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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1950

Page

3

Patricia Hotle Weds Lee Mangold In Washington Ceremony

Patricia J Hotle daughter of Homer and Mrs Hotle of Moline Illinois married Lee H Mangold son of Mr and Mrs Howard Mangold of Keola at United Presbyterian Church Washington on Sunday at 9 00 am A double ring ceremony with Corinne Nicola singing I Love You Truly The bride wore a nylon marquisette gown with lace and seed pearls and carried yellow roses and carnations Guests included Betty Griggs best maid Dale Engle best man and many relatives The couple plan to live at 2132 West Washington Street after a wedding trip Both graduates of West Chester High School The Mangolds will farm near West Chester.

H. C. Hotle Washington Patricia J. Hotle Homer Hotle Moline Hil Lee H. Mangold Howard Mangold Keola George Kerr United Presbyterian Church Corinne Nicola West Chester Betty Griggs Dale Engle Crawfordsville Durst Kiene Corners Center School Leo Sharp Cedar Rapids John Hindaht Jamies Stoops Trenton Homer Brinning Everette Coon John Tucker

Family Names Repeated Among Keota West Chester Residents

A list of local residents includes Mr and Mrs Homer Hothe of Moline Mrs Howard Mangold of Keota Mr and Mrs Wayne Mangold Mr and Mrs Earl Griggs and Jeaniene and John Hothe of West Chester Mr and Mrs Speed and Mr and Mrs Crone.

Homer Hothe Moline Howard Mangold Keota Wayne Mangold Earl Griggs Jeaniene John Hothe West Chester Speed Crone

Mrs Wylie Anderson Demonstrates Italian Hemstitching

Mrs Wylie Anderson gave a demonstration of Italian hemstitching and cut work at the supper meeting of Handcratt HT at the nurses home Monday evening. Twenty one members were present and a guest was Mrs Robert Zeller of Des Moines. Ethel McCreedy reported on next year’s program. The cooperative dinner committee included Mrs Paul Snakenberg Mrs Joe Kirkpatrick Mrs Don Paul Mrs Gilbert Mills and Mrs C A Pratt.

Robert Zeller Des Moines Ethel McCreedy Paul Snakenberg Joe Kirkpatrick Don Paul Gilbert Mills C. A. Pratt

Birthday Greetings for Local Residents

Birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Frank Stransky Nancy Lyi Gallagher Mrs. Charles Robb and William Finke on their special day. The community sends best wishes for health happiness and many more years.

Frank Stransky Nancy Lyi Gallagher Charles Robb William Finke

Trick dessert finishes the last pieces of Sunday cake

Recipe style note describes cutting the cake into cubes and steaming in a double boiler for about ten minutes. It suggests serving topped with crushed pineapple and whipped cream with chocolate sauce.

Leaf Man Perfects Midget Hearing Aid

Mr H A Lyons of Peoria Illinois has perfected a tiny hearing aid worn in secret. The device makes voices radio sounds and clock ticking sound natural. For full information write 400 South Washington St Peoria Illinois.

Leaf Man H. A. Lyons Peoria Ilinois Lyons South Washington St Illinois

Calendar items for church, clubs and societies

Tuesday events include Sunday school teachers meeting at 7 30 p m and various group gatherings at the church and YWCA. Wednesday features prayer service luncheon notes and several club meetings at KP hall and church with meals provided or potluck style. Friday lists Red Horsers and Baptist Women’s Missionary Society activities at church in the evening.

YWCA Edna McCarty West Chester Pythian Sisters Edward Shalla Red Horsers Don Bearer Baptist Women’s Missionary Society

Thirteen Women Join Circle at DeMolay Mothers Meeting

Thirteen new members were welcomed into the DeMolay Mothers circle at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening. Officers were elected including president Mrs Charles Kennedy and treasurer Mrs Jolowd Augustine. A project report and future committee plans were announced.

DeMolay Mothers’ Circle Masonic Temple Charles Kennedy Glen Fuhr Walter Longer Mars. Jolowd Augustine R. J. Thornton Roy Carter Longer Kennedy Belle Rice Harlan O'Loughlin Don Maxwell

YW Members Luncheon Meeting Tomorrow at Noon

The YWCA hosts a noon luncheon and panel discussion led by Mae Davis public affairs chair. Dorath Turnipseed membership chair oversees the meeting with Irene Nickerson Earl Loveless William Sitler Harold Hazelett Artemas Brown and William Gamon on the panel. All YWCA members are invited to attend.

YWCA Mae Davis Dorath The

Vigilant Sunday School Class Holds Sunset Park Picnic

Twenty six members and guests of the Vigilant Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church met for a picnic supper at Sunset Park Monday evening. After supper, Mrs. William Gal, president, conducted the business meeting. Devotions were led by Margaret Cowden. During the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Conard told of the church they attended while spending the winter in Florida.

The Presbyterian Church Sunset Park William Gal Margaret Cowden Fred Moore Glen Conard Florida

Applied Arts Group Dinner At Fortnightly Club

The Applied Arts department of the Fortnightly club hosted a Monday dinner at Mrs. W H McConnell Jr. home. Dinner committee members included Mrs. McConnell Mrs. Willard Palmer Mrs. Ruth Simpson Mrs. Morton Carr Mrs E H Scales Mrs Bill Dusenbery Mrs Claude Goldsmith and Alice McDaniel. Guests were Mrs. Francis McConnell Mrs. John Owen Mrs. Paul Shearer and Mrs John McConnell. The retiring reader Miss McDaniel presided as Killeen Jeffrey read the hostesses for the coming year. New members announced were Mrs Shearer Arts John McConnell and Mrs Marion Swanson. Mrs Dean Coy led adjournment and Mrs Louis Larsen led the program. Slips listed topics for short discussions, many humorous, drawn from past club year programs.

