. J. Kinnavey
St. James Church
Anna Harmeier
Robert Ross
William Marie
Lutz
Bernard Redlinger
Raymond Redlinger
Raymond Linnenkamp
Dolly Redlinger
Darlene Kiefer
Ozarks
Mrs. Franzen
Wellman High School
Franzen
Washington High School
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Marie Blattner Elected to Mortar Board at Grinnell
Grinnell College junior Marie Blattner was elected to Mortar Board honorary society. The honor was announced by Miss Blattner’s parents Mr and Mrs Victor Blattner. Initiation followed. five other junior women were selected alongside her based on academics and campus leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Blattner
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Mortar Board
Miss Blattner
Victor Blattner
Honor Mrs. Morgan At Pink Blue Shower Kalona
Mrs. W. H. Barnum hosted a pink and blue shower in Kalona for Mrs. Edwin Morgan. Canasta produced the high score prize for Mrs. Jay Hanson. Mrs. Morgan received gifts and refreshments followed the games. Present were Beverly Rohovit Edith Roth Maynard Schneider Mary Jean Bond and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
W. H. Barnum
Edwin Morgan
Jay Hanson
Morgan
Beverly Rohovit
Robert Sodergren
Maynard Schneider
Edith Roth
Paul Phillips
Mary Jean Bond
Lee Lavalleur
Lowell Peck
Out of town shoppers visit city stores
Keota resident Mrs. JeRoy Richardson and companions from nearby routes shopped in the city today. The group included Mrs. Dave Schantz Mrs. William Henkel and Deloris route 2 and Mrs. Harry McKune and her son Gary route 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JeRoy Richardson
Keota
Dave Schantz
William Henkel
Deloris
Harry McKune
Gary
Route 4
Community Social Calendar Highlights Local clubs and gatherings
A dense calendar lists Farmerettes 4-H at 7:30 with Wanda Stout, YWCA mixers at 7:30, candle and box packing, Washington County Nurses postponement to May 9, plus Pythian Sisters and various clubs with meetings, luncheons, plant exchanges, and special events at churches, temples, and halls throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Washington County Nurses Association
Pythian Sisters
KP Hall
Forsythia and fur coats clash in April column
Forsythia signals spring while fur coats cling to winter. Spring banter notes ice on outdoor goldfish pools after Easter and a travel chat on the square. Witty squibs reflect on weather, travel, corn and cotton acre shifts, and everyday mishaps.
Honor Wayne Marston At Surprise Birthday Party
Wayne Marston was honored at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at his home. A wiener roast and birthday cake followed the gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Sylvester Mr and Mrs Phillis Kneen Mr and Mrs Ted Morgan Mr and Mrs Marvin Carter La verne Mann Betty Marston and the Marston family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Marston
Carl Sylvester
Phillis Kneen
Ted Morgan
Marvin Carter
Laverne Mann
Betty Marston
Marston
Patsy Hollister and Richard McCleery Engage at Colorado College
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hollister Winnetka Illinois for their daughter Patsy to Richard G McCleery son of Mr and Mrs R H McCleery Formal announcement made at a Beta Theta Pi party on the Colorado College campus in Colorado Springs Both are students Patsy a junior Delta Gamma member Richard to receive degree in June Beta Theta Pi member and Delta Epsilon honorary science fraternity plans for wedding are indefinite
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hollister
Winnetka
Patsy
Richard G. McCleery
R. H. MccCleery
Washington
Beta Theta Pi
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Colo
Miss Hollister
Delta Gamma Sorority
McCleery
Put This In Your Spring Bonnet Florida Grapefruit's A Good Buy
Florida grapefruit arrives in local markets as ripe golden fruit in various sizes ideal for spring menus. Use small fruit for juice or breakfast and luncheon dishes with strawberries and greens. Sections add refreshing salads and fruit cups, pairing well with French dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Residents debate impact of land use decisions
The question of whether to force people to wade through mud to access their land raises strong reactions among long‑time residents who depend on the area for livelihoods and daily life.
Husband Quotes Wife as Scolded Neighbor Stew Art
A domestic quip shows John scolding his wife for not being clever like the neighbor Mr Stew art. The husband recalls the neighbor trading a kitten watch and giving kittens to a farmer for two dozen eggs in a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mr. Stewart
Afternoon Literature Group Luncheon for Year End
The Afternoon Literature group held its final meeting of the year at 1 pm with Mrs. J. Lemmon. Mae Davis and Mrs. Clifford Thorne attended. Twenty members present. Anne Dawson led a brief business session and announced the next year’s leader as Dade Shearer. Tickets were sold for the movie Carnegie Hall sponsored by the Music department for May 12 and 13. Mrs. Thorne reviewed The Peaceable Kingdom by Ardyth Kennelly, a Mormon-era tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ke. Lemmon
Mae Davis
Clifford Thorne
Lemmon
C. O. Davis
Anne Dawson
Miss Dawson
Carnegie Hall
Davis
Thorne
Ardyth Kennelly
Dade Shearer
Mothers Tea At Patterson Home By Junior Fortnightly
Junior Fortnightly entertained mothers with a Monday evening tea at Mrs Kenneth Patterson's home. Fifteen guests and 71 members attended. Mrs Leonard Kokesh was elected assistant leader for next year. Aud rey Wittetoe played three accordion selections. Corsages were awarded to Mrs Archie Buwer and Mrs Daryl Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Patterson
Kokes
Leonard Kokesh
Phillip Kneen
Morton Carr
Merle Turnipseed
Audrey Wittetoe
Archie Buwer
Daryl Ross
Warren Dare
Margaret DeLashmutt
Dare
Eleanor Swift
Robert McLaughlin
Textile Painting Session At YW For Beginners
Beginning painters at the YWCA will meet Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under instructor Mrs. FE. H. Seales. attendees should bring a sea towel and a sack lunch. Fee is furnished. beginners only with no prior painting experience. An advanced class is scheduled for May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
FE. H. Seales
Fete Florence Greiner At Pre-Nuptial Shower
Florence Greiner was honored at a miscellaneous pre-nuptial shower Sunday afternoon in the Charles Greiner home. Mrs. Wilford Greiner was the hostess. Contests provided entertainment and gifts were displayed in yellow, green, and white. Refreshments of nut cake, ice cream, and coffee were served with assistance from Mrs. Elmer Adam, Mrs. Howard Greiner, and Mrs. Carl Greiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Greiner
Charles Greiner
Wilford Greiner
Elmer Adam
Howard Greiner
Carl Greiner
Arlene Knupp Elected Rainbow Girls Worthy Advisor
Arlene Knupp was elected worthy advisor of the Rainbow Girls at a Monday night meeting in the Masonic Temple. Bet ty Logan Jane Tanner JoAnn Wilson and Marilyn Cook were elected officers. 52 members attended. installation is set for May 15 with a 7 a.m. meeting precede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Knupp
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Betty Logan
Worthy
Jane Tanner
Charity
JoAnn Wilson
Hope
Marilyn Cook
Faith
At & Pan
Car Insurance Costs and Public Liability Limits
A sales pitch notes that adding public liability limits of 25 000 and 50 000 costs only 1.00 more than 10 000 and 20 000. It cites one in four auto owners choosing higher limits and highlights a medical payments clause paying up to 1 000 per person injured in a car or passenger vehicle.
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Matron
Mairon
Giles Esher
Richmond
Robert Becker
Mr. Esher
Bernard Payne
Howard
Harold Bohr
Nickelodeon
Wolf’s Flower
Bouth
Mrs. Morgan
Nicola & Harmon
Nicola
Harmon
Sulmet
Lederle
U.&. Pat
Osincup Drug Store
Ueal
Pita
Sora
Farmerettes
Wanda Stout
Merrymakers Club
H. J. Myers
Valley Ladies Aid
Lyle Conklin
Ainsworth Ces
Miller
Beta Sigma Phi
William Sitter
Us Club
D. C. Griggs
Harmony Club
Tom Sterling
Country Club
Wiele
Ywca Council
Edna McCarty
William Grossheim
Republican Women's Club
Pleasant Hill
St. Paul's Women’s Guild
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Merle Howsare
West Chester
COC
H. E. Stewart
Independent Club
Robert Wiley
Friendly Circle Club
Plant and Bulb Exchange
Pleasant Trip
OFS Pinochle Group
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Women's Service Guild
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Earl Longfellow
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
BY the Way
Foster Bickel
Bickels
Glenn Davis
Toute 2
Tengenan
Dutch East Indies
San Francisco
Iowa
Texas
Penney’s
Tuesdaay
Pattersons
Sorden Music Co
Rade
Ora
Story & Clark, Cable
Haddhorf
Sorden Music Company
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Lloyd Turnipseed
Elect
W. A
Francis Miller
Paul
Horak
Netty Don
Nelly
Don
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