McConnell Willard Palmer Ruth Simpson Morton Carr H. Scales Bill Dusenbery Claude Goldsmith Alice McDaniel Francis McConnell John Owen Paul Shearer John McConnell Louis Larsen

Potluck Dinner Honors Mrs L Embree At Sunset Park

A cooperative dinner was held Sunday at Sunset Park honoring Mrs L Embree on her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Hill Mr and Mrs Frank Embree Mr and Mrs Lyle Embree Max Philip Mrs Helen Wittmer Toni Gary Mrs Joe Kabree Richard Kenneth Allison Ronnie Randy Rudie Joe all from Washington Mrs Lillian Embree and Juanita Muscatine Charlie Embree Marshalltown Leo Embree and Chirence Lothridge with Bobby from Iowa City.

Sunset Park L. Embree South Joe Hill Frank Mimbree Lyle Embree Max Philip Helen Wittmer Toni Gary Joe Kabree Richard Kenneth Allison Ronnie Randy Rudie Joe Washington Lillian Embre Juanita Muscatine Charlie Embree Marshalltown Leo Embree Chirence Lothridge Bobby Towa City

Fern Woodyard Honored At Surprise Party

Pleasant Ridge May 20 Nine Crawfordsville high seniors joined Fern Woodyard for a surprise 17th birthday party. They watched the movie Paid In Full then returned to the Woodyard home for ice cream cake and hot chocolate. Robert Clough provided entertainment before refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Woodyard Mr Woodyard Mr Clough and Nancy Anderson Marilyn Miller Drusilla Graber Ruth Lavis Shirley Brown Dick Stephens Geor Fulton Dean Schaeffer Raymond Reschiv. Fern received many gifts.

Ernest Woodyvard Pleasant Ridge Crawfordsville High School Fern Woodyard May Fern Woodyard Robert Clough Mrs Woodyard Mr. Clough Nancy Anderson Marilyn Miller Drusilla Graber Ruth Lavis Shirley Brown Dick Stephens Geor Fulton Dean Schaeffer Raymond Reschiv

Riverside Student Earns Perfect Attendance Awards

Riverside May 20 Doris Heck and David Marner received perfect attendance awards for two and three years, respectively, at the Riverside school commencement. Fannie Beachy also earned an award for perfect attendance. Portents include farm families and a series of social events around graduation and an end of school picnic amid rainy weather.

Riverside Doris Heck Alvah Heck David Marner Ray Marner Fannie Beachy Jonas Beachy

Brighton Alumni Elect Wilbur Day President At Meeting

Brighton May 20 155 attended Alumni banquet at Methodist church dining room. Rose Marie Morgan president presided as Betty Schneider read class of 1950 will and Jean Smith read prophecy. Wilbur Day elected president, Betty Farrier vice president Vada Guy secretary Roger Arnold treasurer.

Brighton Methodist Church Rose Marie Morgan Betty Schneider Will Jean Smith Wilbur Betty Farrier Vada Guy Roger Arnold WSCS Bonnie Cassady James Bittner Richard Swick Betty Jo Ruggles Evelyn Benda Helen Hagist Burdette Miller Katheryn Leeper Charles Hanson Robert Knerr

John Hindahl Thrown From Tractor Last Thursday

Franklin reports John Hindahl was thrown from a tractor last Thursday leaving him sore but stable. The town notes Kula Mae Black spent Thursday night with her brother Everette after commencement exercises at West Chester and the school picnic Friday.

Franklin Jon Hindahl Kula Mae Coon Everette West Chester Murray Lewis Coon

CERTA-VIN Promises Relief From Stomach Gas

New formula CERTA-VIN says it works with meals to prevent gas and aid digestion. It claims ten herbs plus vitamin B and iron boost nerves and energy, and is sold at Pioneer Drug Store, 125 W. Washington.

Washington Pioneer Drug Store

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Dr. Kerr H.C. Hotle Howard Hotle Fred Speed Woodrow Crone Maungold Ken Rene Mro Jee Ho Mangold Iowa Washington County S. W. Easter Mgr South Iowa State of Brown Finance Co Court House Samrins Evangelical and Reformed Carl Zieglow- Sky WMS al Ehurch YWEA Carl Roberts Damascus Shrine Ardelz Santha No Robert Wiles John Shebeck Knights of Columbus Fleur de Lis Club Rayymond Bell Pansy Hill Club Glenn Thompson West Chester Wrc Hall Homer Godwin T. N. Mast Homer Birney Troy Foriash Carl Peterson Charles Crone Max Henness F. C. Surface Dick Pratt Roy Woods Edna McClure Corbin Crawford Sam Munson DeMolas Miny Jld Fur ORAGE Certified Fur Storage Assn Rothschild’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Bida Thic Applied Arts Marge Luckey I. O American Legion Auxiliary Unit No . 257 William Ingram Ingram Roy Connelly State Center Stormy Butler Milton Eherenfeldt Jr William Novotny John Peterson Duty Hall of Town City Gail Kern Pamela Jeffrey Norfolk Floyd Fisher Roy Havel Rev J. J. Hoover Sharon Mrs Laurence Jones Kalona Kent John Shumate Pullman's Overnites spur.Geon Brighton Alumni Association Wilbur Day Edna Crile BE. BR. Voss James Long Voss Floyd Dunbar Martha Kasowski Lizzie Beale Jessie Myers Ida Bevans Robert Lundin Long Beach Calif Roy Grant Lime Springs Rochester Minn George O'lyrne Jlaton Schooley Albert Thurston Oregon K. M. Elhore Peiffer Iowa City George Bartholomew Grant John Hindahl House OF Flowers
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